Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Contents

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Information for your safety	2
Before using
Accessories	4
Optional	4
Parts identification and handling	4
Fitting the lens cap	6
The grip belt	7
Using the LCD monitor	7
Using the viewfinder	7
Power supply	8
Charging time and recordable time	9
Inserting/removing a cassette	9
Inserting/removing a card	10
Turning the camera on	11
Selecting a mode	11
How to use the joystick	12
Switching the language	13
Using the menu screen	13
Setting date and time	14
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	15
Using the remote control	16
Record mode
Check before recording	18
Recording on a tape	19
Recording still pictures on a card while
recording image onto a tape	19
Check the recording	20
Blank search function	20
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	20
Zoom in/out function	22
Recording yourself	22
Quick start	23
Backlight compensation function	23
Night view functions	24
Soft skin mode	24
Tele-macro function	25
Fade in/fade out function	25
Wind noise reduction function	26
Self-timer recording	26
Recording images for wide-screen TVs	26
Image stabilizer function	27
Continuous Photoshot	27
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	28
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	29
Manual focus adjustment	30
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment	30

Playback mode
Playing back tape	32
Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame
playback	32
Variable-speed search function	33
Playback on TV	34
Playing back card	34
Deleting files recorded on a card	35
Formatting a card	36
Protecting files on a card	36
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	37
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	38
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	38
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	39
Audio dubbing	40
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge)	41
Menu
Menu list	42
Menus related to taking pictures	44
Menus related to playback	45
Other menus	45
Others
Indications	46
Warning/alarm indications	47
Functions cannot be used simultaneously ....	48
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	49
Cautions for Use	53
Explanation of terms	56
Specifications
Specifications	58

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Parts identification and handling Before usingAccessories OptionalTripod receptacle Viewfinder -7Fitting the lens cap Shoulder strap fixtureLens hood Grip belt Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewPower supply Push the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the cassette coverInserting/removing a card Turning the camera on Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoFor each individual menu, please refer to Switching the languageUsing the menu screen Set Language select the desired languageSetting date and time Changing the picture quality on LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorRemote control Using the remote controlConcerning the button-type battery Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeCheck before recording Record modeRemove the lens cap On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenStopping blank search midway Through Check the recordingBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Progressive PhotoshotTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself Digital zoom functionTo return to normal recording To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFQuick start Backlight compensation functionNight view functions Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view Function To cancel the soft skin modeFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele-macro functionTo cancel fading Tele-macro functionSelf-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Continuous Photoshot To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on Image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording 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 Frame-by-frame playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function To return to normal playbackPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still pictures≥In order to stop formatting, select no To complete the settingsFormatting a card Protecting files on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Select Cancel ALL in StepCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeEdit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Playback Menu MenuMenu list Tape Recording MenuPicture Playback Menu SetupSetup Display -44-REMOTE Card Recording MenuMenus related to taking pictures Other menus Menus related to playbackIndications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsCheck the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerMovie camera power does not stay on long enough Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power is turned off automaticallyScreen has changed suddenly Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time HeadphonesOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Playback SoundOthers Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the movie camera While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingFolder structure of the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsLCD monitor/viewfinder Periodical check-upsAuto focus White balanceHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsSpecifications SpecificationsPicture F1205Nm0 2500 a