Panasonic NV-GS230EB operating instructions Formatting a card, Protecting files on a card

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Playback mode

Formatting a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc.

$Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].

2When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the joystick in order to format the card.

$In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

$Normally, it is not necessary to format the card. If a message appears even though you insert and remove the card several times, format it.

$If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. If the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, it cannot be used on the Movie Camera. Format the SD Memory Card on

the Movie Camera, in this case.

$The Movie Camera supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

Protecting files on a card

Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.)

$Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2Move the joystick to select a file to be locked, and then press it.

!

$[ ] Indication ! appears and the selected file is locked. Press the joystick again, and

the lock will be cancelled.

$2 or more files can be locked in succession.

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%To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting)

You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card.

$Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].

2Move the joystick to select a file to be set, and then press it.

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$The number of prints ! set to be in DPOF is displayed.

3Move the joystick up or down in order to select the number of prints, and then press it.

$You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected number of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.)

$2 or more files can be set in succession.

%To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

$DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognised by this camera. Please perform the DPOF settings on your movie camera.

%To set so that all pictures are not

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.

%What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables the printing information to be added to the pictures on the card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF.

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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 Optional AccessoriesAC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead Battery pack Sales and Support InformationParts identification and handling CameraShoulder strap fixture NV-GS180 Volume lever /VOLAccessory shoe Cassette holderAdjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer Using the LCD monitorAdjust the belt length and the pad position Fitting the lens capUsing the viewfinder Power supplyRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Charging time and recordable timeInserting/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 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 Operating with remote control Using the menu screenAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Setting date and timeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder About date/timeOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeCheck before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic camera holdingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Remove the lens capRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFQuick start To return to normal recordingTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view Function Night view functionsTele-macro function To cancel the tele-macro functionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingWind noise reduction function Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function$Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Press the Play . button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote control$Set to Picture Playback Mode Operate with joystick Playing back cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card $The image and sound are reproducedUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing $Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a Pre-recorded soundSelect the paper size When you stop printing halfwayUSB cable Set Print YES to start printingBasic DATE/TIME -45-AV Jack Menu listMenu Setup Basic DATE/TIME -45-PROTECTPress the recording start/stop Switches the audio PCM audio recording systemsMenus related to taking pictures ButtonMenus related to playback Other menusRecording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback 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 backDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed Push the Reset Switch is displayedCamera mode OthersAbout the movie camera About condensationAbout dirty heads Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsSpecifications This Site is English onlyPicture Index NumericsFor business users in the European Union VQT0T87 F1105Nm1126 3000 F