Panasonic Pv Gs180 Operating Instructions Manual

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ªTo use the zoom microphone functionInterlocked with the zooming operation, the 
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away 
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the 
wide-angle shot.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
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About the variable speed zoom 
function
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, 
you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 seconds at 
the maximum.
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount 
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be 
used with the remote control.
Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
Camcorder while showing them the image. The 
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as 
that recording.) 
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens 
side.
≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the 
viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the 
LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side 
though, then the viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you push the center of the joystick.
Quick start
This Camcorder will be put into standby in 
approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately 
half the pause recording power is being 
consumed. Using Quick Start Mode will reduce 
the battery recording/playback time.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording 
Mode is set.
1Press the [QUICK START] button.
≥The quick start recording lamp lights up. 
(Press the button again to cancel it.) 
2Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The quick start is now ready.
3Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
≥This Camcorder will be put into a recording 
pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned 
on.
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To cancel the quick start when the 
[OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF]
Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for 
approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the 
Camcorder will be completely turned off. 
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, 
then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will 
be completely turned off.
≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the 
battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned 
off and the quick start mode is canceled. If the 
Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card 
Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns 
on and the quick start mode is restored.
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STARTQUICK
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≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the 
white balance on automatic, it may take some 
time until the white balance is adjusted if the 
scene being recorded has a light source 
different from the scene last recorded. (When 
the MagicPix function is used, however, the 
white balance of the scene last recorded is 
retained.) 
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in 
the quick start standby mode and when the 
recording starts.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being 
darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick right to select the 
backlight compensation icon [ ].
≥The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
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To return to normal recordingSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.
MagicPix functions
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can 
record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
MagicPix function
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the 
light of the LCD monitor.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix 
icon [ ].
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix 
function # OFF
3(In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function) 
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens 
side.
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the 
Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is 
lit in white.
≥Record the subject while viewing it on the 
viewfinder.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 
1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.
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To cancel the MagicPix functionSelect the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix 
indication disappears. 
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible 
to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For 
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible 
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you 
operate the power switch or the mode dial.
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Soft skin mode
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a 
softer tone.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick down to select the soft 
skin icon [ ].
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To cancel the soft skin modeSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also 
be softened.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
Tele-macro function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive. This 
Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance 
of approx. 40 cm (16 inches).
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick up to select the 
tele-macro icon [ ].
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is 
automatically set to 10k.
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To cancel the tele-macro functionSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually.
≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is 
canceled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is 
operated.
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick left to select the fade icon 
[].
3Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappears completely and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) 
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.
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To cancel fadingSelect the [ ] icon again.
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To select the color for fade in/outThe color which appears in fading pictures can be 
selected.
1Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] 
or [BLACK].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it 
takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording images, and it also 
takes several seconds to pause recording.
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Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the 
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When 
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
restored.) 
Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the 
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] 
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, 
recording will start. After recording, the 
self-timer will be canceled.
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
halfway. Focusing will be carried out with 
reference to the focusing frame.
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To stop the timer midway throughPress the [MENU] button.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial, 
the self-timer standby mode is canceled.
≥If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
recording is set, the maximum recordable 
pictures (max. 10 pictures) are recorded.
Recording images for wide-screen 
TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Cinema Function
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing 
along the top and bottom of the screen so that 
they look like theatre movies.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Wide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [ON].
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
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To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionWide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [OFF].
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥When the Wide Function is activated, the 
display such as the menu screen or the 
operation icon is expanded horizontally.
≥Images played back vary depending on the TV 
connected. Please refer to the operating 
instructions for your TV.
≥This function does not widen the recording 
range.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen, 
the date/time indication may be erased in some 
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may 
deteriorate.
≥When a cinema picture is imported onto a 
personal computer, the imported picture may 
not be displayed correctly, depending on the 
software in used.
≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we 
do not recommend using the wide mode. 
(Images are vertically stretched.)
≥If the wide function is set when the Image 
stabilizer function is used, the image stabilizer 
function will be canceled.
PHOTO
SHOT
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Image stabilizer function
Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement 
when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
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To cancel the image stabilizer functionSet [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you 
turn the image stabilizer function off.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness 
may change or colors may not look natural.
