Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS180GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Accessories Before usingOptional Parts identification and handlingTripod receptacle Viewfinder -7Shoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capLens hood Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting the field of view Grip beltPower supply Inserting/removing a cassette Charging time and recordable timeSlide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the cassette cover Push the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holderInserting/removing a card Turning the camera on Selecting a modeTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsUsing the menu screen Switching the languageSet Language select the desired language For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Adjusting the brightness and colour Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorRemote control Using the remote controlRemote control usable range Install a button-type batterySelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryCheck before recording Record modeRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Remove the lens capBlank search function Check the recordingRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughConcerning the focusing area On-screen display in the card recording modeProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardRecording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionQuick start To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingTo cancel the colour night view Function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Night view functionsTo cancel fading To cancel the tele-macro functionTele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function Continuous PhotoshotTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Playing back tape Playback modeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search function Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlaying back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesFormatting a card To complete the settingsProtecting files on a card ≥In order to stop formatting, select noWhat is DPOF? Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingSelect Cancel ALL in Step To set so that all pictures are not PrintedEdit mode Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAudio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuSetup Display -44-REMOTE SetupCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Other menus Menus related to playbackIndications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughCassette cannot be removed Remote control does not functionNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed HeadphonesPlayback Sound Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV Push the Reset Switch is displayedDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed OthersAbout dirty heads About condensationAbout the movie camera Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor/viewfinder Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceAuto focus White balanceSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture F1205Nm0 2500 a