Panasonic PV-GS500 User Manual

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Record mode
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LSQT0975
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Concerning the focusing area
≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting 
object out of the focus area.
≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the 
focus manually.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 12
k optically.
Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further from the 
Camcorder.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 
4.0 cm (1.6 inches) away from the lens.
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Digital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 times, then 
the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
digital zoom function allows you to select a 
magnification from 30
k to 700k.
Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30
k] or 
[700
k].
[OFF]:
Optical zoom only (Up to 12
k)
[30
k]:
Digital zoom (Up to 30
k)
[700
k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the 
digital zoom function cannot be used.
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About the variable speed zoom 
function
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, 
you can zoom from 1
k to 12k in 1.7 seconds 
(maximum).
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount 
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be 
used with the remote control or the Magic Wire 
Remote Control.
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To use the zoom microphone function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the 
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away 
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the 
wide-angle shot.
Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
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1
W
T
5
W
T
12
12
W
T
50
50
W
T
ZOOM
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