Panasonic NV-GS3B Manuel D’Utilisation

ª 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.

ª 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

ª 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

l 22) may not 

function correctly.

ª 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.

ª 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.

ª Photoshot

≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image 

quality.

ª 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

l 21), 

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] (

l 24)

≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (

l 19)

≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed (

l 23)

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

ª 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.

ª 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.

ª 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 TV’s 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)

ª Backlight Compensation Function

≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight 

Compensation Function does not work.

ª 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.

ª Programme AE

≥If any of the Programme AE Modes is selected, you cannot 

adjust the shutter speed 

l 23) or iris (l 23).

≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low-Light 

Mode with Gain-up Mode [GAINUP].

≥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.

≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot 

Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still 
picture may become unstable.

≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback 

images may flicker.

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made 

brighter to a satisfactory degree.

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