Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Record mode, Check before recording

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the movie camera.

ªBasic camera holding

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1)Hold the camera with both hands.

2)Run your hand through the grip belt.

3)Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

When you are in the open air, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

Remove the lens cap. (-6-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.)

Grip belt adjustment (-7-) Power supply (-8-)

Insert a cassette/card (-9-, -10-) Setting date/time (-14-)

Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-15-) Getting the remote control ready (-16-)

Setting SP/LP mode (-18-)

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ªAbout auto mode

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

Auto white balance: -57-

Auto focusing: -57-

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. Scene mode setting (-28-)

White balance setting (-29-) Shutter speed setting (-30-)

Iris/gain value setting (-30-) Focus setting (-30-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED]

>> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. (-40-)

In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode.

Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -7 Tripod receptacleFitting the lens cap Shoulder strap fixtureLens hood Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Grip beltPower supply Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the cassette cover Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Push the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holderInserting/removing a card Selecting a mode Turning the camera onCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsSet Language select the desired language Switching the languageUsing the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Order 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 controlSelecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type batteryRecord mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Remove the lens capRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFQuick start To return to normal recordingTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view Function Night view functionsTele-macro function To cancel the tele-macro functionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionSelf-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS 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 Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Playback mode Playing back tapeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback To return to normal playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV About 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 Edit modeEdit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu SetupSetup Display -44-REMOTE Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Other menusOthers IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer 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 suddenlyPlayback Sound HeadphonesOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV OthersAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the movie camera Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording 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 Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsLCD monitor/viewfinder Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture F1205Nm0 2500 a