Panasonic NV-GS400GN Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use12Turning on the Movie CameraWhen the Movie Camera is turned on with theLens Cap on, the Automatic White BalanceAdjustment may not function properly. Pleaseturn on the Movie Camera after removing theLens Cap.ª How to Turn on the Power1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON] whilepressing the button 1.≥The Power Lamp (46) lights up.ª How to Turn off the Power1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [OFF] whilepressing the button 1.Selecting ModesYou can choose a desired mode by rotating theMode Dial.1 Rotate the Mode Dial (44).: Tape Recording ModeUse this mode when recording pictures on a tape.Also, you can record still pictures on the cardsimultaneously during recording on a tape.: Tape Playback ModeUse this mode when playing back the recordedscene on a tape.: Card Recording ModeUse this mode when recording still picture on acard.: Picture Playback ModeUse this mode when playing back the recordedstill picture on a card.: PC ModeUse this mode when you want to connect theMovie Camera to your Personal Computer.OFF ON1(46)(48)OFF ON(48)1PCSD(44)PCUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitorª Using the ViewfinderBefore using the Viewfinder, adjust the field ofview so that the displays inside the Viewfinderbecome clear and easy to read.1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use,and the length of the pulling out is adjusted in2 steps.≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend theViewfinder.2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece CorrectorKnob (53).To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as theLCD MonitorSet [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCDMonitor is opened.≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, thissetting is cancelled.ª Using the LCD MonitorWith the LCD Monitor open, you can also recordthe picture while watching it.1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pullthe LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction ofthe arrow.≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximumof 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,it becomes convenient to operate menus or toplay back pictures.12:30:4515.10.200412:30:4515.10.200412:30:4515.10.200412:30:4515.10.2004(53)PUSHOPEN(2) (3)