Explanation Of Terms - Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS33 Operating Instructions Manual

4: Playback picture is not clear.
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. ( )
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5: Playing back or recording do not function,
the screen has frozen or the indication has
disappeared.
• Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not
turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch,
press the [RESET] Button (
detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then
reattach it.
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the Camcorder or the
headphones.
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push
the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME]
Indication and adjust the volume. (
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the
same time.
• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu
of the [TAPE PLAYBACK 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. (
3: The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed.
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording
made 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.
• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the
[PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To
play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (
• Is the Variable Speed Search Function
working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the
Variable Speed Search Function. (
Others
1: The Magic Wire Remote Control with
Narration Mic (optional) does not operate
correctly.
• If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate
correctly.
2: The Camcorder clatters when shaking it.
• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a
malfunction.
Others
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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 Camcorder 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 Cassettes 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 Camcorder 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 Camcorder 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 Camcorder and the
other end farther away from it
≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at
the center of an image, it may be impossible
to focus on a subject that is located in both
foreground and background.
2) 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 Camcorder cannot focus correctly.
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
≥Because the Camcorder focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects, the subject may become
blurry.