Playback mode

Formatting a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].

2When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the joystick in order to format the card.

In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

Normally, it is not necessary to format the card. If a message appears even though you insert and remove the card several times, format it.

If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other equipment, the time spent for recording may become longer. If the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, it cannot be used on the Movie Camera. Format the SD Memory Card on

the Movie Camera, in this case.

The Movie Camera supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

Protecting files on a card

Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.)

Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2Move the joystick to select a file to be locked, and then press it.

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[] Indication 1 appears and the selected file is locked. Press the joystick again, and the lock will be cancelled.

2 or more files can be locked in succession.

ªTo complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

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Panasonic NV-GS180GN operating instructions Formatting a card, Protecting files on a card, To complete the settings