Panasonic NV-GS4B Camcorder User Manual


 
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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2
Contents.............................................................................. 3
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4
Optional Accessories........................................................... 4
Controls and Components................................................... 5
Remote Controller............................................................... 7
Power Supply ...................................................................... 9
Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................... 9
Lens Cap and Grip Belt..................................................... 10
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 10
Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 10
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes........ 11
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor.................................... 11
Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 12
List of Menus..................................................................... 13
Setting Date and Time....................................................... 16
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 16
LP Mode............................................................................ 16
Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 16
CAMERA Mode
Recording.......................................................................... 17
Photoshot.......................................................................... 18
Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 18
Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 19
Image Stabilizer Function.................................................. 19
Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 19
Cinema Function............................................................... 20
Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 20
Colour Night View Function............................................... 20
Quick Start......................................................................... 20
Wind Noise Reduction Function........................................ 21
Recording in Special Situations......................................... 21
Recording in Natural Colours............................................ 21
Adjusting White Balance Manually.................................... 22
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 23
Manual Iris Adjustment...................................................... 23
Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 23
Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 24
VCR Mode
Playing Back...................................................................... 26
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 26
Slow Motion Playback....................................................... 27
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 27
Finding the End of Recording............................................ 27
Index Search Functions..................................................... 28
Playback Zoom Function................................................... 28
Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................... 29
Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 30
Audio Dubbing................................................................... 30
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette...................... 31
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment .................... 31
Using the DV Cable for Recording.................................... 32
Personal Computer Connection Kit................................... 32
USB Connection Kit........................................................... 32
CARD Mode
Using a Card......................................................................33
Recording on a Card..........................................................33
Playing Back a Card..........................................................36
Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ...........................37
Slide Show.........................................................................38
Editing a Slide Show..........................................................38
Creating a Title ..................................................................39
Adding a Title.....................................................................39
Protecting the Files on a Card...........................................40
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card..............................40
Formatting a Card..............................................................41
Writing Printing Data on a Card.........................................41
Others
Indications..........................................................................42
Owner ID............................................................................43
Warning/Alarm Indications.................................................43
Notes and Hints.................................................................43
Cautions for Use................................................................48
Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)........50
Explanation of Terms.........................................................52
Specifications.....................................................................53
Index..................................................................................54