Panasonic NV GS 330 operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Information for your safety	2
Before using
Accessories	6
Optional	6
Parts identification and handling	6
Fitting the lens cap	8
The grip belt	9
Power supply	9
Charging time and recordable time	11
Turning the camera on	11
Setting date and time	12
Using the LCD monitor	13
Using the viewfinder	13
Quick Start	14
Inserting/removing a cassette	15
Inserting/removing a card	16
Selecting a mode	17
How to use the joystick	17
Help mode	19
Switching the language	19
Using the menu screen	19
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	21
Using the remote control	22
Record mode
Check before recording	24
Recording on a tape	25
Recording check	26
Blank search function	26
Recording still pictures on a card
while recording image onto a tape	27
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	27
Zoom in/out function	29
Recording yourself	30
Backlight compensation function	30
Colour night view function	31
Soft skin mode	31
Tele macro function	32
Fade in/fade out function	32
Wind noise reduction function	33
Anti-Ground-Shooting (AGS)	33
Self-timer recording	34
Wide/4:3 Function	34
Image stabilizer function	35
Guideline function	35
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	35
Recording in natural colours
(White balance)	36
Manual focus adjustment	37
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment	38

Playback mode
Playing back tape	39
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback	40
Variable-speed search function	40
Playback on TV	41
Playing back card	42
Deleting files recorded on a card	43
Formatting a card	43
Protecting files on a card	44
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	44
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	45
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	45
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)	46
Audio dubbing	47
Printing pictures by directly connecting to
the printer (PictBridge)	48
With a PC
Before Use	50
Install/Connection	53
Software	57
Others	59
Menu
Menu list	63
Menus related to taking pictures	65
Menus related to playback	65
Other menus	65
Others
Indications	66
Warning/alarm indications	67
Functions cannot be used simultaneously	68
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	69
Cautions for Use	72
Explanation of terms	76
Specifications
Specifications	78

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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 lawsMenu operation flow is indicated by in the description If you see this symbolPages for reference 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 beltRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting 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 monitorInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Check before recording Record modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Stopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function 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 functionFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGS Wind noise reduction functionTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 FunctionGuideline function Recording in various situations Scene modeImage stabilizer 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 tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing 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 ItemsSweetMovieLife 1.1E MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE for DV Check before UseOperating environment 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 VistaIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed ≥Update the driver with the following procedureClick Update Driver 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 MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback 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