Wind Noise Reduction Function; Auto Ground-Directional Standby (Ags); Using The Built-In Flash - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions Manual

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
ª
To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
(AGS)
This function prevents unnecessary recording
when you forget to pause recording and walk with
the Camcorder tilted upside down while recording
continues.
≥If the Camcorder continues to be tilted upside
down from the normal horizontal position while
recording on a tape, it is automatically put into
recording pause.
[AGS]: Auto Ground-Directional Standby
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON].
ª
To cancel Auto Ground-Directional
Standby
Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [OFF].
≥The AGS function may activate and cause the
Camcorder to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below
you. In these cases, set [AGS] >> [OFF] then
continue the recording.
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≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause or
stop the recording. The AGS function is only a
backup function for when you forget to pause
the recording.
≥The time it takes the Camcorder to be put into
recording pause after being titled upside down
varies depending on the operating conditions.

Using the built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1
Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].
≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will
automatically flash as necessary.
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥The flash is activated and the picture will be
recorded.
≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card
is inserted in the Camcorder.
≥The Camcorder, even when its flash has been
turned off, automatically determines if the flash
is necessary by detecting the ambient
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is
necessary, the [
yellow.)
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]
([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash
can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not
displayed, the flash cannot be lit. You can take a
picture even if the indication is flashing.
≥The available range of the flash is approx.
1 meter to 2.5 meters (3 feet to 7.5 feet) in a
dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish
when they are recorded by using the flash at
distances greater than 2.5 meters (7.5 feet ).
≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter
speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication
(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear
and the flash may not be lit.
≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750
s or faster to 1/500.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark
place. If so, adjust the focus manually.
PHOTO SHOT
] indication lights up in