Panasonic NV-MX350B Operating Instructions Manual

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60Playback (Sound)1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speakerof the Movie Camera or the headphones.1: Is the volume too low? During playback, keep pressingthe [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears.Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (l 30)2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.2: [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu hasbeen set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound andsound that was recorded by audio dubbing are playedback together. It is possible to reproduce the soundsseparately. (l 35)3: The original sound was erased when audio dubbingwas performed.3: If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in[16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If youwish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select[12bit] Mode at the time of recording.4: Sounds cannot be played back.4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is beingplayed, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS]Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette withno audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].(l 35)4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Pushthe Operation Lever towards [1] to cancel the VariableSpeed Search Function. (l 30)Card1: Recorded images are not beautiful.1: Is [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP]Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? Ifrecording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or[ECONOMY], images with fine details may include amosaic-like pattern. Set [PICTURE QUALITY] to [FINE].(l 40)2: 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. (l 38, 43, 55)3: During Playback the [kkkk] Indication is displayed.3: The data 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 Termsª Digital 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.ª FocusAuto 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 closerto the Movie Camera and the other end farther awayfrom 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.