Aspect Ratio; Optical Image Stabilizer Function; Guideline Function - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS90P Operating Instructions Manual

Aspect ratio

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 Recording Mode.
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Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
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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.
≥About 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 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

Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement
when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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Press the [O.I.S.] button.
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To cancel the optical image stabilizer
function
Press the [O.I.S.] button again.
≥In the following cases, the optical 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

Guideline function

View the slope and the balance of the image
while recording.
You can check if the image is level while
recording motion pictures. The function can also
be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >>
[ON].
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To cancel the guideline function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images
actually recorded.