Panasonic PV-GS180 Check before recording, Basic Camcorder positioning, Check points

Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by a trial recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the Camcorder.

ªBasic Camcorder positioning

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1)Hold the Camcorder with both hands.

2)Run your hand through the grip belt.

3)Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4)Keep your arms near your body.

5)Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

ªCheck points

≥Remove the lens cap. (-14-)

(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.)

≥Grip belt adjustment (-14-) ≥Power supply (-16-)

≥Insert a cassette/card. (-17-, -18-) ≥Setting date/time (-22-)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-23-) ≥Getting the remote control ready (-23-)

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≥Setting SP/LP mode (-26-)

ªAbout auto mode

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -72-

≥Auto focusing: -72-

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. ≥Scene mode setting (-36-)

≥White balance setting (-37-) ≥Shutter speed setting (-38-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-38-) ≥Focus setting (-38-)

ªRecording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto images recorded in the LP mode. (-47-)

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode

≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback

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