Panasonic NV-DS29B - Explanation of Terms; Auto Focus Adjustment

Playback (Images)
1: Images cannot be played back even when
the [>] Button is pressed.
1: Is the (VCR/OFF/CAMERA] Switch set to
[VCR]? If it is set to the other position, the
playback function cannot be used. (=> 32)
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during Cue, Review or Slow Motion
Playback,
2: This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly
connected to a TV, playback images cannot
be seen.
3: Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your
TV and select the channel that matches the
input sockets used for the connection.
4: Playback image is not clear.
4: Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. (-» 46)
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-In
speaker of the Movie Camera or the
headphones.
1: Is the volume too low? Push the [VOLUME]
Lever to adjust the volume. (+> 32)
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the
same time.
2: [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the [VCR
FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu has been set to
[MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound
that was recorded by audio dubbing are played
back together. It is possible to reproduce the
sounds separately. (~ 37)
3: The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed.
3: If you perform audio dubbing on a recording
done in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be
erased. If you wish to preserve the original
sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the
time of recording.
4: Sounds cannot be played back.
4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, is [12bit AUDIO} on the
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]?
To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-» 37)
: Is the Variable Speed Search Function
working? Press the [>] Button to cancel the
Variable Speed Search Function. (> 33)
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Explanation of Terms
Hi Digital Video System
In a digital video system, images and sounds are
converted into digital signals and recorded on a
tape. This complete digital recording is capable of
recording and playback with minimal image and
sound deterioration.
In addition, it automatically records data, such as
Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes
Because this Movie Camera employs a digital
system for recording image and sound data, it is not
compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video
equipment that employs an analog recording
system.
The size and shape of the Cassette are also
different.
Compatibility with Output Signals
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output
socket is analog (the same as conventional video
systems), this Movie Camera can be connected with
S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.
W@iFocus
Auto Focus Adjustment
The Auto Focus System automatically moves
forward and backward the focusing lens inside the
Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus so that
the subject can be seen clearly,
However, the Auto Focus System does not function
properly for the following subjects or under the
following recording conditions.
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
1) Recording a subject whose one end is
located closer to the Movie Camera and the
other end farther away from it
Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at
the centre of an image, it may be impossible to
focus on a subject that is located in both
foreground and background.
) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
glass
Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings
Because the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably, the
Movie Camera cannot focus correctly.
4) Recording a subject that Is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
*Because the Movie Camera focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects, the recording subject may
become blurry.
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