Panasonic NV-GS120 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others-69-Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS CassettesBecause this Movie Camera employs a digitalsystem for recording image and sound data, it isnot compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHSvideo equipment that employs an analogrecording system.The size and shape of the Cassettes are alsodifferent.Compatibility with Output SignalsBecause AV signal output from the AV signaloutput socket is analog (the same asconventional video systems), this Movie Cameracan be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or aTV for playback.ª FocusAuto Focus AdjustmentThe Auto Focus System automatically movesforward and backward the focusing lens insidethe Movie Camera to bring the subject into focusso that the subject can be seen clearly.However, the Auto Focus System does notfunction properly for the following subjects orunder the following recording conditions.Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.1) Recording a subject whose one end islocated closer to the Movie Camera andthe other end farther away from it≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments atthe centre of an image, it may be impossibleto focus on a subject that is located in bothforeground and background.2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dustyglass≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, thesubject behind the glass will not be focused.3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings≥Because the light information that comesthrough the lens decreases considerably,the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly.4) Recording a subject that is surrounded byobjects with glossy surfaces or by highlyreflective objects≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on theobjects with glossy surfaces or on highlyreflective objects, the recording subject maybecome blurry.5) Recording a fast-moving subject≥Because the focus lens-inside movesmechanically, it cannot keep up with thefast-moving subject.6) Recording a subject with little contrast≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focusbased upon the vertical lines of an image, asubject with little contrast, such as a whitewall, may become blurry.ª Time CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate timemeasured in hours, minutes, seconds, andframes (25 frames per second). If this data isincluded in a recording, an address is assigned toeach image on the tape.≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as apart of the sub-code at each recording.≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassetteis inserted, the Time Code automatically startsfrom zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted,the Time Code picks up from the point wherethe last scene was recorded. (In this case, whenthe Cassette is inserted, the zero display[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Codestarts from the previous value.)≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recordedfrom the beginning of a tape, accurate editingmay not be possible. To ensure that the TimeCode will be recorded with no breaks, werecommend the use of the Blank SearchFunction (-22-) before recording a new scene.ª Memory Stop FunctionThe Memory Stop Function is useful for thefollowing operations.Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to adesired position1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>[MEMORY].2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tapeposition from which you want to play itback later. (-8-, -17-)3 Start playback or recording.4 After playback or recording has finished:Set the Movie Camera to Tape PlaybackMode.5 Rewind the tape.≥The tape automatically stops approximatelyat the position where the counter was set tozero.Stopping editing automatically during audiodubbing1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>[MEMORY].2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at theposition where you want to stop editing.3 Play back the still picture where you want tostart audio dubbing.4 Start audio dubbing. (-46-)≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at theposition where the counter was set to zero.