Panasonic Pv Gs180 Operating Instructions Manual

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5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
6) Picture playback mode
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -58-.1Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode 
selected by the mode dial is displayed.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
2Move the joystick up or down in...

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7Press the joystick to determine the setting.
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To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button.
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To get back to the previous screenMove the joystick left.
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About the menu setting≥The menu screen does not appear during 
recording. And you cannot record when the 
menu screen appears.
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Operating with remote control 
(optional)
The menu screen transition is the same as when 
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Select a menu item.
≥Use the direction...

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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
ªAdjusting the brightness and color 
level
1
Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> 
[YES].
2Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be adjusted.
[LCD SET]
: Brightness of the LCD monitor
: Color level of the LCD monitor
[EVF SET]
: Brightness of the viewfinder
3Move the joystick left or right to move the 
bar indication representing the brightness.
4Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to 
complete the settings.
≥In order...

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(10)Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢(11)Rewind/review button [6] (12)Pause button [;] (13)Stop button [∫] (14)Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP] ¢
(15)Playback button [PLAY1](16)Fast forward/cue button [5](17)Enter button [ENTER] -22-¢ means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the 
Camcorder.
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Install a button-type batteryInstall the button-type battery (optional) in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper...

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ªSelecting the remote control modeIf 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the 
mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote 
control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to 
[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between 
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When 
the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will 
revert to the default [VCR1].) 
1Setting on the Camcorder:
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or 
[VCR2].
2Setting on the remote control:
[VCR1]:
Press [D]...

Record mode
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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.
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Basic Camcorder positioning
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...

Record mode
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Recording on a tape
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.)
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
≥For details on the recording time on a tape, refer 
to 
-17-.
≥Carry out a recording check...

Record mode
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Recording still pictures on a card 
while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording 
image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while 
recording image onto a tape.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -74-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the 
recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures 
to be recorded. (
-30-) 
≥In tape...

Record mode
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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in 
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing 
only) 
≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this 
Camcorder focuses on the subject 
automatically.
1Shutter chance mark
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows 
when the [PHOTO SHOT] button...

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ªSelect the size of still pictures to be 
recorded on a card
1
Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select a 
desired picture size. 
[1760]: 1760k1320
[1280]: 1280k960
[640]: 640k480
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Select the picture quality for 
photoshot images
1
Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a 
desired picture quality.
[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on 
[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape 
recording mode.
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Recording with a shutter...