Panasonic NV-GS180EB Turning the camera on, Selecting a mode, How to use the joystick

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Before using

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The status indicator lights up.

1

OFF ON

ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The status indicator goes off.

1

OFF ON

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

1

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

PC : PC mode

Use this to view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

(Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)

How to use the joystick

ªBasic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

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	3
	5
	4
	2
1	Select by moving up.
2	Select by moving down.
3	Select by moving left.
4	Select by moving right.
5	Determine by pushing the centre.

ªJoystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each push switches the display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1)Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

		OFF

3		Tele-macro	-27-

4		Soft skin mode	-26-

2		Fade	-27-

1		Backlight compensation	-25-

3		Night view/0 Lux night view	-26-

4		Recording check	-22-

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Contents Operating Instructions How to replace the Fuse Information for Your SafetyBefore Use AC AdaptorFiles recorded on a SD Memory Card Carefully observe copyright lawsPages for reference Menu operation flow is indicated by in the descriptionContents AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead Battery pack AccessoriesOptional Sales and Support InformationCamera Parts identification and handlingCassette holder Volume lever s /VOLrCassette cover Zoom lever W/TAdjust the belt length and the pad position Using the LCD monitorFitting the lens cap Grip beltPower supply Using the viewfinderFitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory CardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeTurning the camera on Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Switching the languageSet Language select the desired language About the menu setting Using the menu screenOperating with remote control To exit the menu screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelRemote control Using the remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic camera holdingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Remove the lens capBlank search function Check the recordingRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughConcerning the focusing area On-screen display in the card recording modeProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardRecording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionQuick start To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingTo cancel the colour night view Function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Night view functionsTo cancel fading To cancel the tele-macro functionTele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function Continuous PhotoshotTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlaying back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu MenuSetup Display -45-REMOTE SetupCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Other menus Menus related to playbackBasic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. 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Check the connected printer Check the connected printerPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughCassette cannot be removed Remote control does not functionNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed HeadphonesPlayback Sound Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV Push the Reset Switch is displayedDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed OthersAbout dirty heads About condensationAbout the movie camera Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor/viewfinder Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceAuto focus White balanceSpecifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English onlyPicture Numerics IndexVQT0T87 VQT0T87 F1105Nm0 3000 a