Panasonic PV-GS50-K Camera Search l28, Quick Start l29, Self-timer Recording l30

ªCamera Search (l28)

≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like noise patterns. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction.

≥If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous recording and new recording are different, playback images may be distorted.

ªQuick Start (l29)

≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed.

≥This Function is not activated in the following cases even if the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights:

≥A tape is not inserted, while the Tape Mode is set.

≥A Card is not inserted, while the Card Mode is set.

≥In the following cases, Quick Start is temporarily cancelled when the Quick Start Mode is set. Set the Camera Mode again, and the Quick Start Mode will be restored.

≥Set to the VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode ≥The Battery is replaced

≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will turn off.

≥If the Palmcorder is not operated for approximately 30 minutes after the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will turn off.

≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording.

ªSelf-timer Recording (l30)

≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the

[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], a beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self-timer Standby Mode.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled.

Others

ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Function

(l30)

≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥When you change to the still picture Mode, you will hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction.

≥If you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode when your Palmcorder is set

to Program AE, the brightness of the images may

vary.

≥The picture may be blurred when recording a scene with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.

≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function.

About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting

≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function.

When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:

You can use the Progressive PhotoShotTM Function at any time. In this case, however, the following functions are disabled.

≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes

≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]

≥1/750 or faster shutter speed

When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]

You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot Function in the following circumstances. ≥When the zoom magnification is approximately

10k or higher

≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster ≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX],

[STROBE], [GAIN UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]

≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen

ªZoom In/Out Functions (l31)

≥By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10kat the maximum speed of 1.8 seconds.

≥During recording, you can zoom 1-10kin as short a time as approximately 2.5 seconds.

≥During considerably fast zooming, the image may become out of focus temporarily.

≥When you are using a high amount of zoom, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from the Palmcorder.

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