Panasonic NV-GS44 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others-50-≥The zoom magnification differs from when it isin the Quick Start Standby Mode and when therecording starts.ª Self-timer Recording≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will beemitted along with the Recording Lamp flashingin the Self-timer Standby Mode.≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, RecordingStart/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timerStandby Mode is cancelled.ª Zoom In/Out Functions≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, asharper focus is achieved if the recordingsubject is 1.2 metres or further from the MovieCamera.ª Tele-Macro Function≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be startedduring recording.≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k],the Tele-Macro Function with the magnificationgreater than 10k is available.≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjustthe focus manually.In the following cases, the Tele-MacroFunction is cancelled.≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than10k.≥Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].ª Zoom Microphone Function≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not workeffectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.≥It does not work with an external microphone.ª Digital Zoom Functions≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases,the quality of image may deteriorate.≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoomrange.ª Image Stabilizer Function≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operatein a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[]Indication flashes.≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightnessmay change or colours may not look natural.≥After-images may appear.≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended thatyou turn the Image Stabilizer off.≥Within the digital zoom range, or whenrecording with a conversion lens attached, theImage Stabilizer Function may not workeffectively.ª Backlight Compensation Function≥When setting the Iris manually, the BacklightCompensation Function does not work.≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, theBacklight Compensation Function is cancelled.ª Night View Functions≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, therecorded picture may become whitish.≥In a dark place, the recorded picture ispresented in a time-lapse-like manner.≥Adjust the Focus manually.≥The Progressive Photoshot Function isautomatically turned off.≥The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot beused.≥White Balance cannot be set.≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.≥The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE or DigitalEffect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.≥When recording with the Night View Function, itis recommended that you use the tripod.≥The Night View Function makes the signalcharging time of CCD up to 25 times longer thanusual, so that the dark scenes that are invisibleto the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. Forthis reason, a bright dots may be seen, but thisis not a malfunction.≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. Inthis case, the [[] Indication flashes.≥The Soft Skin Function and the BacklightCompensation Function cannot be changed.ª Wind Noise Reduction Function≥It does not work with the microphone on theFree Style Remote Controller with Mic nor anexternal microphone.≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphoneis regulated depending on the strength of windto reduce wind noise.ª Cinema Function≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen therecording angle.≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Modeon a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playbacksize is automatically adjusted to fit the TVscreen format. Please refer to the TV’soperating instructions for details.≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, theDate/Time Indication may be erased in somecases.≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality maybe deteriorated.≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title isdisplayed.≥The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannotbe used simultaneously.≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].≥Depending on the software in use, the importedCinema picture may not be displayed correctly.