Panasonic NV-GS400GN User Manual

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Before Use
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Turning on the Movie Camera 
When the Movie Camera is turned on with the 
Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment may not function properly. Please 
turn on the Movie Camera after removing the 
Lens Cap.
ª How to Turn on the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 
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 to [ON] while 
pressing the button 
1.
≥The Power Lamp 
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 lights up.
ª How to Turn off the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 
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 to [OFF] while 
pressing the button 
1.
Selecting Modes
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the 
Mode Dial.
1
Rotate the Mode Dial 
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.
: Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
Also, you can record still pictures on the card 
simultaneously during recording on a tape.
: Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded 
scene on a tape.
: Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording still picture on a 
card.
: Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded 
still picture on a card.
: PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the 
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.
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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
ª Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of 
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder 
become clear and easy to read.
1
Tilt up the Viewfinder.
≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use,  
and the length of the pulling out is adjusted in 
2 steps.
≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the 
Viewfinder.
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector 
Knob 
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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the 
LCD Monitor
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].
≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD 
Monitor is opened.
≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this 
setting is cancelled.
ª Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record 
the picture while watching it.
1
Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button 
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 and pull 
the LCD Monitor 
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 out in the direction of 
the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.
≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum 
of 120
o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o, 
it becomes convenient to operate menus or to 
play back pictures.
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