Panasonic Pv Gs50 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 gradually increases.
ªTaking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects 
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Palmcorder can focus on a 
subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from 
the lens. With this feature, small subjects such as insects can be 
recorded.
ªTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional 
angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.
≥Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> 
[ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.
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≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the 
surrounding noise is too loud.
≥When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to [CARD], 
the Zoom Microphone Function does not work.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
≥For other notes, see page 85.
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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 of 25k or 700k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [25
t] or [700t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥700k: Digital zooming to 700k
2To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever 
towards [T] or towards [W].
Canceling the Digital Zoom Function
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].
≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image 
may deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range.
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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 Start/Stop Button or 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording.
Canceling Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer
Set [EIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 86.
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Fade In/Out FunctionsFade In 1Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen 
at the beginning of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Palmcorder 
is set to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press the 
Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after 
starting recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.
Fade Out 2Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, 
leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.2About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone, 
press the recording Start/Stop Button to stop 
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button.
≥Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still 
pictures in the PhotoShot Mode, Digital Still Picture Mode, 
Multi-Picture Mode, and for the small still picture in the 
Picture-in-Picture Mode.
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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 in 
backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording 
subject.)
1Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
≥The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.
To resume normal Recording
Press the Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT].
≥When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen 
becomes brighter.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight 
Compensation Function is cancelled.
≥This function cannot be used when the Iris is set.
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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 Viewfinder turns on.
≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within 
approximately 3 feet (1 metre).
To Cancel the MagicPix Function
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button repeatedly until neither the 
[MAGICPIX] Indication nor the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication 
appears.
≥For other notes, see page 86.
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Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the 
microphone during recording.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] 
>> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> 
[WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥It does not work with the microphone on the MagicWire Remote 
Control with Narration Mic nor an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated 
depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
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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 
scenes.
[7] Portrait Mode 
2Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the 
background slightly out of focus.
[4] Low Light Mode 
3Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture 
brightness.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode 
4Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5
Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a 
clear picture.
Canceling the Program AE Function
Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, 
set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 86.
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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 crisper captures of moving subjects but a lower 
light level.
≥When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up to 1/500 
can be used.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 87.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris 
Indication 
2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Adjustable Range of the Iris
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPi (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
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 dB is attached indicates a gain value. If this value 
is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 87.
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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 light conditions, the Automatic White 
Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural 
colors. In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance 
Mode.
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lighting) [{]3 Outdoor Mode [z]4 Fluorescent light Mode [|]
5 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually [1]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set 
the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥When power is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic 
White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn 
on the Palmcorder after removing the Lens Cap.
≥For other notes, see page 87.
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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] stops flashing.≥When the [1] Indication flashes after turning the Palmcorder 
on, the previously adjusted white balance setting is still kept.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set 
the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
ªAbout White Balance Sensor 
The White Balance Sensor 3 determines the nature of the light 
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during 
recording. Otherwise, White Balance will not work normally.
≥The red light from the Recording Lamp 
4 will be reflected off your 
hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to 
operate incorrectly and changing the colouring.
Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting 
conditions may result in reddish or bluish images. Where the subject 
is surrounded by many light-sources, Auto White Balance 
Adjustment may not operate properly. In such a case, we suggest 
that you adjust the White Balance.
1) The range that is controlled by the Auto White Balance 
Adjustment Mode of this Palmcorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent light
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise and sunset
10) Candlelight
≥For other notes, see page 87.
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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 effect.
8) [MOSAIC] Mosaic Mode
≥Produces a mosaic-like image.
9) [MIRROR] Mirror Mode 
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left 
half.
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
10) [NEGA] Negative Mode
≥The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a 
negative.
11) [SEPIA] Sepia Mode
≥Records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old 
pictures.
12) [B/W] Black & White Mode
≥Records an image in black and white.
13) [SOLARI] Solarization Mode
≥Records an image with a painting-like effect.
Selecting a desired digital effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] 
or [EFFECT2] >> a desired digital effect.
Canceling the digital effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] 
or [EFFECT2] >>[OFF].
≥If the Palmcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are 
cancelled.
≥For other notes, see page 87.
3) WIPE 4) MIX 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P
5) STROBE
6) GAIN UP7) TRAIL
8) MOSAIC 9) MIRROR
10) NEGA 11) SEPIA
12) B/W 13) SOLARI
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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 appears.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start the 
Recording.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the 
Recording.
≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] 
Indication changes to [B] or [C].
5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the 
Recording.
≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the 
new scene.
≥For other notes, see page 87.
ªPicture-in-Picture Mode
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> 
[EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]......
1Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu 
and set the position (1234) where you want to 
insert a small still picture.
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
3Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture 
and press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still 
picture.
≥A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture.
≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is 
cleared.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to record on the Cassette.
≥For other notes, see page 87.
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