Panasonic NVGS400GC Instructions d'exploitation

62Information for Your Safetyª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.≥Injury or material damage resulting from

Before Use71Attaching the Shoulder StrapWe recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping th

Before Use72Removing the CardOpen the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card straight out.≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.ª [ACCES

Before Use73To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD MonitorSet [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].≥The Viewfinder does not turn

Before Use74To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD MonitorSet the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [ON] or [OFF].[ON]: The screen image becomes

Before Use751) [CAMERA]Camera Setup Sub-Menu[PROG.AE]Auto Exposure Mode -87-[OIS]Image Stabilizer -84-[D.ZOOM]Digital Zoom -84-[SELF TIMER]Self-timer

Before Use76[AV JACK]AV Socket -126-[REMOTE]Remote Controller Mode -68-[REC LAMP]Recording Lamp -79-[BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound -114-[CLOCK SET]Date and Ti

Before Use77ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]Card Recording Mode1) [CAMERA]Camera Setup Sub-Menu[PROG.AE]Auto Exposure Mode -87-[OIS]Image Stabilizer -84-[SHTR

Before Use784) [DIGITAL]Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu[TITLE IN]Adding a Title -101-5) [DISPLAY]Display Setup Sub-Menu≥All of the items on the [DISPL

Recording Mode79Recording ModeAbout RecordingWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].When recording still pict

Recording Mode80ª Finding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cass

Contents63ENGLISHInformation for Your Safety... 62Before UseStandard Accessories... 64Opti

Recording Mode81ª Frame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode)Frame moving-picture recording enables to obtain natural still pictures with a high picture qualit

Recording Mode82≥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 Mode83Self-timer RecordingWhen you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.1 Set [TAPE RECORDING

Recording Mode842 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).To Cancel the Tele-Macro FunctionPress the [TELE MACRO] B

Recording Mode85Fade 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 Mode860 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 Mode87Pro-Cinema FunctionIn addition to the effects on Wide Function, images are recorded at a rate of 25 frames a second with a strobe-like

Recording Mode88Recording in Natural Colours(White Balance)Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may

Recording Mode89ª About White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording.≥Do not cover the

Recording Mode90≥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.

Before Use64Before UseStandard AccessoriesIllustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -6

Recording Mode91Recording with Fixed Brightness(AE Lock)The AE Lock Function lets you record a subject with the same brightness even when the lighting

Recording Mode92≥When the level of the Bar Indication is set to the position other than [4], the [ ] Indication appears.≥The setting procedure is the

Recording Mode932) 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.2 Press th

Recording Mode94Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]11) Negative Mode [NEGA]≥The colours of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative.12) Sepia Mod

Recording Mode952 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (12) to insert a small still picture.≥A small st

Playback Mode96Playback ModePlaying Back a TapeThe recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to

Playback Mode97ª Variable Speed Search FunctionThe speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.1 During playback, press the [1] Button (19)

Playback Mode98≥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 Mode99Playback Digital Effect FunctionsDuring playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as th

Playback Mode1002 Press the [MULTI] Button (12).≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode.1 Picture Size2 File Number3 Folde

Before Use65(3) LCD Monitor -73-, -124-(4)Card Slot Cover -71-(5)Card Slot -71-(6)Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -71-(7)Aspect/Pro-Cinema Button [A

Playback Mode1013 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).≥The title is stored.≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press

Playback Mode1022 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE].≥When all images are not print

Playback Mode1033 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).≥A verification message appears.4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (19).≥The selected fi

Playback Mode104To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenPress the [OSD] Button (63) on the Remote Controller.≥For other notes concerning this i

Editing Mode105Editing ModeRecording from a Tape onto a CardStill pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recor

Editing Mode106Copying 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 illustra

Editing Mode1072 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.Other Equipment:3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.Movie Camera:4 While pressing the [¥REC

Editing Mode1082 Connect the printer with the supplied USB Cable.1 USB Cable≥The [PRINT] Indication appears on the screen of the Movie Camera.Highligh

With a PC109With a PCCopying Still Pictures to a PCUsing the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import pictures onto your personal computer.≥Do not

With a PC110ª With DV Cable (optional)(Windows Me/2000/XP)Connecting the Movie Camera with the DV Cable allows you to output images edited on the pers

Before Use66≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to this socket, plug it in as far as it goes.≥A compatible plug

Others111OthersIndicationsVarious functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen.r: Remaining Battery Power≥When the battery power beco

Others112: Zoom Microphone -84-WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -86-: Zebra Pattern -91-: Picture Adjustment -91-æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode -80-: Tel

Others113Initializing the ModesYou can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition.1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] &g

Others114CARD 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

Others115≥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 cont

Others116≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the colour may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording.≥The zoom magnification differ

Others117≥The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used simultaneously with the following functions.≥Digital Effect Function 1≥Night View Functions≥When the Pro-

Others118≥When you take picture of people with night views, you can achieve adequate brightness for both people and the background in the picture by u

Others119≥When the flash mode is set to Auto mode and the Shutter Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication ([ßA] etc.) may disappear and the Vi

Others120ª Playback Zoom Function≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.≥If you turn off the Movie Camer

Before Use67(66) Recording Button [¥REC] -107-(67)Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -105-(68)Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -98-

Others121ª Audio Dubbing≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed.≥If a tape has a non-recor

Others122≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and detach

Others1233 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the Condensation Indication disappears.Especia

Others124Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery CleanPrevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or other substances.If you drop the

Others125Viewfinder≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.≥To clean the inside of the Viewfind

Others126Other Recording1: Auto Focus Function does not work.• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically a

Others1272: Photoshot Playback images do not look normal.• The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a per

Others128ª Time CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (25 frames per second). If this data

Specifications129SpecificationsSpecificationsDigital Video CameraInformation for your safetyRecording Format:Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Fo

Specifications130≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.Maximum number of

Before Use683 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (

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Before Use69ª Using the BatteryBefore use, fully charge the Battery.≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery.≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this M

Before Use702 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.3 Reattach the Grip Belt.ª To Use as a Hand StrapUsing the Grip Belt as the