Panasonic NV GS 330 Using the LCD monitor, Using the viewfinder, Extending the viewfinder

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Before using

ªRecharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

Using the LCD monitor

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

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

≥It can open up to 90o.

2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.

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.

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ªExtending the viewfinder

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

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

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 Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oC Information for your safetyManufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Carefully observe copyright lawsPages for reference If you see this symbolMenu operation flow is indicated by in the description Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Contents Accessories Before usingOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -13 Fitting the lens cap ≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmlyTripod receptacle Lens hoodCharging the battery Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Grip beltFitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery How to turn off the power How to turn on the powerCharging time and recordable time Turning the camera onAbout date/time Setting date and timeUsing the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the field of view≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard Playback Mode Slide show start/pause DeleteSwitching the language Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeOperating with remote control About the menu settingTo exit the menu screen To get back to the previous screenAdjusting the brightness and colour Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderSet Setup Power LCD on Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorRemote control Using the remote controlInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Check before recording Record modeRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Blank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway Through Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot ≥Set to Card Recording ModeSet Advanced Picture Size select the desired picture size Press the button fullyTo record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording modeSelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesZoom in/out function Concerning the focusing areaDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfTo return to normal recording ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recordingTo cancel the colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Colour night view functionTele macro function To cancel the tele macro functionFade in/fade out function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS Wind noise reduction functionTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 FunctionImage stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene modeGuideline function Recording in natural colours White balance To restore to the automatic AdjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Playback modeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeVariable-speed search function Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback To display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card Deleting files recorded on a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectTo complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a cardEdit 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 Audio dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Before recording with audio dubbing≥Set Basic REC Speed SP to take pictures USB cableWhen you stop printing halfway Before Use With a PCIntroduction Names and functions of packaged ItemsOperating environment Check before UseSweetMovieLife 1.1E MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE for DV USB Driver Installing USB Driver Install/ConnectionCard reader function Click USB DriverInstalling MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE Installing SweetMovieLife 1.1EClick SweetMovieLife 1.1E InstructionsConfirmation before connection Connecting the movie camera to personal computerFor Windows XP/2000 For Windows VistaClick Update Driver ≥Update the driver with the following procedureIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Software ≥You cannot use SweetMovieLife in tape recording modeWith USB cable supplied Set Basic or Advanced USB Function Motion DVWith DV cable optional Install USB DriverDV cable DV terminal ≥Refer to page -53-for the minimum requirementsOthers When you use the movie camera as a Web CameraStart the MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger Copying files recorded on a card to a personal computerTo disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need software or driver UninstallViewing files copied from a card Double click the icon in task trayOperating environment on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD/iMovie ’08 Using on MacintoshCopying still pictures on PC To disconnect USB cable safelyVQT1L48 Menu list MenuTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuCard Playback Menu Card Recording MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Menus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Indications OthersTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Screen has changed suddenly Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation About dirty heads Clean the heads with the digital video head cleanerAbout the movie camera ≥If the movie camera is sprayed with suchBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance LCD monitorAuto focus White balanceSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode F1207RA0 500 a