Using The Auto Pop-Up Flash; Color Bar - Panasonic PV-GS400 Operating Instructions Manual

MIC LEVEL SETUP
MODE AUTO
1MNL(AGC)
MNL(NO-AGC)
(dB)-30
GAIN |||||||||-----
(dB)-30
LEVEL .............
(MIC)
;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
AUTO:
AGC is activated, and the recording level is
adjusted automatically.
MNL (AGC):
The desired recording level can be set. AGC
will also be activated to reduce the amount of
distortion in the audio.
MNL (NO-AGC):
AGC is not activated and so natural recording
can be performed. Adjust in such a way that
the sound will not be distorted at the maximum
volume level. When the Zoom Microphone
Function is set to [ON], adjust the recording
level after pushing the [W/T] Lever toward [T].
3
Press the [5] Button
(21) to increase or decrease the bars of the
[GAIN] Indication.
≥Adjust the [GAIN] value so that the last three
Bars of the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red.
(Otherwise, the Sound will be distorted.)
ª Bass Enhancer
It strengthens the lower area of the audio to
record more powerful audio.
1
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[ADVANCED] >> [BASS ENHANCE] >>
[3dB] or [6dB].
STILL
ENTER
(16)
FADE
MENU
To Cancel the Bass Enhancer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[ADVANCED] >> [BASS ENHANCE] >> [0dB].
ª Color Bar
This Camcorder displays a color bar chart which
is useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV
or external monitor.
1
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[ADVANCED] >> [COLOR BAR] >> [ON].
STILL
ENTER
(16)
FADE
MENU
≥The color bars are not recorded onto the card.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see
40
Recording Mode
0 +6
0 +6
!/MENU:EXIT
(18) or [6] Button
.
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Using the Auto Pop-up Flash

The Auto Pop-up Flash enables you to record still
pictures in a dark place.
1
Repeatedly press the [ß] Button
select a desired flash mode.
(8)
1) 2)
1) Auto: The Camcorder perceives the
brightness around the subject and the
Auto Pop-up Flash is automatically
popped up and activated. (In bright
places, the indication disappears and
the Auto pop-up Flash does not light.)
2) OFF: The Auto Pop-up Flash is not popped
up and activated.
3) ON: The Auto Pop-up Flash is always
popped up and activated.
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
halfway to pop up the Flash.
(52)
PHOTO
SHOT
≥The Auto Pop-up Flash is not activated
depending on the setting on the flash and the
brightness around the subject.
3
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
which is already pressed halfway.
≥The flash lights and a still picture is recorded.
≥After recording, close the Auto Pop-up Flash
by pressing on it.
To Activate the Auto Pop-up Flash with the
[STILL] Button
If you press the [STILL] Button
image becomes still. (It is canceled when you
press the [STILL] Button again.)
Record your favourite scene.
(8) to
3)
(52)
(52)
fully
(17)
in Step 2, the