Panasonic NV-GS230EB operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Caution for AC mains lead	2
Information for Your Safety	3
Before using
Accessories	5
Optional	5
Parts identification and handling	6
Fitting the lens cap	8
The grip belt	8
Using the LCD monitor	8
Using the viewfinder	9
Power supply	9
Charging time and recordable time	10
Inserting/removing a cassette	11
Inserting/removing a card	12
Turning the camera on	13
Selecting a mode	13
How to use the joystick	13
Switching the language	14
Using the menu screen	15
Setting date and time	16
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	16
Using the remote control	17
Record mode
Check before recording	20
Recording on a tape	21
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape	21
Check the recording	22
Blank search function	22
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	22
Zoom in/out function	24
Recording yourself	24
Quick start	25
Backlight compensation function	25
Night view functions	26
Soft skin mode	26
Tele-macro function	27
Fade in/fade out function	27
Wind noise reduction function	28
Self-timer recording	28
Recording images for wide-screen TVs	28
Image stabilizer function	29
Continuous Photoshot	29
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	30
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	31
Manual focus adjustment	32
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment	32

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Playback mode
Playing back tape	34
Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame
playback	34
Variable-speed search function	35
Playback on TV	36
Playing back card	36
Deleting files recorded on a card	37
Formatting a card	38
Protecting files on a card	38
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	38
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	39
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	39
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	40
Audio dubbing	41
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge)	42
Menu
Menu list	43
Menus related to taking pictures	45
Menus related to playback	46
Other menus	46
Others
Indications	47
Warning/alarm indications	48
Functions cannot be used simultaneously	49
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	50
Cautions for Use	54
Explanation of terms	57
Specifications
Specifications	59

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Contents NV-GS180EB Remove the connector cover How to replace the FuseBefore use 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 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 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 functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs 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 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value 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 filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on 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 printingMenu Menu listBasic DATE/TIME -45-AV Jack 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 dirty heads About condensationAbout the movie camera 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