Panasonic Pv Gs400 Operating Instructions Manual

							Recording Mode
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Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level.
≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL]. (The [ß] 
Indication appears.)
≥If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL] 
setting, set it to [i] (the [ßi] Indication 
appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] (the [ßj] 
Indication appears).
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-78-.
Red Eye Reduction Function
This function reduces a phenomenon which 
causes the subject’s eyes to turn red when you 
record pictures with a flash.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥The [£] Indication appears.
To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[RED EYE] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-79-.
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Digital Effect Functions
This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect 
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) Multi Mode [MULTI]
2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]
3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]
4) Mix Mode [MIX]
5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
≥Records images with a trailing effect.
7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
≥Produces a mosaic-like image.
8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror 
image of the left half.
9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]
≥The picture is expanded horizontally.
10) Slim Mode [SLIM]
≥The picture is expanded vertically.
3) WIPE
4) MIX
5) STROBE 6) TRAIL
7) MOSAIC 8) MIRROR9) STRETCH
1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P
10) SLIM
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Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
11) Negative Mode [NEGA]
≥The colors of the recorded image are 
inverted as seen in a negative.
12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
≥Records a scene with a brownish tint, like 
the color of old pictures.
13) Black & White Mode [B/W]
≥Records an image in black and white.
14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
≥Records an image with a painting-like effect.
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] 
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital 
Effect.
To Cancel the Digital Effect
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] 
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
≥If the Camcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] 
settings are cancelled.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-79-.
11) NEGA12) SEPIA
13) B/W14) SOLARI
ªMulti-Picture ModeStrobe Multi-Picture Mode:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small 
still pictures.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still 
pictures.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].
2Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] 
or [MANUAL].
3Press the [MULTI] Button (12).
≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] 
Button at each scene you want to capture.
Deleting All the Captured Multi-PicturesWhile 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the 
[MULTI] Button.
≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the 
[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.
To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainPress the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One
(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second 
or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the 
pictures captured last are deleted continuously.
≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they 
cannot be displayed again.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-79-.
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ªPicture-in-Picture Mode
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside 
the screen.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].
2Aim the Camcorder at the scene you want 
to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button 
(12) to insert a small still picture.
≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal 
picture.
≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the 
small still picture is cleared.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-79-.
MENU
STILL
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MULTI/
P-IN-P(12)
ªWipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode:
Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last 
recorded scene gradually changes to the moving 
image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, 
the still image of the last recorded scene 
gradually fades out.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) 
to start recording.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) 
to pause the recording.
≥The last scene is stored in memory. The 
[WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] 
or [C].
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (47) 
to restart the recording.
≥The last image of the previous scene 
gradually changes to the new scene.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-79-.
WIPE
WIPE
WIPE
MIX
MIX
MIX
MENU
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							Playback Mode
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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back 
immediately after the recording.
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON].
≥The [POWER] Lamp (46) lights up.
2Set the Mode Dial (44) to Tape Playback 
Mode.
3Press the [6] Button (21) to rewind the 
tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want 
to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, 
rewinding stops automatically.
4Press the [1] Button (19) to start playback.
≥The [!] Indication appears.
≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright 
protection signal is played back, the picture is 
distorted by mosaic-like patterns.
To Stop Playback
Press the [∫] Button (20).
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STILL(21)
FA D EENTER
STILL
(19)
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ªAdjusting the Sound VolumeTo adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_] 
Lever (51) to display the [VOLUME] Indication. 
Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to 
increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_] 
Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume. The 
[VOLUME] Indication goes off after the 
adjustment is finished.
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, 
press the [T] or [W] Button to display the 
[VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to 
increase the volume or press the [W] Button to 
decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication 
goes off after the adjustment is finished.
≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the 
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. 
(
-46-)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-79-.
Finding a Scene You Want to Play 
Back
ªCue/Review Playback
If the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) is 
pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback 
A or Review Playback B.
≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue 
Playback or Review Playback until you release 
it.
WT
VOL /JOG
(51)
FA D EENTER
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ªVariable Speed Search FunctionThe speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback 
can be varied.
1During playback, press the [1] Button (19).
≥The [1k!] Indication appears.
2Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever (51) to select 
a desired search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for 
the Variable Speed Search Function in both the 
fast-forwarding and rewinding directions: 
1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k 
(slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 
10k and 20k.
≥This function works by pressing the 
[VAR. SEARCH] and [T] or [W] Button on the 
Remote Controller. (
-14-)
To Resume Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button (19).
≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving 
images may show mosaic-like patterns.
≥The sound is muted during search.
Slow Motion Playback
This Camcorder can play back at a slow speed.
1Press the [1] Button (84).2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (69) on 
the Remote Controller.
≥The [}] or [~] Indication appears.
≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. 
