Panasonic Pv Gs34 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Using
  LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.
•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
Set [ 
 BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  REC 
SPEED] >> [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording 
time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some 
functions will be disabled.
•  We recommend using the SP mode for important 
recordings.
•  In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP 
mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes 
marked LP mode.
•  In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be 
degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but 
mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or 
some functions may be disabled.
-  Playback on other digital video equipment or on 
digital video equipment without the LP mode
-  Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode
-  Still Advance playback
Audio Recording Mode
You can select the sound quality of the recorded 
sound.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Set [ 
 SETUP] >> [  AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or 
[16bit].
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. 
(The original audio signals can be kept after 
the other audio signals are dubbed.)
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. 
Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If 
audio signals are dubbed, then the original 
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Recording Mode
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About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial 32 to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial 
32 to Card Recording Mode [  ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] Switch 
24 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. 
(pp. 29, 31)
•  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 (p. 29) may not function correctly.
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 30 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 32 to Tape Recording 
Mode.
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 29  
again to pause the recording.
•  The [PAUSE] and [  ] Indication appears.
  To Check the Recording
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Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still 
Record Mode”
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 29.• Recording starts.
•  The [RECORD] and [●] Indication appears.
Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording 
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, 
you can also record a still picture on a card by 
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 
23.•  For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a 
card, refer to page 24.
•  When recording pictures onto a card, the Recording 
Start/Stop Button is disabled.
•  You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be 
recorded. (p. 23)
•  In order to record higher quality still pictures, you 
must use the Card Recording Mode.
You can play back the last few seconds of the 
recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. 
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1  Press the Joystick Control 33 twice to 
display the One-Touch Navigation icon on 
the lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 to select 
[  ].• The [  ] indication is displayed. After checking, 
the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause 
Mode.
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Recording Mode
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*  These indications are displayed only when the card 
is inserted.
1) Recording mode
2)  Recording time elapsed
3)  Remaining tape indication
4)  Still picture size
5)  Quality of still pictures
6)  Number of recordable still pictures (When no 
picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in 
red.)
„ On-screen Display in the Tape 
Recording Mode
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Recording Mode
Finding the End of Recording
( Blank Search Function)
• The [  ] indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon 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. The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the 
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused 
part of the tape).
•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  
BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
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„ To Cancel the Blank Search Function 
Before Completion
Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [  ].
2  Set the Mode Dial 32 to Card Recording 
Mode.
3  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23.
• The [  ] Indication lights up in red.
  Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card 
from the Camcorder.
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Selecting the quality of Photoshot 
images
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  PICT.QUALITY] >> 
[  (High Picture Quality)] or [  (Normal 
Picture Quality)].
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When the [  ] 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. (p. 51)
•  To record still pictures with higher quality, we 
recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. 
(To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function 
regardless of the function you use.)
•  When you record onto the tape and the card 
simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function 
is not activated.
Progressive Photoshot
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 30 lights up.
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„ To record still pictures clearly•  When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficult 
to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding the 
Camcorder. We recommend decreasing the zoom 
magnification and approaching the subject when 
recording.
•  When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder 
firmly with your hands and keep your arms 
stationary at your side so as not to shake the 
Camcorder.
•  You can record stable pictures without hand 
shaking by using a tripod.
1)  Still picture size
2)  Quality of still pictures
3)  Number of recordable still pictures (When no 
pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.)
„ On-screen display in the Card 
Recording Mode
1)
2) 3)
•  You can also change the picture quality on [  
ADVANCE] >> [  PICT. QUALITY] in the Tape 
Recording Mode.
Recording with a shutter operation 
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
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To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up 
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance 
the light’s brightness.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Press the [LIGHT] Button 31. 1
Recording with the  Built-in LED 
Video Light
•  The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain 
Up mode is set to on.
•  Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only 
the Video Light is on, however, ghost images 
will appear.
2  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 2•  Gain Up mode is set to off.
•  To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.
3  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3•  The Video Light turns off.
•  Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1.
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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•  When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be 
recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures 
are recorded.
2  Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23.
  Recording Yourself
•  For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
52~53.
  RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• The [  ] Indication appears. The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular 
intervals.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  BURST MODE] >> 
[ON].
„ Maximum number of still pictures 
recordable on an SD Memory card 
(optional)
PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal)
32 MB 220 440
64 MB 440 880
128 MB 880 1 760
256 MB 1 760 3 520
512 MB 3 520 7 040
1 GB 7 040 14 080
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•  The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
•  These figures vary depending on the subject being 
photographed.
„ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot in Progress
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
Monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
camera while showing them the image. The image is 
horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The 
image to be recorded is the same as that recording.)
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
•  When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder 
will be automatically turned off. If the LCD Monitor 
is rotated towards the lens side through, then the 
Viewfinder will be activated.
•  When the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens 
side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not be 
displayed even if you press the center of the Joystick 
Control.
1  Rotate the LCD Monitor 2 towards the 
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Recording Mode
3  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON].•  The Camcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.7 seconds.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
„ To Cancel the Quick Start when the 
Power is OFF
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for 
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick 
Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
  Quick Start
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF].•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
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Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
•  Set to Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23.
