Panasonic NV-GS400GN Self-timer Recording, Zoom In/Out Functions, To Use the Tele-Macro Function

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Recording Mode

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

	STILL
	ENTER
(16) MENU	FADE

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).

PHOTO

SHOT

(52)

≥The Recording Lamp (34) and the [ ] Indication flash and the recording starts after 10 seconds.

≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the [ ] Indication is blinking, press the [MENU] Button.

≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot. (-22-)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.

Zoom In/Out Functions

It gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

When using [W/T] Lever (51)

1For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever (51) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

VOL/JOG

WT

(51)

When using Multi Manual Ring (24)

1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL		MNL
AUTO MANUAL	(31)	1MZ
	(31)
AE LOCK

≥The [MNL] Indication and [1MZ] (Manual Zoom Mode) Indication appear. (When [1MZ] Indication appears, the Movie Camera is set to Auto Focus Mode.)

2Turn the Multi Manual Ring (24) to zoom in/out.

(24)

≥Zoom speed changes according to the speed to turn the ring or to push the [W/T] Lever.

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.

1tW T

5tW T

12tW T

ªTo Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 4 cm from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.

ªTo Use the Tele-Macro Function

With the zoom magnification of 12k, the Movie Camera can bring the subject into focus as close as approximately 50 cm from the Lens. Focusing only on the subject and displaying the background out of focus makes the picture more impressive.

1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (15).

(15) TELE

MACRO

≥The zoom magnification is temporarily set to 12k and the subject can be focused on as close as approximately 50 cm.

≥The [ T.MACRO ] Indication appears.

T.MACRO

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Contents VQT0J84 Operating InstructionsInformation for Your Safety Contents Movie Camera Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Controls and ComponentsAspect/Pro-Cinema Button ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA Video Input/Output Socket S-VIDEO IN/OUT Remote ControllerEyepiece Corrector Knob Viewfinder -12 DV Terminal DV -46Inserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerFree Style Remote Controller with Mic Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the Remote Controller Using the AC AdaptorOne-touch Free Style Grip Belt Attach the charged Battery to the Movie CameraDisconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording TimeTo protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Hand StrapInserting a Cassette Using a CardSelecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Movie Camera Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level Using the Menu ScreenTo Return the Previous Screen File Selection in the Picture Playback ModeList of Menus Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Shtr Effect Shutter Effect Card Recording MenuAV IN/OUT Audio Level Audio LevelCard Format Formatting a Card -43-3 Print Picture Playback MenuAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeTo Check the Recording About RecordingRecording on a Tape Recording LampDigital Still Picture Frame Moving Pictures Frame ModeFinding the End of Recording To Add a Sound while RecordingMode Set Tape Recording Menu Camera REC Mode FrameRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot ≥The Frame Indication appearsSelecting the Size of Photoshot Images To Cancel the Quick StartQuick Start Continuous PhotoshotTo Use the Tele-Macro Function Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function To Resume Normal Recording Fade In/Out FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Night View FunctionsWide/Pro-Cinema Function Soft Skin FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Natural Colours Cinema FunctionRecording in Special Situations About White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout Black Balance Adjustment To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the SHUTTER/IRIS Button 27 once Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentAbout the Card Slow Shutter Useful for recording fast-moving subjectsRecording with Fixed Brightness Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Microphone Sensitivity Level Picture AdjustmentAdvanced Functions Zebra PatternColour Bar Using the Auto Pop-up FlashTo Cancel the Bass Enhancer Function Bass EnhancerRed Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect FunctionsPicture-in-Picture Mode Multi-Picture ModeSet Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 Wipe or MIX Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Mix ModeCue/Review Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Volume/Jog LeverSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackScene Index Search Index Search FunctionPlayback Zoom Function To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back a Card To suspend Playback Digital Effect TemporarilyTo Stop the Slide Show Slide ShowCreating a Title To Pause the Slide ShowTo Clear the Title Display Adding a TitleWriting Printing Data on a Card To Select and Delete Files or Titles To Verify Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button 63 on the Remote ControllerTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Cancel Audio DubbingRecording from a Tape onto a Card Audio DubbingCopying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentTo Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing RecorderPress the Enter Button When you stop printing halfwayConnect the printer with the supplied USB Cable Select the desired pictureWith USB Cable Using as a Web CameraUsing MotionDV Studio Copying Still Pictures to a PCWith DV Cable optional Using SD ViewerUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PCIndications To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode When using Tape Recording ModeInitializing the Modes Recording Check Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Inserting/Removing the CassetteContinuous Photoshot Quick StartTo record still pictures clearly About the Shutter Chance MarkZoom Microphone Function Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Tele-Macro FunctionProgramme AE Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentWide/Pro-Cinema Function Cinema FunctionAdvanced Functions Manual Iris AdjustmentUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash Recording with Fixed Brightness AE LockPlaying Back Red Eye Reduction FunctionDigital Effect Functions Playback Digital Effect Functions Lock SettingIndex Search Function Playback Zoom FunctionAudio Dubbing Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVMay be adversely affected Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera powerAbout AC Adaptor CondensationVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and SolutionsOther Recording Auto Focus Function does not work Battery cannot be chargedHeadphones Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedFocus Auto Focus AdjustmentExplanation of Terms Digital Video SystemRecording a subject with little contrast Time CodeMemory Stop Function Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications Specifications640k480 1280k960 1600k1200 2288k1728 Page S0604Re0 550 a