Panasonic NV-GS5B, NV-GS4B, NV-GS3B, NV-GS1B User Manual

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Panasonic NV-GS5B, NV-GS4B, NV-GS3B, NV-GS1B User Manual

Model No.

NV-GS1B NV-GS3B NV-GS4B NV-GS5B

Digital Video Camera

Operating Instructions

NV-GS1

NV-GS3

NV-GS4

NV-GS5

Card

 

 

 

DV In

 

 

 

AV In

 

 

 

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT9670

Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS1, NV-GS3, NV-GS4 and NV-GS5.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS5, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available. ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. ≥SD Logo is a trademark.

≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (NV-GS4/GS5 only)

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Fuse

CoverConnector

Cover

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated with an arrow, for example: (l 00)

Use only the recommended accessories.

ªWARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ªCarefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

2

1)

 

 

K2GJ2DZ00014

VJA0940

VSK0581A

 

 

2)

 

 

CGR-D08R

 

3)

4)

 

CR2025

 

 

N2QAEC000003

N2QCAD000001

5)

 

 

VYF2841

VGQ5327

6)

 

 

K2KC4CB00002

 

7)

 

 

VFC3506

 

8) NV-GS4/GS5

 

 

VFA0353

9) NV-GS4/GS5

VFA0363

VFF0154 (NV-GS4)

VFF0155 (NV-GS5)

 

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

1)AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead (l 9)

2)Battery Pack (l 9)

3)Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 7, 8)

4)Free Style Controller (l 7)

5)Lens Cap (l 10)

6)AV Cable (l 30, 31)

7)Shoulder Strap (l 10)

8)SD Memory Card (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l 33)

9)USB Connection Kit (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l 32)

Optional Accessories

1)AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

2)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/CGR-D120/800mAh)

3)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D14S/CGP-D210/1400mAh)

4)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/CGR-D220/1600mAh)

5)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/CGP-D320/2800mAh)

6)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D53S/CGR-D815/5300mAh)

7)Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

8)Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3007E)

9)Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3014E)

10)ND Filter (VW-LND30E)

11)MC Protector (VW-LMC30E)

12)Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

13)Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14)Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

15)Tripod with Remote Controller (VZ-CTR1E)

16)Editing Controller (VW-EC500E/VW-EC1E)

17)Personal Computer Connection Kit (VW-DTA10B/VW-DTA9E)

18)Edit Cable (VW-K8E)

19)Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E)

20)DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

21)DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM21E)

22)DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card (VW-DTM22E)

23)DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

24)Internet Videophone Software (VW-DTC1E)

The following is for the NV-GS4/GS5 models only.

25)SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E)

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and “SD-Jukebox” software for recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play back music.)

26)MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)

27)SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/RP-SD064)

28)PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE)

29)USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with ease and confidence either by telephoning our Customer Care Centre on

08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

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Controls and Components

 

3)

 

 

1)

LCD Monitor(l11,50)

1)

 

 

 

 

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Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is

 

 

 

 

 

nota malfunction and does notaffect the recorded picture.

 

 

 

 

 

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2)

LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4](l11)

12)

 

 

 

 

3)

Accessory Shoe

 

 

 

 

 

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E; optional), are

13)

 

 

 

 

 

14)

15)

 

 

 

attached here.

2)

 

 

 

4)

Rewind/Review Button [6] (l26)

 

 

4)

5)

6)

 

 

 

Reverse Search Button [SEARCHj] (l17)

 

SEARCH

BLC

SEARCH

 

Recording Check Button [S] (l17)

 

 

 

7)

8)

5)

Play Button [1](l26,38)

 

 

 

 

Backlight Button [BLC] (l20)

 

 

 

 

 

6)

 

 

 

FADE

STILL

Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l26)

9)10) 11) Forward Search Button [SEARCHi] (l17)

NIGHT

TITLE MULTI/

7) Stop Button [] (l26,38)

COLOUR

 

 

VIEW

P-IN-P

Fade Button [FADE] (l19)

 

 

 

8)Pause Button [;] (l27,38) Still Button [STILL] (l18)

9)Colour Night View Button [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] (l20)

10)Title Button [TITLE] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l39)

 

23)

