Panasonic NV-GS33GC Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording Mode-55-Recording ModeAbout RecordingWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the ModeDial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].When recording with the[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) set to[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjuststhe focus and white balance. In some cases, theycannot be adjusted automatically and need to beadjusted manually. (-62-, -63-)≥Before turning on the power, remove theLens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attachedwhen the power is turned on, AutomaticWhite Balance Adjustment (-62-) 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.ª Recording LampThe Recording Lamp (16) lights up duringrecording and alerts those being recorded thatrecording is in progress.≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is setto [OFF].Recording on a Tape1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (42) to [ON].AUTOMANUALFOCUS(44)(16)≥The [POWER] Lamp (43) lights up.2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape RecordingMode.3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41).≥Recording starts.≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changesto [REC].4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41)again to pause the recording.≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.ª To Check the RecordingBy pressing the [S] Button (7) briefly in theRecording Pause Mode, you can play back thelast few seconds of the recorded scene.≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. Afterchecking, the Movie Camera resumes theRecording Pause Mode.ª Finding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you to locate theend of the recording on the Cassette quickly.ONOFF(42)(43)(39)RECORDREC(41)PAUSEPAUSESREC(7)