Panasonic Pv Gs180 Operating Instructions Manual

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ª[INITIAL SET]When there is a menu that cannot be selected 
depending on a combination of functions, set to 
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the 
initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial 
shipping condition.)
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[DEMO MODE]In the Tape Recording Mode, if you set to 
[SETUP] >> [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without 
inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is 
automatically set to the demonstration mode for 
introducing its functions....

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Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
r: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R 0:45: Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.) 
SP: Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) 
-26-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -26-¥: Recording -27-; (Green):...

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≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, 
the size display is determined as follows 
according to the number of horizontal pixels.
: 2048 or more
: 1600 or more, less than 2048
: 1280 or more, less than 1600
: 1024 or more, less than 1280
: 800 or more, less than 1024
: 640 or more, less than 800
(The size is not displayed at 
under 640 pixels.) 
Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory...

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CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: 
The USB cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: 
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in 
PC mode with the USB cable connected to 
the Camcorder. You are attempting to 
record pictures on a tape/card with the USB 
cable connected to the Camcorder.
NO INK IN PRINTER: 
There is no ink. Check the connected 
printer.
NO PAPER IN PRINTER: 
There is no paper. Check the connected 
printer.
PRINTER ERROR: 
Check the...

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Before requesting repair (Problems 
and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
 Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully 
charged battery.
 The battery protection circuit may have 
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor 
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still 
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and 
do not operate the Camcorder for about 
5...

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6: The cassette cannot be removed.
 Does the status indicator come on when 
opening the cassette cover? (
-19-) Make sure 
that the battery and the AC adaptor are 
properly connected. (
-16-) 
 Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the 
battery and remove the cassette.
 Close the cassette cover completely, and fully 
open it again. (
-17-) 
7: No operation other than cassette removal 
can be performed.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication...

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 Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> 
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing 
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to 
hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub 
sound. (
-60-) 
3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on 
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), 
audio dubbing cannot be performed. (
-18-) 
 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that 
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not 
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2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.
 An irregularity in the Camcorder has been 
automatically detected. Remove the cassette 
or the card for data protection and then press 
the [RESET] button with the boss A. To press 
the [RESET] button, remove the lens cap from 
the grip belt attachment part and use the 
projecting part on the lens cap. The Camcorder 
will be activated.
 If you do not press the [RESET] button, the 
power to the Camcorder is turned off 
automatically about 1...

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ªAbout dirty headsIf video heads (the parts that closely contact 
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording 
and playback are not properly performed. 
Clean the heads with the digital video head 
cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set 
it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back 
for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the 
playback, it automatically stops about 
15 seconds later.) 
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty,...

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Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the 
internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business 
use.
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About the batteryThe battery used in the Camcorder is a 
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is 
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the 
effect of temperature increases with increasing or 
decreasing temperature....