11) Multi/P-in-P Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (l25, 39)

 

21) 22)

12) Tape/Card PhotoshotSelector [TAPE/CARD](NV-GS4 only)

 

Tape/Card Photoshot/Card Mode Selector

16)

24)

[TAPE/CARD/CARDMODE] (NV-GS5 only) (l33)

17)

13) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l33)

 

25)

14) Card Slot (NV-GS4/GS5only) (l33)

 

26)

15) Card Slot Cover (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l33)

 

27)

 

16) Eyepiece Corrector Knob(l11)

18)

28)

17) Viewfinder (l11,50)

19)

29)

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20)

30)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some

 

tinybrightordarkspotsontheViewfinderscreen.However,thisisnot a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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18)Eyecup

19)Battery Holder

20)Shoulder Strap Holders (l10)

21)Recording Start/Stop Button(l17)

22)Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT](l18,33,37,39)

23)Zoom Lever [W/T](l18)

24)Multi-Function Dial [PUSH](l12,21,23,26)

25)Menu Button [MENU] (l12)

26)Quick Start Recording Lamp (l20)

27)Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (l20)

28)Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/FOCUS](l17,21,22, 23)

29)Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE](l11,17,48)

30)Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR] (NV-GS1/GS3only)

[CAMERA/VCR/CARDP.B] (NV-GS4/GS5only) (l11,17,26,36)

32) 31) 31) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.

32) Battery Eject Button [BATT] (l9)

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33)Reset Button [RESET] (l43)

34)Speaker (l26)

35)Cassette Holder

36)Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l10)

35)

36)

 

 

37) Cassette Compartment Cover (l10)

 

 

37)

 

 

38) Cassete Cover Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] (l10)

 

 

38) 39)

 

 

39) Lens Hood(l50)

 

 

 

 

 

40) Lens

33)

 

 

 

40)

41) Recording Lamp (l17)

 

 

 

41)

42) White Balance Sensor (l22)

34)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control Sensor(l8)

 

 

 

 

42)

 

 

 

 

43)

43) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (l18)

 

 

 

 

 

44) Microphone Socket [MIC]

 

 

 

 

 

≥Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this

 

 

 

 

 

socket is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.)

50)

 

AV IN/OUT

S-VIDEO

 

45) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AVIN/OUT]

MIC PHONES/REMOTE

IN/OUT

 

(Input function on NV-GS5 Model only) (l30,31)

 

 

 

 

 

44)

45)

46)

Headphone Socket [PHONES](l45)

Free Style Controller Socket [REMOTE]

≥Connecting an AV Cable or Free Style Controller to this socket activates the Movie Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

46)S-Video Input/OutputSocket[S-VIDEOIN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS5 Model only)(l30,31)

47)USB Socket [USB] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l32) Edit Socket [EDITD(MINI)]

48)Digital Still Picture Terminal [DIGITALSTILLPICTURE] (l32)

49)DV Terminal (l32)

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

50) Grip Belt(l10)

51) Lens Cap String Holder (l10)

51)

DIGITAL

USB/ STILL DV

EDIT E (MINI) PICTURE

47) 48) 49)

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COUNTERV

6

1

5

K

7

1

2

3

ªInserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.

1Whilepressing theStopper 1, pull out theBatteryHolder.

2Insert thebutton-typebattery withthe(i) marking facing upward.

3Insert theBatteryHolder intothe RemoteController.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

1≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.

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WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).

IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE.

REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER.

THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

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1

15˚

 

 

 

15˚

 

 

 

 

 

15˚

 

 

15˚

 

 

 

 

DATE/

PHOTO

START/

 

OSD

STOP

 

TIME

SHOT

 

 

COUNTER RESET

TITLE

ZOOM

 

MULTI/

 

 

T

 

¥REC

A.DUB

 

 

P-IN-P

r

 

 

 

 

sVOL

 

V/REW

PLAY

FF/W

W

 

6

1

5

 

 

 

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

 

 

E

;

D

 

2

INDEX

STOP

INDEX

1

K

L

 

SELECT

VAR.

 

P.B.

