Panasonic NV-GS230EB operating instructions White balance, Auto focus

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%White balance

The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance.

White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white colour under sunlight and which is the white colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust the balance among the other colours.

Since white colour is the reference of all colours (light), the movie camera can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference white colour.

%Auto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the movie camera to bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics. $Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

$Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.

$Focuses on the screen centre only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations. Record pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording a subject with one end located closer to the movie camera and the other end farther away from it

$As auto focus adjusts at the centre of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

$The subject behind the glass will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects

$The recording subject may become blurry because the movie camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

$The movie camera cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

$As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

$A subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry because the movie camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image.

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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 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 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 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 functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function$Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Press the Play . button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Press the EXT Display button on the remote control$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 filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on 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 printingMenu Menu listBasic DATE/TIME -45-AV Jack 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 dirty heads About condensationAbout the movie camera 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