Record mode

ªDigital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 42k, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 70k to 2000k.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [70k] or [2000k].

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[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 42k)

[70k]: Digital zoom (Up to 70k)

[2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k)

The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

ªAbout the variable speed zoom function

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

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.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image to be recorded is not altered.)

Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording.

1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative of any trouble.

When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [].

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The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

The image on the screen will become brighter.

ªTo return to normal recording

Select the [] icon again.

The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

Backlight compensation is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

Backlight compensation is canceled when you activate the MagicPix function.

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Panasonic PVGS90P, PV-GS90PL-S operating instructions Recording yourself, Backlight compensation function

PVGS90P, PV-GS90PL-S specifications

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