Panasonic PV-GS32 „ Backlight Compensation Function, „ MagicPix Function, „ Soft-Skin Mode

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„Backlight Compensation Function

When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work.

If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled.

„MagicPix Function

If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while.

The MagicPix Function is canceled when you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial.

In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner.

Adjust the Focus manually.

The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off.

White Balance cannot be set.

The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted.

The Scene Mode cannot be set.

When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to approx. 30× longer than usual, so that dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this

case, the [ ] Indication flashes.

The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed.

„Soft-Skin Mode

If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be softened.

If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.

„Wind Noise Reduction Function

Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

„Cinema Function

Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

This function does not widen the recording range.

When images are played back on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.

Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

When a Cinema picture is imported onto a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

„Scene Mode

If any of the Scene Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 30) or iris (p. 31).

Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Scene Modes.

Using the Light Function cancels any of the Scene Modes.

Sports Mode

For Playback Pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.

During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

If the light is insufficient, the Sports Mode does not function. The [ ] Indication flashes.

If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

If this mode is used for indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the [ SCENE MODE] setting to [OFF].

Low Light Mode

Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.

Spotlight Mode

If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & Snow Mode

If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

„White Balance

When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap attached, the automatic White Balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap.

When setting both the White Balance and the Iris/ Gain, set the White Balance first.

Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance for correct adjustment.

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:

When you set the Zoom higher than 28×

When you display a Menu

When you use the MagicPix Mode

About flashing of the [ ] Indication:

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

Flashing indicates that the White Balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the White Balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode

White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.

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