Panasonic NV-GS 8 EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording Mode-20-Recording ModeAbout RecordingWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the ModeDial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].When recording still pictures on a card, set theMode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ](NV-GS15 only).When recording with the[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) set to[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjuststhe focus and white balance. In some cases, theycannot be adjusted automatically and need to beadjusted manually. (-27-, -29-)≥Before turning on the power, remove theLens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attachedwhen the power is turned on, AutomaticWhite Balance Adjustment (-27-) may notfunction correctly.≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues formore than 6 minutes, the power is turned offautomatically for tape protection and powerconservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, thepower is turned off only when the tape isinserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When thetape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and ifthe Recording Pause Mode continues for morethan 6 minutes, the power is turned offautomatically.To resume recording from this condition, turnoff, then turn on the power again.≥When the Movie Camera is connected to apersonal computer with a USB Cable, Standbymode is not available.ª Recording YourselfBy opening the LCD Monitor and rotating itfrontward (to the lens side), you can let thesubject in front of the Movie Camera monitor theshot while recording is in progress.AUTOMANUALFOCUS(21)≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, theViewfinder is disabled automatically. However,when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, theimage is also shown in the Viewfinder.≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCDMonitor to look like an image in a mirror, set[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally andno left and right reversal occurs.Recording on a Tape1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape RecordingMode.3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).≥Recording starts.≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changesto [REC].4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)again to pause the recording.≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.Recording ”Simultaneous Motion/Still RecordMode” (NV-GS15 only)≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape RecordingMode and the recording to a tape is in progress,you can also record a still picture on a card bypressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.(43)(40)(39)NV-GS15 NV-GS8/NV-GS11(42)RECORDRECPAUSEPAUSE