 

 

 

 

 

SEARCH

 

ZOOM

STORE

 

MENU

OFF/ON

SET

 

P.B.DIGITAL

ITEM

 

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ªUsing the Remote Controller

1Direct the RemoteController tothe RemoteControl Sensor of theMovieCamera and pressan appropriatebutton.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately 5 metres ≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the vertical and horizontal directions

from the central axis

≥The above operative ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Movie Camera.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (l12)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the mode is

automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

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1

1

2

3

1

2

1

FF

ON MODE

 

O

 

2

BATT

 

 

 

 

 

NV-GS1/GS3

NV-GS4/GS5

 

 

 

 

 

 

D08R-

D08S-

D120-

A

1 h.

1 h.

 

 

 

 

CGR

CGR

CGR

B

2 h 10 min. (1 h 35 min.)

2 h 10 min. (1 h 35 min.)

C

1 h 05 min. (50 min.)

1 h 05 min. (50 min.)

D14S-

D210-

A

1 h 50 min.

1 h 50 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CGP

CGP

B

3 h 40 min. (2 h 40 min.)

3 h 40 min. (2 h 40 min.)

 

 

 

C

1 h 50 min. (1 h 20 min.)

1 h 50 min. (1 h 20 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

D16S-

D220-

A

2 h.

2 h.

 

 

 

 

CGR

CGR

B

4 h 20 min. (3 h 10 min.)

4 h 20 min. (3 h 10 min.)

C

2 h 10 min. (1 h 35 min.)

2 h 10 min. (1 h 35 min.)

D28S-

D320-

A

3 h 15 min.

3 h 15 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CGP

CGP

B

7 h 40 min. (5 h 35 min.)

7 h 40 min. (5 h 35 min.)

 

 

 

C

3 h 50 min. (2 h 50 min.)

3 h 50 min. (2 h 50 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

D53S-

D815-

A

5 h 20 min.

5 h 20 min.

 

 

 

 

CGR

CGR

B

14 h 10 min. (10 h 25 min.)

14 h 10 min. (10 h 25 min.)

C

7 h 05 min. (5 h 15 min.)

7 h 05 min. (5 h 15 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Supply

ªUsing the AC Adaptor

1Connect the DC Input Leadto the Movie Camera.

2Connect the DC Input Leadto the AC Adaptor.

3Connect the AC Mains Leadto theAC Adaptor and theAC mainssocket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown 1.

≥Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF].

ªUsing the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

1 Attach theBattery toACAdaptor andcharge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

2 Attach thechargedBatteryto the Movie Camera. Disconnecting thePower Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF] and, while sliding the [BATT] Button 2, slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

ªUsing the Car Battery Charger

If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can supply power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside your car. For further information, refer to the instruction manual of the Car Battery Charger. ≥Be sure to start the car engine before you connect the Car Battery Charger,

otherwise the fuse may blow.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 43.

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

A Charging Time

B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.)

≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.

≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 20oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

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FF

ON MODE

3

O

 

1

 

 

1, 2

CAMERA

VCR

CARD

P.B

12:30:45

 

12:30:45

15.10.2002

 

15.10.2002

2 1

1

1

OPEN

2 2180x 390x

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

LCD COLOUR LEVEL [-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

ªHowto Turn on the Power

1Rotate the[OFF/ON/MODE]Switch to [ON] whilepressing thecentre button 1.

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

ªHowto Switch Modes

2Rotate the[OFF/ON/MODE]Switch.

≥With each rotate, the Mode changes. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

ªHowto Turn off the Power

3Rotate the[OFF/ON/MODE]Switch to [OFF] while pressing thecentre button 1.

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ªUsing the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1PulltheViewfinder.

2Adjust byturning theEyepiece Corrector Knob 1.

ªUsing the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1Bringthe LCD Monitor out about 90ointhedirection of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

2Adjust theLCD Monitor angle accordingto thedesired

recordingangle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o 3 to the

downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these

ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed. (l12)

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCDCOLOURLEVEL]

It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVFBRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item to be adjusted, and then turn the [PUSH] Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication. ≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour

saturation.

Increasing the Brightness ofthe Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT]. ≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.

