Panasonic NV-GS60GN Auto focus function does not work, Remaining tape time indication disappears

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4: Auto focus function does not work.

Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted.

There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-46-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-27-)

Is the colour night view function set? When the colour night view function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode.

Indications

1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen centre.

Read the contents and respond to them. (-38-)

2: The remaining tape time indication disappears.

The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other operation. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is

restored.

3: The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time.

If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed.

In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

4: A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is not shown.

If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than the tape running condition, warning, and date indications disappear.

Playback (Sound)

1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera.

0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [jVOLUMEi] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-29-)

2:Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub

sound. (-37-)

3: Sounds cannot be played back.

Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? Set [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-37-)

Playback (Pictures)

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

3:Although the movie camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

Have you selected video input on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your

TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video. (-43-)

If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the AV terminal.

Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the movie camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture.

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Contents Operating Instructions Manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Information for your safetyCarefully observe copyright laws Pages for referenceLSQT1174ENG.book 3 ページ 2007年1月29日 月曜日 午後1時28分 Contents Accessories Before usingOptional Parts identification and handlingShoulder strap fixture Grip belt Adjust the belt lengthFitting the lens cap Power supply How to turn off the power How to turn on the powerCharging time and recordable time Turning the camera onAbout date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting the field of view Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob≥Set to Tape Recording Mode To cancel Quick StartQuick start Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayTape Playback Mode Help modeTo exit the Help mode Using the menu screen Switching the languageAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenEVF Brightness of the viewfinder Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Check before recording Record modeRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording check Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Blank search functionStopping blank search midway Through Continuous photoshotRecording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionBacklight compensation function To cancel the colour night view FunctionColour Night view function To return to normal recordingTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel the Cinema function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionWind noise reduction function Recording images for wide-screen TVsImage stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the image stabilizer function Move the joystick up to select the white balance icon To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to the automatic Adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Playback modeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Stop playback. PlayerSoftware Using the movie camera as a Web Camera Windows XP SP2To cancel the standby for recording When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD InterfaceLSQT1174ENG.book 34 ページ 2007年1月29日 月曜日 午後1時28分 Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Other menus Menus related to playback Indications OthersWrong Tape Format Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Auto focus function does not workDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation About the movie camera Clean the heads with the digital video head cleanerAbout dirty heads Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into firePeriodical check-ups About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Automatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsWeb site http//panasonic.net