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5) Recording a fast-moving subject

Because the focus lens-inside moves 

mechanically, it cannot keep up with the 
fast-moving subject.

6) Recording a subject with little contrast

Because the Movie Camera achieves focus 

based upon the vertical lines of an image, a 
subject with little contrast, such as a white 
wall, may become blurry.

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Time Code

Time Code signals are data that indicate time 
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and 
frames (25 frames per second). If this data is 
included in a recording, an address is assigned to 
each image on the tape.

The Time Code is automatically recorded as a 
part of the sub-code at each recording.

When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette 
is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts 
from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, 
the Time Code picks up from the point where 
the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when 
the Cassette is inserted, the zero display 
[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code 
starts from the previous value.)

The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.

Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded 
from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing 
may not be possible. To ensure that the Time 
Code will be recorded with no breaks, we 
recommend the use of the Blank Search 
Function (

-20-

) before recording a new scene.

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Memory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is useful for the 
following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a 
desired position

1

Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> 
[MEMORY].

2

Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape 
position from which you want to play it 
back later. (

-6-

,

-15-

)

3

Start playback or recording.

4

After playback or recording has finished:
Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback 
Mode.

5

Rewind the tape.

The tape automatically stops approximately 
at the position where the counter was set to 
zero.

Stopping editing automatically during audio 
dubbing

1

Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> 
[MEMORY].

2

Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the 
position where you want to stop editing.

3

Play back the still picture where you want to 
start audio dubbing.

4

Start audio dubbing. (

-45-

)

Audio dubbing automatically stops at the 
position where the counter was set to zero.

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Summary of Contents for NV-GS400EB

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No NV GS400GN Before use please read these instructions completely VQT0J84 R ...

Page 2: ...g use operate it in a well ventilated place do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage do not expose this equipment to rain moisture dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the equipment AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside o...

Page 3: ... 29 Manual Iris Adjustment 30 Manual Focus Adjustment 30 Recording with Fixed Brightness 30 Advanced Functions 31 Using the Auto Pop up Flash 32 Red Eye Reduction Function 33 Digital Effect Functions 33 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 36 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 36 Slow Motion Playback 37 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 37 Index Search Function 38 Playback Zoom Function 38 Pla...

Page 4: ...nterface Board VW DTM41E 19 SD Memory Card Application Software VW SWA1E TitleStudio software for title creation and SD Jukebox software for recording music are included However this Movie Camera cannot play back music 20 SD Memory Card RP SD032 RP SD064 RP SD128 RP SDH256 RP SDH512 RP SDH01G 21 PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card BN SDABPE 22 USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card BN SDCAPE Some opt...

Page 5: ...cup 30 Power LCD Button POWER LCD 13 Power LCD Lamp 13 31 Mode Selector Switch AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 19 27 31 32 Grip Belt Release Button 10 33 White Balance Sensor 28 34 Recording Lamp 19 35 Auto Pop up Flash 32 36 Remote Control Sensor 8 37 USB Socket 49 38 Socket for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic REMOTE 20 Microphone Socket MIC When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to ...

Page 6: ... Holder 57 Shoulder Strap Holders 10 58 Grip Belt One touch Free Style Grip Belt 9 59 Tripod Receptacle Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod 60 DV Terminal DV 46 47 Connect this to the digital video equipment 61 S Video Input Output Socket S VIDEO IN OUT 43 ª Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera most of the Movie Camera f...

Page 7: ...P A DUB PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV ENTER 6 1 5 E D VAR SEARCH MENU P B ZOOM 77 78 83 86 87 84 85 79 80 81 82 88 89 90 91 92 93 90 Zoom Lever W T Zoom speed changes in 2 stages 91 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT 92 Microphone Switch Button TALK 20 When the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic is connected to REMOTE Socket and the TALK Button is pressed the narration microphone is activated and the buil...

Page 8: ...ultaneously 2 WARNING Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100xC or incinerate Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor 10 15 15 15 36 INDEX INDEX SELECT STOP K L STILL ADV W PAUSE STILL ADV 6 1 5 E D P B ZOOM 2 1 When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced the mode is...

Page 9: ...O FF ON 55 48 The times shown in the table are approximate times The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used In actual use the available recording time may be shorter The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity of 60 If the Battery is charg...

Page 10: ...p 1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt It is not possible when using as a hand strap When you are not recording be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before...

Page 11: ...oving a Card Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera Otherwise the Movie Camera may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card ª Inserting a Card 1 Slide the OPEN Lever 6 to open the Card Slot Cover 4 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner on top 1 insert it into the Card Slot 3 Close the Card Slot Cover 4 securely Removing the Card Open the Card Slot Cover...

