Panasonic NV-GS250GN operating instructions Playback Pictures, Playback picture is not clear

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Playback (Pictures)

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback.

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

2:Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this 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 terminals used for the connection.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video (optional). (-57-)

If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the AV terminal.

Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the movie camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture.

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], pictures with fine details may include a mosaic- like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ]. (-22-)

2:A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be deleted. (-37-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-11-)

3:Photoshot playback images do not look normal.

The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a cassette or a personal computer is

recommended.

4:Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used.

Either the movie camera or the card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.

5:During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed.

The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged.

Others

1:The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed.

Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the

dealer who you purchased the movie camera from.

2:“PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the movie camera has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss A. The movie camera will be activated.

RESET

A

If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the movie camera is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.

Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the movie camera needs repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you

purchased the movie camera from. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.

3:Even if connected by the USB cable, the movie camera is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed? For information, refer to the operating instructions for PC connection (separate volume).

4:When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC.

To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-

click the [] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Camera AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -8 Lens hood Fitting the lens capTripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureTo use as a hand strap Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt One-touch free-style grip beltPower supply Using the viewfinderConnect the DC input lead to this product Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteSD Memory Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeTurning the camera on Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoUsing the menu screen Switching the languageAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeChanging the picture quality on the LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Set Setup LCD AI Dynamic or NormalConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batterySwitching the microphone Free style remote control with micAbout the clip on the backside Basic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Stopping blank search midway Through Check the recordingBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Progressive PhotoshotTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself Digital zoom functionNight view functions To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFQuick start Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the tele-macro function Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the soft skin modeFade in/fade out function Using the built-in video flashWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording Image stabilizer function To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Recording images for wide-screen TVsContinuous Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo stop continuous photoshot Midway through To set the white balance manually To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colours White balanceAbout the white balance sensor Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment About flashing of the indicationShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Card slow shutter modeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playing back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Formatting a cardSelect Cancel ALL in Step What is DPOF?To set so that all pictures are not Printed ≥The image and sound are reproduced Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingRecording the contents of other equipment Analog/digital conversion Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing using the microphone terminal Audio dubbingUSB cable Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundSelect the paper size When you stop printing halfwaySelect the setting for date printing Select the desired number of printsMenu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuPicture Playback Menu SetupSetup Display -47-REMOTE Card Recording MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus Audio OUTPlayback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There are not any recorded files on the cardYou are attempting to erase protected files Video heads are dirtyFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Auto focus function does not work Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback Pictures Playback picture is not clearAbout condensation While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads About the movie cameraAbout the AC adaptor About the batteryAbout the cassette Periodical check-ups About the cardFolder structure of the card LCD monitor/viewfinderAuto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceThis Site is English only SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAC adaptor VQT0N73 S0105Ke0