Panasonic NV-GS75GN operating instructions About dirty heads, About the movie camera

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When [3] in yellow

You cannot use the Tape Recording/ Playback Mode. Leave the movie camera for about 30 minutes.

However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a cassette is not inserted.

When [3] in red

The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the movie camera automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.

3Turn the movie camera on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication

disappears.

Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. If so, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears.

Watch for condensation even before the condensation indication is displayed. The condensation indication may not appear

depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the movie camera, it may also occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the cassette cover.

When the lens is fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally.

ªAbout dirty heads

If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner.

Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not stop the playback, it automatically stops about 30 seconds later.)

We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears during recording. During playback, moreover, the following symptoms appear.

Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted.

Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes appear.

When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning

One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, and perform recording and playback again. If normal playback can be performed, the heads are clean. Before an important recording, be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed.

If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,

the problem may be attributable to the tape. If so, try another cassette.

During playback, the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily, but this is not a malfunction of the movie camera. (One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)

ªAbout the movie camera

When the movie camera is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.

Keep the movie camera away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment.

If you use the movie camera on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.

Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the movie camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.

If the movie camera is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the movie camera power and detach the

battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the movie camera power.

Do not use your movie camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables.

If you record pictures near radio transmitters or

high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the movie camera.

If the movie camera is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the movie camera for a long time.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Before using AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -8 Tripod receptacleShoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capLens hood Using the LCD monitor To restore the strap to the grip beltOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supplyFitting the battery Removing the batteryCharging time and recordable time Connect the DC input lead to this productWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeTurning the camera on Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Joystick and screen displaySwitching the language Using the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeFree style remote control Selecting the remote control modeConcerning the button-type battery Connect the free style remote control To the cameraRecord mode Check before recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Check the recording Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughZoom in/out function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFF Recording yourselfQuick start To use the zoom microphone functionTo cancel the colour night view function Backlight compensation functionNight view functions To return to normal recordingTele-macro function Soft skin modeFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs To cancel the image stabilizer function ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS onImage stabilizer function Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment 50-1/8000 seconds Tape Recording ModeShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangePlayback mode To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playing back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV Deleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting To complete the settingsFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardSelect Cancel ALL in Step What is DPOF?To set so that all pictures are not Printed Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundWhen you stop printing halfway Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuPicture Playback Menu Card Recording MenuBasic DATE/TIME -43-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Demo ModeInitial SET Others IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously There is no ink. Check the connected printerThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Power/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned onMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughRemote control does not function Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeAudio dubbing cannot be performed Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation About dirty heads About the movie cameraAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms Periodical check-upsAutomatic white balance ViewfinderWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAC adaptor VQT0N61 S0105Ke0