Panasonic NV-GS200 Manual page 56

ª Zoom In/Out Functions
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 1.2 metres or further from the Movie
Camera.
ª Tele-Macro Function
≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started
during recording.
≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k],
the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification
greater than 10k is available.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually.
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro
Function is cancelled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
≥Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
ª Zoom Microphone Function
≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
ª Digital Zoom Functions
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases,
the quality of image may deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom
range.
ª Image Stabilizer Function
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate
in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[]
Indication flashes.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness
may change or colours may not look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when
recording with a conversion lens attached, the
Image Stabilizer Function may not work
effectively.
ª Backlight Compensation Function
≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the
Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.
ª Night View Functions
≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the
recorded picture may become whitish.
≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is
presented in a time-lapse-like manner.
≥Adjust the Focus manually.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is
automatically turned off.
≥In the Card Recording Mode, using the Night
View Functions are not possible.
Others
≥When using the Night View Function, you
cannot use the Built-in Video Flash. (NV-GS200
only)
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE or Digital
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the Night View Function, it
is recommended that you use the tripod.
≥The Night View Function makes the signal
charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than
usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible
to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For
this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this
is not a malfunction.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In
this case, the [[] Indication flashes.
≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight
Compensation Function cannot be changed.
ª Wind Noise Reduction Function
≥It does not work with the microphone on the
Free Style Remote Controller with Mic nor an
external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone
is regulated depending on the strength of wind
to reduce wind noise.
ª Cinema Function
≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the
recording angle.
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode
on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback
size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV
screen format. Please refer to the TV's
operating instructions for details.
≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
be deteriorated.
≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is
displayed.
≥The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot
be used simultaneously.
≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]
and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].
≥Depending on the software in use, the imported
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
ª Programme AE
≥If any of the Programme AE Modes are
selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed
( ) or iris ( ).
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≥Using the Night View Function cancells any of
the Programme AE Mode.
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
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