Panasonic NV-GS300 operating instructions Information for your safety

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Information for your safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright- protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

SD Logo is a trademark.

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

ªWarning

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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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 onAbout date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery 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 displayCard Playback Mode Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto 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 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 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 screenStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function 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 recordingFade in/fade out function Soft skin modeTele macro 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 To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter speed range Manual shutter speed adjustmentManual iris/gain adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording 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 card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette 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