Panasonic PV-GS16 Zoom In/Out Functions, Digital Zoom Function, Image Stabilizer Function

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Recording Mode

Zoom In/Out Functions

This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

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•Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.

To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1×, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.

To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1× to 24× magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 50× up to 800×.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50×] or [800×].

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•50× : Digital zooming to 50×

•800× : Digital zooming to 800×

2 Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.

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To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.

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.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON].

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• The [EIS] Indication appears.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Note Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Caution Important Safeguards USE & Location PrecautionsContents Editing Mode Playback ModeWith a PC OthersQuick Guide Using the ViewfinderInserting a Cassette Inserting a CardRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Recording on a TapePlaying Back a Tape Playing Back a CardControls and Components Standard AccessoriesAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones „ Remote Control OptionalViewfinder pp Connect this to the digital video equipmentInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control OptionalPower Supply Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand „ Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time To Use as a Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Using a Memory Card OptionalInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen List of Menus File Selection in the Picture Playback ModePress the / // Button and select a ﬁle 12bit Audio Setting Dpof p Setting the Lock pRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot p Picture Playback MenuInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Cancel the Quick Start Self-timer RecordingRecording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightZoom In/Out Functions „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsMagicPix Function Soft-Skin ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function„ To Cancel the Program AE Function Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White Balance„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentPress the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ Range of Iris Adjustment Digital Effect FunctionsMulti-Picture Mode „ To Cancel the Digital EffectDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 „ To Select a Desired Digital EffectWipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModePlaying Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyVariable Speed Search Function „ To Resume Normal PlaybackPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card Playback Digital Effect FunctionsCreating a Title Slide ShowTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back „ To Pause the Slide Show„ To Clear the Title Display Adding a TitleSelect Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in onProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting„ To Verify Dpof Setting Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Formatting a CardTo Select and Delete All Files „ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen„ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control OnlyRecording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeCopying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound „ To Stop DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerFor Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder„ Windows 98SE Users Message MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayedDouble click the icon in task tray To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows MeInstalling Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraWEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder „ For Windows 98SE/Me UsersSetting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Conﬁrm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selected If you no longer need software or driver UninstallScreens may vary with the type of the OS About the compatibility of the card files About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card Optional MultiMediaCardMisc Indications „ To Change the Display Mode „ To Change the Counter Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Alarm Sounds „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording Check„ Quick Start „ Self-timer Recording„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Zoom Microphone Function„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Program AE „ White Balance„ Index Search Functions „ Playing Back„ Playback Zoom Function „ Playback Digital Effect Functions„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Lock Setting„ Playing Back on 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