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Before using

ªHow to turn the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode.

OFF ON

1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use. (-10-)

The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be activated.

2Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.

OFF ON

The power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

The status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to [ON] (-11-), the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the status indicator lights green.)

The power does not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.

3Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again.

OFFON

The status indicator lights up and the power turns on.

Setting date and time

When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/ time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-15-)

2Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

The 24-hour clock is used.

3Press the joystick to determine the setting.

The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ªAbout date/time

The date and time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

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Panasonic NV-GS27GN operating instructions Setting date and time, About date/time

NV-GS27GN specifications

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