Turning On The Movie Camera; Selecting Modes; Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor - Panasonic NV-GS120EB Operating Instructions Manual

Turning on the Movie Camera

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the
Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance
Adjustment may not function properly. Please
turn on the Movie Camera after removing the
Lens Cap.
ª How to Turn on the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
pressing the button 1.
≥The Power Lamp
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ON
1
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ª How to Turn off the Power
1
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
pressing the button 1.
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Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.
1
Rotate the Mode Dial
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: Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
Also, you can record still pictures on the card
simultaneously during recording on a tape.
: Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.
: Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording still picture or
moving picture on a card. (moving picture on
NV-GS200 Model only)
: Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
: MPEG4 Playback Mode (NV-GS200 only)
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
moving picture on a card.
Before Use
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to [ON] while
lights up.
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to [OFF] while
ON
1
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: PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder
become clear and easy to read.
1
Tilt up the Viewfinder.
≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.
≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the
Viewfinder.
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector
Knob (48) .
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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the
LCD Monitor
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].
≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD
Monitor is opened.
≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this
setting is cancelled.
ª Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record
the picture while watching it.
1
Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button
the LCD Monitor
the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.
≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,
it becomes convenient to operate menus or to
play back pictures.
PUSH
OPEN
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and pull
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out in the direction of