Before using

ªCard access lamp

When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.

If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction.

Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the card.

Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial.

ªSD Memory Card

The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment.

ªConcerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

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.

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.

1

: 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.)

1

OFF ON

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Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Turning the camera on, Selecting a mode