Panasonic PV-GS180 Inserting/removing a card, When the cassette holder cannot be Housed

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Before using

ªWhen the cassette holder cannot be

housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ªInserting/removing the cassette

≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

ªAccidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

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R E C

SAVE

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or

the data recorded on the card may be lost.

1Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.

2Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.

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≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out.

3Securely close the card slot cover.

ªConcerning the card

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor or USB reader/writer.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorLSQT0973 Important Safety Instructions Precautions End User License Agreement for Video Stream Driver Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Article 8 Termination of LicenseContents With a PC Playback modeEdit mode MenuQuick Guide Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Viewfinder -15 Tripod receptacleGrip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAttaching the lens cap Shoulder strap fixtureAdjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderRemoving the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fallWhen the cassette holder does not Come out Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a card Accidental erasure preventionTurning the Camcorder on Selecting a modeCard access lamp SD Memory CardCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsSet Language English Switching the languageUsing the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer toSetting date and time Adjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderUsing the remote control optional Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Concerning the button-type batteryCheck before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningOFF When 5 minutes passes without On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tapeBlank search function ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeCheck the recording Stopping a blank search midway ThroughTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Progressive PhotoshotZoom in/out function Quick start To cancel the quick start when OFF/ON switch is set to OFFRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionMagicPix functions To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function To return to normal recordingSoft skin mode Tele-macro functionFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Wind noise reduction functionRecording images for wide-screen TVs Image stabilizer function To cancel the image stabilizer function≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance EIS on RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colors White balance Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Playing back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the joystick down to select the icon to stop playbackAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproducedUsing the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Driver InstallationCheck before Use Set the Camcorder to PC Mode Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive InterfaceUsing as a Web camera Installing Video Stream DriverOperating environment Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode ≥Click start Programs Windows Messenger or MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger ≥Windows Messenger is activatedConfirmation before connection Connecting Computer and CamcorderDV Data Streaming Function ≥System Properties is displayedIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo disconnect USB cable safely Double clickIf you no longer need driver Uninstall ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modesScreens may vary with the type of OS SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory CardTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu MenuCard Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -60-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackDemo Mode Other menusInitial SET Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerCamcorder power is turned off Automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Camcorder power cannot be turned on Camcorder power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed RecordingSounds cannot be played back Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAudio dubbing cannot be performed Noise is heard from the right headphoneAbout condensation May be adversely affected About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the battery About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette LCD monitor/Viewfinder About the cardFolder structure of the card Periodical check-upsWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csPicture Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic Video ProductsCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contactIndex NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaF1005Nm2026 3000 D