Panasonic NV-GS180EB operating instructions Wind noise reduction function, Self-timer recording

Record mode

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

ªTo cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the timer.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].

2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After recording, the self-timer will be cancelled.

≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way. Focusing will be carried out with reference to the focusing frame.

ªTo stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial, the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the maximum recordable pictures are recorded.

Recording images for wide-screen TVs

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Wide Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. Cinema Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

ªTo cancel the Wide/Cinema function

Wide Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

Cinema Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥When the Wide Function is activated, the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally.

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

≥This function does not widen the recording range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we do not recommend using the wide mode. (Images are vertically stretched.)

≥If the wide function is set when the Image stabilizer function is used, the image stabilizer function will be cancelled.

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