Panasonic NV-GS75GN operating instructions Record mode, Check before recording

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the movie camera.

ªBasic camera holding

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1)Hold the camera with both hands.

2)Run your hand through the grip belt.

3)Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

When you are in the open air, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

Remove the lens cap. (-6-)

(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.)

Grip belt adjustment (-7-) Power supply (-8-)

Insert a cassette/card (-10-, -11-) Setting date/time (-15-)

Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-)

Getting the remote control ready (-16-) Setting SP/LP mode (-18-)

ªAbout auto mode

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

Auto white balance: -56-

Auto focusing: -56-

Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

Scene mode setting (-27-) White balance setting (-28-)

Shutter speed setting (-29-) Iris/gain value setting (-29-) Focus setting (-29-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-39-)

In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode.

Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -8 Tripod receptacleFitting the lens cap Shoulder strap fixtureLens hood One-touch free-style grip belt Using the LCD monitorTo restore the strap to the grip belt To use as a hand strapUsing the viewfinder Power supplyCharging time and recordable time Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Connect the DC input lead to this productInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickTurning the camera on Tele-macro Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Joystick and screen displaySwitching the language Using the menu screen Setting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Free style remote controlSelecting the remote control mode Connect the free style remote control To the cameraRecord mode Check before recordingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughZoom in/out function Quick start To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionNight view functions To cancel the colour night view functionBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustment50-1/8000 seconds Tape Recording Mode Iris/gain value rangeSettings on the audio Playback modeTo adjust volume Playing back tapeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV About the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a cardWhat is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepTo set so that all pictures are not Printed Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -43-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Others IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerMovie camera power is turned off automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed Screen has changed suddenlyAudio dubbing cannot be performed Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation About dirty heads About the movie cameraPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups ViewfinderWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAC adaptor VQT0N61 S0105Ke0