Panasonic PV GS400 Digital Video Camcorder - Page 77

Others ª Wind Noise Reduction Function ≥Does not work with the microphone on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic nor an external microphone. ≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise. ª Wide/Pro-Cinema Function ≥You cannot use these modes when recording on the card. ≥The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions. ≥Progressive function ≥Cinema Mode ≥The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions. ≥Digital Effect Function 1 ≥MagicPix Functions ≥When the Pro-Cinema Mode is set, the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME] and the [BASS ENHANCE] is set to [6dB] automatically. ≥When you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, using the Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode is not recommended. (The image will be stretched vertically.) ª Cinema Function ≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle. ≥If you play back a tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format. Please refer to the TV's operating instructions for details. ≥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 lower. ≥Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed. ≥Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously. ≥Using 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. ª Program AE ≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-37-) or iris (-38-). ≥Using the MagicPix Functions 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 [5] Indicator 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 become whitish. Surf & Snow Mode ≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish. ª 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 to 12k or higher. ≥During Digital Still Picture Mode. ≥When you display a Menu. ≥When you use the MagicPix Mode. In the following cases, the [1] Indicator flashes: ≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still active. 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. ª 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. 77