User manual PANASONIC NV-MD10000GC

[. . . ] As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. [. . . ] Before and after cue/review playback, the screen may become black for a moment or images may be disturbed. If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO]. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ) ª Settings on the audio If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape, check the settings in [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO]. When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT]. Pushing the [W/T] lever (or sub zoom lever) towards [T] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this camera during playback pause also turns into the frame-byframe playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame. Frame-by-frame playback Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the playback pause, and then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame. if the TV has an S-Video terminal , then also connect an S-Video cable 2. Turn on this camera and set the mode switch to the Tape Playback Mode. Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ª If the image or audio from this camera is not Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV. Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications, press the [OSD] button on the remote control for no indication. (When you connect the movie camera and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear. ) ª When neither image nor sound from the movie Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. if the recorder has an S-Video terminal , then also connect an S-Video cable 2. Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment with a DV terminal) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable. Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly. [. . . ] To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, remove the Eyecup 1, then keep pressing 2 and pull the cover 3 out. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. ª Periodical check-ups To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx. (This, however, depends on operating conditions including temperature, humidity and dust. [. . . ]