PANASONIC GS 400.pdf

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS400GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for Your Safety

≥Windows is a trademark or registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica

microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a

registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

corporations.

As this equipment gets hot during use,

operate it in a well-ventilated place; do

not install this equipment in a confined

space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

or product damage, do not expose this

equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the equipment.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD

Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on

this Movie Camera recorded on and created by

other equipment or vice versa. For this reason,

check the compatibility of the equipment in

advance.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

AC Adaptor

≥ The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

ª Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie

Camera correctly.

≥ Injury or material damage resulting from any

kind of use that is not in accordance with the

operating procedures explained in these

Operating Instructions are the sole

responsibility of the user.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes

either side of a number, for example: -00-

ª WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the

cover (or back); there are no user serviceable

parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before

recording your first important event and check

that it records properly and functions correctly.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT

IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH

AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER

CORD.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of

recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for

the loss of recordings due to malfunction or

defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or

cassettes.

Use only the recommended accessories.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other

published or broadcast material for purposes

other than your own private use may infringe

use, recording of certain material may be

restricted.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented

technologies and intellectual properties of

Japan and the U.S. To use these

of the Macrovision Company is required. It is

prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie

Camera.

Contents

Information for Your Safety.............................. 2

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 36

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 36

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 37

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 37

Index Search Function .................................. 38

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 38

Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. 39

Playing Back a Card ...................................... 39

Slide Show .................................................... 40

Creating a Title .............................................. 40

Adding a Title ................................................ 41

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 41

Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 42

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 42

Formatting a Card ......................................... 43

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 43

Before Use

Standard Accessories...................................... 4

Optional Accessories....................................... 4

Controls and Components............................... 4

The Remote Controller .................................... 7

Power Supply .................................................. 8

Charging Time and

Available Recording Time ............................. 9

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ................ 9

Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 10

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 10

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 11

Using a Card.................................................. 11

Turning on the Movie Camera ....................... 12

Selecting Modes ............................................ 12

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 12

Using the Menu Screen ................................. 13

List of Menus ................................................. 14

Setting Date and Time................................... 18

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ................. 18

LP Mode ........................................................ 18

Audio Recording Mode .................................. 18

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card .............. 45

Audio Dubbing............................................... 45

Copying on a DVD-R or

an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette................... 46

Recording the Contents of

Other Equipment......................................... 46

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 47

Printing pictures with directly connecting

to the printer (PictBridge) ............................ 47

Recording Mode

About Recording............................................ 19

Recording on a Tape ..................................... 19

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 21

Quick Start..................................................... 22

Self-timer Recording...................................... 23

Zoom In/Out Functions .................................. 23

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 24

Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 24

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 25

Backlight Compensation Function ................. 25

Night View Functions..................................... 25

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 26

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 26

Wide/Pro-Cinema Function ........................... 26

Cinema Function ........................................... 27

Recording in Special Situations..................... 27

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 27

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 28

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 29

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 30

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 30

Recording with Fixed Brightness ................... 30

Advanced Functions ...................................... 31

Using the Auto Pop-up Flash......................... 32

Red Eye Reduction Function......................... 33

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 33

With a PC

Copying Still Pictures to a PC ....................... 49

Using as a Web Camera ............................... 49

Using MotionDV STUDIO .............................. 49

Using SD Viewer ........................................... 50

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 50

Others

Indications ..................................................... 51

Initializing the Modes ..................................... 53

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 53

Notes and Hints............................................. 54

Cautions for Use............................................ 61

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 65

Explanation of Terms .................................... 67

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 69

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the

Movie Camera.

18) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

19) SD Memory Card Application Software

(VW-SWA1E)

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music

are included. (However, this Movie Camera

cannot play back music.)

20) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/

RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/

RP-SDH512/RP-SDH01G)

21) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

22) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(1)

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

Lead -8-

2) Battery Pack -8-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Battery -7-

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -7-

5) Lens Cap -10-

6) AV Cable -43-

7) Shoulder Strap -10-

8) Digital Video Head Cleaner -63-

9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM)

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

4) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW4307ME)

5) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT4314NE)

6) Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE)

7) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

8) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

9) Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E)

10) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VW-LL3E)

12) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E)

13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)

15) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

16) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS400E)

17) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(2) (3)

(1) Smart Accessory Shoe

≥The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional),

Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or the

Stereo Zoom Microphone

(VW-VMH3E; optional), etc. can be

attached here. Power is supplied directly

from the Movie Camera when using an

accessory supported by the Smart

Accessory Shoe.

≥Do not touch the connector part of the

Smart Accessory Shoe.

(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

-12-

(3) LCD Monitor -12- , -65-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(4) Card Slot Cover -11-

(5) Card Slot -11-

(6) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -11-

Before Use

(12)(13)(14)(15)

(26) Focus/Zoom Button [FOCUS/ZOOM] -30-

(27) Shutter/Iris Button [SHUTTER/IRIS]

-29- , -30-

(28) White Balance Button [WB] -28-

(29) Eyecup

(30) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -13-

Power LCD Lamp -13-

(31) Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] -19- , -27- , -31-

(32) Grip Belt Release Button -10-

(33) White Balance Sensor -28-

(34) Recording Lamp -19-

(35) Auto Pop-up Flash -32-

(36) Remote Control Sensor -8-

(7)

ASPECT/

PRO-CINEMA

(8)

COLOUR

NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT

SKIN

TELE

MACRO

(9)

MULTI/

P-IN-P

STILL

CARD

REC

ENTER

(10)

(11)

BACK

LIGHT

ACCESS

FA D E

PUSH

(16)

(17)(18)(19)

(20)(21)

(7) Aspect/Pro-Cinema Button

[ASPECT/PRO-CINEMA] -26-

(8) Flash Button [ ß ] -32-

(9) Recording Check Button [ S ] -19-

Recording Button [REC] -47-

(10) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -25- , -47-

(11) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -11-

(12) Multi Button [MULTI] -34- , -40-

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -34-

(13) Super Colour Night View Button

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -25-

(14) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -26-

(15) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -23-

(16) Menu Button [MENU] -13-

(17) Pause Button [ ; ] -39-

Still Button [STILL] -20- , -33-

(18) Fast Forward/Cue Button [ 5 ] -36- , -39-

(19) Play Button [ 1 ] -36- , -39-

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(20) Stop Button [ ∫ ] -36- , -39-

Fade Button [FADE] -25-

(21) Rewind/Review Button [ 6 ] -36- , -39-

(37)

(40)(41)(42)(43)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

(38)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(39)

(37) USB Socket [ ] -49-

(38) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic [REMOTE] -20-

Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the

built-in microphone does not operate. -59-

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

Controller with Mic to this socket and the

[TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate. -20-

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

Style Remote Controller with Mic to this

socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used.

≥The microphone may make noises

depending on the type of it. In this case, we

recommend using the battery for the Movie

Camera.

(39) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT] -43-

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

activates the Movie Camera’s built-in

speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc.

deactivates it.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it

goes.

(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)

(29)

(30)

(31)

(33)(34) (35) (36)

(32)

(22) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(23) Lens Hood -65-

(24) Multi Manual Ring -23- , -29- , -30- , -30-

(25) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24- , -26-

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