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Panasonic NV-GS400GN Turning on the Movie Camera , Selecting Modes, Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

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Before Use

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Turning on the Movie Camera

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

ªHow to Turn on the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON] w hile

pressing the button 1.

≥The Power Lamp (46) lights up.

ªHow to Turn off the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the

Mode Dial.

1Rotate the Mode Dial (44).

: Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.

Also, you can record still pictures on the card

simultaneously during recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

scene on a tape.

: Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture on a

card.

: Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

still picture on a card.

: PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the

Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of

view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder

become clear and easy to read.

1Tilt up the Viewfinder.

≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use,

and the length of the pulling out is adjusted in

2 steps.

≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

2Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob (53).

To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the

LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

Monitor is opened.

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

setting is cancelled.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record

the picture while watching it.

1Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull

the LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction of

the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.

≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,

it becomes convenient to operate menus or to

play back pictures.

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Contents

Main Information for Your Safety Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the M ovie Camera correctly. WARNING Contents Before Use Recording Mode Playback Mode Editing Mode Before Use Standard Accessories Optional Accessories Controls and Components Movie Camera Page Remote Controller Free Style Remote Controller with Mic The Remote Controller Inserting a Button-type Battery 1 2 3 Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor 1 2 3 Charging Time and Available Recording Time The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt To Use as a Grip Belt 1 2 To Use as a Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap 1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 2 Inserting a Cassette 1 2 3 4 Accidental Erasure Prevention Turning on the Movie Camera How to Turn on the Power 1 PC How to Turn off the Power 1 Selecting Modes Using the Menu Screen 2 3 4 5 6 List of Menus [TAPE RECORDING MENU] [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] [CARD RECORDING MENU] [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] Setting Date and Time 1 2 3 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Recording Mode About Recording Recording Lamp Recording on a Tape 1 Finding the End of Recording 1 To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion To Add a Sound while Recording Digital Still Picture Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) 1 2 1 2 Quick Start 1 2 3 To Cancel the Quick Start Self-timer Recording 1 2 Zoom In/Out Functions 1 Digital Zoom Function 1 2 To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out Functions 1 2 3 1 Soft Skin Function 1 To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Wind Noise Reduction Function 1 Cinema Function 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Recording in Special Situations 1 Adjusting White Balance Manually 1 2 3 4 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 2 3 About the Card Slow Shutter Manual Iris Adjustment 1 2 3 Manual Focus Adjustment Advanced Functions Zebra Pattern 1 Picture Adjustment 1 Using the Auto Pop-up Flash 1 2 3 1) 2) 3) Red Eye Reduction Function To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect Functions Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] Multi-Picture Mode 1 2 3 Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 1 2 3 4 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape AB 1 2 Slow Motion Playback 2 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback 2 3 Index Search Function Scene Index Search 1 Continuous Index Search Playback Zoom Function 1 Playback Digital Effect Functions 2 To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily To Cancel the Digital Effect Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Slide Show 1 12 3 To Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide Show Adding a Title 1 2 3 4 5 Protecting the Files on a Card 1 2 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete Files or Titles Formatting a Card 1 Playing Back on Your TV 1 To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card 1 2 Audio Dubbing Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette 1 2 3 4 5 Using the DV Cable for Recording 1 2 3 To Stop Dubbing 2 3 4 5 6 With a PC Copying Still Pictures to a PC 1 2 3 Using as a Web Camera Using SD Viewer 1 2 3 4 Using a Card in a Personal Computer Others Indications To Change the Counter Display Mode To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Display Mode Initializing the Modes Warning/Alarm Indications Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the Cassette Alarm Sounds Recording Check Quick Start Self-timer Recording Zoom In/Out Functions Tele-Macro Function Zoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom Functions Wide/Pro-Cinema Function Cinema Function Programme AE White Balance Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment Recording with Fixed Brightness (AE Lock) Advanced Functions Using the Auto Pop-up Flash Red Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect Functions Playing Back Index Search Function Playback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a Card Slide Show Cautions for Use After Use 1 2 3 4 5 Cautions for Use About AC Adaptor Condensation 1 2 3 Video Head Clogging and Care 1 2 3 4 Optimal Use of the Battery Cautions for Storage LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) Page Explanation of Terms Digital Video System Focus Auto Focus Adjustment Time Code Memory Stop Function 1 2 3 4 Specifications Specifications Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)