Panasonic PV GS15 Digital Video Camcorder - Page 63

Others • The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times longer than usual, so that dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. • The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this case, the [EIS] Indication flashes. • The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed. Wind Noise Reduction Function • It does not work with the microphone on an external microphone. • When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise. Cinema Function • Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle. • When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases. • Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be deteriorated. • The Cinema Mode is canceled when a Title is displayed. • The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously. • Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1]. • Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly. Program AE • If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 32) or iris (p. 32). • Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Program AE modes. • Using the Light Function cancels any of the Program AE modes. Sports Mode • During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. • Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light. • If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. • If the light is insufficient, the [ ] Indication flashes. Sports Mode/Portrait Mode • If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable. • If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. Low Light Mode • Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode • With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark. • If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish. Surf & Snow Mode • If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish. White Balance In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: • When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W]. • When you set the Zoom higher than 20X (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)/ 22X (PV-GS14)/24X (PV-GS15) • During Digital Still Picture Mode • When you display a Menu • When you use the MagicPix Mode In the following cases, the [ ] Indication flashes: • The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still set. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again. • You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination. Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment • You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject. • During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth. • Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light. • If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 29) or Program AE Mode (p. 30), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. Manual Iris Adjustment • Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that will not be displayed. • If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 29) or Program AE Mode (p. 30), you cannot adjust the iris. • If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be canceled. Digital Effect Functions • If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (pp. 30-31) • Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode. • During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set. 63