Panasonic PV-GS180 User Manual
Record mode
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≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the
white balance on automatic, it may take some
time until the white balance is adjusted if the
scene being recorded has a light source
different from the scene last recorded. (When
the MagicPix function is used, however, the
white balance of the scene last recorded is
retained.)
time until the white balance is adjusted if the
scene being recorded has a light source
different from the scene last recorded. (When
the MagicPix function is used, however, the
white balance of the scene last recorded is
retained.)
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in
the quick start standby mode and when the
recording starts.
recording starts.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being
darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1
Press the joystick until the icon
1 appears.
2
Move the joystick right to select the
backlight compensation icon [
backlight compensation icon [
].
≥The image on the screen will become
brighter.
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To return to normal recording
Select the [
] icon again.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode
dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.
MagicPix functions
This function allows you to record color subjects
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can
record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can
record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
MagicPix function
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the
light of the LCD monitor.
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the
light 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 MagicPix
icon [
icon [
].
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF
# MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix
function
# OFF
3
(In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens
side.
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens
side.
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the
Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is
lit in white.
lit in white.
≥Record the subject while viewing it on the
viewfinder.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.
1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.
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To cancel the MagicPix function
Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix
indication disappears.
indication disappears.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30
k
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible
to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you
operate the power switch or the mode dial.
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