Panasonic NV GS 330 operating instructions White balance, Auto focus

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ªWhite balance

The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance.

White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white colour under sunlight and which is the white colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust the balance among the other colours.

Since white colour is the reference of all colours (light), the movie camera can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognise the reference white colour.

ªAuto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the movie camera to bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics. Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.

Focuses on the screen centre only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording a subject with one end located closer to the movie camera and the other end farther away from it

As auto focus adjusts at the centre of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

The subject behind the glass will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

The recording subject may become blurry because the movie camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

The movie camera cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

A subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the movie camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

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Contents Operating Instructions Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC Information for your safetyManufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Carefully observe copyright lawsMenu operation flow is indicated by in the description If you see this symbolPages for reference Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Contents Accessories Before usingOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -13 Fitting the lens cap ≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmlyTripod receptacle Lens hoodCharging the battery Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Grip beltRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery How to turn off the power How to turn on the powerCharging time and recordable time Turning the camera onAbout date/time Setting date and timeUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the field of view≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard Playback Mode Slide show start/pause DeleteSwitching the language Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeOperating with remote control About the menu settingTo exit the menu screen To get back to the previous screenAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderSet Setup Power LCD on Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Check before recording Record modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Stopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot ≥Set to Card Recording ModeSet Advanced Picture Size select the desired picture size Press the button fullyTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesZoom in/out function Concerning the focusing areaDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfTo return to normal recording ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recordingTo cancel the colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Colour night view functionFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS Wind noise reduction functionTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 FunctionGuideline function Recording in various situations Scene modeImage stabilizer function Recording in natural colours White balance To restore to the automatic AdjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Playback modeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function To display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card Deleting files recorded on a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectTo complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a cardEdit mode Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbing≥Set Basic REC Speed SP to take pictures USB cableWhen you stop printing halfway Before Use With a PCIntroduction Names and functions of packaged ItemsSweetMovieLife 1.1E MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE for DV Check before UseOperating environment USB Driver Installing USB Driver Install/ConnectionCard reader function Click USB DriverInstalling MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE Installing SweetMovieLife 1.1EClick SweetMovieLife 1.1E InstructionsConfirmation before connection Connecting the movie camera to personal computerFor Windows XP/2000 For Windows VistaIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed ≥Update the driver with the following procedureClick Update Driver Software ≥You cannot use SweetMovieLife in tape recording modeWith USB cable supplied Set Basic or Advanced USB Function Motion DVWith DV cable optional Install USB DriverDV cable DV terminal ≥Refer to page -53-for the minimum requirementsOthers When you use the movie camera as a Web CameraStart the MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger Copying files recorded on a card to a personal computerTo disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need software or driver UninstallViewing files copied from a card Double click the icon in task trayOperating environment on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD/iMovie ’08 Using on MacintoshCopying still pictures on PC To disconnect USB cable safelyVQT1L48 Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Indications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Screen has changed suddenly Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation About dirty heads Clean the heads with the digital video head cleanerAbout the movie camera ≥If the movie camera is sprayed with suchBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance LCD monitorAuto focus White balanceSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode F1207RA0 500 a