Panasonic NV-GS55GC Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording Mode-73-≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, theViewfinder is disabled automatically. However,when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, theimage is also shown in the Viewfinder.≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCDMonitor to look like an image in a mirror, set[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally andno left and right reversal occurs.Quick StartBy pressing the [QUICK START] Button (44), andthe Movie Camera will be ready for recording inapproximately 1.3 seconds after the MovieCamera is turned on.1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (44).≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp (44) lightsup.2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF].≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recordingin approximately 1.3 seconds.To Cancel the Quick StartKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed forapproximately 2 seconds and make sure theQuick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.≥For other notes concerning this item, see -99-.Self-timer RecordingWhen you set the self-timer, the recording startsautomatically after 10 seconds on the Card.1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].STARTQUICK(44)(44)ONOFF(46)MENUSTILLENTERFADEis(18)≥The [ ] Indication appears.2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).≥The Recording Lamp (20) and the [ ]Indication flash and the recording starts after10 seconds.≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot.(-72-)≥For other notes concerning this item, see -100-.Zoom In/Out FunctionsIt gives special effects to the picture by recordingobjects close by or with wide-angle shot.1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W].For close-ups (zoom in):Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed fora few seconds.ª To Take Close-up Shots of SmallSubjects(Macro Close-up Function)When the zoom magnification is 1k, the MovieCamera can focus on a subject that is as close asapproximately 40 mm from the Lens. Smallsubjects like insects can be recorded with thisfunction.ª To Use the Tele-Macro FunctionWith the zoom magnification of 10k, the MovieCamera can bring the subject into focus as closeas approximately 20 cm from the Lens. Focusingonly on the subject and displaying thebackground out of focus makes the picture moreimpressive.(39) PHOTO SHOTVOL/JOGW T(40)1tW5tW10tW TTT