Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS83 Operating Instructions Manual

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Record mode31LSQT1181MagicPix functionThis 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.≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames weremissed.≥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.≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focusmanually. (-36-)ª To cancel the MagicPix functionSelect the [ ] icon again.≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on thescreen of the Camcorder.≥If set in a bright place, the screen may becomewhitish for a while.≥The MagicPix function makes the signalcharging time of the CCD up to approximately30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (aminimum of 2 lx) 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 aperson closely from the torso up.≥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