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2, 3, 4, 5

1

MENU

1

FF

ON MODE

 

O

 

2CAMERA FUNCTIONS

1.CAMERA SETUP 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.MULTI-PICTURES 5.RECORDING SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS 8.DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

3VCR FUNCTIONS

1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.CARD SETUP 4.RECORDING SETUP 5.AV IN/OUT SETUP 6.DISPLAY SETUP 7.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

4CARD FUNCTIONS

1.ERASE CARD FILE 2.CARD EDITING 3.DISPLAY SETUP 4.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

1, 2

MENU

PICTURE

5

No.25 100-0012

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus.

1 Pressthe[MENU] Button.

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 is displayed.

≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. 2

≥When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 3 ≥When the [CARD P.B] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is

displayed. 4 (NV-GS4/GS5 only)

2Turn the[PUSH] Dial toselect adesired Sub-Menu.

≥Turn the [PUSH] Dial to display the highlightened item.

3Pressthe[PUSH] Dialto display theselectedSub-Menu.

4Turn the[PUSH] Dial toselect the itemto beset.

5Pressthe[PUSH] Dialto set theselected item to a desired mode.

≥With each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] moves to the next

mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected item are displayed in dark blue.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller. (l7)

To Exit theMenuScreen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

Aboutthe Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Movie Camera is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Movie Camera, the selected setup may not be retained. (But, the setups of [EFFECT2] (l24) are not retained.)

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

ªFile Selection in the Card Playback Mode

(NV-GS4/GS5only)

A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

1Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select afile.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame 5.

2Pressthe[PUSH] Dialto confirmthe selectionof the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

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1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

 

CAMERA SETUP

 

 

PROG.AE

OFF 5

7

 

 

 

4 Ω

º

 

PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO

SIS

OFF

ON

D.ZOOM

OFF 20

500

CINEMA

OFF

ON

RETURN

---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

REC SPEED

SP

LP

AUDIO REC

12bit

16bit

SCENEINDEX

2HOUR

DAY

WIND CUT

OFF

ON

ZOOM MIC

OFF

ON

RETURN

 

---- YES

 

 

 

13

1)

 

 

 

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

 

 

 

2)

BLANK SEARCH

---- YES

3)

RECORD TO CARD

---- YES

SEARCH

PHOTO SCENE

4)

12bit AUDIO

ST1 ST2 MIX

AUDIO OUT

STEREO L R

 

 

 

 

 

 

5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

---- YES

6)

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7)

 

DIGITAL EFFECT

 

EFFECT

OFF

ON

8)

EFFECT SELECT

 

 

 

 

OFF

WIPE

MIX

 

 

STROBE

NEGA

SEPIA

 

 

B/W

TRACER SOLARI

 

 

MOSAIC MIRROR

 

RETURN

 

---- YES

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CARD SETUP

 

9)

PICTURE QUALITY

 

10)

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

MPEG4 MODE

 

 

11)

FINE NORMAL

 

CREATE TITLE

----

YES

 

RETURN

---- YES

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12)

 

 

 

RECORDING SETUP

 

 

 

REC SPEED

SP

LP

13)

 

 

AUDIO REC

12bit

16bit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

---- YES

 

 

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV IN/OUT SETUP

 

14)

 

 

AV JACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15)

 

 

 

IN/OUT OUT/PHONES

 

 

A.DUB INPUT

MIC

AV IN

 

 

16)

 

 

DV OUT

 

OFF

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

---- YES

 

 

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE

 

 

 

C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY

 

 

 

 

 

TIMECODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.RESET

 

---- YES

 

 

 

DISPLAY

ALL PARTIAL OFF

 

 

 

LCD MODE

NORMAL

BRIGHT

 

 

 

LCD/EVF SET

---- YES

 

 

 

RETURN

 

---- YES

 

 

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE

VCR1 VCR2 OFF

CLOCK SET

----

YES

RETURN

 

---- YES

PRESS

MENU TO

EXIT

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACKFUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1)Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l27)

2)Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (l34)

3)Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l28)

4)Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l30)

5)Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l45)

6)Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITALEFFECT] Sub-Menu

7)Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l29)

8)Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l29)

[CARDSETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-GS4/GS5only)

9)Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l34)

10)MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS5 only) (l35)

11)Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l39)

