Panasonic NV-GS40 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents

-4-ContentsInformation for Your Safety.............................. 2Before UseStandard Accessories...................................... 5Optional Accessories....................................... 5Controls and Components............................... 6The Remote Controller .................................... 8Power Supply .................................................. 9Charging Time and Available RecordingTime ............................................................ 10The One Touch Free Style Grip Belt ............. 10Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 11Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 11Inserting a Cassette....................................... 12Turning on the Movie Camera and SelectingModes ......................................................... 12Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 12Using the Menu Screen ................................. 13List of Menus ................................................. 14Setting Date and Time................................... 17Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ................. 17LP Mode ........................................................ 17Audio Recording Mode .................................. 17Camera ModeRecording ...................................................... 18Quick Start..................................................... 19Photoshot ...................................................... 20Self-timer Recording...................................... 20Zoom In/Out Functions .................................. 21Digital Zoom Function.................................... 21Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 21Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 22Backlight Compensation Function ................. 22Night View Functions..................................... 23Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 23Cinema Function ........................................... 23Recording in Special Situations..................... 24Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 24Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 25Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 25Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 26Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 26Digital Effect Functions.................................. 27VCR ModePlaying Back.................................................. 30Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 30Slow Motion Playback ................................... 31Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 31Finding the End of Recording........................ 32Index Search Functions................................. 32Playback Zoom Function ............................... 33Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. 33Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 35Audio Dubbing............................................... 35Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)Cassette...................................................... 36Recording the Contents of OtherEquipment................................................... 37Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 37CARD ModeUsing a Card ................................................. 38Recording on a Card ..................................... 38Playing Back a Card ...................................... 41Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ....... 43Slide Show .................................................... 43Editing a Slide Show ..................................... 44Creating a Title .............................................. 45Adding a Title ................................................ 45Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 46Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 46Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 47Formatting a Card ......................................... 48With a PCUSB Connection Kit....................................... 49Using as a Web Camera ............................... 49Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 49OthersIndications ..................................................... 51Owner ID ....................................................... 52Initializing the Modes ..................................... 53Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 53Notes and Hints............................................. 54Cautions for Use............................................ 61Before Requesting Repair (Problems andSolutions) .................................................... 64Explanation of Terms .................................... 66SpecificationsSpecifications ................................................ 68Index.............................................................. 71