Wide/4:3 Function; Optical Image Stabilizer Function - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions Manual

Wide/4:3 function

This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3 Function
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
ª
To Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function
Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The default setting is [16:9].
≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,
operation icons and other screen displays
appear horizontally oriented.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen,
the date/time indication may be erased in some
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
deteriorate.
≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio
are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to
[16:9], part of the operation icons and other
displays will appear on the black bands on the
left and right of the picture.
≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV
used for playback
≥When playing back images taken by this unit
on a TV screen, change the setting
established by Tape/Card playback mode
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the
aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to
be connected. (
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≥Depending on the settings of the TV
connected, the images may not be displayed
properly. For more information, please read
the operating instructions for the TV.
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Record mode

Optical image stabilizer function

On this model, [O.I.S.] is used as the indication
for Optical Image Stabilizer.
Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement
when recording.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].
ª To cancel the image stabilizer function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].
≥When recording still pictures in the Card
Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]
button halfway increases the effect of the image
stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image
Stabilizer)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while
tracking it
O.I.S.