Panasonic NV-GS400GN operating instructions Wide/Pro-Cinema Function, Programme AE, White Balance

Models: NV-GS400GN

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ªWide/Pro-Cinema Function

You cannot use these modes when recording on the card.

The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions.

Progressive Photoshot Function Cinema Mode

The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions.

Digital Effect Function 1

Night View Functions

When the Pro-Cinema Mode is set, the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME] and the [BASS ENHANCE] is set to [6dB] automatically.

When you use a TV of an aspect ratio of 4:3, it is not recommended to use the Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode. (The image will be stretched vertically.)

ªCinema Function

Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle.

If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV

screen format. Please refer to the TV’s operating instructions for details.

When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases.

Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be deteriorated.

The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.

The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously.

Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].

Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.

ªProgramme AE

If any of the Programme AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-29-) or iris (-30-).

Using the Night View Functions cancels any of the Programme AE Mode.

Sports Mode

During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker.

Low Light Mode

Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark.

If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.

ªWhite Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:

When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W].

When you set the Zoom to 12k or higher During Digital Still Picture Mode When you display a Menu

When you use the Night View Functions

In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes:

The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.

You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.

ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment

You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.

During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth.

Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

If you are using Night View Functions (-25-) or Programme AE Mode (-27-), you cannot adjust the shutter speed.

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Panasonic NV-GS400GN Wide/Pro-Cinema Function, Programme AE, White Balance, Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment