Panasonic PV-GS500 User Manual

Record mode

LSQT0975

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
Camcorder while presenting them the image. The 
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as 
that recording.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture 

≥When the Wide/Pro-Cinema function is set, a 

vertically oriented display appears on the 
viewfinder screen, this is normal and not 
indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you push the center of the joystick.

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 appears.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] 

indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.

≥The image on the screen will become 

brighter.

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Select the [

] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] 

indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode 

dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.

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 

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.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 appears.

≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on 

the screen of the Camcorder.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF

 # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix 

function

 # OFF

≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the 

screen is lit in white.

≥Extend the viewfinder and view the images 

while recording.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 

1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.

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