Turning the camera on, Selecting a mode | Panasonic NV-GS180EB

Before using

Turning the camera on

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.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The status indicator lights up.

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OFF ON

ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The status indicator goes off.

1

OFF ON

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

PC : PC mode

Use this to view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

(Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)

How to use the joystick

ªBasic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

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1	Select by moving up.
2	Select by moving down.
3	Select by moving left.
4	Select by moving right.
5	Determine by pushing the centre.

ªJoystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each push switches the display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1)Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

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3		Tele-macro	-27-

4		Soft skin mode	-26-

2		Fade	-27-

1		Backlight compensation	-25-

3		Night view/0 Lux night view	-26-

4		Recording check	-22-

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Panasonic NV-GS180EB operating instructions Turning the camera on, Selecting a mode, How to use the joystick

Contents

Operating Instructions How to replace the Fuse Information for Your SafetyBefore Use AC Adaptor Files recorded on a SD Memory Card Carefully observe copyright lawsPages for reference Menu operation flow is indicated by in the description Contents AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead Battery pack AccessoriesOptional Sales and Support Information Camera Parts identification and handling Cassette holder Volume lever s /VOLrCassette cover Zoom lever W/T Adjust the belt length and the pad position Using the LCD monitorFitting the lens cap Grip belt Power supply Using the viewfinder Fitting the battery Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Charging time and recordable time When the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing the cassette Inserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the card SD Memory Card How to use the joystick Selecting a modeTurning the camera on Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Switching the languageSet Language select the desired language About the menu setting Using the menu screenOperating with remote control To exit the menu screen Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the brightness and colour Level Remote control Using the remote controlOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Changing the picture quality on LCD monitor Install a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic camera holding Recording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Remove the lens cap Blank search function Check the recordingRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Stopping blank search midway Through Concerning the focusing area On-screen display in the card recording modeProgressive Photoshot Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a card Recording yourself Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function To use the zoom microphone function Quick start To cancel the quick start when Power is set to OFFBacklight compensation function To return to normal recording To cancel the colour night view Function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode Night view functions To cancel fading To cancel the tele-macro functionTele-macro function Fade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Self-timer recordingRecording images for wide-screen TVs ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advance SIS on To cancel the image stabilizer functionImage stabilizer function Continuous Photoshot To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene mode Recording in natural colours White balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search function Press the Play 1 button on the remote controlTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playback Playing back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all files Formatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproduced Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing When you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu Menu Setup Display -45-REMOTE SetupCard Recording Menu Picture Playback Menu Menus related to taking pictures Other menus Menus related to playback Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Textual indications Confirmatory indications There is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printer Power/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsMovie camera power is turned off automatically Movie camera power does not stay on long enough Cassette cannot be removed Remote control does not functionNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenly Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed HeadphonesPlayback Sound Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Using MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE for DV Push the Reset Switch is displayedDuring playback, Unplayable Card is displayed Others About dirty heads About condensationAbout the movie camera Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the card LCD monitor/viewfinder Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balance Auto focus White balance Specifications SpecificationsHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs This Site is English only Picture Numerics Index VQT0T87 VQT0T87 F1105Nm0 3000 a