Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Menus related to taking pictures

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Menus related to taking pictures

ª[DATE/TIME]

This switches between date and time indications. The movie camera automatically records the

date and time of picture taking on the tape. You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control.

ª[AUDIO REC]

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems.

[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed.)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio signals will be erased.)

ª[REC LAMP]

Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on during recording, which indicates that recording is underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway.

ª[DISPLAY]

Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display.

ª[BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.

1 Beep

When you start recording When you turn on the power 2 Beeps

When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times

When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs, and at other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen.

ª[POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:

When about 5 minutes passed

 

without any operation, the

 

standby mode automatically will

 

be set. In the standby mode, [;]

 

blinks and it takes time more than

 

usual to start recording after you

 

press the recording start/stop

 

button.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes passed

 

without any operation, the movie

 

camera automatically turns off to

 

protect the tape or to prevent the

 

battery from running down. When

 

you use the movie camera, turn it

 

on again.

In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>

[5 MINUTES].

When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adapter)

When connecting the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment

When the PC mode

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Before using AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -7 Tripod receptacleLens hood Fitting the lens capShoulder strap fixture Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Grip beltPower supply Charging time and recordable time Inserting/removing a cassetteSlide the OPEN/EJECT lever and open the cassette cover Push the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holderInserting/removing a card Selecting a mode Turning the camera onHow to use the joystick Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsSwitching the language Using the menu screenSet Language select the desired language For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryRecord mode Check before recordingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Remove the lens capCheck the recording Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway ThroughOn-screen display in the card recording mode Concerning the focusing areaProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardZoom in/out function Recording yourselfDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone functionTo cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFF Quick startBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode To cancel the colour night view FunctionTo cancel the soft skin mode Night view functionsTo cancel the tele-macro function To cancel fadingTele-macro function Fade in/fade out functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Self-timer recordingWind noise reduction function To cancel the image stabilizer function ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS onImage stabilizer function 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 Press the Play 1 button on the remote control Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Deleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback filesAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesTo complete the settings Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card ≥In order to stop formatting, select noWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting What is DPOF?Select 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 DubbingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recording≥Set to Tape Playback Mode Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuSetup Setup Display -44-REMOTECard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Other menusOthers IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously There is no ink. Check the connected printerThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Power/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned onMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughRemote control does not function Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyHeadphones Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedPlayback Sound Different sounds are reproduced at the same timePush the Reset Switch is displayed Using MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DVDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed OthersAbout the movie camera About condensationAbout dirty heads About the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms LCD monitor/viewfinderPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture F1205Nm0 2500 a