Panasonic NV-GS500 Operating Instructions - Page 61

Others 5: A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is not shown. • If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than the tape running condition, warning, and date indications disappear. Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-41-) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-50-) • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound. (-55-) 3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed. • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be performed. (-14-) • Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not allow audio dubbing. (-24-) 4: 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 when recording. 5: Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing, set [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-50-) • Is the variable speed search function working? Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function. (-42-) Playback (Pictures) 1: Although the movie camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. The images are vertical. • Have you selected video input on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection. • Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3]. 2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction. 4: Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the movie camera dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video (Supplied). (-63-) • If the terminal for the Multi cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the A/V terminal. • Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the movie camera, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture. Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], pictures with fine details may include a mosaiclike pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ]. (-28-) 2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted. • Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be deleted. (-46-) • For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-15-) 3: 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. 61 VQT0T47