Panasonic NV-GS400GN operating instructions Using the Auto Pop-up Flash, Bass Enhancer, Colour Bar

Recording Mode

2Press the [;/∫] Button to select the [MNL (AGC*, NO-AGC)].

≥AGC*: Auto Gain Control

≥When you set [MODE] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Microphone Sensitivity Level appears.

MIC LEVEL SETUP
MODE		AUTO
	1MNL(AGC)
		MNL(NO-AGC)
(dB)-30		0	+6
GAIN ---
(dB)-30		0 +6
LEVEL	.............
(MIC)
;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
		!/MENU:EXIT

AUTO:

AGC is activated, and the recording level is adjusted automatically.

MNL (AGC):

The desired recording level can be set. AGC will also be activated to reduce the amount of distortion in the audio.

MNL (NO-AGC):

AGC is not activated and so natural recording can be performed. Adjust in such a way that the sound will not be distorted at the maximum volume level. When the Zoom Microphone Function is set to [ON], adjust the recording level after pushing the [W/T] Lever toward [T].

3Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to increase or decrease the bars of the [GAIN] Indication.

≥Adjust the [GAIN] value so that the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (MIC)] will not light red. (Otherwise, the Sound is distorted.)

ªBass Enhancer

It strengthens the lower area of the audio to record more powerful audio.

1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [ADVANCED] >> [BASS ENHANCE] >> [3dB] or [6dB].

STILL

(16)		ENTER
	MENU	FADE

To Cancel the Bass Enhancer Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [ADVANCED] >> [BASS ENHANCE] >> [0dB].

ªColour Bar

This displays 7 colour bars which are useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or external monitor.

1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [ADVANCED] >> [COLOUR BAR] >> [ON].

STILL

(16)		ENTER
	MENU	FADE

≥The colour bars are not recorded onto the card.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Using the Auto Pop-up Flash

The Auto Pop-up Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.

1Repeatedly press the [ß] Button (8) to select a desired flash mode.

(8)

1) 2) 3)

1)Auto: The Movie Camera perceives the brightness around the subject and the Auto Pop-up Flash is automatically popped up and activated. (In bright places, the indication disappears and the Auto Pop-up Flash does not light.)

2)OFF: The Auto Pop-up Flash is not popped up and activated.

3)ON: The Auto Pop-up Flash is always

popped up and activated.

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) halfway to pop up the Flash.

(52) PHOTO SHOT

≥The Auto Pop-up Flash is not activated depending on the setting on the flash and the brightness around the subject.

3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52) fully which is pressed halfway.

≥The flash lights and a still picture is recorded. ≥After recording, close the Auto Pop-up Flash

by pressing on it.

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