Panasonic PV GS19 Digital Video Camera - Page 61
Fade In/Fade Out Functions, Wind Noise Reduction Function - instruction manual
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Others Zoom Microphone Function • The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud. • It does not work with the external microphone (PV-GS35 Only). Digital Zoom Functions • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. • When the Card Recording mode is used, the Digital Zoom Function cannot be used. • White balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom range. Image Stabilizer Function • When the MagicPix Function is used, the image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [ ] indication flashes. • When the Gain Up mode is set to ON, the image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [ ] indication flashes. • Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not look natural. • After-images may appear. • When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the Image Stabilizer off. • In the following cases, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. - When the digital zoom is used - When a conversion lens is used - When recording is done in an extremely dark place - When the Camcorder is shaken greatly - When you record a moving subject while tracking it Fade In/Fade Out Functions • While the Fade in/Fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause recording. Backlight Compensation Function • When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. • If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled. MagicPix Function • If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. • The MagicPix Function is canceled when you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial. • In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner. • Adjust the Focus manually. • The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off. • White Balance cannot be set. • The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted. • The Scene Mode cannot be set. • When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to approx. 30× longer than usual, so that dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. • The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this case, the [ ] Indication flashes. • The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed. Soft-Skin Mode • If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be softened. • If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Wind Noise Reduction Function • It does not work with the microphone on an external microphone. • Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.) Cinema Function • Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV. • This function does not widen the recording range. • When images are played back on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases. • Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. • When a Cinema picture is imported onto a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used. Scene Mode • If any of the Scene Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 33) or iris (p. 34). • Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Scene Modes. • Using the Light Function cancels any of the Scene Modes. Sports Mode • For Slow Motion Playback or Playback Pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. • During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. • Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. • 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 Sports Mode does not function. The [ ] Indication flashes. • If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. 61