Panasonic PV-GS500 Zoom in/out function, ª Concerning the focusing area, ª Digital zoom function

Record mode

ªConcerning the focusing area

≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.

≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 12k optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

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

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1t W T

5t W T

12t W T

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further from the Camcorder.

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

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx.

4.0 cm (1.6 inches) away from the lens.

ªDigital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 30k to 700k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30k] or [700k].

50t W T

[OFF]:	Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)
[30k]:	Digital zoom (Up to 30k)
[700k]:	Digital zoom (Up to 700k)

≥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.

ªAbout the variable speed zoom

function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 12k in 1.7 seconds (maximum).

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

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control or the Magic Wire Remote Control.

ªTo 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].

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