Panasonic Pv Gs33 Operating Instructions Manual
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Recording Mode -21- 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. ( -28-,-29-) ≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment ( -28-) may not function correctly. ≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again. ªRecording LampThe Recording Lamp (16) lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. ≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) (16) Recording on a Tape 1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (43) lights up. 2Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording Mode. 3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41). ≥Recording starts. ≥After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) again to pause the recording. ≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. ªTo Check the RecordingBy pressing the [S] Button (7) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. ≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode. ONOFF POWER (42) (43) (39) (41) RECORD REC PAUSE PAUSE S REC(7) PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 21 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -22- 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, the Camcorder stops at the end of the tape. To Cancel Blank Search Before CompletionPress the [ ∫] Button. ª To Add a Sound while RecordingWith the supplied Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (optional) connected to the [REMOTE] Jack (30), you can add a narration while recording is in progress. While the [TALK] Button (80) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC] (76). ≥ While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate. Photoshot Still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder lens. 1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (35) in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥ The Camcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode. MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) REC (76) (80) PHOTO SHOT (35) ≥ If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add an image and a sound like releasing the shutter. ª Progressive PhotoshotWhen the [ æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function. ≥ The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use. ( -47-) ª Continuous PhotoshotIf you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camcorder will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. ≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded. ª Digital Still PictureWhen the [STILL] Button (9) is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled. ≥ We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥ For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. PHOTO PHOTOPHOTO PHOTO STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (9) PV-GS33Eng_text.fm 22 ページ 2004年2月27日 金曜日 午後4時39分
Recording Mode -23- 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] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs. Quick Start By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (40), the Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds after it is turned on. 1Press the [QUICK START] Button (40). ≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp (40) lights up. 2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [OFF]. ≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit. 3Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [ON]. ≥The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds. To Cancel the Quick StartKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. STARTQUICK (40) (40) ONOFF(42) Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are automatically taken after 10 seconds, on the Tape. 1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. ≥The [ ] Indication appears. 2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (35). ≥The Recording Lamp (16) and the [ ] Indication flash and the recording starts after 10 seconds. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. Zoom In/Out Functions This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. 1For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever (36) towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T]. ≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) PHOTO SHOT(35) VOL/JOG WT(36) 1tW 5tW10tWT T T PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 23 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -24- 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 displaying the background out of focus makes the picture more impressive. 1Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (5). ≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and the subject can be focused on as close as 7.8 inch (20 cm). ≥The [ ] Indication appears. 2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (35). To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function Press the [TELE MACRO] Button. ªTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. ≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. TELE MACRO (5) T.MACRO T.MACROT.MACRO PHOTO SHOT(35) (41) Z.MICZ.MIC Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 25k up to 700k. 1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t]. ≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k ≥700k: Digital zooming to 700k 2Push the [W/T] Lever (36) towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. ≥If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. 1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. ≥The [EIS] Indication appears. MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) 20tWT D.ZOOM VOL/JOG WT(36) MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) EIS PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 24 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -25- 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 -48-. 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 completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) to start recording. 3Release the [FADE] Button (12) about 3 seconds after starting recording. ≥The image reappears gradually. Fade Out Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene. PHOTO SHOT(35) (41) STILL ENTERFA D Ei s(12) (41) 1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (12) while recording. ≥The image fades out gradually. 2When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) to stop recording. 3Release the [FADE] Button (12). ≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out. Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8). ≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is displayed. ≥The entire screen becomes brighter. To Resume Normal RecordingPress the [BACK LIGHT] Button. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. STILL ENTERFA D Ei s(12) (41) BACK LIGHT(8) ª PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 25 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -26- 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 lens side). ≥The screen becomes white and the Viewfinder turns on. ≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within approximately 3.9 feet (1.2 meter). To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionsPress the [MAGICPIX] Button repeatedly until neither the [MAGICPIX] Indication nor the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication appears. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-. MAGIC PIX (3) MAGICPIX 0LUX MAGICPIXMAGICPIX Soft Skin Function This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer background lacking in detail. 1Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (4). ≥The [ ] Indication appears. ≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take a bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen. To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button. Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-. TELE MACROSOFT SKIN(4) SOFT SKIN SOFT SKIN MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) WIND CUT PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 26 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -27- 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 -49-. Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations. 1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears. MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) CINEMA AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) 1) 3) 2) 4) 5) 1) [5] Sports Mode ≥For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [7] Portrait Mode ≥Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background. 3) [4] Low Light Mode ≥For brightening a dark scene. 4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode ≥For recording a subject under a spotlight. 5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode ≥For recording in glaring surroundings, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc. To Cancel the Program AE Function Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-. Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap. 1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Press the [ENTER] Button (11). ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. 3Press the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) to select a desired White Balance Mode. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) STILL ENTERFA D Ei s(11) 1 1 1 1AW B1) 3)2) 4) PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 27 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -28- 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 pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. 1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Press the [ENTER] Button (11). ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. 3Press the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) until the [1] Indication is displayed. 4Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (11) until the [1] Indication stops flashing. To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) STILL ENTERFA D Ei s(11) MNL 1 ªAbout White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor (29) determines the nature of the light source during recording. ≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally. ≥The red light from the Recording Lamp (16) will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the coloring. Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the White Balance. 1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-. (29) (16) 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K 2) 1)3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 28 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -29- 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 Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-. Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Press the [ENTER] Button (11) until the Iris Indication appears. 3Press the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) to adjust the iris. Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) MNL 1/1000STILL ENTERFA D Ei s(11) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) MNL 1/60 F2.0STILL ENTERFA D Ei s(11) When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which idB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -50-. Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [FOCUS]. ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3Press the [5] Button (10) or [6] Button (13) to adjust the focus. ≥If you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6] Button, the speed of adjusting will be faster. To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (44) MFMNL STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (13) (10) PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 29 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分
Recording Mode -30- 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 image becomes a mirror image of the left half. 9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH] ≥The picture is expanded horizontally. 10) Slim Mode [SLIM] ≥The picture is expanded vertically. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) Negative Mode [NEGA] ≥The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] ≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old pictures. 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] 3) WIPE 4) MIX 5) STROBE 6) TRAIL 7) MOSAIC 8) MIRROR9) STRETCH 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 10) SLIM 11) NEGA12) SEPIA 13) B/W14) SOLARI ≥It records an image in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with a painting-like effect. To Select a Desired Digital EffectSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. To Cancel the Digital EffectSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. ≥If the Camcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are cancelled. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -50-. ªMulti-Picture ModeStrobe Multi-Picture Mode: You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode: You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. 1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]. 2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 3Press the [MULTI] Button (6). ≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you want to capture. MENU STILL ENTERFA D Ei s (14) MULTI/ P-IN-P (6) PV-GS33PP_Eng.book 30 ページ 2004年2月26日 木曜日 午後5時29分