Self-timer Recording
• When [
BEEP SOUND] on the [
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
• By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the
Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled.
Zoom In/Out Functions
• When zooming in and taking a picture while holding
the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the
image stabilizer function.
• When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
4 feet (1.2 meters) (PV-GS19) / 4.3 feet (1.3 meters)
(PV-GS31/PV-GS35) or further from the Camcorder.
• When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not
be focused easily.
Zoom Microphone Function
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
• It does not work with the external microphone
(PV-GS35 Only).
Digital Zoom Functions
• The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more
the image quality is degraded.
• When the Card Recording mode is used, the Digital
Zoom Function cannot be used.
• White balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom
range.
Image Stabilizer Function
• When the MagicPix Function is used, the image
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [
indication flashes.
• When the Gain Up mode is set to ON, the image
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [
indication flashes.
• Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may
change or colors may not look natural.
• After-images may appear.
• 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 a conversion lens is used
- When recording is done in an extremely dark place
- When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
- When you record a moving subject while tracking it
Fade In/Fade Out Functions
• While the Fade in/Fade out function is selected, it
takes several seconds to display the image when
you start recording images. Besides, it also takes
several seconds to pause recording.
Others
Backlight Compensation Function
SETUP]
• When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
• If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial,
the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled.
MagicPix Function
• If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
• The MagicPix Function is canceled when you
operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial.
• 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.
• White Balance cannot be set.
• The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted.
• The Scene Mode 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 approx. 30× longer than
usual, so that 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 [
• The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be
changed.
Soft-Skin Mode
• If the background or anything else in the scene
]
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be
softened.
• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
]
clear.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
• It does not work with the microphone on an external
microphone.
• Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds,
the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind
weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)
Cinema Function
• Images played back vary depending on the TV
connected. Please refer to the operating instructions
for your TV.
• This function does not widen the recording range.
• 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.
• When a Cinema picture is imported onto a personal
computer, the imported picture may not be displayed
correctly, depending on the software in used.
] Indication flashes.
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