Panasonic NV-GS1B Operating Instructions Manual

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522: Card Photoshot Playback images do not looknormal.2: The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent theloss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or apersonal computer is recommended.(l32, 37, 47)3: During Playback the [t] Indication is displayed.3: The image was either recorded in a different format, ordata is damaged.4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.4: Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged.Please consult a dealer.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Explanation of TermsªDigital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds are convertedinto digital signals and recorded on a tape. This completedigital recording is capable of recording and playback withminimal image and sound deterioration.In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Codeand Date/Time, as digital signals.Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS CassettesBecause this Movie Camera employs a digital system forrecording image and sound data, it is not compatible withconventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employsan analog recording system.The size and shape of the Cassette are also different.Compatibility with Output SignalsBecause AV signal output from the AV signal output socketis analog (the same as conventional video systems), thisMovie Camera can be connected with S-VHS or VHS videoor a TV for playback.ªFocusAuto Focus AdjustmentThe Auto Focus System automatically moves forward andbackward the focusing lens inside the Movie Camera to bringthe subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly.However, the Auto Focus System does not function properlyfor the following subjects or under the following recordingconditions.Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer tothe Movie Camera and the other end farther away from it≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the centreof an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subjectthat is located in both foreground and background.2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subjectbehind the glass will not be focused.3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings≥Because the light information that comes through thelens decreases considerably, the Movie Cameracannot focus correctly.4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by objectswith glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on the objectswith glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, therecording subject may become blurry.5) Recording a fast-moving subject≥Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, itcannot keep up with the fast-moving subject.6) Recording a subject with little contrast≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus basedupon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with littlecontrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.ªTime CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate time measured inhours, minutes, seconds, and frames (25 frames persecond). If this data is included in a recording, an address isassigned to each image on the tape.≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of thesub-code at each recording.≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is inserted,the Time Code automatically starts from zero. If a recordedCassette is inserted, the Time Code picks up from the pointwhere the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when theCassette is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] mayappear, 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 thebeginning of a tape, accurate editing may not be possible.To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with nobreaks, we recommend the use of the Camera SearchFunction(l17) or the Blank Search Function(l27)before recording a new scene.ªMemory Stop FunctionThe Memory Stop Function is useful for the followingoperations.Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desiredposition1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>[MEMORY].2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tapeposition from which you want to play it backlater. (l7, 13)3 Start playback or recording.4 After playback or recording has finished:Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set theMovie Camera to VCR Mode.≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up.5 Rewind the tape.≥The tape automatically stops approximately at theposition where the counter was set to zero.Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>[MEMORY].2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the positionwhere you want to stop editing.3 Play back the still picture where you want tostart audio dubbing.4 Start audio dubbing. (l30)≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the positionwhere the counter was set to zero.