Page 12: ...the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer O FF ON 1 46 48 O FF ON 48 1 PC S D 44 PC Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Tilt 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 no...

Page 13: ...rtical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour saturation 290o 1180o 1LCD BRIGHTNESS LCD COLOUR LEVEL EVF BRIGHTNESS SELECT SETUP MENU EXIT LCD EVF SETUP To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Press the POWER LCD Button When you press the POWER LCD Button the LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as much as usual The Power LCD Lamp 30 lights up When turning the power on with us...

Page 14: ...icture Playback Mode A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations In this case carry out the following procedure 1 Press the 6 5 Button and select a file The selected file is marked by a frame P C SD 44 PICTURE No 25 100 0012 2 Press the ENTER Button 19 to confirm the selection of the file After the above File Selection Procedure carry out the various Menu Operations The abov...

Page 15: ...tment 13 SELF REC Recording Yourself 20 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 12 8 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu BLANK SEARCH Blank Search 20 DEMO MODE Demonstration Mode If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Movie Camera and the OFF ON Switch is turned to ON without inserting a Cassette and a Card the Movie Camera is automatically set to Dem...

Page 16: ... may not be displayed properly if the camera data of this Movie Camera are played back on other equipment The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases When recording proceeds with no input signals supplied When recording involves the use of the S Video or AV Input Socket When pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV Terminal When displaying a list of titles 7 LCD EVF L...

Page 17: ...ITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode 53 ª PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU Picture Playback Mode 1 DELETE Deleting a File Sub Menu FILE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a File 42 ALL FILES Deleting All Files 43 TITLE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a Title 42 2 EDITING Editing a File Sub Menu FILE LOCK Setting the Lock 42 DPOF SET Setting DPOF 42 CARD FORMAT Formatting a Card 43 3 PRINT Printing Setting Sub Menu THIS P...

Page 18: ...ned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket After charging for 24 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 6 months WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IF THIS IS NECESSARY CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE LP Mode A desired recording speed can be sele...

Page 19: ...f then turn on the power again When you record pictures under a fluorescent lamp the screen may flicker However this is not a malfunction ª Recording Lamp The Recording Lamp 34 lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress The Recording Lamp does not light up if the REC LAMP on the INITIAL Sub Menu is set to OFF AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 31 34 Recording on a Ta...

Page 20: ...ter setting to the Digital Still Picture Mode and then checking the image ª Progressive Photoshot When the æ Indication is displayed Progressive Photoshot Function works You can record still pictures as frame still pictures with higher quality by this function The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use 52 To record still pictures with higher quality w...

Page 21: ...with higher quality we recommend recording in the Card Recording Mode MENU STILL FADE ENTER 16 47 PC S D 44 PHOTO SHOT 52 When recording in the Card Recording Mode 1 Set the Mode Dial 44 to Card Recording Mode 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 52 halfway The iris and gain are fixed and the Movie Camera automatically focuses on the subject 1 Shutter Chance Mark 2 Focus Area Shutter Chance Mark Light gr...

Page 22: ...te Continuous Photoshot Function after pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button halfway In this case if the Image Stabilizer Function 24 is set to ON the Image Stabilizer Function works more effective When ON is selected the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0 7 second intervals until the PHOTO SHOT Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded You cannot use the Continuous Photoshot function...

Page 23: ...TO MANUAL AE LOCK 31 1MZ MNL The MNL Indication and 1MZ Manual Zoom Mode Indication appear When 1MZ Indication appears the Movie Camera is set to Auto Focus Mode 2 Turn the Multi Manual Ring 24 to zoom in out Zoom speed changes according to the speed to turn the ring or to push the W T Lever Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds ª To Take Close up Shots of Small Subjects Mac...

Page 24: ...0k 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA D ZOOM 24k or 600k 24k Digital zooming to 24k 600k Digital zooming to 600k PHOTO SHOT 52 47 Z MIC Z MIC Z MIC Z MIC MENU STILL FADE ENTER 16 24tW T D ZOOM 2 Push the W T Lever 51 towards W or towards T to zoom in or out To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA D ZOOM OFF For other notes concerning this item see 56 Image Stabilizer Funct...

Page 25: ...47 ENTER STILL FADE 20 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button 47 to stop recording 3 Release the FADE Button 20 The still picture cannot fade in or fade out Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded 1 Press the BACK LIGHT Button 10...

Page 26: ...on appears 0LUX NIGHT VIEW C NIGHT VIEW SOFT SKIN 14 SOFT SKIN SOFT SKIN To obtain the best effect we recommend to take the bust shot so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the SOFT SKIN Button Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording 1 Set TAPE RECOR...

Page 27: ...CAMERA PROG AE a desired mode 5 7 4 Ω or º The Indication of the selected Mode appears 1 5 Sports Mode For recording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes 2 7 Portrait Mode For bringing up people clearly from the background 3 4 Low Light Mode For recording a dark scene brighter 4 Ω Spotlight Mode For recording a subject under a spotlight in a party theatre etc 5 º Surf Snow Mode F...

Page 28: ... LOCK 31 WB 28 1 3 2 4 1 2 3 Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjust so that the white colour will become pure white The Movie Camera determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This function is called Automatic White Balance A...

Page 29: ...ion appears 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10000K 9000K 8000K 7000K 6000K 5000K 4000K 3000K 2000K 1000K 1 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 31 2 Press the SHUTTER IRIS Button 27 once The Shutter Speed Indication appears 3 Turn the Multi Manual Ring 24 to adjust the shutter speed Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 50 1 8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1 2 1 2000 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1 5...

Page 30: ... For other notes concerning this item see 58 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 31 SHUTTER IRIS 27 MNL 1 50 F1 7 0dB 24 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK Switch 31 to MANUAL The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the FOCUS ZOOM Button 26 The 1MF Indication Manual Focus Mode appears 3 Turn the Multi ...

Page 31: ...RDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU ADVANCED ZEBRA ON Diagonal white bands Zebra Pattern and Indication appear on parts of the picture which are overexposed extremely brightly lit and shiny subjects AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK 31 AELOCK MENU STILL FADE ENTER 16 ZEBRA ZEBRA To prevent recording of overexposed whitish pictures manually adjust the iris gain 30 so that the Zebra Pattern disappears The recorded ...

Page 32: ...Colour Bar This displays 7 colour bars which are useful for adjusting the picture quality of the TV or external monitor SELECT SETUP MENU EXIT MIC LEVEL SETUP dB 30 0 6 GAIN dB 30 0 6 LEVEL MIC MODE ޓޓ AUTO 1MNL AGC MNL NO AGC MENU STILL FADE ENTER 16 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU ADVANCED COLOUR BAR ON The colour bars are not recorded onto the card For other notes concerning this item see 58 Using th...

Page 33: ...duction Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU CAMERA RED EYE OFF For other notes concerning this item see 59 MENU STILL FADE ENTER 16 640 P Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1 1 Multi Mode MULTI 2 Picture In Picture Mode P IN P 3 Wipe Mode WIPE 4 Mix Mode MIX 5 Strobe ...

Page 34: ...NTER 16 MULTI P IN P 12 Deleting All the Captured Multi Pictures While 9 multi pictures are displayed press the MULTI Button If MANUAL has been selected press the MULTI Button after 9 pictures are displayed To Display the Multi Pictures Again Press the MULTI Button for 1 second or longer To Delete Multi Pictures One by One When pictures were captured in MANUAL When the MULTI Button is pressed for ...

Page 35: ... MENU DIGITAL EFFECT1 WIPE or MIX The WIPE or MIX Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 47 to start recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 47 to pause the recording The last scene is stored in memory The WIPE or MIX Indication changes to B or C 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 47 to restart the recording The last image of the previous scene gradually changes ...

Page 36: ...volume push the sVOL JOGr Lever 51 to display the VOLUME Indication Push the sVOL JOGr Lever towards T to increase the volume or push the sVOL JOGr Lever towards W to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or...

Page 37: ...mal speed Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed To Resume Normal Playback Press the 1 Button 84 If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback Mode for more than 12 minutes the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear The tape is advanced for about 2 minutes in SP Mode and it is advanced for...

Page 38: ...ressed after the start of Scene Index Search the indication changes from S 2 to S 9 and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected INDEX INDEX INDEX SELECT STOP K L V REW STILL ADV W s V PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV 6 1 5 E D P B ZOOM 70 70 S 1 Continuous Index Search If the 9 Button or the Button 70 is pressed for 2 seconds ...

Page 39: ...CT STORE OFF ON P B DIGITAL ENTER VAR SEARCH MENU 71 73 INDEX INDEX S C STOP K L V REW STILL ADV W s V PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV 6 1 5 E D P B ZOOM 84 SELECT STORE K L OFF ON P B DIGITAL ENTER VAR SEARCH MENU 71 72 73 3 Press the STORE Button 72 at the moment you want to save as a still picture The B or C Indication appears and the image is saved 4 Press the OFF ON Button 73 in the scene in which ...

Page 40: ...TURE No 25 100 0014 640 640 640 640 640 640 1 2 3 STILL FADE ENTER P C S D 44 FADE ENTER STILL 19 The SLIDE Indication is displayed Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds To Pause the Slide Show Press the Button The SLIDE Indication is displayed To Stop the Slide Show Press the Button For other notes concerning this item see 60 Creating a Title You can create a title and record o...

Page 41: ...cording Mode and Tape Picture Playback Mode 1 Set DIGITAL TITLE IN ON 2 Press the MENU Button 16 The title is displayed PHOTO SHOT 52 1 2 r MENU STILL FADE ENTER 16 3 Press the MULTI Button 12 A list of titles is displayed File Name 1 4 Press the 6 5 Button to select a desired title The selected title is marked with a frame 5 Press the ENTER Button 19 or press the MULTI Button 12 The selected titl...

Page 42: ...e files will be deleted if the Card is formatted MENU STILL FADE ENTER DPOF SETTING ENTER MENU EXIT 2 1 16 1 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU EDITING FILE LOCK YES 2 Select the file to be locked and press the ENTER Button 19 The selected file is locked and the Indication 1 appears Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files Press the ENTER Button 19 again to cancel The SD Memory Card has a write protec...

Page 43: ...TER 16 FORMAT WILL DELETE ALL FILES NO RETURN YES CARD FORMAT ENTER MENU EXIT It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Movie Camera on other unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will use the Card Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on PC before proceeding A Card formatted an other equipment e g PC might be unusable or it might take more time for recording We reco...

Page 44: ...ode 44 To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button 63 on the Remote Controller For other notes concerning this item see 61 ZOOM OSD DISPLAY DATE TIME RESET TITLE PHOTO SHOT START STOP 63 ...

Page 45: ...ou want to add new sound 4 Press the A DUB Button 67 on the Remote Controller 5 To start Audio Dubbing press the Button 81 on the Remote Controller To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the Button 81 on the Remote Controller The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK 12bit AUDIO ST2 or MIX ST1 It plays back on...

Page 46: ...orded Cassette 1 2 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN AV IN OUT PHONES S VIDEO IN OUT DV 2 L2 L2 S 2 L2 L2 S DV 3 DVD Recorder VCR 2 Insert an unrecorded DVD R or Cassette with an erasure prevention tab If various setups such as external input tape speed etc are required please refer to the operating instructions of your DVD Recorder or VCR Movie Camera 3 Press the 1 Button to start playback DVD Recorde...

Page 47: ...82 REC BACK LIGHT 9 10 1 DV Player 2 Press the 1 Button 84 to start playback Recorder 3 While pressing the REC Button 66 press the 1 Button 84 on the Remote Controller Or while pressing the REC Button 9 press the BACK LIGHT Button 10 on the Movie Camera Recording starts To Stop Dubbing Press the Button 81 or the Button 82 For other notes concerning this item see 61 Printing pictures with directly ...

Page 48: ...ture Mode 1 AV IN OUT PHONES REMOTE MIC PLUG IN POWER PRINT 4 When printing with date Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU PRINT DATE ON You cannot set date printing when the printer does not support it Proceed to the next step if you do not need date printing 5 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU PRINT THIS PICTURE a desired paper size You cannot set the paper size which is not supported on the printer 6 Press the 5 ...

Page 49: ...eam driver 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode PC S D 44 AV IN OUT PHONES REMOTE MIC PLUG IN POWER 37 3 Set CAMERA or PLAYBACK USB FUNCTION WEB CAMERA It enters WEB CAMERA Mode 4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket 37 5 Start the Windows Messenger When using as a Web Camera it is not possible to record on a tape or a card or display a title For more details on the...

Page 50: ...er The image data files recorded on the Card with this Movie Camera conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system stipulated by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as in the figure SD Memory Card Multi...

Page 51: ... AE Lock Mode 31 Image Stabilizer 24 MEGA Image Stabilizer 21 MIC AV IN Audio Dubbing Input Display 45 12 bit 16 bit Audio Recording Mode 18 MF Manual Focus 30 PC AELOCK MEGA ª Back Light Mode 25 5 Sports Mode Programme AE 27 7 Portrait Mode Programme AE 27 4 Low Light Mode Programme AE 27 Ω Spotlight Mode Programme AE 27 º Surf Snow Mode Programme AE 27 REC Recording 19 PAUSE Recording Pause 19 S...

Page 52: ...80 640 640 SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA QXGA PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE ßAi Video Flash setting to i and AUTO 33 ßAj Video Flash setting to j and AUTO 33 Video Flash turned off when lighted yellow the Flash Sensor determined that the light is needed 32 58 Red Eye Reduction 33 ª To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing C DISPLAY on the DISPLAY Sub Menu you can change the Counter Display Mode to Ta...

Page 53: ...ncompatible PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the mechanism has been detected Use projection on the Lens Cap to press the RESET Button 6 This may solve the problem CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files NO CARD Card is not inserted NO DATA There is no recorded files in the Card UNPLAYABLE CARD You are attempting to ...

Page 54: ...s inserted rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording When inserting the cassette make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops When the Cassette Holder is in action do not touch anything except the PUSH mark When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover do not get anything caught in the cover such as a cable of the Free Style Remote Controller with ...

Page 55: ...filled with only horizontal lines When the scene lacks for contrast Continuous Photoshot One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously When the SELF TIMER is set to ON the Movie Camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the BURST MODE setting When using the card fo...

Page 56: ...quality of image may deteriorate White Balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range ª Image Stabilizer Function When you press the PHOTO SHOT Button halfway in the Card Recording Mode the Image Stabilizer Function works more effective Indication appears When a tripod is used it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off Within the digital zoom range or when recording with a conversio...

Page 57: ...ecording 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 t...

Page 58: ...the Picture Adjustment be checked prior to recording at the MANUAL setting Microphone Sensitivity Level When this setting is changed the AUDIO LEVEL setting on the RECORDING Sub Menu of the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU will be similarly changed If the last three Bars of the LEVEL MIC Indication light red the sound is distorted Select a lower setting for GAIN or set MODE to AUTO or MNL AGC It is recommended ...

Page 59: ... Mode the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set When the PICTURE SIZE is set to 1280k960 in the Tape Recording Mode pictures cannot be recorded with the Photoshot recording although the Digital Effect Functions are set In the following cases using the EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL Sub Menu is not possible When the Night View Functions is set 25 In the following cases using the Digital Effect Function is...

Page 60: ...rdized file the Folder File Number may not be displayed When changing the picture size to 640k480 with PC black bars may appear depending on the playback device ª Slide Show It may take playback time longer than usual time depending on the picture ª Creating a Title If the PICTURE SIZE is set to the size except 640k480 title cannot be created Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted the porti...

Page 61: ...OUT Sub Menu to ON Normally keep the DV OUT set to OFF If it is set to ON the quality of the image may be disturbed When using AV Cable and DV Cable optional at the same time detach the Grip Belt first for easy connecting ª Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Regardless of the setting digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the playback...

Page 62: ...Camera The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off Before cleaning detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth For storing or transporting the Movie Camera place i...

Page 63: ...se may appear on the playback image or the screen as a whole becomes black If the heads are extremely dirty recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case the Movie Camera cannot record at all Causes of Dirty Heads Large quantity of dust in the air High temperature and high humidity environment Damaged tape Long operating hours Using Mini DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner 1 Insert the...

Page 64: ...ces the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch the Battery in this condition you may be badly burned Store the Battery in a completely discharged state To store the Battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge...

Page 65: ...orded picture 2 1 When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens VW LT4314NE optional or Wide Conversion Lens VW LW4307ME optional first of all turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise and take it off Then attach the conversion lens by turning it clockwise When you attach the Lens Hood back insert 1 into the slot 2 and turn it clockwise If you push the W T Lever toward W during recording with the fil...

Page 66: ...he Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time Playback Pictures 1 Pictures cannot be played back even when the 1 Button is pressed 0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode If not the playback function cannot be used 36 2 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback This phenomenon...

Page 67: ...nd playback with minimal image and sound deterioration In addition it automatically records data such as Time Code and Date Time as digital signals Compatibility with S VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data it is not compatible with conventional S VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system The size and sha...

Page 68: ...he previous value The Time Code cannot be reset to zero Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape accurate editing may not be possible To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function 20 before recording a new scene ª Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations Re...

Page 69: ... Source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power Consumption Recording 4 8 W When using Viewfinder 6 0 W When using LCD Monitor Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed No copyright protection support PictBridge compliant Digital Interface DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin Video Flash GN 6 0 Dimensions Approx 81 mm W k80 mm H k17...

Page 70: ...ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8 MB 45 95 190 9 16 23 5 9 14 1 3 5 16 MB 100 200 400 22 36 51 13 22 32 5 9 14 32 MB 220 440 880 49 79 112 31 49 70 14 23 33 64 MB 440 880 1760 104 165 232 66 104 146 30 49 70 128 MB 880 1760 3520 214 337 473 136 214 298 64 102 144 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 428 674 945 273 428 597 130 206 290 512 MB 3520 7040 14080 866 1362 1908 553 8...

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