Panasonic Pv Gs33 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording Mode
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Recording Mode
About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
When recording with the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 
(44) set to 
[AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the 
focus and white balance. In some cases, they 
cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be 
adjusted manually. (
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≥Before turning on the power, remove the 
Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached 
when the power is turned on, Automatic 
White...

Recording Mode
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ªFinding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function aids you in locating 
the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> 
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES] .
≥ The [BLANK] Indication appears during the 
Blank Search.
≥ Approximately 1 second before the last 
recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to 
the Recording Pause Mode or the Still 
Playback Mode.
≥ If there is no blank left on the Cassette,...

Recording Mode
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ªRecording YourselfBy opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it 
forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject 
in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while 
recording is in progress.
≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the 
Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, 
when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the 
image is also shown in the Viewfinder.
≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD 
Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set 
[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF]...

Recording Mode
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ªTo Take Close-up Shots of Small 
Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close 
as approximately 1.6 inches (4 cm) from the 
Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded 
with this function.
ªTo Use the Tele-Macro FunctionWith the zoom magnification of 10k, the 
Camcorder can bring the subject into focus as 
close as approximately 7.8 inch (20 cm) from the 
Lens. Focusing only on the subject and...

Recording Mode
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2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) 
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (35) to start 
recording.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [EIS] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In 
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually 
from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (12) 
during the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is...

Recording Mode
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MagicPix Functions
MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video 
Flash.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (3) until the 
[MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
0 Lux MagicPix Function
Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of 
almost 0 lux can be recorded.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (3) until the 
[0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] 
Indication appears.
2Rotate the LCD Monitor forward (to the...

Recording Mode
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Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of 
the screen.
To Cancel the Cinema ModeSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposure under 
specific recording situations.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch...

Recording Mode
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1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously 
set manually [1]
3) Outdoor Mode [z]
4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [{]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) 
until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjust so that the white color will 
become...

Recording Mode
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [ENTER] Button (11) until the 
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
3Press the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) to adjust the shutter speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the 
shutter speed to be faster.
To Resume...

Recording Mode
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Digital Effect Functions
This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect 
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) Multi Mode [MULTI]
2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]
3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]
4) Mix Mode [MIX]
5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
≥Records images with a trailing effect.
7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
≥Produces a mosaic-like image.
8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
≥The right half of an...