Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-GS50-K Operating Instructions Manual

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95ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor.Wipe it with soft dry cloth.≥If your Palmcorder is extremely cold when you turnits power on, the image on the LCD Monitor will beslightly darker than usual at first. However, as theinternal temperature increases, it goes back to thenormal brightness...................................................................................Extremely high precision technology is employed toproduce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total ofapproximately 113,000 pixels. The result is morethan 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% ofthe pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is nota malfunction and does not affect the recordedpicture...................................................................................Viewfinder≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.Internal components may be seriously damaged.≥When the Palmcorder is used with a large capacityBattery attached to it, it is not practical to look inthe Viewfinder from behind the Battery. In thiscase, lift up the Viewfinder to an easy-to-seeangle...................................................................................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≥Do not attach other conversion lenses in front ofthe Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used forthe attachment.≥If you want to attach the Tele Conversion Lens(not supplied) or the Wide Conversion Lens (notsupplied), MC Protector (not supplied) or ND Filter(not supplied) first of all, turn the Lens Hoodcounter-clockwise. If the MC Protector (notsupplied) or ND Filter (not supplied) is used, theLens Hood can be mounted on the filter.≥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 49, 66)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.Others