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.
Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back 
at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
FA D EENTER
STILL
(19)
WT
VOL /JOG
(51)
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOPKL∫
V/REW
STILL ADVWsPLAY
PAU S E
FF/W
STILL ADV61 5
;EDP.B. ZOOM
(84)
(69)
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Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back 
at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.
To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [1] Button (84).
≥If the Camcorder is left in the Slow Motion 
Playback Mode for more than 10 minutes, the 
Camcorder switches to Stop Mode to protect the 
video heads from excessive wear and tear. (It 
takes 10 minutes to play about 2 minutes of 
tape in SP mode, and about 3 minutes of tape in 
LP Mode.)
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture 
playback and frame-advance playback.
1Press the [1] Button (84).2Press the [;] Button (81).
≥The playback image stops in the Still 
Playback Mode.
3Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (69) on 
the Remote Controller.
≥With each press of the [E] Button, still 
pictures advance in the reverse direction. 
With each press of the [D] Button, still 
pictures advance in the forward direction. If 
one of the buttons continues to be pressed, 
still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at 
a time until the button is released.
To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [1] Button (84).
ªPlayback with Volume/Jog LeverBy pushing the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (51) of the 
Camcorder in the Still Playback Mode, still 
pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in 
the forward or backward direction. If you keep 
pushing the Lever, still pictures advance 
continuously.
≥If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback 
Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder 
switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video 
heads from excessive wear and tear.
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOPKL∫
V/REW
STILL ADVWsPLAY
PAU S E
FF/W
STILL ADV61 5
;EDP.B. ZOOM
(84)
(81)
(69)(69)
WT
VOL /JOG
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Index Search Function
To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this 
Camcorder automatically records index signals 
during recording, as explained in the following.
Scene Index Signal
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded 
when you start recording after inserting a 
Cassette.
≥If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu 
on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to 
[2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when 
recording is restarted after a lapse of 2 hours or 
longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is 
recorded when recording is restarted after the 
date has changed since the last recording. 
(While the index signal is being recorded, the 
[INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)
≥If the Camcorder is switched from the Tape 
Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if 
the date and time is set before the start of 
recording, the index signal is not recorded.
ªScene Index Search
1Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (70) 
on the Remote Controller.
≥When the corresponding button is pressed 
once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and 
searching for the subsequent scene marked 
with an index signal starts. Each time the button 
is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search, 
the indication changes, from [S 2] to [S 9], and 
the beginning of the scene corresponding to the 
selected number will be searched.
≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
INDEX
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOPKL∫
V/REW
STILL ADVWsVPLAY
PAU S E
FF/W
STILL ADV61 5
;EDP.B. ZOOM(70) (70)
S   1
Continuous Index Search
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (70) is 
pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be 
continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, 
press the [1] Button 
(84) or the [∫] Button (82).)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
Playback Zoom Function
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 
10 times during playback.
1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] 
Button (86) on the Remote Controller.
≥The center of the image is enlarged by 
approximately 2 times.
To Change the Zoom Magnification2Change the magnification by pressing the 
[W] Button or [T] Button (74) on the Remote 
Controller.
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image3Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (68) 
on the Remote Controller that points to the 
area you want to enlarge.
To Cancel the Playback Zoom FunctionPress the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (86) on the 
Remote Controller.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOPKL∫
V/REW
STILL ADVWsVPLAY
PA U S E
FF/W
STILL ADV61 5
;EDP. B .  Z O O M
(84)
(82)
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STORESTOP
KL∫
OFF/ON
PB DIGITAL
ENTER
VA R .
SEARCHMENU
P.B. ZOOM(86)
(68)
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Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be 
added to the recorded pictures. The same effects 
as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used 
during recording, are obtained.
1Press the [1] Button (84).
2Press the [SELECT] Button (71) on the 
Remote Controller to select a desired digital 
effect.
≥When the [SELECT] Button is pressed 
repeatedly, the digital effect selection 
changes.
≥The same setting can be done using 
[EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the 
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].
To suspend Playback Digital Effect 
Temporarily
Press the [OFF/ON] Button (73) to suspend or 
restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is 
paused temporarily, the selected effect’s 
indication flashes.
To Cancel the Digital Effect
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote 
Controller and clear the digital effect indication.
ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
1Press the [1] Button (84).
2Press the [SELECT] Button (71) on the 
Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or 
[MIX].
INDEX INDEX
SC
STOPKL∫
V/REW
STILL ADVWsVPLAY
PAU S E
FF/W
STILL ADV61 5
;EDP.B. ZOOM
(84)
SELECT
STORE
OFF/ON
P. B . D I G I TA L
ENTER
VA R .
