Explanation Of Terms - Panasonic NV-DS27 Operating Instructions Manual

1-1: Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is
selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (l 24)
1-2: There are some recording subjects and recording
surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does
not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual
Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (l 46)
Editing
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording
cannot be performed. (l 11)
1-2: Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was
recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio
dubbing to operate. (l 17)
Indications
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.
1: The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant
in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode,
but this is not a malfunction.
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.
2: When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the
Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear
temporarily. However, it reappears when recording
normally.
3: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not
match the actual remaining tape time.
3-1: If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously
recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed
correctly.
3-2: 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.
Playback (Images)
1: Images cannot be played back even when the [1]
Button is pressed.
1: Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the
playback function cannot be used. (l 26)
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. (l 44)
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? During playback, keep pressing
the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears.
Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. (l 26)
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. (l 30)
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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].
(l 30)
4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press
the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search
Function. (l 26)
Card (NV-DS37/DS38 only)
1: Recorded images are not beautiful.
1: Is [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] Sub-
Menu set to [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it
set to [ECONOMY], images with fine details may
include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICTURE QUALITY]
to [NORMAL] or [FINE]. (l 33)
2: Card Photoshot Playback images do not look
normal.
2: The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the
loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a
personal computer is recommended.
(l 32, 34, 42)
3: During Playback the [
3: The image was either recorded in a different format, or
data is damaged.
4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.
4: Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged.
Please consult a dealer.
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Explanation of Terms

ª 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.
ª Focus
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.
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] Indication is displayed.