Panasonic Pv Gs400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Quick Start
By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (45), the 
Camcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.7 seconds after the Camcorder is 
turned on.
1Press the [QUICK START] Button (45).
≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.
2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [OFF].
≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
3Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON].
≥The Camcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.7 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 
-75-.
Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).
≥The Recording Lamp 
(34) and the [ ] 
Indication flash and the recording starts after 
10 seconds.
STARTQUICK(45)
OFFON
(48)
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
PHOTO
SHOT(52)
≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the 
[ ] Indication is blinking, press the [MENU] 
Button.
≥You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot. (
-30-)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-76-.
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by 
recording objects close by or with wide-angle 
shot.
When using [W/T] Lever 
(51)1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever (51) towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
When using Multi Manual Ring 
(24)1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication and [1MZ] (Manual 
Zoom Mode) Indication appear. (When 
[1MZ] Indication appears, the Camcorder is 
set to Auto Focus Mode.)
2Turn the Multi Manual Ring (24) to zoom 
in/out.
≥Zoom speed changes according to the speed 
to turn the ring or to push the [W/T] Lever.
≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for 
a few seconds.
WT
VOL /JOG
(51)
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK1MZ MNL(31)
(24)
1tW
5tW12tWT
T
T
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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 12k, the 
Camcorder can bring the subject into focus as 
close as approximately 19 inch (50 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 (15).
≥The zoom magnification is temporarily set to 
12k and the subject can be focused on as 
close as approximately 19 inch (50 cm).
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) 
or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).
To Cancel the Tele-Macro FunctionPress the [TELE MACRO] Button (in this case, 
the zoom magnification is not restored). Or push 
the [W/T] Lever.
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 
[ ] Indication is displayed.)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-76-.
TELE
MACRO(15)
T.MACRO
T.MACROT.MACROT.MACRO
PHOTO
SHOT(52)
(47)
Z.MIC
Z.MICZ.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 12k magnification. 
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a 
magnification from 30k up to 700k.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30t] or [700t].
≥30k: Digital zooming to 30k
≥700k: Digital zooming to 700k
2Push the [W/T] Lever (51) 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 
-76-.
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] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [EIS] >> [ON].
≥The [EIS] Indication appears.
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
30tWT
D.ZOOM
WT
VOL /JOG
(51)
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER
(16)
EIS
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2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) 
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) to start 
recording.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[EIS] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-76-.
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 (20) 
during the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) to start 
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button (20) about 
3 seconds after starting recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.
PHOTO
SHOT(52)
(47)
ENTER
STILL
FA D E(20)
(47)
Fade Out
Fade Out causes images and sounds to 
disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the 
end of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (20) while 
recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) to stop 
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button (20).
≥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 (10).
≥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 
-76-.
ENTER
STILL
FA D E(20)
(47)
REC
BACK
LIGHT(10)
ª ª
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MagicPix Functions
Advanced MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place.
1Press the [ADVANCED MAGICPIX] Button (13) 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 [ADVANCED MAGICPIX] Button (13) 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 Functions
Press the [ADVANCED MAGICPIX] Button 
repeatedly until neither the [MAGICPIX] Indication 
nor the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-76-.
ADVANCEDMAGIC
PIX(13)
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 (14).
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend taking 
an upper body shot, so that the upper part 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] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] 
>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-77-.
SOFT
SKIN(14)
SOFT SKIN
SOFT SKIN
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
WIND CUT
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Wide/Pro-Cinema Function
You can record images compatible with a 
wide-screen format TV which has a Video 
terminal.
The image looks vertically stretched on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
≥The aspect ratio of the playback images in the 
tape differs depending on the TV to be 
connected.
Wide Function
The image is recorded with an aspect ratio of 
16:9.
1Press the [WIDE/PRO-CINEMA] Button (7).
≥The [WIDE] Indication appears.
Pro-Cinema Function
In addition to the effects on Wide Function, 
images are recorded at a rate of 30 frames a 
second similar to cinema quality.
1Press the [WIDE/PRO-CINEMA] Button (7) 
twice.
