Panasonic NV-GS230EB Check before recording, Basic camera holding, Check points, About auto mode

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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.

%Basic camera holding

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2)

4)

 

3)

5)

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.

%Check points

$Remove the lens cap. (-8-)

(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 (-8-) $Power supply (-9-)

$Insert a cassette/card (-11-, -12-) $Setting date/time (-16-)

$Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-16-) $Getting the remote control ready (-17-) $Setting SP/LP mode (-20-)

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%About auto mode

$Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically. $Auto white balance: -58-

$Auto focusing: -58-

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

$Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. $Scene mode setting (-30-)

$White balance setting (-31-) $Shutter speed setting (-32-)

$Iris/gain value setting (-32-) $Focus setting (-32-)

%Recording mode

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

1Set [BASIC] >> [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. (-41-)

$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 NV-GS180EB Before use How to replace the FuseRemove the connector cover Information for Your Safety Carefully observe copyright lawsContents Accessories AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead Battery packOptional Sales and Support InformationParts identification and handling CameraVolume lever /VOL Accessory shoeShoulder strap fixture NV-GS180 Cassette holderUsing the LCD monitor Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer Fitting the lens capUsing the viewfinder Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Fitting the batteryRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable timeWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassetteCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardTurning the camera on Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Set Language select the desired language Switching the languageCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Using the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To exit the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level About date/timeUsing the remote control Remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeAbout auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic camera holdingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Remove the lens capCheck the recording Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughOn-screen display in the card recording mode Concerning the focusing areaProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardZoom in/out function Recording yourselfDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionTo cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFF Quick startBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode To cancel the colour night view FunctionTo cancel the soft skin mode Night view functionsTo cancel the tele-macro function To cancel fadingTele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingWind noise reduction function To cancel the image stabilizer function $Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS onImage stabilizer function Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range To adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackPress the Play . button on the remote control Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPress the EXT Display button on the remote control $Set to Picture Playback Mode Operate with joystickPlayback on TV Playing back cardDeleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing $The image and sound are reproducedUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing $Set to Tape Playback Mode Audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundWhen you stop printing halfway USB cableSelect the paper size Set Print YES to start printingBasic DATE/TIME -45-AV Jack Menu listMenu Setup Basic DATE/TIME -45-PROTECTSwitches the audio PCM audio recording systems Menus related to taking picturesPress the recording start/stop ButtonMenus related to playback Other menusIndications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously There is no ink. Check the connected printerThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Power/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned onMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughRemote control does not function Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeAudio dubbing cannot be performed Sounds cannot be played backPush the Reset Switch is displayed Camera modeDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed OthersAbout the movie camera About condensationAbout dirty heads About the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English onlyPicture Index NumericsFor business users in the European Union VQT0T87 F1105Nm1126 3000 F
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