Panasonic NV-GS180GN Explanation of terms, LCD monitor/viewfinder, Periodical check-ups

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ªLCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.

In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

If your movie camera is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately

113,000 pixels. The result is more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

ªPeriodical check-ups

To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions including temperature, humidity and dust.)

Explanation of terms

ªAutomatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a pure white. The movie camera determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the movie camera only stores white colour information under several light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under the other light sources.

 

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Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode.

1)The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this movie camera

2)Blue sky

3)TV screen

4)Cloudy sky (rain)

5)Sunlight

6)White fluorescent lamp

7)2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8)1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9)Halogen light bulb

10)Incandescent light bulb

11)Sunrise or sunset

12)Candlelight

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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