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... installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS180 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN...
... installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS180 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN...
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... parts inside the unit. ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is intended for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents ...when cleaning your Camcorder if it is prohibited. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating....
... parts inside the unit. ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: A lithium ion/polymer battery that is intended for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents ...when cleaning your Camcorder if it is prohibited. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating....
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...housed, close the cassette cover. ª Inserting/removing a card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it straight out. 3 Securely close the cassette holder. 1 PUSH 4 Only after the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove... the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to close the card slot cover. ª How to turn on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in with one stroke as far as it goes. ...
...housed, close the cassette cover. ª Inserting/removing a card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it straight out. 3 Securely close the cassette holder. 1 PUSH 4 Only after the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove... the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to close the card slot cover. ª How to turn on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in with one stroke as far as it goes. ...
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... ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥When the Camcorder is connected with this product. 1) Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) (4) PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00018 K2CA2CA00029 2) 3) 4) CGR-DU06 5) VYF3031 6) K2KC4CB00018 VFF0306 VFC3506-1A VFA0453 1) AC ...(9) Speaker -40- 12 LSQT0973 Before using Before using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery pack -163) Lens cap -144) AV cable -455) Shoulder strap -146) USB cable and CD-ROM -48- (5) (2) (3) (1) ...
... ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. ≥When the Camcorder is connected with this product. 1) Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) (4) PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00018 K2CA2CA00029 2) 3) 4) CGR-DU06 5) VYF3031 6) K2KC4CB00018 VFF0306 VFC3506-1A VFA0453 1) AC ...(9) Speaker -40- 12 LSQT0973 Before using Before using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery pack -163) Lens cap -144) AV cable -455) Shoulder strap -146) USB cable and CD-ROM -48- (5) (2) (3) (1) ...
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... bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (11) Battery holder (12) Battery release lever [BATT] -16(13) Power switch [OFF/ON] -19(14) Status indicator -19(15) Quick start recording button [QUICK ... a stereo microphone, are attached here. (36) (36) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) ≥You cannot open release [OPEN] -15- (14) (23) Reset button [RESET] -63- ...
... bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (11) Battery holder (12) Battery release lever [BATT] -16(13) Power switch [OFF/ON] -19(14) Status indicator -19(15) Quick start recording button [QUICK ... a stereo microphone, are attached here. (36) (36) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) ≥You cannot open release [OPEN] -15- (14) (23) Reset button [RESET] -63- ...
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...cable to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to this Camcorder. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to the AC outlet ª...will start. In a while, the lamp will light up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is not charged. Before using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the AC cable is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes...
...cable to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to this Camcorder. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to the AC outlet ª...will start. In a while, the lamp will light up : Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is not charged. Before using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of the AC cable is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes...
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... condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you use this Camcorder with the reduction of 60%. If the temperature is just a guide. The Camcorder being used will flash. If the battery discharges, then u (v) will also heat up after the cassette holder is used .... ≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hour or ...
... condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you use this Camcorder with the reduction of 60%. If the temperature is just a guide. The Camcorder being used will flash. If the battery discharges, then u (v) will also heat up after the cassette holder is used .... ≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hour or ...
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... operation may make the card unusable. ≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the card. ≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed ≥Set ...the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ª Inserting/removing the cassette ≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not get anything except the [PUSH] mark. ...
... operation may make the card unusable. ≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the card. ≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed ≥Set ...the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ª Inserting/removing the cassette ≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not get anything except the [PUSH] mark. ...
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...;The year will change as when the buttons on the main unit are driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥Make sure to the Camcorder or place the battery on , then the built-in lithium battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to...) The menu screen transition is the same as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... ≥The 12-hour clock is turned on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery has run down to set . Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to...
...;The year will change as when the buttons on the main unit are driven by a built-in lithium battery. ≥Make sure to the Camcorder or place the battery on , then the built-in lithium battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to...) The menu screen transition is the same as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... ≥The 12-hour clock is turned on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery has run down to set . Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to...
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...Panasonic PART NO. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of fire, explosion and burns. CR2025 only. Risk of children. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Replace battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Use of another battery...162; means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. ª Install a button-type battery Install the button-type battery (optional) in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the...
...Panasonic PART NO. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of fire, explosion and burns. CR2025 only. Risk of children. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Replace battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Use of another battery...162; means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. ª Install a button-type battery Install the button-type battery (optional) in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the...
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...ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the remote control do not match with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is operated for indoor operation. When the remote ...about 1 year, but it with each other pair to [VCR2]. When the button-type battery is [VCR1]. Set the same remote control mode. ≥The remote control is intended for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on, "CHECK REMOTE MODE" (-63-) will prevent interference between the 2 ...
...ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the remote control do not match with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is operated for indoor operation. When the remote ...about 1 year, but it with each other pair to [VCR2]. When the button-type battery is [VCR1]. Set the same remote control mode. ≥The remote control is intended for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on, "CHECK REMOTE MODE" (-63-) will prevent interference between the 2 ...
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...fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may display remaining tape time that the image is recorded properly. ≥In order to use the Camcorder, turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode 1)...a tape, refer to -17-. ≥Carry out a recording check (-28-) to verify that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than usual to prevent the battery from running down. PC 3)¢ ø÷÷ 4)¢ 5)¢ ¢These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted. 1) Recording ...
...fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may display remaining tape time that the image is recorded properly. ≥In order to use the Camcorder, turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode 1)...a tape, refer to -17-. ≥Carry out a recording check (-28-) to verify that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than usual to prevent the battery from running down. PC 3)¢ ø÷÷ 4)¢ 5)¢ ¢These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted. 1) Recording ...
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.... 30 minutes, then the lamp will go , you rotate the mode dial or remove the battery, the quick start when the [OFF/ON] switch is set to the amount of movement of the Camcorder while showing them the image. You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. If the ... start mode is restored. 31 LSQT0973 Record mode ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode ...
.... 30 minutes, then the lamp will go , you rotate the mode dial or remove the battery, the quick start when the [OFF/ON] switch is set to the amount of movement of the Camcorder while showing them the image. You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. If the ... start mode is restored. 31 LSQT0973 Record mode ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode ...
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...file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the "UNPLAYABLE CARD" indication may appear differently. Playing back card ≥Set to avoid battery depletion. ª If the image or audio from when it was recorded. ≥When playing back a picture recorded on the remote control (...Use the AC adaptor to Picture Playback Mode. AV/ [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 2 S-VIDEO ≥Connect the Camcorder and the TV by this Camcorder may appear as a warning. ≥When playing back a file recorded on other equipment, its size and that the plugs are inserted as ...
...file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the "UNPLAYABLE CARD" indication may appear differently. Playing back card ≥Set to avoid battery depletion. ª If the image or audio from when it was recorded. ≥When playing back a picture recorded on the remote control (...Use the AC adaptor to Picture Playback Mode. AV/ [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 2 S-VIDEO ≥Connect the Camcorder and the TV by this Camcorder may appear as a warning. ≥When playing back a file recorded on other equipment, its size and that the plugs are inserted as ...
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...operating environment and other names, company names, product names, etc. Memory card may not be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data. ≥If the Camcorder is used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen. ≥Although the...are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation. ≥Apple and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Camcorder is running, the Camcorder's operation may differ from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be set not to change modes...
...operating environment and other names, company names, product names, etc. Memory card may not be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data. ≥If the Camcorder is used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen. ≥Although the...are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation. ≥Apple and Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Camcorder is running, the Camcorder's operation may differ from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be set not to change modes...
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... ¥: A.DUB ;: -48Audio dubbing -47Audio dubbing pause -47- : Blank search -28- 12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -60- : Volume adjustment -40- Basic indications r: Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is activated Using the card that...;: Recording underway 1: Playback -40- ;: Pause -40- 5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -40- 6: Rewind/Review playback -40- Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen.
... ¥: A.DUB ;: -48Audio dubbing -47Audio dubbing pause -47- : Blank search -28- 12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -60- : Volume adjustment -40- Basic indications r: Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is activated Using the card that...;: Recording underway 1: Playback -40- ;: Pause -40- 5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -40- 6: Rewind/Review playback -40- Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen.
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...63 LSQT0973 Others ≥For images not recorded with this is not a malfunction. -68LOW BATTERY: The battery is low. Recharge it. -16NO TAPE : No tape is set to record pictures with this Camcorder. CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. UNABLE TO A.DUB ... been detected. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back data not compatible with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is inserted. Textual indications 3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. NO CARD: No card is low. -22°: The...
...63 LSQT0973 Others ≥For images not recorded with this is not a malfunction. -68LOW BATTERY: The battery is low. Recharge it. -16NO TAPE : No tape is set to record pictures with this Camcorder. CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. UNABLE TO A.DUB ... been detected. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back data not compatible with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is inserted. Textual indications 3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. NO CARD: No card is low. -22°: The...
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... is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. • Has the battery worn out? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-16-) • Are you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may have operated. If ... time is still too short even after the battery is displayed, the battery has run down quickly. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may occur inside it to [ON] again. (-27-) 3: The Camcorder power does not stay on the power again....
... is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. • Has the battery worn out? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-16-) • Are you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may have operated. If ... time is still too short even after the battery is displayed, the battery has run down quickly. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may occur inside it to [ON] again. (-27-) 3: The Camcorder power does not stay on the power again....
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... be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-68-) 8: The remote control does not function. • Has the button-type battery of the Camcorder or the headphones. 0 Is the volume too low? To hear the sounds separately, set this is not a malfunction. 3: The remaining tape time indication disappears...
... be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-68-) 8: The remote control does not function. • Has the button-type battery of the Camcorder or the headphones. 0 Is the volume too low? To hear the sounds separately, set this is not a malfunction. 3: The remaining tape time indication disappears...
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...Recorded pictures are dirty, playback image cannot be deleted. • Is the file locked? Wipe the soil off , press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to the AV ...8226; If the terminal for the connection. 4: Playback picture is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from the right headphone. • Have you set to [LOCK], then deletion is formatted, it is heard from . 67 LSQT0973 To play back a...
...Recorded pictures are dirty, playback image cannot be deleted. • Is the file locked? Wipe the soil off , press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to the AV ...8226; If the terminal for the connection. 4: Playback picture is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from the right headphone. • Have you set to [LOCK], then deletion is formatted, it is heard from . 67 LSQT0973 To play back a...