Panasonic NV-MX8A Operating Instructions Manual

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554: 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 32)4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Pressthe [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed SearchFunction. (l 27)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 [ECONOMY], imageswith fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set[PICTURE QUALITY] to [FINE]. (l 36)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 34, 39, 51)3: During Playback the [k] 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 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.ª White Balance AdjustmentDepending on the type of light source, the colours recordedby the Movie Camera may be affected. In some cases,images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue. Tominimize the effect of light on the subject’s colour, what iscalled White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary.White Balance AdjustmentWhite Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light andmakes adjustment so that the white colour will become purewhite.Automatic White Balance AdjustmentThis Movie Camera stores settings that are optimal forseveral kinds of general light sources. The Movie Cameradetermines the hue of light that it receives through the Lensand White Balance Sensor (l 7), thereby judging therecording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. Thisfunction is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment.However, since white balance settings for only several kindsof light sources are stored, the Auto White Balance Functiondoes not operate properly when recording occurs under lightthat is out of the range of the setup values.ª Time 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 (l 18) or the Blank Search Function (l 28)before recording a new scene.ª Memory 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].