Panasonic Pv Gs120 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording Mode
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Maximum recording time on the supplied 
Card (8 MB)
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute
[FINE]: approximately 2 minutes
[NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes
[ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes
≥These figures vary depending on the scene.
ªRecording YourselfBy opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it 
forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject 
in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while 
recording is in progress.
≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the 
Viewfinder is disabled...

Recording Mode
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≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for 
a few seconds.
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 10k, the 
Camcorder can bring the subject into focus as 
close as approximately 16 inch...

Recording Mode
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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] >> 
[CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
≥The [EIS] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) 
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) to start 
recording.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [EIS] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes...

Recording Mode
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≥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 
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MagicPix Functions
MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video 
Flash.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (11) until the 
[MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
0 Lux MagicPix Function
Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of...

Recording Mode
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Cinema Function
This function is used for recording a cinema-like 
image.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of 
the screen.
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposure under 
specific recording situations.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]...

Recording Mode
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3Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to select a desired White Balance 
Mode.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously 
set manually [1]
3) Outdoor Mode [z]
4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [{]
To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) 
until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
ªAbout Black Balance AdjustmentBlack Balance...

Recording Mode
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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...

Recording Mode
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To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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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 [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [FOCUS].
≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 
appears. (PV-GS200)
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual...

Recording Mode
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Red Eye Reduction Function
(PV-GS200 only)
This function reduces a phenomenon which 
causes the subject’s eyes to turn red when you 
record pictures with a flash.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥The [£] Indication appears.
To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[RED EYE] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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Digital Effect Functions
This...

Recording Mode
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ªMulti-Picture ModeStrobe Multi-Picture Mode:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small 
still pictures.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still 
pictures.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].
2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] 
or [MANUAL].
3Press the [MULTI] Button (10).
≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] 
Button at each scene you want to capture.
Deleting All the...