Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-GS70 Operating Instructions Manual

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97..................................................................................Extremely high precision technology is employed toproduce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total ofapproximately 113,000 pixels. The result is morethan 99.99% active pixels with a mere 0.01% of thepixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not amalfunction and does not affect the recordedpicture...................................................................................Lens Hood≥Attach the MC Protector (optional) or the ND Filter(optional) on the Lens Hood.≥Do not attach anything other than the MCProtector (optional) or the ND Filter (optional) onthe Lens Hood.≥When you want to attach a Tele Conversion Lens(not supplied) or a Wide Conversion Lens (notsupplied), be sure to first remove the lens Hood byturning it counter-clockwise. When reattaching theLens Hood, insert 1 into the slot 2 and turn itclockwise.≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] duringrecording with the filter or conversion lensattached to the Palmcorder, the 4 corners of theimage may become dark (vignetting). For details,please refer to the operating instructions for youraccessories.≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to thePalmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Explanation of Termsª Digital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds areconverted into digital signals and recorded on atape. This complete digital recording is capable ofrecording and playback with minimal image andsound deterioration.In addition, it automatically records data, such asTime Code and date/time, as digital signals.Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS CassettesBecause this Palmcorder employs a digital systemfor recording image and sound data, the cassette isnot compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHSvideo equipment that employs an analog recordingsystem.The size and shape of the Cassettes are alsodifferent.Compatibility with Output SignalsBecause AV signal output from the AV signal outputjack is analog (the same as conventional videosystems), this Palmcorder can be connected withS-VHS or VHS VCR or a TV for playback.(l 50, 67)ª FocusAuto Focus AdjustmentThe Auto Focus System automatically moves theinternal focusing lens forward or backward andadjusts the focus so that the subject can be seenclearly.However, the Auto Focus System does not functionproperly for the following subjects or under thefollowing recording conditions.Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.1) Recording a subject whose one end islocated closer to the Palmcorder and theother end farther away from it≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments atthe center of an image, it may be impossible tofocus on a subject that is located in bothforeground and background.2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dustyglass≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, thesubject behind the glass will not be in focus.3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings≥Because the light information that comesthrough the lens decreases considerably, thePalmcorder may not focus correctly.4) Recording a subject that is surrounded byobjects with glossy surfaces or by highlyreflective objects≥Because the Palmcorder focuses on theobjects with glossy surfaces or on highlyreflective objects, the recording subject maybecome blurry.5) Recording a fast-moving subject≥Because the focus lens inside movesmechanically, it may not be able to keep upwith the fast-moving subject.6) Recording a subject with little contrast≥Because the Palmcorder achieves focusbased upon the vertical lines of an image, asubject with little contrast, such as a whitewall, may become blurry.12