Panasonic PV-GS83 Digital Video Camcorder - Page 35

RECORDING IN NATURAL COLORS (WHITE BALANCE), To cancel the scene mode function

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Record mode ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode ≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥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 brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes. ≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. Portrait mode ≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Spotlight mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark. Surf & snow mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish. Recording in natural colors (White balance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick up to select the white balance icon [ ]. MNL 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode. 1) 1 AWB 2) 1 3) 1 4) 1 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ] ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. ≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap. ≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. ≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. 35 LSQT1181

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Record mode
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LSQT1181
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To cancel the scene mode function
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the
playback pause of recorded pictures.
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 brightness is insufficient, the sports
mode does not function. The [
5
] indication
flashes.
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].
Low light mode
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish.
Recording in natural colors
(White balance)
The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust
the white balance manually.
Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1
Set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
2
Move the joystick up to select the white
balance icon [
].
3
Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
1)
Auto white balance adjustment [
]
2)
Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps) [
]
3)
Outdoor mode [
]
4)
Manual adjustment mode [
]
ª
To restore to the automatic
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [
]
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens
cap attached, the automatic white balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn
the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.
When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
MNL
1
1
1
1
AWB
3)
1)
2)
4)
AWB
AWB