Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS59 Operating Instructions Manual

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38MagicPix FunctionThis function allows you to record color imagesbrightly in a dark place without using the Video Light.• Set to Tape Recording Mode. To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ]again.• The [MAGICPIX OFF] is displayed.3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select[ ].• The [MAGICPIX ON] is displayed. The [ ]Indication flashes and then is displayed.4 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] toadjust.1 Press the Joystick Control to display theOne-Touch Navigation icon on the lowerright of the screen.2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until thepage with [ ] indication is displayed.3/4 NEXT[One-Touch Navigation icon]S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 fR 2 : 0 01 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A MJ A N 2 2 0 0 6 1 0 0S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f► M F R 2 : 0 01 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A MJ A N 2 2 0 0 6 1 0 03/4 NEXT 3/4 NEXTMF– MF+Soft-Skin ModeThis enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone.In order to get the best result, avoid background colorssimilar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, thismay result in a softer background lacking in detail.• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Press the Joystick Control to display theOne-Touch Navigation icon on the lowerright of the screen.2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until thepage with [ ] indication is displayed.• To obtain the best effect, we recommend framingthe subject as shown above in the picture. To Cancel the Soft-Skin ModeMove the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ]again.• The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] is displayed.3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select[ ].• The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] is displayed. The[ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed.Notes:• If set in a bright place, the screen may becomewhitish for a while.• The MagicPix Function is canceled when youoperate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial.• In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented ina time-lapse-like manner.• Adjust the Focus manually.• White Balance cannot be set.• The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted.• The Scene Mode cannot be set.• When recording with the MagicPix Function, it isrecommended that you use a tripod.• The MagicPix Function makes the signal chargingtime of CCD longer up to approx. 30× longer thanusual, so that dark scenes that are invisible tothe naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For thisreason, bright dots may be seen, but this is not amalfunction.• The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. Inthis case, the [ ] Indication flashes.• The Backlight Compensation Function cannot bechanged.2/4 NEXT[One-Touch Navigation icon]S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 fR 2 : 0 01 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A MJ A N 2 2 0 0 6 1 0 02/4 NEXTNotes:• If the background or anything else in the scenehas colors similar to the skin color, they will also besmoothed.• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may notbe clear.