≥The [PRO.CINE]/[FRAME] Indication 
appears.
To Cancel the Wide/Pro-Cinema FunctionPress the [WIDE/PRO-CINEMA] Button until the 
[WIDE] or [PRO.CINE]/[FRAME] Indication 
disappears.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-77-. 
Cinema Function
This function is used for recording a cinema-like 
image.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
WIDE/PRO-CINEMA(7)
WIDE/PRO-CINEMA(7)
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
≥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 
-77-. 
Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposure under 
specific recording situations.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], 
[7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).
≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
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.
CINEMA
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
1)
3)
2)
4)
5)
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5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode
≥For recording in glaring surroundings, such 
as ski slopes, beaches, etc.
To Cancel the Program AE FunctionSet the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu 
to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] 
Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-77-. 
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/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Repeatedly press the [WB] Button (28) to 
select a desired White Balance Mode.
≥If you hold down the [WB] Button when the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to 
[MANUAL] or [AE LOCK], the Manual White 
Balance Adjustment Mode (1) is set.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment
2) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [{]
3) Outdoor Mode [z]
4) The white balance setting that was previously 
set manually [1]
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
WB(28)
1)
3)2)
4)
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [WB] Button repeatedly until none of 
the White Balance Mode Indications ([1], [z], 
[{]) appear. Or, set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO].
ªAbout Black Balance AdjustmentBlack Balance Adjustment is one of the functions 
of the 3CCD system. It automatically adjusts the 
hue of black color in the picture. When the Black 
Balance Adjustment is activated, the screen 
becomes dark for a moment.
1Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)
2Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)
3Adjustment is completed. (Lit)
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of 
light and adjusts so that white will become pure 
white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light 
that comes through the Lens and the 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/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [WB] Button (28) until the [1] 
Indication is displayed.
3Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white 
subject.
4Keep pressing [WB] Button (28) until the 
[1] Indication stops flashing.
12 3
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
WB
(28)
MNL
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To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [WB] Button repeatedly until none of 
the White Balance Mode Indications ([1], [z], 
[{]) appear. Or, set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO].
ªAbout White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor (33) 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 
(34) will 
be reflected off your hand or an 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 
-77-. 
(34)
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [SHUTTER/IRIS] Button (27) once.
≥The Shutter Speed Indication appears.
3Turn the Multi Manual Ring (24) to adjust 
the shutter speed.
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/2–1/2000 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes faster 
shutter speed.
To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to 
[AUTO], or keep pressing the [SHUTTER/IRIS] 
Button.
ªAbout the Card Slow ShutterWhen you adjust the shutter speed to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 
or 1/15 in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow 
Shutter Mode is activated.
≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the 
shutter speed is set to 1/30 when the [OFF/ON] 
Switch or the Mode Dial is operated.
≥In the Slow Shutter Mode:
≥the White Balance cannot be changed.
≥the Camcorder focuses on the subject 
manually.
≥When you set to the Manual Focus Mode, the 
shutter speed is already set to 1/60 of a second. 
It will later return to the previous shutter speed 
of 1/60 when you go back to automatic mode. 
[MF] blinks while the subject is focused.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-77-. 
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
SHUTTER/IRIS
(27)
MNL1/1000
(24)
MF
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Manual Iris Adjustment
(F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too 
bright or too dark.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [SHUTTER/IRIS] Button (27) twice.
≥The Iris Indication appears.
3Turn the Multi Manual Ring (24) to adjust 
the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the 
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the 
image becomes brighter.
The value to which dB is attached indicates a 
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality 
of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to 
[AUTO], or keep pressing the [SHUTTER/IRIS] 
Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-78-.
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
SHUTTER/IRIS
(27)
MNL
1/60
F1.7
0dB
(24)
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a 
situation where auto focus may not function well.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [FOCUS/ZOOM] Button (26).
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 
appears.
3Turn the Multi Manual Ring (24) to adjust 
the focus.
To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to 
[AUTO].
Recording with Fixed Brightness
(AE Lock)
This is a function for setting a fixed brightness. 
When recording in light with an extreme 
difference in the brightness of the background 
and the subject, such as a person standing in 
front of a dark background, the person can be 
recorded brightly if the brightness is adjusted to 
the person.
