Panasonic NV-GS400GN operating instructions Information for Your Safety

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Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

SD Logo is a trademark.

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

ªWARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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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/OUTInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerFree Style Remote Controller with Mic 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 CassetteSelecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Movie Camera 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 FunctionTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Night View Functions Fade In/Out FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function To Resume Normal RecordingWide/Pro-Cinema Function Soft Skin FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Natural Colours Cinema FunctionRecording in Special Situations 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 onceRecording with Fixed Brightness Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment 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 FunctionScene Index Search Index Search FunctionPlayback Zoom Function 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 ShowTo Clear the Title Display Adding a TitleWriting Printing Data on a Card Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Verify Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card To Select and Delete Files or TitlesTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV 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 FunctionsPlaying Back Red Eye Reduction FunctionDigital Effect Functions 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