Panasonic PV-GS80 operating instructions Zoom in/out function, Digital zoom function

Record mode

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 32× optically.

oSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close=up recording (zoom in):

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

W T

•When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend

using the optical image stabilizer function. oWhen 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 further from the Camcorder.

oWhen the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.

oWhen the zoom magnification is 1x, the

•Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50× to 1000×.

• Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50×] or [1000×].

[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32×) [50×]:Digital zoom (Up to 50×) [1000×]:Digital zoom (Up to 1000×)

•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.

•About the variable speed zoom function

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

•To 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].

Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8 inches) away from the lens.

oBe aware that a mechanical sound may be recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to it'soriginal position before releasing it.

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