Panasonic PV-GS80 Digital Video Camcorder - Page 32

Record mode Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image to be recorded is not altered.) ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. MagicPix function This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix icon [ ]. 1 ≥When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative of any trouble. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. ª 1 ≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-38-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. ≥The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of the CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a minimum of 2 lx) can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. ≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial. ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The image on the screen will become brighter. ª To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial. ≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you activate the MagicPix function. 32 LSQT1121