Panasonic NV-GS400GN operating instructions Turning on the Movie Camera, Selecting Modes

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Before Use

Turning on the Movie Camera

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap.

ªHow to Turn on the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON] while pressing the button 1.

The Power Lamp (46) lights up.

(46)

ON

 

F

F

O

 

(48)

1

ªHow to Turn off the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [OFF] while pressing the button 1.

ON

 

F

 

F

 

O

 

1

(48)

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1Rotate the Mode Dial (44).

 

S

 

(44)

D

PC

 

: Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

: Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture on a card.

: Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

PC : PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1Tilt up the Viewfinder.

The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use, and the length of the pulling out is adjusted in 2 steps.

Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.

2Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (53).

(53)

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

When you turn the Movie Camera off, this setting is cancelled.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull the LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction of the arrow.

The Viewfinder is deactivated.

The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

PUSH

OPEN

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Contents Operating Instructions VQT0J84Information for Your Safety Contents Standard Accessories Optional AccessoriesControls and Components Movie CameraAspect/Pro-Cinema Button ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA Remote Controller Eyepiece Corrector Knob Viewfinder -12DV Terminal DV -46 Video Input/Output Socket S-VIDEO IN/OUTRemote Controller Free Style Remote Controller with MicInserting a Button-type Battery Power Supply Using the Remote ControllerUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryAttach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time One-touch Free Style Grip BeltAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapTo Use as a Hand Strap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens CapUsing a Card Inserting a CassetteUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Turning on the Movie CameraSelecting Modes Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelFile Selection in the Picture Playback Mode List of MenusTape Recording Menu To Return the Previous ScreenTape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu AV IN/OUTAudio Level Audio Level Shtr Effect Shutter EffectPicture Playback Menu Card Format Formatting a Card -43-3 PrintSetting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording Lamp To Check the RecordingFrame Moving Pictures Frame Mode Finding the End of RecordingTo Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still PictureSet Tape Recording Menu Camera REC Mode Frame Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot≥The Frame Indication appears ModeTo Cancel the Quick Start Quick StartContinuous Photoshot Selecting the Size of Photoshot ImagesSelf-timer Recording Zoom In/Out FunctionsTo Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects To Use the Tele-Macro FunctionDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Fade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionNight View Functions To Resume Normal RecordingSoft Skin Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionWide/Pro-Cinema Function Cinema Function Recording in Special SituationsRecording in Natural Colours Adjusting White Balance Manually About Black Balance AdjustmentTo Resume Automatic Adjustment About White Balance SensorManual Shutter Speed Adjustment About the Card Slow ShutterUseful for recording fast-moving subjects Press the SHUTTER/IRIS Button 27 onceManual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentRecording with Fixed Brightness Picture Adjustment Advanced FunctionsZebra Pattern Microphone Sensitivity LevelUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash To Cancel the Bass Enhancer FunctionBass Enhancer Colour BarDigital Effect Functions Red Eye Reduction FunctionMulti-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe ModeMix Mode Set Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 Wipe or MIXAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackPlayback with Volume/Jog Lever Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Variable Speed Search FunctionIndex Search Function Playback Zoom FunctionScene Index Search Playback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a CardTo suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSlide Show Creating a TitleTo Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide ShowAdding a Title Writing Printing Data on a CardTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof Setting Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete Files or TitlesFormatting a Card Playing Back on Your TVTo Select and Delete All Files Press the OSD Button 63 on the Remote Controller To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a CardAudio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingRecorder To Stop DubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Connect the printer with the supplied USB CableSelect the desired picture Press the Enter ButtonUsing as a Web Camera Using MotionDV StudioCopying Still Pictures to a PC With USB CableUsing SD Viewer Using a Card in a Personal ComputerFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC With DV Cable optionalIndications To Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeWhen using Tape Recording Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInitializing the Modes Concerning the Power Supply Alarm SoundsInserting/Removing the Cassette Recording CheckQuick Start To record still pictures clearlyAbout the Shutter Chance Mark Continuous PhotoshotSelf-timer Recording Zoom In/Out FunctionsTele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone FunctionManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Wide/Pro-Cinema FunctionCinema Function Programme AEManual Iris Adjustment Using the Auto Pop-up FlashRecording with Fixed Brightness AE Lock Advanced FunctionsRed Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back Lock Setting Index Search FunctionPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingPlaying Back on Your TV Audio DubbingThereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power About AC AdaptorCondensation May be adversely affectedVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodBattery cannot be charged HeadphonesOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Other Recording Auto Focus Function does not workAuto Focus Adjustment Explanation of TermsDigital Video System FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionRecording a fast-moving subject Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications Specifications640k480 1280k960 1600k1200 2288k1728 Page S0604Re0 550 a