Panasonic PV-GS300 Camcorder User Manual


 
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LSQT0974
Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is
open, the Camcorder may not operate
normally. Close the cassette cover. (
-20-)
2:The screen has changed suddenly.
Has the demonstration started? In the Tape
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set
this function to [OFF]. (
-65-)
3:A cassette cannot be inserted.
Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears.
4:Auto focus function does not work.
Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus
mode is selected, focus is automatically
adjusted.
There are some recording subjects and
surroundings for which the auto focus does not
operate correctly. (
-76-) If so, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (
-41-)
Is the MagicPix function set? When the
MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts
into the manual mode.
5:The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording.
Is the AGS function activated? Record in the
normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to
[OFF].(
-36-)
Indications
1:A sentence is displayed in red in the screen
center.
Read the contents and respond to them. (
-67-)
2:The time code becomes inaccurate.
0 The time code indication counter may not be
constant in the reversed slow-motion playback,
but this is not a malfunction.
3:The remaining tape time indication
disappears.
The remaining tape time indication may
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame
playback or other operation. If you continue
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is
restored.
4:The remaining tape time Indication does not
match the actual remaining tape time.
If scenes of less than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be correctly displayed.
In some cases, the remaining tape time
indication may show remaining tape time that is
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.
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 Camcorder.
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push
the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (
-43-)
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. (
-65-)
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. (
-20-)
Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not
allow audio dubbing. (
-28-)
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. (
-44-)
Playback (Pictures)
1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
The playback 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.
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