Panasonic NV-GS140EP Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents

3VQT0P88ContentsInformation for your safety ................................... 2Before usingAccessories.......................................................... 4Optional................................................................ 4Parts identification and handling .......................... 4Fitting the lens cap (optional) ............................... 7The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 7Using the LCD monitor......................................... 8Using the viewfinder............................................. 8Power supply ....................................................... 9Charging time and recordable time .................... 10Inserting/removing a cassette ............................ 10Inserting/removing a card .................................. 11Using the lens cover .......................................... 12Turning the camera on....................................... 12Selecting a mode ............................................... 13How to use the joystick ...................................... 13Switching the language...................................... 14Using the menu screen ...................................... 15Setting date and time ......................................... 16Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 16Using the remote control .................................... 17Free style remote control with mic ..................... 19Record modeCheck before recording...................................... 20Recording on a tape........................................... 21Recording still pictures on a card whilerecording image onto a tape............................ 21Check the recording ........................................... 22Blank search function......................................... 22Recording still pictures onto a card(Photoshot)...................................................... 22Zoom in/out function .......................................... 24Recording yourself ............................................. 24Quick start .......................................................... 25Backlight compensation function ....................... 25Night view functions ........................................... 25Soft skin mode ................................................... 26Tele-macro function ........................................... 26Fade in/fade out function ................................... 27Wind noise reduction function ............................ 27Using the built-in video flash .............................. 27Self-timer recording............................................ 28Recording images for wide-screen TVs ............. 29Image stabilizer function .................................... 29Continuous Photoshot........................................ 30Recording in various situations(Scene mode).................................................. 30Recording in natural colours(White balance) ............................................... 31Manual focus adjustment ................................... 32Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 32Playback modePlaying back tape............................................... 34Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback................................. 35Variable-speed search function.......................... 35Playback on TV .................................................. 36Playing back card............................................... 36Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 37Formatting a card ............................................... 38Protecting files on a card.................................... 38Writing the printing data on a card(DPOF setting) ................................................ 38Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card..................... 39Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR(Dubbing)......................................................... 39Using the DV Cable for Recording(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 40Audio dubbing .................................................... 41Printing pictures by directly connecting tothe printer (PictBridge) .................................... 42MenuMenu list............................................................. 43Menus related to taking pictures ........................ 45Menus related to playback ................................. 45Other menus ...................................................... 46OthersIndications .......................................................... 47Warning/alarm indications.................................. 48Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 49Before requesting repair(Problems and solutions)................................. 50Cautions for Use ................................................ 54Explanation of terms .......................................... 57SpecificationsSpecifications ..................................................... 59ENGLISH