Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Operating Instructions Manual page 73

ª Zoom In/Out Functions
≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject,
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the
Camcorder.
ª Tele-Macro Function
≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started
during recording.
≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or [700k],
the Tele-Macro Function with a 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 [EIS]
Indicator flashes.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness
may change or colors 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 (not supplied)
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 MagicPix 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
MagicPix Functions is not possible.
Others
≥When using the MagicPix Functions, you can
not use the Built-in Flash. (PV-GS200 only)
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
≥The MagicPix Function makes the signal
charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times
longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that
are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded
brightly. For this reason, bright dots may be
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In
this case, the [EIS] Indicator 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
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic
(PV-GS200 only) 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 a 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 lower.
≥Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is
displayed.
≥Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be
used simultaneously.
≥Using 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 Program AE
≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected,
you cannot adjust the shutter speed (
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≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the
Program AE modes.
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image
movement may not look smooth.
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