Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS180 Operating Instructions Manual

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Record mode32LSQT0973≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with thewhite balance on automatic, it may take sometime until the white balance is adjusted if thescene being recorded has a light sourcedifferent from the scene last recorded. (Whenthe MagicPix function is used, however, thewhite balance of the scene last recorded isretained.)≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is inthe quick start standby mode and when therecording starts.Backlight compensation functionThis protects a backlit subject from beingdarkened.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2 Move the joystick right to select thebacklight compensation icon [ ].≥The image on the screen will becomebrighter.ª To return to normal recordingSelect the [ ] icon again.≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the modedial, the backlight compensation is canceled.MagicPix functionsThis function allows you to record color subjectsin dark locations to stand out against thebackground.Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you canrecord images free from vibration.≥Only manual focusing can be used.≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames weremissed.MagicPix functionYou can record dark locations brightly in color.0 Lux MagicPix functionYou can record completely dark locations with thelight of the LCD monitor.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPixicon [ ].≥Each upward press switches the modes.OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPixfunction # OFF3 (In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lensside.≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, thePower LCD Lamp turns on and the screen islit in white.≥Record the subject while viewing it on theviewfinder.≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.ª To cancel the MagicPix functionSelect the MagicPix icon until the MagicPixindication disappears.≥If set in a bright place, the screen may becomewhitish for a while.≥The MagicPix function makes the signalcharging time of CCD up to approximately 30klonger than usual, so that dark scenes invisibleto the naked eye can be recorded brightly. Forthis reason, bright dots that are usually invisiblemay be seen, but this is not a malfunction.≥The MagicPix function is canceled when youoperate the power switch or the mode dial.ª 11