Panasonic NV-GS40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Camera Mode-18-Camera ModeRecordingWhen recording with the[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (47) set to[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjustthe focus and white balance. In some cases, theycannot be adjusted automatically and need to beadjusted manually. (-25-, -26-)≥Before turning on the power, remove theLens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attachedwhen the power is turned on, AutomaticWhite Balance Adjustment (-25-) may notfunction correctly.1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch (43) to [ON].≥The [CAMERA] Lamp (45) lights up.2 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector(27) to [TAPE].3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (44).≥Recording starts.≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changesto [REC].AUTOMANUALFOCUS(47)CAMERAVCRCARDPBOFFONMODE(43)(45)TAPE CARD CARDMODE(27)(44)RECORDRECª Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)The 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 [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].ª To Pause the RecordingPress the Recording Start/Stop Button (44)again.The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues formore than 6 minutes, the power is turned offautomatically for tape protection and powerconservation. To resume recording from thiscondition, turn off, then turn on the power again.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.(16)PAUSEPAUSESEARCH(7)