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 order to 
select the top menu.
3Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
4Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the sub-menu.
5Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
6Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be set.  4  White balance
 Shutter speed
 Iris or gain value 
-37-
 1  Select/Adjust -37-
 2  Select/Adjust -37-
 3  Playback/stop -42-
 4  Erase -43-
 2   Playback previous picture -42-
 1   Playback next picture  -42-
Screen
display OFF
Screen
display OFF
MENU
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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.
ª
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 buttons (3,2,1,4) and 
[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the 
main unit.
3Press the [MENU] button, to exit the menu 
screen.
Setting date and time
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then 
adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card 
Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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 12-hour clock is used.
3Press the joystick to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
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About 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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Recharging the built-in lithium battery≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the Camcorder is 
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has 
run down. Connect the AC adaptor to the 
Camcorder or place the battery on the 
Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will 
be recharged. Leave the Camcorder as is for 
approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the 
date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the 
[OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is 
still being recharged.)
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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 to adjust the brightness of the 
viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the 
viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD 
monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded.
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In order to increase the brightness of 
the entire LCD monitor
1
Press the [POWER LCD] button.
≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.
≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the 
entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice 
as bright as the normal.
≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off 
and the brightness will revert back to the original 
brightness.
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC 
adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will 
automatically be activated.
Using the remote control (optional)
ªRemote controlUsing the remote control (optional) will enable 
control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.
(1)On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] -42-
(2)Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -58-
(3)Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -47-
(4)Record button [¥REC] -46-
(5)Direction buttons [3,2,1,4] -22-
(6)
Slow/frame-by-frame forward buttons 
[E,D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -40-
(7)Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢(8)Search button [VAR SEARCH] -41-
(9)Menu button [MENU] -22-
EVF
POWER LCD
(1)
(2)(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)(7)
(8)
(9)
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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.
ª
Install a button-type batteryInstall the button-type battery (optional) in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the 
battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 
facing upward and slide the battery holder 
back into place.ª
Remote control usable range
≥The distance between the remote control and 
the Camcorder: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
(10)
(14)
(17) (15)
(16)
(11)
(12)
(13)
1
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the equipment 
manufacturer. Discard used batteries 
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not 
recharge, disassemble, heat above 
100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the 
Button-Type battery out of the reach of 
children. Never put Button-Type battery 
in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of 
in fire.
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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] and [∫] simultaneously. 1
[VCR2]:
Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2
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Concerning the button-type battery≥When the button-type battery (optional) runs 
down, replace it with a new battery (part 
number: CR2025). The battery is normally 
expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on 
operation frequency.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
≥If the remote control mode of the Camcorder 
and that of the remote control do not match with 
each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the 
remote control is operated for the first time after 
the Camcorder is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE 
MODE” (
-63-) will appear and operation is 
impossible. Set the same remote control mode.
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
Camcorder may not operate properly even 
within the usable ranges.
≥Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the 
remote control using the remote control sensor 
on the LCD monitor side of the Camcorder.
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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 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.
ª
Check 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-) ≥Setting SP/LP mode (
-26-)
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About 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-
≥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-) 
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Recording modeYou 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
4)
5)
1)
2)
3)
AUTO
MANUAL
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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 (-28-) to verify that 
the image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out 
the blank search (
-28-).ª
On-screen display in the tape 
recording mode
¢These indications are displayed only when the 
card is inserted.
1) Recording time elapsed
2) Remaining tape time indication
3) Still picture size
4) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this 
indication will flash in red.) 
5) Quality of still pictures
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Concerning the remaining tape time 
indication on the screen
≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.) 
≥During a 15 seconds or shorter recording, the 
remaining tape time indication may not be 
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be 
displayed correctly.
≥In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may display remaining tape time that 
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
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[POWER SAVE][OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the standby mode 
will be automatically set. In the 
standby mode, [;] blinks and it 
takes more time than usual to start 
recording after you press the 
recording start/stop button.
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the Camcorder 
automatically turns off to protect 
the tape or to prevent the battery 
from running down. When you 
want to use the Camcorder, turn it 
on again.
≥The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned 
off when you connect the USB connection cable 
or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the 
Camcorder is in the PC 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 recording mode, the size of pictures that 
can be recorded is [640].
≥In order to record higher quality still pictures, 
you must use the card recording mode.
≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record 
images onto the card.
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is 
pressed halfway.
Check the recording
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 
3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be 
set to a recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick during the recording 
pause until the icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick down to select the 
recording check icon [ ].
Blank search function
Searches for the last part of the image recorded 
(unused part of the tape).
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> 
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
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Stopping a blank search midway 
through
Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.
≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the 
Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.
≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 
1 second before the end of the last image 
recorded. When you start recording at that 
point, the image can be recorded seamlessly 
from the last image.
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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 is not pressed 
halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus and a good picture 
can be recorded
± (The white lamp lights up.):
Almost in focus
2Focus area
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.
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To record still pictures clearly≥When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is 
difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding 
the Camcorder by hand. We recommend 
decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the 
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep 
your arms stationary at your side so as not to 
shake the Camcorder.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking 
by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -74-.
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not 
operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or 
remove a card.
≥Another product may degrade or not play back 
data recorded on this Camcorder.
≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image 
depending on the picture content.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than 
[640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
≥When the picture size setting is other than [640], 
the scene around the subject can be recorded 
wider than that in [640].
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On-screen display in the card 
recording mode
1) Still picture size
2) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no pictures can be recorded, the red 
light will flash.) 
3) Quality of still pictures
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Progressive PhotoshotYou can record still pictures with higher picture 
quality and frames. (You cannot switch the 
progressive function off/on.) 
≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive 
function may be disabled depending on the 
other functions used. (
-64-) 
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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 operation 
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating 
sound.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].
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About the shutter chance mark≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in 
manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on 
the subject manually.
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if 
the shutter chance mark does not appear, but 
pictures may be recorded without being 
focused.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or 
has difficulty displaying in the following
cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is high.
≥When the Camcorder is shaken.
≥When the subject is moving.
≥When the subject stands in front of a light 
source.
≥When close subjects and far subjects are 
included in the same scene.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene.
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal 
lines.
≥When the scene lacks contrast.
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Concerning the focusing area≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be focused. Move the contrasting 
object out of the focus area.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further from the 
Camcorder.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm 
(1.6 inches) distant from the lens.
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Digital zoom functionIf the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then 
the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
digital zoom function allows you to select a 
magnification from 25k to 700k.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or 
[700k].
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) 
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the 
digital zoom function cannot be used.
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