1Push the [W/T] Lever (51) toward [T] to 
zoom in on the subject.
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
FOCUS/ZOOM
(26)
1MF MNL
(24)
WT
VOL /JOG
(51)
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2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [AE LOCK].
≥The [ ] Indication flashes and then 
lights. The brightness of the picture is now 
locked to the value it had at the moment of 
setting the switch to [AE LOCK].
To Cancel the AE LockSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to 
[AUTO] or [MANUAL].
To Lock the Brightness at a Desired Level
After Step 1, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] 
Switch to [MANUAL] to adjust the iris/gain 
manually (
-38-) and then set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to 
[AE LOCK].
≥Set the AE Lock again when the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is switched 
after the AE Lock has been set. (The brightness 
setting may be changed.)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-78-.
Advanced Functions
This Camcorder comes with 5 professional 
functions (Advanced Functions) which come in 
handy for different recording conditions.
ªZebra PatternUsing the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust 
the brightness of the picture to an optimum level, 
even before you start recording.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> 
[ADVANCED] >> [ZEBRA] >> [ON].
≥Diagonal white bands (Zebra Pattern) and 
[ ] Indication appear on parts of the 
picture which are overexposed (extremely 
brightly lit and shiny subjects).
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
AE LOCK
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
ZEBRA
ZEBRA
≥To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish 
pictures, manually adjust the iris/gain (-38-) so 
that the Zebra Pattern disappears. The 
recorded picture may become dark.
≥The Zebra Pattern is not recorded.
ªPicture AdjustmentThis enables the sharpness and color levels of 
the pictures to be adjusted during recording.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].
2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> 
[ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE ADJ.] >> [YES].
≥When the level of the Bar Indication is set to a 
position other than [4], the [ ] Indication 
appears.
≥The setting procedure is the same as for 
[LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] 
Sub-Menu. (
-21-)
ªMicrophone Sensitivity LevelYou can adjust the microphone sensitivity for 
recording.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[ADVANCED] >> [MIC LEVEL] >> [YES].
2Press the [;/∫] Button to select the 
[MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)].
≥AGC*: Auto Gain Control
≥When you set [MODE] to any other setting 
than [AUTO], the Microphone Sensitivity 
Level appears.
AUTO MANUAL
AE LOCK(31)
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
1SHARPNESS  4
     [-]|||||-----[+]
 COLOR      4
     [-]|||||-----[+]
 CONTRAST   4
     [-]|||||-----[+]  EXPOSURE   4
     [-]|||||-----[+]
 ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
            !/MENU:EXIT
PICTURE ADJ.
P·ADJ
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
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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].
3Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] 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.)
ªBass EnhancerIt strengthens the lower area of the audio to 
record more powerful audio.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[ADVANCED] >> [BASS ENHANCE] >> 
[3dB] or [6dB].
To Cancel the Bass Enhancer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[ADVANCED] >> [BASS ENHANCE] >> [0dB].
ªColor BarThis Camcorder displays a color bar chart which 
is useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV 
or external monitor.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[ADVANCED] >> [COLOR BAR] >> [ON].
≥The color bars are not recorded onto the card.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-78-.
 ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
            !/MENU:EXIT
MIC LEVEL SETUP
(dB)-30         0  +6|||||||||-----
GAIN(dB)-30         0 +6 LEVEL
(MIC).............
MODE AUTO     1MNL(AGC) 
     MNL(NO-AGC) 
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
MENU
STILL
FA D EENTER(16)
Using the Auto Pop-up Flash
The Auto Pop-up Flash enables you to record still 
pictures in a dark place.
1Repeatedly press the [ß] Button (8) to 
select a desired flash mode.
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.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) 
halfway to pop up the Flash.
≥The Auto Pop-up Flash is not activated 
depending on the setting on the flash and the 
brightness around the subject.
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) fully 
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 (17) in Step 2, the 
image becomes still. (It is canceled when you 
press the [STILL] Button again.)
Record your favourite scene.
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1)2)3)
PHOTO
SHOT(52)
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