Panasonic PVGS70D PVGS70D User Guide - Page 86

ª Camera Search (l 28) ≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like noise patterns. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction. ≥If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous recording and new recording are different, playback images may be distorted. ª Quick Start (l 29) ≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed. ≥This Function is not activated in the following cases even if the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights: ≥A tape is not inserted, while the Tape Mode is set. ≥A Card is not inserted, while the Card Mode is set. ≥In the following cases, Quick Start is temporarily cancelled when the Quick Start Mode is set. Set the Camera Mode again, and the Quick Start Mode will be restored. ≥Set to the VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode ≥The Battery is replaced ≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will turn off. ≥If the Palmcorder is not operated for approximately 30 minutes after the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will turn off. ≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording. ª Self-timer Recording (l 30) ≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self-timer Standby Mode. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled. ª Progressive PhotoShotTM Function (l 30) ≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥When you change to the still picture Mode, you will hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction. ≥If you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE, the brightness of the images may vary. ≥The picture may be blurred when recording a scene with many horizontal lines or fine patterns. ≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function. ≥The [æ] Indication flashes and you cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function when [FLASH] is set to [OFF] and [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO] and the surrounding luminousity is not enough. About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting ≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function. When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]: You can use the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function at any time. In this case, however, the following functions are disabled. ≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] ≥1/750 or faster shutter speed When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]: You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function in the following circumstances. ≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10k or higher ≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster ≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE], [GAIN UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR] ≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen ª Zoom In/Out Functions (l 31) ≥By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10k at the maximum speed of 1.8 seconds. ≥During recording, you can zoom 1-10k in as short a time as approximately 2.8 seconds. ≥During considerably fast zooming, the image may become out of focus temporarily. ≥When you are using a high amount of zoom, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from the Palmcorder. 86