Panasonic NV GS 330 operating instructions Fitting the lens cap, Tripod receptacle, Lens hood

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Before using

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(32)Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.

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(33)Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise.

≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except for the lens cap)

(Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter

Kit.)

≥When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first remove the lens hood.

(Refer to the operating instructions for the tele conversion lens or the wide conversion lens.)

≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the [W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) (When fitting 2 lens accessories, first remove the lens hood and then fit them.)

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come

pre-attached to the grip belt.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2

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≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.

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Contents Operating Instructions Information for your safety Button-type battery 60 oC Battery pack 60 oCManufacturer 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 Before using AccessoriesOptional Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -13 ≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly Fitting the lens capTripod receptacle Lens hoodPower supply Charging the batteryAdjust the belt length and the pad position Grip beltRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery How to turn on the power How to turn off the powerCharging time and recordable time Turning the camera onSetting date and time About date/timeUsing the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the field of viewTo cancel Quick Start ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording ModeQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be housedInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionCard access lamp Concerning the write protection Switch on the SD CardInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard Playback Mode Slide show start/pause DeleteHelp mode Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeAbout the menu setting Operating with remote controlTo exit the menu screen To get back to the previous screenAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Adjusting the brightness and colour LevelSet 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 Record mode Check before recordingConcerning 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 ≥Set to Card Recording Mode Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotSet Advanced Picture Size select the desired picture size Press the button fullyOn-screen display in the card recording mode To record still pictures clearlySelect the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesConcerning the focusing area Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo return to normal recording ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recordingSoft skin mode To cancel the colour night view functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Colour night view functionFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Wind noise reduction function Anti-Ground-Shooting AGSSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 FunctionGuideline function Recording in various situations Scene modeImage stabilizer function To restore to the automatic Adjustment Recording in natural colours White balanceManual focus adjustment About the black balance adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangePlayback mode To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Playback on TV To display the on-screen information On the TVMove the s /VOLr lever to switch the images Playing back cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesDeleting files recorded on a card Formatting a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting To complete the settingsWhat 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 Before recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing≥Set Basic REC Speed SP to take pictures USB cableWhen you stop printing halfway With a PC Before UseIntroduction Names and functions of packaged ItemsSweetMovieLife 1.1E MotionDV Studio 6.0E LE for DV Check before UseOperating environment USB Driver Install/Connection Installing USB DriverCard reader function Click USB DriverInstalling SweetMovieLife 1.1E Installing MotionDV Studio 6.0E LEClick SweetMovieLife 1.1E InstructionsConnecting the movie camera to personal computer Confirmation before connectionFor Windows XP/2000 For Windows VistaIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed ≥Update the driver with the following procedureClick Update Driver ≥You cannot use SweetMovieLife in tape recording mode SoftwareWith USB cable supplied Set Basic or Advanced USB Function Motion DVInstall USB Driver With DV cable optionalDV cable DV terminal ≥Refer to page -53-for the minimum requirementsWhen you use the movie camera as a Web Camera OthersStart the MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger Copying files recorded on a card to a personal computerIf you no longer need software or driver Uninstall To disconnect USB cable safelyViewing files copied from a card Double click the icon in task trayUsing on Macintosh Operating environment on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD/iMovie ’08Copying still pictures on PC To disconnect USB cable safelyVQT1L48 Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Others IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously There is no ink. Check the connected printerThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Screen has changed suddenlyCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workPush the Reset Switch is displayed Playback picture is not clearEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used During playback, Unplayable Card is displayedAbout condensation Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner About dirty headsAbout the movie camera ≥If the movie camera is sprayed with suchAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after usePrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the cardExplanation of terms Periodical check-upsAutomatic white balance LCD monitorWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode F1207RA0 500 a