Philips PV-GS55 Camcorder User Manual


 
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ª Self-timer Recording
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing
in the Self-timer Standby Mode.
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording
Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer
Standby Mode is cancelled.
ª Zoom In/Out Functions
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the
Palmcorder.
ª Tele-Macro Function
The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started
during recording.
When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or [700k],
the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification
greater than 10k is available.
If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually.
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro
Function is cancelled.
The zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
ª Zoom Microphone Function
The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
It does not work with an external microphone.
ª Digital Zoom Functions
As the magnification of digital zoom increases,
the quality of image may deteriorate.
White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom
range.
ª Image Stabilizer Function
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate
in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [EIS]
Indication flashes.
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness
may change or colors may not look natural.
After-images may appear.
When a tripod is used, it is recommended that
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
Within the digital zoom range, or when
recording with a conversion lens attached, the
Image Stabilizer Function may not work
effectively.
ª Backlight Compensation Function
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the
Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.
ª MagicPix Functions
In a bright place, such as outdoors, the
recorded picture may become whitish.
In a dark place, the recorded picture is
presented in a time-lapse-like manner.
Adjust the Focus manually.
The Progressive Photoshot Function is
automatically turned off.
The RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Function
cannot be used.
White Balance cannot be set.
The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is
recommended that you use the tripod.
The MagicPix Function makes the signal
charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times
longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that
are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded
brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In
this case, the [EIS] Indication flashes.
The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight
Compensation Function cannot be changed.
ª Wind Noise Reduction Function
It does not work with the microphone on the
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic
nor an external microphone.
When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone
is regulated depending on the strength of wind
to reduce wind noise.
ª Cinema Function
Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the
recording angle.
If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode
on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback
size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV
screen format. Please refer to the TV’s
operating instructions for details.
When images are displayed on a TV screen, the
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some
cases.
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
be deteriorated.
The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is
displayed.
The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot
be used simultaneously.
Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]
and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].
Depending on the software in use, the imported
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
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