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Recording Mode
3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
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to [ON].
• The Camcorder will be ready for recording in
approximately 1.3 seconds.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts
automatically after 10 seconds on the Tape (PV-GS9
Only) or the Card (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] (PV-GS9
Only) or [CARD RECORDING MENU] (For
PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) >> [CAMERA] >>
[SELF TIMER] >> [ON].
• The [ ] Indication appears.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
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.
• The [ ] Indication
fl
ashes and the recording
starts after 10 seconds.
• You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive
Photoshot (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).
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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever
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towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
• Zoom Magni
fi
cation Indication is displayed for a few
seconds.
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To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects
( Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magni
fi
cation is 1X, the Camcorder
can focus on a subject that is as close as
approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens.
Small subjects like insects can be recorded with
this function.
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for
recording sounds.
• Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
To Cancel the Quick Start
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick
Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal
zoom range of 1X to 20X (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)/22X
(PV-GS14)/24X (PV-GS15) magni
fi
cation. With the
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magni
fi
cation
from 50X up to 800X.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [50X] or [800X].
• 50X :
Digital zooming to 50X
• 800X : Digital zooming to 800X
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