Panasonic NV-GS300 operating instructions Setting date and time, About date/time

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Before using

ªHow to turn the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.

OFF

ON

1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use. (-12-)

≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be activated.

2Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

Setting date and time

When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/ time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-18-)

OFF

ON

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥The Status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to [ON] (-13-), the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the Status indicator lights green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the

LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.

3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again.

OFF

ON

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on.

2Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ªAbout date/time

≥The date and time function are driven by a built- in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ªRecharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety VQT0T29 Contents Camera AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handlingLCD monitor -12 Reset button ResetCard access lamp Speaker Audio-video/S-Video output terminal A/VShoulder strap fixture Lens hood Tripod receptacle To use as a hand strap Fitting the lens cap VW-LF37WE optional One-touch free-style grip belt To use as a grip beltPower supply Turning the camera on How to turn on the powerHow to turn off the power Charging time and recordable timeAbout date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewOpen the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder To cancel Quick Start≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Quick StartAccidental erasure prevention When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed Inserting/removing a cassetteSD Memory Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardJoystick and screen display Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic joystick operationsCard Playback Mode Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto To exit the Help mode Help modeSwitching the language Using the menu screenTo get back to the previous screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To exit the menu screenChanging the picture quality on LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode About the clip on the backside Free style remote controlConnect the free style remote control To the camera Basic camera holding About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording mode≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Recording on a tapeStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function To record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording mode≥Set to Card Recording Mode Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotRecording with a shutter operation Effect Concerning the focusing areaSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionTo return to normal recording Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function Colour night view functionsFade in/fade out function Soft skin modeTele macro function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS Wind noise reduction functionRed eye reduction function Using the built-in video flashWhen the video flash is not used To adjust the brightness of the video FlashWide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionContinuous Photoshot To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Advanced O.I.S. on Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playback Playback on TVPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still pictures≥In order to stop formatting, select no To complete the settingsFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Recording from a tape onto a cardTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Basic DATE/TIME -52-PROTECT Setup Display -52-REMOTECard Recording Menu Card Playback MenuMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus Joystick LEDPlayback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyYou are attempting to erase protected files There is no ink. Check the connected printerMovie camera power does not stay on long enough Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power is turned off automaticallyScreen has changed suddenly Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedSounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Audio dubbing cannot be performedAttempt to repair the appliance by yourself Push the Reset Switch is displayedOthers FromRemove the tape if it is inserted When the lens is foggedAbout condensation About dirty headsWhile carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use About the movie cameraAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Automatic white balance Explanation of termsFolder structure of the card Periodical check-upsAuto focus White balanceThis Site is English only SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csAC adaptor VSK0651 S1105Nw0 2500 a
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