Panasonic NV-GS230EB 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.

%How to turn on the power

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

$The status indicator lights up.

!

OFF ON

%How to turn off the power

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

$The status indicator goes off.

!

OFF ON

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1Rotate the mode dial.

$Set your desired mode to !.

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: 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

%Basic 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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!Select by moving up. " $Select by moving down.

# $Select by moving left. % $Select by moving right.

& Determine by pushing the centre.

%Joystick 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

+		Tele-macro	-27-

,		Soft skin mode	-26-

-		Fade	-27-

.		Backlight compensation	-25-

+		Night view/0 Lux night view	-26-

,		Recording check	-22-

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Contents NV-GS180EB Remove the connector cover How to replace the FuseBefore use Carefully observe copyright laws Information for Your SafetyContents AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead Battery pack AccessoriesOptional Sales and Support InformationCamera Parts identification and handlingAccessory shoe Volume lever /VOLShoulder strap fixture NV-GS180 Cassette holderAdjust the belt length and the pad position Using the LCD monitorAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer Fitting the lens capPower 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 timeAdjusting the brightness and colour Level About date/timeRemote 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 rangeRecording 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 $Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function Continuous PhotoshotTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Press the Play . button on the remote controlTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playback$Set to Picture Playback Mode Operate with joystick Press the EXT Display button on the remote controlPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo 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 ModeTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundUSB cable When you stop printing halfwaySelect the paper size Set Print YES to start printingMenu Menu listBasic DATE/TIME -45-AV Jack Basic DATE/TIME -45-PROTECT SetupMenus related to taking pictures Switches the audio PCM audio recording systemsPress the recording start/stop ButtonOther menus Menus related to playbackBasic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. 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 suddenlyDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAudio dubbing cannot be performed Sounds cannot be played backCamera mode 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 cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsAuto focus White balanceSpecifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English onlyPicture Numerics IndexFor business users in the European Union VQT0T87 F1105Nm1126 3000 F