Panasonic PVGS36 PVGS36 User Guide - Page 33

Notes: • 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. • 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 This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer background lacking in detail. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the page with [ ] indication is displayed. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 2/4 NEXT 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ]. • The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] is displayed. The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 2/4 NEXT • To obtain the best effect, we recommend framing the subject as shown above in the picture. „ To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ] again. • The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] is displayed. Notes: • If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be smoothed. • If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear. Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ WIND CUT] >> [ON]. Recording Mode • The [ ] Indication appears. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 „ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [ BASIC] >> [ WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. Notes: • The default setting is [ON]. • 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 This function is for recording a cinema-like image. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CINEMA] >> [ON]. • Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 „ To Cancel the Cinema Function Set [ BASIC] >> [ CINEMA] >> [OFF]. 33