≥If the image stabilizer function is set when the 
wide function is used, the wide function will be 
canceled.
≥When the MagicPix function is used, the image 
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [EIS] 
indication flashes.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When recording is done in an extremely dark 
place
≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while 
tracking it
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Records still pictures continuously at a certain 
interval.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640].2Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
3Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
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To stop RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at 
intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is 
manually set to 1/30, then the still pictures can 
be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you 
release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥If [SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set, the Camcorder 
records the maximum number of pictures 
recordable.
≥Intervals between recording pictures may 
become longer depending on the card. We 
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory 
Card.
≥When using a card formatted by other 
equipment or a card that was recorded and 
erased repeatedly, the intervals between 
recording pictures may become longer. If so, 
back up your important data on a PC, and 
format your card with this Camcorder.
EIS
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Recording in various situations 
(Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the 
desired mode.
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where 
there are quick motions
2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out from the 
background
3) [ ] Low light mode
≥To make the scene brighter in dark 
conditions
4) [ ] Spotlight mode
≥To make the subject under a spotlight look 
more attractive
5) [ ] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images in bright places such as 
ski slopes and beachesª
To cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set 
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause 
of recorded pictures, this mode helps 
diminish camera shake.
≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback image 
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports 
mode does not function. The [5] indication 
flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting 
to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, 
the recorded image may become whitish and 
the periphery of the recorded image 
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
1)2)
4)
3)
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Recording in natural colors 
(White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the scene 
or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the 
white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick down until the white 
balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.)
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]
2) Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps) [ ]
3) Outdoor mode [ ]
4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [ ] 
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥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.
≥When setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.ª
To set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white 
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up 
to select the [ ] indication.
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About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode is 
selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance 
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the 
manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in 
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If 
so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.
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About the white balance sensorThe white balance sensor detects the type of light 
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
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About the black balance adjustmentThis is one of the 3CCD system functions that 
automatically adjusts the black when the white 
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode. 
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen 
will temporarily be black.
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) 
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.) 
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[FOCUS].
≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] 
will be displayed.
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].
Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick down until the shutter 
speed indication or aperture value 
indication appears.
1) Shutter speed
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
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To restore to automatic adjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury 
light or sodium light because the color and 
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value 
increases automatically, which may increase 
the noises on the screen.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject, but this is not a 
malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement may 
not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the color of the screen may change or flicker. If 
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually 
to 1/60 or 1/100.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
MFMNL
MFMNL
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
1/1000
MNL1)
1/60
F2.0
0dB
MNL2)
MNL1/60OPEN
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Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you 
cannot adjust the gain value.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are 
iris values that are not displayed.
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Shutter speed range1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/30 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
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Iris/gain value rangeCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. 
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
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Playback mode
Playing back tape
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
∫:Stop
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving 
images may show noise as a mosaic.
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the 
screen may become blue for a moment or 
images may be distorted.
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To adjust volumeAdjust the speaker or headphone volume for 
playback.
1Move the [s/VOLr] lever to adjust the 
volume.
Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [s]: decreases the volume
(The closer to [r], the higher the volume.) 
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to 
increase the volume or the [W] button to 
decrease it.
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume 
indication will disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings 
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].ª
Repeat playbackWhen the tape end is reached, the tape will be 
rewound and played back again.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. 
≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to 
cancel the repeat playback mode, set 
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] 
switch to [OFF].)
≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> 
[WEB CAM] and then connect the USB 
connection cable, the repeat playback mode is 
canceled.
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Settings on the audio≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when 
playing back a tape, check the settings in 
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and 
set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the 
audio will be played back in stereo sound 
regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion 
playback can only be performed by using 
the remote control (optional).) 
Slow-motion playback
If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it 
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the 
normal speed.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it 
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the 
normal speed.
1Press the [E] button or the [D] button on 
the remote control.
≥If the slow-motion playback continues for 
approx. 10 minutes or more, then the 
playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes 
of slow-motion playback is equivalent to 
approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 
3 minutes in the LP mode.) 
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