Panasonic Pv Gs85 Operating Instructions Manual

Record mode
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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 32k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the optical image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, 
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or...

Record mode
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Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
Camcorder while presenting them the image. The 
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (However the image to be recorded is not 
altered.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture 
while recording.
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented 
display appears on the viewfinder screen, this...

Record mode
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Soft skin mode
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a 
softer tone. This is more effective if you record a 
person closely from the torso up.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the soft skin 
icon [ ].
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication 
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
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To cancel the soft skin modeSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE...

Record mode
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ªTo select the color for fade in/fade outThe color which appears in fading pictures can be 
selected.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> 
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it 
takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording images. Besides, it 
also takes several seconds to pause recording.
Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the 
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set...

Record mode
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Wide/4:3 function
This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3 Function
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
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To Cancel the Wide/4:3 FunctionWide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The default setting is...

Record mode
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Recording in various situations 
(Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the 
desired mode.
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where 
there are quick motions
2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out against the 
background
3) [ ] Low light mode
≥To...

Record mode
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Recording in natural colors 
(White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust 
the white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick up to select the white 
balance icon [ ].
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]
2) Indoor...

Record mode
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[FOCUS].
≥The [ ] indication and the manual focus [MF] 
indication appears.
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the...

Record mode
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≥During normal playback, image movement may 
not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the color of the screen may change or flicker. If 
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually 
to 1/60 or 1/100.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥Set the shutter speed before setting the 
aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting 
both settings.
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you 
cannot adjust the gain value.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the...

Playback mode
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Playback mode
Playing back tape
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on 
the LCD monitor.)
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
∫:Stop
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD 
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and 
retracted during Tape playback mode.
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving...