Panasonic NV-GS60GN operating instructions Record mode, Check before recording

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera has not been used for a long time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly.

ªBasic camera holding

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2)4)

3)

5)

1)Hold the camera with both hands.

2)Run your hand through the grip belt.

3)Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

When you are in the open air, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

Remove the lens cap. (-7-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.)

Grip belt adjustment (-7-)

Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder (Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed during recording, the power will not turn off until recording stops.)

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Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-17-) Power supply (-8-)

Insert a cassette (-13-) Setting date/time (-10-) Setting SP/LP mode (-18-)

ªAbout auto mode

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

Auto white balance: -46-

Auto focusing: -46-

Depending on the brightness of the subject etc., the aperature and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness. (When set to the Tape recording mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.)

Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

Scene mode setting (-25-) White balance setting (-26-) Shutter speed setting (-28-)

Iris/gain value setting (-28-) Focus setting (-27-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode.

Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode.

Frame-by-frame playback.

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Contents Operating Instructions Carefully observe copyright laws Information for your safetyManufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Pages for referenceLSQT1174ENG.book 3 ページ 2007年1月29日 月曜日 午後1時28分 Contents Optional Before usingAccessories Parts identification and handlingShoulder strap fixture Adjust the belt length Fitting the lens capGrip belt Power supply Charging time and recordable time How to turn on the powerHow to turn off the power Turning the camera onSetting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knobQuick start To cancel Quick Start≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Accidental erasure preventionBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen display Help mode To exit the Help mode Tape Playback Mode About the menu setting Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the menu screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelEVF Brightness of the viewfinder Record mode Check before recordingRecording check On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenStopping blank search midway Through Blank search functionRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Continuous photoshotDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself About the variable speed zoom FunctionColour Night view function To cancel the colour night view FunctionBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingTo cancel fading Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Fade in/fade out functionWind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel the Cinema function Recording images for wide-screen TVsRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function To cancel the scene mode function Recording in natural colours White balanceMove the joystick up to select the white balance icon To set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to the automatic Adjustment About flashing of the indicationShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangeSettings on the audio Playback modeTo adjust volume Playing back tapeFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo return to normal playback Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Stop playback. PlayerUsing the movie camera as a Web Camera Windows XP SP2 To cancel the standby for recordingSoftware Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Using on MacintoshWhen you use the movie camera as a Web Camera InterfaceLSQT1174ENG.book 34 ページ 2007年1月29日 月曜日 午後1時28分 Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback Other menusOthers IndicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Wrong Tape FormatBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Auto focus function does not workRemaining tape time indication disappears Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner About dirty headsAbout the movie camera Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor About the cassettePeriodical check-ups White balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsWeb site http//panasonic.net