Record mode

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

ªTo cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥The default setting is [ON].

≥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.)

Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)

This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the Camcorder tilted upside down while recording continues.

≥If the Camcorder continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording on a tape, it is automatically put into recording pause.

[AGS]: Auto Ground-Directional Standby ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON].

ªTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional

Standby

Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [OFF].

≥The AGS function may activate and cause the Camcorder to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you. In these cases, set [AGS] >> [OFF] then continue the recording.

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≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause or stop the recording. The AGS function is only a backup function for when you forget to pause the recording.

≥The time it takes the Camcorder to be put into recording pause after being titled upside down varies depending on the operating conditions.

Using the built-in flash

Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].

≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will automatically flash as necessary.

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO SHOT

≥The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded.

≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder.

≥The Camcorder, even when its flash has been turned off, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in yellow.)

≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA] ([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit. You can take a picture even if the indication is flashing.

≥The available range of the flash is approx.

1 meter to 2.5 meters (3 feet to 7.5 feet) in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 2.5 meters (7.5 feet ).

≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the flash may not be lit.

≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually.

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PV-GS300 specifications

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