Record mode

Wide/4:3 function

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

4:3 Function

Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. 4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

ªTo Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function

Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].

The default setting is [16:9].

In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, operation icons and other screen displays

appear horizontally oriented.

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.

If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to [16:9], part of the operation icons and other displays will appear on the black bands on the left and right of the picture.

Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback

When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be connected. (-45-)

Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not be displayed properly. For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

Optical image stabilizer function

On this model, [O.I.S.] is used as the indication for Optical Image Stabilizer.

Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording.

Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].

O.I.S.

ªTo cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].

When recording still pictures in the Card Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer)

When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off.

In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.

When the digital zoom is used

When the Camcorder is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

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Panasonic PV-GS300 Wide/43 function, Optical image stabilizer function, To Cancel the Wide/43 Function

PV-GS300 specifications

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