Panasonic NV-GS300 operating instructions Help mode, Switching the language, Using the menu screen

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Before using

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

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2Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [].

≥The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode.

3Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes.

ªTo exit the Help mode

Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button.

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot be set.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -50-.

1Press the [MENU] button.

MENU

≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.

2Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu.

3Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

4Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub-menu.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety VQT0T29 Contents Parts identification and handling AccessoriesOptional CameraSpeaker Audio-video/S-Video output terminal A/V Reset button ResetCard access lamp LCD monitor -12Lens hood Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureTo use as a grip belt Fitting the lens cap VW-LF37WE optionalOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a hand strapPower supply Charging time and recordable time How to turn on the powerHow to turn off the power Turning the camera onSetting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knobQuick Start To cancel Quick Start≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen displayTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard Playback Mode Using the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language To exit the Help modeTo exit the menu screen About the menu settingOperating with remote control To get back to the previous screenOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level 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 Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic camera holdingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording mode≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenRecording check Blank search functionStopping blank search midway Through Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording mode≥Set to Card Recording Mode To record still pictures clearlySelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Concerning the focusing areaSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Recording with a shutter operation EffectAbout the variable speed zoom Function Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionColour night view functions Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Tele macro functionFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSTo adjust the brightness of the video Flash Using the built-in video flashWhen the video flash is not used Red eye reduction functionTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 FunctionImage stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Advanced O.I.S. on 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 Shutter speed range Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback To display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesProtecting files on a card To complete the settingsFormatting a card ≥In order to stop formatting, select noSelect Cancel ALL in Step Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? 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 recordingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteWhen you stop printing halfway Menu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Card Playback Menu Setup Display -52-REMOTECard Recording Menu Basic DATE/TIME -52-PROTECTMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackJoystick LED Demo ModeOther menus Initial SETRecording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyYou are attempting to erase protected files There is no paper. 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 backFrom Push the Reset Switch is displayedOthers Attempt to repair the appliance by yourselfAbout dirty heads When the lens is foggedAbout condensation Remove the tape if it is insertedAbout the movie camera About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Periodical check-ups Explanation of termsFolder structure of the card Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsSpecifications This Site is English onlyAC adaptor VSK0651 S1105Nw0 2500 a