Panasonic NV-GS44 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others-59-4: Playback picture is not clear.• Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If theheads are dirty, playback image cannot beclear. (-56-)5: Playing back or recording do not function,the screen has frozen or the indication hasdisappeared.• Turn the Movie Camera off. If the MovieCamera is not turned off after operating the[OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button(-7-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptorand then reattach it.Playback (Sound)1: Sound is not played back from the built-inspeaker of the Movie Camera or theheadphones.0 Is the volume too low? During playback, pushthe [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME]Indication and adjust the volume. (-32-)2: Different sounds are reproduced at thesame time.• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menuof the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been setto [MIX]. As a result, the original sound andsound that was recorded by audio dubbing areplayed back together. It is possible toreproduce the sounds separately. (-42-)3: The original sound was erased when audiodubbing was performed.• If you perform audio dubbing on a recordingmade in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will beerased. If you wish to preserve the originalsound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at thetime of recording.4: Sounds cannot be played back.• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing isbeing played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the[PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? Toplay back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-42-)• Is the Variable Speed Search Functionworking? Press the [1] Button to cancel theVariable Speed Search Function. (-32-)Card1: Recorded pictures are not clear.0 Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menuset to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recordingis done with it set to [NORMAL] or[ECONOMY], images with fine details mayinclude a mosaic-like pattern. Set[PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-21-)2: Photoshot Playback images do not looknormal.• The picture may be damaged. In order toprevent the loss of image data, backing up on aCassette or a personal computer isrecommended. (-41-, -44-)3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] isdisplayed.• The image was either recorded in a differentformat, or data is damaged.4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot beused.• Either the Movie Camera or the Card may bedamaged. Please consult a dealer.Others1: The Free Style Remote Controller with Micdoes not operate correctly.• If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operatecorrectly.2: The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it.• It is a sound of the lens moving, not amalfunction.3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, anerror message will appear on PC.• To disconnect the USB cable safely,double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray andfollow the instructions on the screen. (-44-)Explanation of Termsª Digital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds areconverted into digital signals and recorded on atape. This complete digital recording is capable ofrecording and playback with minimal image andsound deterioration.In addition, it automatically records data, such asTime Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.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.