Panasonic AG-AC160AEN User Manual
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[GAMMA]
<CAMERA> Selects the gamma curve.
[HD NORM]:
This gamma setting is suitable for HD shooting.
[LOW]:
Makes a mellow image using the gamma curve that has a
gentle incline in low-brightness curve. The contrast sharpens.
[SD NORM]:
This is the normal video setting carried over from Panasonic
AG-DVX100 series.
[HIGH]:
Expands the tone of dark parts and makes a brighter image
using the gamma curve that has a sharp incline in low-
brightness curve. The contrast softens.
[B.PRESS]:
Makes the contrast sharper than LOW.
[CINE-LIKE D]: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images.
[CINE-LIKE V]: Uses a gamma curve designed to create cinema-like images
with emphasized contrast.
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When you select [CINE-LIKE] gamma, we recommend setting the lens
aperture lower than normal image level (approximately 1/2) for optimal results.
[KNEE]
<CAMERA> To avoid overexposure, select the compression level (knee point) of the high
intensity video signals received through the image pickup device.
[AUTO]:
Sets the level automatically according to the received signals.
[LOW]:
Low setting (Compression starts at approx. 80%)
[MID]:
Medium setting (Compression starts at approx. 90%)
[HIGH]:
High setting (Compression starts at approx. 100%)
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Not available when a [DRS] value is set, or when [GAMMA] is set to [CINE-
LIKE].
[MATRIX]
<CAMERA> Selects the MATRIX table suitable for the desired color expression during
shooting.
[NORM1]:
Suitable for shooting in the open air or under a halogen lamp.
[NORM2]:
Suitable for brighter colors than the [NORM1] mode.
[FLUO]:
Suitable for shooting under fluorescent lights indoors.
[CINE-LIKE]:
Suitable for cinema-like images.
[SKIN TONE
DTL]
<CAMERA> Switches skin tone details [ON]/[OFF]. Select ON to reduce the skin tone details
and soften the skin tone.
[ON] [OFF]
[CARD READ] <CAMERA> Reads scene files from the memory card.
[SLOT1]: Reads scene files (all scenes from <F1> to <F6>) saved on the
memory card of slot 1 after selecting the setting values.
[SLOT2]: Reads scene files (all scenes from <F1> to <F6>) saved on the
memory card of slot 2 after selecting the setting values.
[NO]:
Returns to the previous screen.
[CARD WRITE] <CAMERA> Saves scene files to the memory card.
[SLOT1]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from <F1> to
<F6>) on the memory card of Slot 1.
[SLOT2]: Saves the setting values of scene files (all scenes from <F1> to
<F6>) on the memory card of Slot 2.
[NO]:
Returns to the previous screen.
[NAME EDIT]
<CAMERA> Edits the name of the currently selected scene file.
[YES] [NO]
is the factory default mode for the <SCENE FILE> dial <F1>.