Panasonic NV-GS180GN 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.

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.

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Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

SD Logo is a trademark.

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

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.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -7 Tripod receptacleLens hood Fitting the lens capShoulder strap fixture 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 functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingWind noise reduction function 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 To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Playback modePlaying back tape To return to normal playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card 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 the movie camera About condensationAbout dirty heads 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