Panasonic NV-GS300 Using the LCD monitor, Using the viewfinder, Extending the viewfinder

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Before using

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.

1Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

OPEN

It can open up to 90o.

2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer.

1 180o

2 90o

It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail.

If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ªExtending the viewfinder

1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob.

The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

ªAdjusting the field of view

1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

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You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety VQT0T29 Contents Accessories OptionalParts identification and handling CameraReset button Reset Card access lampSpeaker Audio-video/S-Video output terminal A/V LCD monitor -12Lens hood Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureFitting the lens cap VW-LF37WE optional One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a grip belt To use as a hand strapPower supply How to turn on the power How to turn off the powerCharging time and recordable time Turning the camera onSetting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knobTo cancel Quick Start ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording ModeQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be housedInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionCard access lamp Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card SD Memory CardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard Playback Mode Help mode Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeAbout the menu setting Operating with remote controlTo exit the menu screen To get back to the previous screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeConcerning the button-type battery Free style remote control Connect the free style remote control To the cameraAbout the clip on the backside About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic camera holdingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeRecording on a tape Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenRecording check Blank search functionStopping blank search midway Through On-screen display in the card recording mode ≥Set to Card Recording ModeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyConcerning the focusing area Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardSelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Recording with a shutter operation EffectZoom in/out function Digital zoom functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionColour night view functions To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Tele macro functionFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSUsing the built-in video flash When the video flash is not usedTo adjust the brightness of the video Flash Red eye reduction functionSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 FunctionTo cancel the image stabilizer function ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Advanced O.I.S. onImage stabilizer function Continuous PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colours White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playbackSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackDeleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesTo complete the settings Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card ≥In order to stop formatting, select noWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting What is DPOF?Select Cancel ALL in Step To set so that all pictures are not PrintedRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteWhen you stop printing halfway Menu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Setup Display -52-REMOTE Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -52-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusJoystick LED Initial SETIndications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously You are attempting to erase protected filesThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. 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 OthersFrom Attempt to repair the appliance by yourselfWhen the lens is fogged About condensationAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is insertedAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after useAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Explanation of terms Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English onlyAC adaptor VSK0651 S1105Nw0 2500 a