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• The [  ] Indication flashes and the recording 
starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the 
Self-Timer will be canceled.
•  If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the 
maximum recordable pictures (max. 10 pictures) are 
recorded. (p. 24)•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
  Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by 
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. 
You can zoom in up to 30× optically.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  For wide-angle shots (zoom out) :
Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in) :
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
•  Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few 
seconds.
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To Take Close-up Shots of Small 
Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1×, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close 
as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the 
Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded 
with this function.
This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 
1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
•  This is only activated in the following cases:
-  A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
-  A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode 
is set.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Press the [QUICK START] Button 27.•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp 27 lights up. 
(Press the button again to cancel it.)
„ To Stop the Self-timer in ProgressPress the [MENU] Button 28.
To Use the  Zoom Microphone Function
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53. Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s 
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for 
recording sounds.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  ZOOM MIC] >> 
[ON]. 
• The [  ] Indication is displayed.
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„ To Cancel the Zoom Microphone 
Function
Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].
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2  Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W] or 
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
„ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionSet [  ADVANCE] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  EIS] >> [ON].
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 29 or [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23 to start 
recording.
„ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer FunctionSet [  ADVANCE] >> [  EIS] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
  Fade In/Out Functions
 
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record 
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal 
zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification. With the 
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification 
from 50× up to 1000×.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> [50×] 
or [1000×].
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50×Digital zooming to 50×
1000×Digital zooming to 1000×
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•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  SETUP] >> [  FADE COLOR] >> 
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
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2  Press the Joystick Control 33 to display 
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the 
lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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• The [  ] Indication appears.
• Fade In :
The image and audio gradually appear.
• Fade Out :
The image and audio gradually disappear.
•  When pushing the [W/T] Lever as far as it will go, 
you can zoom from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds at the 
maximum in the Recording Mode.
•  The zoom speed varies according to the amount of 
movement of the [W/T] Lever.
About the Variable Speed Zoom 
Function
• The [  ] Indication appears.
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3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] 33 to select 
[  ].
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• The [  W] or [  B] Indication flashes and then 
is displayed.
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  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.)
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
•  The entire screen becomes brighter.
„ To Resume Normal RecordingMove the Joystick Control [►] to select [  ] again.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.
2  Move the Joystick Control [►] 33 to select 
[  ].
1  Press the Joystick Control 33 to display 
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the 
lower right of the screen.
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  MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control 33 twice to 
display the One-Touch Navigation icon on 
the lower right of the screen.
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4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 29.
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„ To Cancel FadingMove the Joystick Control [◄] to select [  ] again.
Start recording. (Fade in)When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappeared completely and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (Fade out)The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [  ] again.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.• The [ 
 ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
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2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 33 to select 
[  ].
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3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to 
adjust.
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Soft-Skin Mode
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.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control 33 to display 
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the 
lower right of the screen.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
•  To obtain the best effect, we recommend to frame 
the subject as shown above in the picture.
„ To Cancel the Soft-Skin ModeMove the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ] again.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
„ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction 
Function
Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.
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2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 to select 
[  ].
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•  Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen.
„ To Cancel the Cinema FunctionSet [  ADVANCE] >> [  CINEMA] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.
  Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  CINEMA] >> [ON].
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Recording in Special Situations 
( Scene Mode)
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears. You can select optimal scene mode under specific 
recording situations.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 
to [MANUAL].
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2 Set [  BASIC] >> [  SCENE MODE] >> a 
desired mode ([  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] or [  ]).
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•  The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
1) 2)
3) 4)
5)
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.
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„ To Cancel the Scene ModeSet [  BASIC] >> [  SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, 
set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.
Recording in Natural Colors 
( White Balance)
1)
[  ]  Sports Mode
•  For recording scenes involving quick 
movements, such as sports scenes.
2)
[ 
 ]  Portrait Mode
•  Use when you want to make people (subjects) 
stand out from the background.
3)
[ 
 ]  Low Light Mode
•  For brightening a dark scene.
4)
[ 
 ]  Spotlight Mode
•  For recording a subject under a spotlight.
5)
[ 
 ]  Surf & Snow Mode
•  For recording in glaring surroundings, such as 
ski slopes, beaches, etc.
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, 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.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
1)  Automatic White Balance Adjustment [  ]
2)  Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [ 
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3)  Outdoor Mode [  ]
4)  The white balance setting that was previously 
set manually [ 
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„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 until 
the [  ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 until the 
white balance indication appears. ([  ] 
etc.)
1) 2)
3)4)
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 
to [MANUAL].
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3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to 
select a desired White Balance Mode.
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light 
and adjusts so that white will appear 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.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
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1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 
to [MANUAL].
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 until the 
white balance indication appears. ([  ] 
etc.)
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Manual  Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 
to [MANUAL].
4  Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white 
subject.
5  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 33 until the 
[  ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 until 
the [  ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
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.•  For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
54~55.
1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment on this Camcorder
2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky (rain)4)TV screen5)Sunlight6)White fluorescent lamp7)Halogen light bulb8)Incandescent light bulb9)Sunrise or sunset10)Candlelight
The White Balance Sensor 14 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.
About White Balance Sensor
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• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 until the 
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to 
adjust the shutter speed.
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„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s when the EIS 
is OFF.
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 page 55.
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