Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions Manual

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Record mode34LSQT0974MagicPix 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 to display the icon. Movethe joystick down until icon 1 appears.2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPixicon [ ].≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears onthe screen of the Camcorder.≥Each upward press switches the modes.OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPixfunction # OFF3 (In the case of 0 lux MagicPix function)Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCDmonitor towards the lens side.≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, thescreen is lit in white.≥Extend the viewfinder and view the imageswhile recording.≥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 disappear.≥The [0 LUX MAGICPIX OFF] indication appearson the screen of the Camcorder.≥If the 0 lux MagicPix function is selected withoutreversing the LCD monitor, the [REVERSE THELCD MONITOR] indication appears.≥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 youturn off the power or operate the mode dial.Soft skin modeThis allows the skin color to be recorded in asofter tone. This is more effective if you record thebust image of a person.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Movethe joystick down until icon 1 appears.2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skinicon [ ].≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indicationappears on the screen of the Camcorder.ª To cancel the soft skin modeSelect the [ ] icon again.≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indicationappears on the screen of the Camcorder.≥If the background or anything else in the scenehas colors similar to the skin color, they will alsobe smoothed.≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect maynot be clear.11