[RECORDINGSETUP]Sub-Menu

12)Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l16)

13)Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l16)

[AVIN/OUTSETUP]Sub-Menu (NV-GS5only)

14)AV Socket [AV JACK] (l30,31)

15)Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l30)

16)Analog-Digital Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l46)

[DISPLAYSETUP] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[OTHERFUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the

[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

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1)

 

ERASE CARD FILE

 

1.ERASE FILE

 

 

 

2)

 

BY SELECTION

2.ERASE ALL FILES

 

 

3)

3.ERASE TITLE

 

 

 

 

BY SELECTION

 

RETURN

 

 

---- YES

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5)

 

CARD EDITING

 

RECORD TO TAPE

---- YES

6)

FILE SEARCH

 

---- YES

7)

FILE LOCK

 

---- YES

SLIDE SHOW

 

---- YES

DPOF SETTING

 

---- YES

 

 

8)

CARD FORMAT

 

---- YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

9)

RETURN

 

 

---- YES

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISPLAY SETUP

 

 

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE

 

C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY

 

 

 

TIMECODE

 

C.RESET

---- YES

 

DISPLAY

ALL PARTIAL OFF

 

LCD MODE

NORMAL

BRIGHT

 

LCD/EVF SET

---- YES

 

RETURN

 

 

---- YES

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

 

 

REMOTE

VCR1 VCR2 OFF

 

CLOCK SET

---- YES

 

VOICE POWER SAVE OFF ON

 

RETURN

 

 

---- YES

 

 

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

10)

11)FILE SEARCH ERASE FILE

12)FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING

13)EXIT

14)

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] (NV-GS4/GS5only)

[ERASECARDFILE] Sub-Menu

1)Selecting and Erasing a File [ERASE FILE BY SELECTION] (l40)

2)Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES] (l40)

3)Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] (l40)

[CARDEDITING] Sub-Menu

4)Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] (l37)

5)Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] (l37)

6)Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l40)

7)Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l38)

8)Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l41)

9)Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l41)

[DISPLAYSETUP] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

[OTHERFUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

All of the items on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the

[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode (NV-GS4/GS5 only) A

If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.

10)[FILE SEARCH]:

The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number appears. (l37)

11)[ERASE FILE]:

The [ERASE FILE] Menu for erasing the file being displayed appears.

(l40) Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears.

12)[FILE LOCK]:

The [FILE LOCK] Menu for avoiding accidental erasure of files (Lock Setting) being displayed appears. (l40) Use this Menu after the file to be locked appears.

13)[DPOF SETTING]:

The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the file displayed appears. (l41) Use this Menu after the file for DPOF Setting appears.

14)[EXIT]:

It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

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CLOCK SET

YEAR 2002

MONTH 10

DAY 08

HOUR 14

MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

1, 2

1, 3

MENU

1

1

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording.

1Set [OTHERFUNCTIONS]>> [CLOCKSET] >>[YES].

2Pressthe[PUSH] Dialto select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.]andturn tosetit toa desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3Pressthe[MENU] Button tofinish settingthedateandtime.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication 1 flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

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1

AUTO

 

 

MNL

 

FOCUS

1

FF

ON MODE

 

O

 

3

2 CAMERA VCR

CARD

P.B

2

TAPE CARD

CARD MODE

4

35

REC

PAUSE

RECORD PAUSE

6 7

SEARCH

SEARCH

AV / S2 S1

/

8

r

¥

 

°

CAMERA Mode

Recording

When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1 set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.

(l22, 23)

1Setthe [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 2

2Setthe [TAPE/CARD/CARDMODE] Selector to [TAPE]. (NV-GS4/GS5only)

3Press theRecordingStart/Stop Button.

≥Recording starts.

≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 3

ªRecording Lamp (Tally Lamp) 4

The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress.

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

ªTo Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. 5

≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

ªTo Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button 6 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

ªTo View the Recorded Scene while the Recording Is

Paused (Camera Search)

The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [SEARCHj] Button 6 or [SEARCHi] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode.

≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed, images are played back in the reverse direction.

≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back in the forward direction.

ªRecording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress.

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR].

Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic indications, such

as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 8

≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

ªTo Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 44.

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