Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others-71-UNABLE TO WRITE(WIDE MODE):You are attempting to record S1 signalpictures (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressingthe [PHOTO SHOT] Button.FILE LOCKED:You are attempting to erase protected files.CARD LOCKED:The write protection switch on the SDMemory Card is set to [LOCK].DISCONNECT USB CABLE:You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial orturn the Camcorder off in PC Mode whileconnecting the USB cable to theCamcorder.PRINTER ERROR:Check the connected printer.THERE IS NO INK:There is no ink. Check the connectedprinter.THERE IS NO PAPERThere is no paper. Check the connectedprinter.Notes and Hintsª Concerning the Power Supply≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time,the Camera body becomes warm, but this is nota malfunction.≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light upalthough the Battery is attached to the ACAdaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette≥In the case of using a previously recordedCassette, you can use the Blank SearchFunction to find the position where you want tocontinue recording.≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to thebeginning of the tape before starting recording.≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it facesin the right direction and then push it in until itstops.≥When the Cassette Holder is in action, do nottouch anything except the [PUSH] Button.≥When closing the Cassette CompartmentCover, do not get anything caught in the cover,such as a cable of an optional stereomicrophone.ª Alarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] isset to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issuedas follows.1 Beep≥When you start recording≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from[OFF] to [ON]2 Beeps≥When you pause recording2 Beeps 4 times≥If you perform a wrong operation before orduring recording.ª Recording Check≥For Recording Check, the recording speedmode (SP/LP) must be the same as the modeused for the recording. If different, playbackimages will be distorted.ª Recording on a Card≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannotbe copied.≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs,adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or1/100.Photoshot≥Sound cannot be recorded.≥The file format supported by this Camcorder isJPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will beplayed back.)≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected forrecording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear ona playback image depending on the imagecontent.≥It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixelstill-picture recorded by this Camcorder withanother Camcorder.≥When there is a high-contrast object ahead orbehind the subject in the focus area, the subjectmay not be in focus. In this case, move thehigh-contrast object out of the focus area.(PV-GS200 only)To record still pictures clearly≥When zooming in on the subject withmagnification of k4 to k10 or higher, it isdifficult to reduce slight jitters when holding theCamcorder by hand. We recommenddecreasing the zoom magnification andapproaching the subject when recording.≥When recording still pictures, hold theCamcorder firmly with your hands and keeparms stationary at your side to ensure you donot shake the Camcorder.≥You can record stable pictures without jittersusing a tripod and the remote controller.About the Shutter Chance Mark (PV-GS200only)≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear inmanual focus mode.≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus onthe subject manually.