Zoom In/Out Function - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS500 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 12k 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].
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≥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.
Record mode
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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 30k to 700k.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30k] or
[700k].
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[30k]: Digital zoom (Up to 30k)
[700k]: 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 1k 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.
ª 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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