Magicpix Functions; Soft Skin Mode - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions Manual

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
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.
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Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
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Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix
icon [ ].
≥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
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(In the case of 0 lux MagicPix function)
Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD
monitor towards the lens side.
≥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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Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix
indication disappear.
≥The [0 LUX MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears
≥If the 0 lux MagicPix function is selected without
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you

Soft skin mode

This allows the skin color to be recorded in a
softer tone. This is more effective if you record the
bust image of a person.
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≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Select the [
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication
≥If the background or anything else in the scene
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
To cancel the MagicPix function
on the screen of the Camcorder.
reversing the LCD monitor, the [REVERSE THE
LCD MONITOR] indication appears.
whitish for a while.
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k
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.
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
Move the joystick left to select the soft skin
icon [ ].
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
To cancel the soft skin mode
] icon again.
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also
be smoothed.
not be clear.
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