Panasonic NVGS280EB Operations Instructions

EBBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0T19NV-GS300 NV-GS280DV IN ± jOperating InstructionsDigital Video CameraModel No. NV-GS300N

Before using10VQT0T191 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor.3 Connect the

Before using11VQT0T19the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 Lux colour night view function, etc.≥When you use this camera with the

Before using12VQT0T19Setting date and timeWhen the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.≥Select [YES] and pre

Before using13VQT0T19Using the viewfinderª Extending the viewfinder1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob.≥The viewfind

Before using14VQT0T19ª To cancel Quick Start1Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. (-19-)≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while th

Before using15VQT0T19≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue rec

Before using16VQT0T19ª Card access lamp≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.≥If

Before using17VQT0T19ª Joystick and screen displayPush the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick i

Before using18VQT0T194) Card recording mode([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 5) Card recording mode([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [

Before using19VQT0T19Switching the languageYou can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the d

2VQT0T19Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Inst

Before using20VQT0T192 Select a menu item.≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit.3 Press

Before using21VQT0T19ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor1Press the [POWER LCD] button.≥The [ ] indication appears on the L

Before using22VQT0T19(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢(11) Rewind/review button [6] (12) Pause button [;] (13) Stop button [∫] (14) Recording start

Before using23VQT0T19ª Selecting the remote control modeIf 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote con

Record mode24VQT0T19Record modeCheck before recordingCheck the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera h

Record mode25VQT0T19Recording on a tape≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.≥The lens cover opens automatically.1 Press the recording start/stop button to star

Record mode26VQT0T19Recording check The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording p

Record mode27VQT0T19Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode.≥The lens cover opens automatically.1 Press the [PHOT

Record mode28VQT0T19ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select the desired pictu

Record mode29VQT0T19Zoom in/out functionYou can zoom in up to 10k optically.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):Push th

3VQT0T19Operating instructions≥These operating instructions cover the NV-GS300 and NV-GS280.≥The illustrations in these operating instructions are for

Record mode30VQT0T19Recording yourselfYou can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while prese

Record mode31VQT0T19ª To cancel the colour night view functionSelect the colour night view icon until the colour night view indication disappear.≥The

Record mode32VQT0T19Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears.

Record mode33VQT0T19Using the built-in video flashUse the built-in video flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.≥Set to Tape/Card Reco

Record mode34VQT0T19Self-timer recordingYou can record still pictures on a card using the timer.≥Set to Card Recording Mode.1 Press the joystick to di

Record mode35VQT0T19Image stabilizer functionReduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Set [ADV

Record mode36VQT0T19Recording in various situations (Scene mode)When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum s

Record mode37VQT0T19Recording in natural colours (White balance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on t

Record mode38VQT0T19Manual focus adjustmentIf auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.≥Set to Tape/Card Re

Record mode39VQT0T19≥During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.≥When recording in the extremely bright place, the colour of the scree

4VQT0T19ContentsInformation for Your Safety ... 2Before usingAccessories...

Playback mode40VQT0T19Playback modePlaying back tape≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.(An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.)1 Operate

Playback mode41VQT0T19Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can only be performed by using the

Playback mode42VQT0T19Playback on TVImages recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV.≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this camera.1 Conne

Playback mode43VQT0T19≥It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file.≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

Playback mode44VQT0T19ª Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be playe

Playback mode45VQT0T19Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting)You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other

Edit mode46VQT0T19Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a cardStill pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorde

Edit mode47VQT0T196 Stop recording. (Recorder)7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon to stop playback. (Player)≥For more information, refer t

Edit mode48VQT0T19≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the movie camera, the picture is distorted by mos

Edit mode49VQT0T19Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge)To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the

Before using5VQT0T19Before usingª Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥For customers within th

Menu50VQT0T19MenuMenu listMenu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual m

Menu51VQT0T19ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]1) [BASIC][SCENE MODE] -36-[PICT. QUALITY] -28-[PICTURE SIZE] -28-[REC ASPECT] -34-[CLOCK SET] -12-2) [ADVANCED][B

Menu52VQT0T19Menus related to taking picturesª [DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications.≥The movie camera automatically records the

Menu53VQT0T19Other menusª [JOYSTICK LED]If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation.ª[INITIAL SET]When there

Others54VQT0T19OthersIndicationsVarious functions and the movie camera status are shown on the screen.Basic indications: Remaining battery power0h00m0

Others55VQT0T19PictBridge: PictBridge mode -49-100-0001: Folder/File displayNo.00: File number1: Number of DPOF Setting -45-: Lock setting -44-: [640k

Others56VQT0T19CHANGE TO 0.2M/0.3M MODE: When continuous photoshot is used, set [PICTURE SIZE] to [ ] or [ ].PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in

Others57VQT0T19Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)Power/Body1: The movie camera power cannot be turned on.• Is the battery fully charged

Others58VQT0T195: The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up.The movie camera does not operate normally.• The movie camera cannot be operat

Others59VQT0T19Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera.0 Is the volume too low? During playback, pu

Before using6VQT0T19Parts identification and handlingª Camera(1) Built-in video flash -33-(2)White balance sensor -37-Remote control sensor -22-(3)Rec

Others60VQT0T19Others1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed.• Turn off the power to the movie camera. If

Others61VQT0T19When the lens is fogged:Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens t

Others62VQT0T19wipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth.≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions.Do not

Others63VQT0T19ª About the cassetteNever place the cassette in a high temperature place.≥The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the t

Others64VQT0T19Explanation of termsª Automatic white balanceWhite balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour wi

Specifications65VQT0T19SpecificationsSpecificationsDigital Video CameraInformation for your safetyRecording format:Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video

Specifications66VQT0T19AC adaptor VSK0651Information for your safetyDimensions:Approx. 61 mm (W) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)Mass:Approx. 110 gMass and dimen

67VQT0T19Indexª Numerics0 Lux Night View Function ...304:3 Function ... 34ª

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Before using7VQT0T19(20) LCD monitor -12-, -63- (21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -12-(22)Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -24-, -36-, -38-(23)P

Before using8VQT0T19(38) Lens hoodIn order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotat

Before using9VQT0T19The one-touch free-style grip beltª To use as a grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1 Adjust the belt length and