Panasonic PV-GS19 Operating Instructions Manual

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77OthersThe Warning/Alarm indication [ ] appearswhen the Camcorder is operated in the WebCamera mode.• Did you press the [MENU] Button or the RecordingStart/Stop Button? You cannot use the menu orrecord onto the Tape/Card in the Web Cameramode.• Is the setting for the Remote Control correct?• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it?Insert a tape.• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyrightprotection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tapewith copyright protection (copy guard) cannot bedisplayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape can beplayed.)• Is the Video Stream Driver installed? (p. 52)12Using the RESET button1 Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens CapCord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt.2 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to pressthe [RESET] Button 4 .Explanation of Terms43 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 and sounddeterioration.In addition, it automatically records data, such as TimeCode and Date/Time, as digital signals.Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS CassettesBecause this Camcorder employs a digital system forrecording image and sound data, it is not compatiblewith conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment thatemploys an analog recording system.The size and shape of the Cassettes are alsodifferent.Compatibility with Output SignalsBecause AV signal output from the AV signal outputJack is analog (the same as conventional videosystems), this Camcorder can be connected withS-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback. FocusAuto Focus AdjustmentThe Auto Focus System automatically moves forwardand backward the focusing lens inside the Camcorderto bring the subject into focus so that the subject canbe seen clearly.However, the Auto Focus System does not functionproperly for the following subjects or under thefollowing recording conditions.Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.1) Recording a subject whose one end islocated closer to the Camcorder and theother 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, theCamcorder cannot focus correctly.4) Recording a subject that is surrounded byobjects with glossy surfaces or by highlyreflective objects• Because the Camcorder focuses on the objectswith glossy surfaces or on highly reflectiveobjects, the subject may become blurry.