Panasonic NV-GS400GN Setting Date and Time, Internal Lithium Battery Recharge, LP Mode

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Before Use

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.

1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

 

STILL

 

ENTER

(16) MENU

FADE

CLOCK SET

1YEAR 2004

MONTH 10

DAY 8

HOUR 14

MIN. 30

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

2Press the [;/] Button to select [YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [6/5] Button to set it to the desired value.

Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3Press the [MENU] Button (16) to finish setting the date and time.

The clock operation starts from [00] second.

If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] or [--] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

The clock uses the 24-hour system.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.

After charging for 24 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately

6months.

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted.

The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment.

Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (-45-)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit

32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

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Contents Operating Instructions VQT0J84Information for Your Safety Contents Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Movie CameraAspect/Pro-Cinema Button ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA DV Terminal DV -46 Remote ControllerEyepiece Corrector Knob Viewfinder -12 Video Input/Output Socket S-VIDEO IN/OUTRemote Controller Free Style Remote Controller with MicInserting a Button-type Battery Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Remote Controller Using the BatteryCharging Time and Available Recording Time Attach the charged Battery to the Movie CameraDisconnecting the Power Source One-touch Free Style Grip BeltTo Use as a Hand Strap Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder 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 LevelTape Recording Menu File Selection in the Picture Playback ModeList of Menus To Return the Previous ScreenTape Playback Menu Audio Level Audio Level Card Recording MenuAV IN/OUT Shtr Effect Shutter EffectPicture Playback Menu Card Format Formatting a Card -43-3 PrintLP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording ModeRecording Lamp About RecordingRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingTo Add a Sound while Recording Frame Moving Pictures Frame ModeFinding the End of Recording Digital Still Picture≥The Frame Indication appears Set Tape Recording Menu Camera REC Mode FrameRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot ModeContinuous Photoshot To Cancel the Quick StartQuick Start Selecting the Size of Photoshot ImagesTo Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions To Use the Tele-Macro FunctionDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Night View Functions Fade In/Out FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function To Resume Normal RecordingSoft Skin Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionWide/Pro-Cinema Function Cinema Function Recording in Special SituationsRecording in Natural Colours To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout Black Balance Adjustment About White Balance SensorUseful for recording fast-moving subjects Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentAbout the Card Slow Shutter Press the SHUTTER/IRIS Button 27 onceManual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentRecording with Fixed Brightness Zebra Pattern Picture AdjustmentAdvanced Functions Microphone Sensitivity LevelBass Enhancer Using the Auto Pop-up FlashTo Cancel the Bass Enhancer Function Colour BarDigital Effect Functions Red Eye Reduction FunctionMulti-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeMix Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Set Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 Wipe or MIXFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Cue/Review PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playback with Volume/Jog LeverSlow Motion Playback Variable Speed Search FunctionIndex Search Function Playback Zoom FunctionScene Index Search To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back a Card To Select a Desired File and Playing BackTo Pause the Slide Show Slide ShowCreating a Title To Stop the Slide ShowAdding a Title Writing Printing Data on a CardTo Clear the Title Display Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Verify Dpof SettingProtecting the Files 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 ScreenAudio Dubbing To Cancel Audio DubbingRecording from a Tape onto a Card 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 CassetteRecorder Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing To Stop DubbingSelect the desired picture When you stop printing halfwayConnect the printer with the supplied USB Cable Press the Enter ButtonCopying Still Pictures to a PC Using as a Web CameraUsing MotionDV Studio With USB CableFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC Using SD ViewerUsing a Card in a Personal Computer With DV Cable optionalIndications When using Tape Recording Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInitializing the Modes Inserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Recording CheckAbout the Shutter Chance Mark Quick StartTo record still pictures clearly Continuous PhotoshotTele-Macro Function Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Zoom Microphone FunctionCinema Function Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentWide/Pro-Cinema Function Programme AERecording with Fixed Brightness AE Lock Manual Iris AdjustmentUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash Advanced FunctionsRed Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back Playback Zoom Function Lock SettingIndex Search Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back on Your TV Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Audio DubbingCondensation Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera powerAbout AC Adaptor May be adversely affectedVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Battery cannot be chargedHeadphones Other Recording Auto Focus Function does not workDigital Video System Auto Focus AdjustmentExplanation of Terms FocusRecording a fast-moving subject Time CodeMemory Stop Function Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications Specifications640k480 1280k960 1600k1200 2288k1728 Page S0604Re0 550 a