SEARCHMENU(71)
(73)
INDEX INDEX
SC
STOPKL∫
V/REW
STILL ADVWsVPLAY
PAU S E
FF/W
STILL ADV61 5
;EDP.B. ZOOM
(84)
SELECT
STORE
KL∫
OFF/ON
P. B . D I G I TA L
ENTER
VA R .
SEARCHMENU(71)
(72)
(73)
3Press the [STORE] Button (72) at the 
moment you want to save as a still picture.
≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and 
the image is saved.
4Press the [OFF/ON] Button (73) in the scene 
in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix 
effect.
≥The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or 
Mix effect.
≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function can only 
be accessed by using the Remote Controller 
during playback.
≥If the [OFF/ON] Button 
(73) is pressed while 
Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop 
temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] 
Button 
(73) again will bring back the effect.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
Playing Back a Card
It plays back files recorded on a Card.1Set the Mode Dial (44) to Picture Playback 
Mode.
2Start Playback.
1: Starting the Slide Show
5: Playing back the next picture
6: Playing back the previous picture
∫: Stop the Slide Show
;: Pause the Slide Show
1Folder File Number
2Picture Size (
-72-)
3File Number
PCSD(44)
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To Select a Desired File and Playing Back
1Set the Mode Dial (44) to Picture Playback 
Mode.
2Press the [MULTI] Button (12).
≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed 
in Multi-Picture Mode.
1Picture Size
2File Number
3Folder File Number
3Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a 
desired file.
≥The selected file is marked with a frame.
4Press either the [ENTER] Button (19) or the 
[MULTI] Button (12).
≥The selected file is shown on the entire 
screen.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-. 
PCSD(44)
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Slide Show
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be 
played back like a Slide Show.
1Set the Mode Dial (44) to Picture Playback 
Mode.
2Press the [1] Button (19).
≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.
≥Each of the pictures are played back for 
several seconds.
To Pause the Slide Show
Press the [;] Button.
≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.
To Stop the Slide ShowPress the [∫] Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
PCSD(44)
FA D EENTER
STILL
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SLIDE
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Creating a Title
You can create a title and record on a Card.1Recording Mode:
Set the Mode Dial (44) to Tape Recording 
Mode or Card Recording Mode. 
Set the Lens to the image you want to use 
for creating a title.
1Tape Playback Mode:
Search for the image you want to use for 
creating a title and set the Camcorder to the 
Still Playback Mode.
2Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].
3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (52).
≥The title is stored.
≥To perform Photoshot again, select 
[RETURN].
4Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] 
Button (19), then press the [5] Button (18) 
or [6] Button (21) to adjust the title 
contrast and press the [ENTER] Button (19).5Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to adjust the color and press the 
[ENTER] Button (19).
PCSD(44)
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SHOT(52)
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≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1, 
and the colors of the bright portion change in 
order of white, yellow, magenta, red, cyan, 
green, blue and black, after which the bright 
portion of the image is missing 2 and the 
colors of the dark portion change in the above 
order.
6Select [RECORDING] and press the 
[ENTER] Button (19).
≥The title is recorded on the Card.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-. 
Adding a Title
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed 
in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture 
Playback Mode.
1Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].
2Press the [MENU] Button (16).
≥The title is displayed.
3Press the [MULTI] Button (12).
≥A list of titles is displayed.
≥File Name 1
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4Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a 
desired title.
≥The selected title is marked with a frame.
5Press the [ENTER] Button (19) or press the 
[MULTI] Button (12).
≥The selected title is displayed.
≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be 
made with pictures that have titles.
≥A title can be displayed also by pushing [TITLE] 
Button 
(78) on the Remote Controller.
To Clear the Title DisplaySet [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF].
Or press [TITLE] Button on the Remote 
Controller.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
Writing Printing Data on a Card
(DPOF Setting)
DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), 
such as the number of images to be printed, can 
be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital 
Print Order Format.
1Set the Mode Dial (44) to Picture Playback 
Mode.
2Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> 
[VARIABLE].
≥When all images are not printed, select 
[ALL 0].
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DPOF SETTING
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(16)
3Select a desired picture and press the 
[ENTER] Button (19).
≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.
≥The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is 
displayed.
4Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button (21) to select the number of pictures to be 
printed, and press the [ENTER] Button (19).
≥[¥] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture 
set. (
-72-)
≥This is not the setting of the number of prints 
for printing on PictBridge. (
-56-)5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] 
Button (16) when the setup is completed.
To Verify DPOF SettingSelect [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which 
1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back 
continuously.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
Protecting the Files on a Card 
(Lock Setting)
Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked 
to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are 
locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is 
formatted.)
1Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].
2Select the file to be locked, and press the 
[ENTER] Button (19).
≥The selected file is locked and the [ ] 
Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure 
to lock 2 or more files.
≥Press the [ENTER] Button 
(19) again to 
cancel.
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection 
switch. (
-80-)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-80-.
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