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

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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