Panasonic NV-GS400GN About AC Adaptor, Condensation, Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power

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Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation.

Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.

Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds.

If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.

Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.

Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables.

If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds

may be adversely affected.

Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purposes or other business use.

If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.

This Movie Camera is not intended for business use.

When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera.

Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or

Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.)

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera.

If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed

and the surface finish may peel off. Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera.

The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.

Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.

For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.

After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket.

If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates.

If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.

ªAbout AC Adaptor

If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.

If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal.

If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.

When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead

from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.

ªCondensation

If you turn the Movie Camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [3DEW] (yellow or red) blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure below.

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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