Panasonic NV-GS120GN Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor, Using the LCD Monitor

Before Use

PC : PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1Tilt up the Viewfinder.

≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use. ≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

2Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (48).

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this setting is cancelled.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull the LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.

≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

PUSH

OPEN

2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera. You cannot rotate the LCD Monitor when it is opened 120o angle. Therefore, do not rotate it forcibly.

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Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]----[+]

LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]----[+]

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL] Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.

≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour saturation.

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