Panasonic Pv Gs50 Operating Instructions Manual
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1tWT
5tWT
10tW
Z.MICT
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1WT
25tWT
D.ZOOM
12
WT
MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
Zoom In/Out Functions
The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to
achieve a wide-angle shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].
≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.
≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed farther
towards [W] or [T], the zooming speed...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
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25tWT
D.ZOOM
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MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
Zoom In/Out Functions
The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to
achieve a wide-angle shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].
≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.
≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed farther
towards [W] or [T], the zooming speed...")
31 1tWT 5tWT 10tW Z.MICT 1 1WT 25tWT D.ZOOM 12 WT MENU PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS Zoom In/Out Functions The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to achieve a wide-angle shot. 1For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T]. ≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds. ≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed farther towards [W] or [T], the zooming speed...
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EIS1 1
2
MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
PHOTO
SHOT
1, 322FADE
PHOTO
SHOT
1
2
Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer
Function
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is
shaky, you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these
images.
≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to
stabilize images being recorded.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[EIS] >> [ON].
≥The [EIS] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the Recording...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
PHOTO
SHOT
1, 322FADE
PHOTO
SHOT
1
2
Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer
Function
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is
shaky, you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these
images.
≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to
stabilize images being recorded.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[EIS] >> [ON].
≥The [EIS] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the Recording...")
32 EIS1 1 2 MENU PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS PHOTO SHOT 1, 322FADE PHOTO SHOT 1 2 Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky, you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these images. ≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images being recorded. 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. ≥The [EIS] Indication 1 appears. 2Press the Recording...
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CINEMA
1MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
1
ª1
BACK
LIGHT1
Cinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA]
>> [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 86.
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Backlight Compensation Function
This function prevents a subject from being recorded too dark...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
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CINEMA
1MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
1
ª1
BACK
LIGHT1
Cinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA]
>> [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 86.
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Backlight Compensation Function
This function prevents a subject from being recorded too dark...")
33 CINEMA 1MENU PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS 1 ª1 BACK LIGHT1 Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. 1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes, see page 86. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Backlight Compensation Function This function prevents a subject from being recorded too dark...
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MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark
place without using a light.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the [MAGICPIX]
Indication
1 appears.
0 Lux MagicPix Function
Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be
recorded.
2Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the
[0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication
2 appears.
≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] Indication appears.
3Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the lens side).
≥The screen becomes white and the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark
place without using a light.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the [MAGICPIX]
Indication
1 appears.
0 Lux MagicPix Function
Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be
recorded.
2Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the
[0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication
2 appears.
≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] Indication appears.
3Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the lens side).
≥The screen becomes white and the...")
34 MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using a light. 1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the [MAGICPIX] Indication 1 appears. 0 Lux MagicPix Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded. 2Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication 2 appears. ≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] Indication appears. 3Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the lens side). ≥The screen becomes white and the...
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1MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)
Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording
situations.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [
5], [7], [4], [Ω],
[
º].
≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.
[5] Sports Mode
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1MENU
PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)
Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording
situations.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [
5], [7], [4], [Ω],
[
º].
≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.
[5] Sports Mode
1For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports...")
35 1 3 2 4 5 2 1MENU PUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [ 5], [7], [4], [Ω], [ º]. ≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed. [5] Sports Mode 1For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports...
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter
speed Indication
2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000
Card Mode 1/60–1/500
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 second.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be
faster, resulting in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter
speed Indication
2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000
Card Mode 1/60–1/500
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 second.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be
faster, resulting in...")
36 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed Indication 2 appears. 3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000 Card Mode 1/60–1/500 The standard shutter speed is 1/60 second. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster, resulting in...
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Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where
auto focus may not function well.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [FOCUS].
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
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Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)
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Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where
auto focus may not function well.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [FOCUS].
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
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Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)
Depending on the scene or...")
37 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2Set the Mode Selector Switch to [FOCUS]. ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears. 3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the focus. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) Depending on the scene or...
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate
suitably under the existing light conditions, use the Manual White
Balance Adjustment mode.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.2Press the [PUSH] Dial.≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication 2 is
displayed.
4Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject,
and then keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until
indication [
1]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
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Adjusting White Balance Manually
When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate
suitably under the existing light conditions, use the Manual White
Balance Adjustment mode.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.2Press the [PUSH] Dial.≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication 2 is
displayed.
4Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject,
and then keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until
indication [
1]...")
38 Adjusting White Balance Manually When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate suitably under the existing light conditions, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment mode. 1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.2Press the [PUSH] Dial.≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication 2 is displayed. 4Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject, and then keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until indication [ 1]...
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Digital Effect Functions
This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add
special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode
4) [MIX] Mix Mode
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l37)
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode
≥Records images with a trailing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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Digital Effect Functions
This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add
special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode
4) [MIX] Mix Mode
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l37)
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode
≥Records images with a trailing...")
39 Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode 2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode 3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode 4) [MIX] Mix Mode 5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode ≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect. 6) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode ≥Brightens images electronically. ≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l37) 7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode ≥Records images with a trailing...
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MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
PHOTO
SHOT
4
MULTI
P-IN-P3
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of
the last recorded scene gradually fades out.
1Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or
[MIX].
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64652/w300_pv-gs50_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
PHOTO
SHOT
4
MULTI
P-IN-P3
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of
the last recorded scene gradually fades out.
1Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or
[MIX].
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication...")
40 12 34 1, 24 MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOG W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS PHOTO SHOT 4 MULTI P-IN-P3 ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like a curtain being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out. 1Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. 2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button. ≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication...