Panasonic NV-GS400GN Battery cannot be charged, Other Recording Auto Focus Function does not work

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Others

•Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (-64-)

•Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully

charged, the Battery has worn out.

2: The Battery cannot be charged.

•If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.

Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

1:Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Movie Camera and the Cassette is correctly inserted.

•Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-11-)

•Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. (-11-)

•Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-19-)

•Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-62-)

Other Recording

1: Auto Focus Function does not work.

•Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (-30-)

•There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (-67-)

Editing

1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

•Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-11-)

•Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not

allow audio dubbing to operate. (-18-)

Indications

1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

0The Time Code Indication counter may not be

constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

2:The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time.

•If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly.

•In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

Playback (Pictures)

1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.

0Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not,

the playback function cannot be used. (-36-)

2:Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion

Playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3:Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot

be seen.

•Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection.

•Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Movie

Camera with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] to [OUT].

4: Playback picture is not clear.

•Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. (-63-)

5: Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared.

•Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie Camera is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (-6-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor

and then reattach it.

Playback (Sound)

1:Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera or the

headphones.

0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume.

(-36-)

2:Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

•[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. (-45-)

3:The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.

•If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording.

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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
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