Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Grip belt, Using the LCD monitor, Using the viewfinder

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Before using

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

2

1 3

1Flip the belt.

2Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened.

1Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

OPEN

The viewfinder will go off.

It can open up to 90o.

2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you prefer.

1 180o

2 90o

It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

The brightness and colour level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera may be damaged or fail.

Check that the card slot cover is closed. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o

towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.

Using the viewfinder

ªExtending the viewfinder

1Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by pinching the extension knob and pulling.

ªAdjusting the field of view

1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

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You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Parts identification and handling Before usingAccessories OptionalTripod receptacle Viewfinder -7Shoulder strap fixture Fitting the lens capLens 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 functionWind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording 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 shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Playing back tape Playback modeSlow-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 playbackPlaying back card Playback on TVTo 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 dirty heads About condensationAbout 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