Panasonic NV-GS400 Operating Instructions - Page 66

J Others 2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback Images cannot be seen. • Have you selected "Video Input" on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the Input sockets used for the connection. • Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] to [OUT]. 4: Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback Image cannot be clear. (-634 5: Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared. • Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie Camera is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (-6-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach It. Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera or the headphones. • Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [-VOL/JOG+] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume. (-36-) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. (45-) 3:The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed. • If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made In [16bit) Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording. 4: Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, Is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-454 • Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [►] Button to cancel the e Variable Speed Search Function. (-37-) Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY)? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-22-) 2: Photoshot Playback images do not look normal. • The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a personal computer is recommended. (49-) 3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The Image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. 4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used. • Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Others 1: The Free Style Remote Controller with Mic does not operate correctly. • If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate correctly. 2: The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it. • It is a sound of the lens moving, not a malfunction. 3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC. To disconnect the USB Cable safely, double-click the [ ] Icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. (-494 Explanation of Terms Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal Image and sound deterioration. In addition, it automatically records data, such as. Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals. Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system. 66