Panasonic NV-GS4B Camcorder User Manual


 
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Inserting/Removing the Cassette
In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you
can use the Camera Search Function to find the position
where you want to continue recording.
If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the
tape before starting recording.
When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right
direction and then push it in until it stops.
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Alarm Sounds
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]
Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set
to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
When you start recording
When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF]
to [ON]
2 Beeps
When you pause recording
10 Beeps
If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording
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Recording
Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the
Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned [ON],
Automatic White Balance Adjustment
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function correctly.
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Recording Check
For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP)
must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If
different, playback images will be distorted.
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Camera Search
In Camera Search Mode, images may contain
mosaic-pattern noise. This is a phenomenon that is
characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction.
If the recording speed modes (SP/LP) of previous
recording and new recording are different, playback
images may be distorted.
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Photoshot
Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image
quality.
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Progressive Photoshot Function
The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point
from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
When you change to the Still Picture Mode, you will hear a
click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an
indication of malfunction.
If you record still pictures in Progressive Photoshot Mode
when your Movie Camera is set to Programme AE
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the brightness of the images may change.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setup
When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the
Progressive Photoshot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is [ON]:
You can use the Progressive Photoshot Function at any
time. In this case, however, the following functions are
disabled.
Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]
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Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
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1/750 s or faster shutter speed
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When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the
following cases.
When the zoom magnification is approximately 10k or
higher
When the shutter speed is 1/750 s or faster
When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],
[GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen
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Zoom In/Out Functions
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper
focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 metres or
more away from the Movie Camera.
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Image Stabilizer Function
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly
lit place. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes.
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change
or colours may not look natural.
After-images may appear.
When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the
Image Stabilizer off.
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate when
using the Colour Night View. In this case, the [[]
Indication flashes.
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Cinema Function
Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording
angle.
If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a
wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is
automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format. Please
refer to the TVs operating instructions for details.
When images are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time
Indication may be erased in some cases.
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be
deteriorated.
The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.
(NV-GS4/GS5 only)
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Backlight Compensation Function
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
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Wind Noise Reduction Function
It does not work with an external microphone.
When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated
depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.
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Programme AE
If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed
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or iris
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You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low-Light
Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].
Sports Mode
During normal playback, the image movement may not
look smooth.
Because the colour and brightness of the playback
image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent
light, mercury light or sodium light.
If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a
highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may
appear.
If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.
If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images may flicker.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot
Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still
picture may become unstable.
Portrait Mode
If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback
images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made
brighter to a satisfactory degree.