Recording yourself

Record mode

ªDigital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25k to 700k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k].

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[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)

[25k]: Digital zoom (Up to 25k)

[700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the digital zoom function cannot be used.

ªAbout the variable speed zoom

function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.5 seconds (maximum).

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control.

ªTo use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

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. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.)

≥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 is normal and not indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ].

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥The image on the screen will become brighter.

ªTo return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.

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PV-GS300, NV-GS300B specifications

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