Panasonic PV GS19 Digital Video Camera - Page 28

Recording Mode Quick Start This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) / 1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/ PV-GS35) after the power is turned on. • This is only activated in the following cases: - A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. - A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 29 . • The Quick Start Recording Lamp 29 lights up. (Press the button again to cancel it.) 29 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [OFF]. • The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit. 28 3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON]. • The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) / 1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/PV-GS35). „ To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. • Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. 35 30 • The [ ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25 . „ To Stop the Self-timer in Progress Press the [MENU] Button 30 . • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. Zoom In/Out Functions This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. You can zoom in up to 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31) / 30× (PV-GS35) optically. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out) : Push the [W/T] Lever 14 towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in) : Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T]. 14 • Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 4X W T SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 13X W T SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 30X W T 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1×, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function. To Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone's directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. • The [ ] Indication is displayed. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 • The [ ] Indication flashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the Self-Timer will be canceled. • If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the maximum recordable pictures are recorded. (p. 27) 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 „ To Cancel the Zoom Microphone Function Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 61. 28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo