Panasonic NVGS400EB Instructions d'exploitation

Operating InstructionsDigital Video CameraModel No. NV-GS400EBBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0J81R400EB.book 1 ページ ２００４年６月

Before Use10Selecting Remote Controller ModesWhen 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Re

Before Use11Charging Time and Available Recording TimeA Charging TimeB Maximum Continuous Recording TimeC Intermittent Recording Time(Intermittent Rec

Before Use124 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.≥Reattach the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment until it clicks.Attaching the Lens CapTo prot

Before Use134 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.ª Accidental Erasure PreventionOpening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (

Before Use14: Tape Recording ModeUse this mode when recording pictures on a tape.Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during

Before Use15Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.To AdjustPress the [;/∫] Button and sel

Before Use16ª File Selection in the Picture Playback ModeA File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out t

Before Use17[C.DISPLAY]Counter Display Mode -55-[C.RESET]Counter Reset -71-≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.7) [

Before Use18[C.RESET]Counter Reset -71-[REC DATA]Camera Data≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed, iris and white balance settin

Before Use19[REC LAMP]Recording Lamp -21-[BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound -57-[CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting -19-[INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode -56-ª [PICT

2Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instruction

Before Use20Internal Lithium Battery RechargeThe internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication flashes

Recording Mode21Recording ModeAbout RecordingWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].When recording still pict

Recording Mode22ª Finding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cass

Recording Mode231 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [REC MODE] >> [FRAME].≥The [FRAME] Indication appears.2 Press the Recordi

Recording Mode24≥The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is not pressed. Check it for your reference.≥Even if the [PHOTO SHO

Recording Mode25Self-timer RecordingWhen you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.1 Set [TAPE RECORDING

Recording Mode262 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).To Cancel the Tele-Macro FunctionPress the [TELE MACRO] B

Recording Mode27Fade In/Out FunctionsFade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.1 Keep pre

Recording Mode280 Lux Night View FunctionUsing the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded.1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] But

Recording Mode29Pro-Cinema FunctionIn addition to the effects on Wide Function, images are recorded at a rate of 25 frames a second with a strobe-like

3≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.≥SD Logo is a trademark.≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica micr

Recording Mode30Recording in Natural Colours(White Balance)Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may

Recording Mode31ª About White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording.≥Do not cover the

Recording Mode32≥When you set to the Manual Focus Mode, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/50 and then turned to the previous shutter speed.

Recording Mode332 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [AE LOCK].≥The [ ] Indication flashes and then lights. The brightness of the picture is

Recording Mode34≥When you set [MODE] to any other setting than [AUTO], the Microphone Sensitivity Level appears.AUTO: AGC is activated, and the record

Recording Mode35To Activate the Auto Pop-up Flash by the [STILL] ButtonIf you press the [STILL] Button (17) in Step 2, the image becomes still. (It is

Recording Mode3613) Black & White Mode [B/W]≥It records an image in black and white.14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]≥It records an image with a pain

Recording Mode37ª Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode:Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving

Playback Mode38Playback ModePlaying Back a TapeThe recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to

Playback Mode39ª Variable Speed Search FunctionThe speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.1 During playback, press the [1] Button (19)

Contents4Information for Your Safety... 2Before UseStandard Accessories... 5Optional A

Playback Mode40≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect

Playback Mode41Playback Digital Effect FunctionsDuring playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as th

Playback Mode422 Press the [MULTI] Button (12).≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode.1 Picture Size2 File Number3 Folder

Playback Mode433 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).≥The title is stored.≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press t

Playback Mode442 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE].≥When all images are not printe

Playback Mode453 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).≥A verification message appears.4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (19).≥The selected fil

Playback Mode46To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenPress the [OSD] Button (63) on the Remote Controller.≥If your TV is not equipped with AV

Editing Mode47Editing ModeRecording from a Tape onto a CardStill pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been record

Editing Mode48Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette(Dubbing)After connecting the Movie Camera to the DVD Recorder or the VCR as illustrat

Editing Mode49Movie Camera:1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.Other

Before Use5Before Useª Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥For Republic of Ireland customers:01 289 8333

Editing Mode50Printing pictures with directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge)After connecting the Movie Camera and the printer compatible with

Editing Mode516 Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to select a desired number of prints.≥You can set the number of prints up to 9.7 Press t

With a PC52With a PCCopying Still Pictures to a PCUsing the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import pictures onto your personal computer.≥Do not c

With a PC53ª With DV Cable (optional)(Windows Me/2000/XP)Connecting the Movie Camera with the DV Cable allows you to output images edited on the perso

Others54OthersIndicationsVarious functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen.r: Remaining Battery Power≥When the battery power becom

Others55: Zoom Microphone -26-WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -28-: Zebra Pattern -33-: Picture Adjustment -33-æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-: Tele

Others56Initializing the ModesYou can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition.1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >

Others57CARD LOCKED:The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK].DISCONNECT USB CABLE:You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial i

Others58≥It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel still-picture recorded by this Movie Camera with another movie camera.≥When there is a contr

Others59≥If the Movie Camera is not operated for approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and the Mov

Before Use6Controls and Componentsª Movie Camera(1) Smart Accessory Shoe≥The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional), Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or

Others60ª Wide/Pro-Cinema Function≥You cannot use these modes when recording on the card.≥The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with

Others61Card Slow Shutter Mode≥The subject may not be focused in dark scenes with less luminance or scenes with less contrast.≥Buttons cannot be activ

Others62≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ßA], [ßAi] or [ßAj] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing, the Video Flash is ch

Others63≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regard

Others64ª Playing Back on Your TV≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera with your TV. In this case

Others65≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound.≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged,

Others662 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.When [3DEW] blinks in yellow

Others67Be Sure to Detach the Battery after UseBe sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie Camera, a min

Others68ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it w

Others69Battery1: Battery runs down quickly.• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (-10-)• Are you using the Battery in an ext

Before Use7(37) USB Socket [ ] -52-(38)Socket for Free Style Remote Controller with Mic [REMOTE] -22-Microphone Socket [MIC]≥When connecting an extern

Others703: The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the orig

Others715) Recording a fast-moving subject≥Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-moving subject.6) Recordi

Specifications72SpecificationsSpecificationsDigital Video CameraInformation for your safetyRecording Format:Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD For

Specifications73≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.Maximum number of s

74Indexª Numerics0 Lux Night View Function ... 28ª AAC Adapter ... 10, 65AE Lock

75ª SSelf-Recording ... 22Self-timer Recording ... 25Sepia Mode ...

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Before Use8(60) DV Terminal [DV] -48-, -49-≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.(61) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -45-ª Remote

Before Use9(92) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -22-≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and the [TALK] But