Panasonic NV-GS11EB Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS 8 EB

NV-GS11EB

NV-GS15EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

LSQT0782 A

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment.

Movie Camera

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the

Movie Camera.

AC Adaptor

≥The rating plate is on the underside of the

AC Adaptor.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG

IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.

If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

		Connector	Remove the
			Connector Cover
		Cover	as follows.

ª How to replace the Fuse

	Fuse	1)Remove the
		Fuse Cover
	Cover
		with a
		screwdriver.

2)Replace the

fuse and attach Fuse the Fuse

Cover.

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Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS8, NV-GS11, and NV-GS15.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS15, 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 of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

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.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

Use only the recommended accessories.

ª WARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

ª Carefully 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.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

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nformation for Your Safety..............................	2
Before Use
Standard Accessories......................................	6
Optional Accessories.......................................	6
Controls and Components...............................	7
The Remote Controller
(supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15) .......	9
Power Supply ................................................	10
Charging Time and Available Recording
Time ............................................................	11
The Grip Belt .................................................	12
Re-attaching the Lens Cap............................	12
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.........................	12
nserting a Cassette.......................................	13
Using a Card (NV-GS15 only) .......................	13
Turning on the Movie Camera .......................	14
Selecting Modes ............................................	14
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................	14
Using the Menu Screen .................................	15
ist of Menus .................................................	16
Setting Date and Time...................................	18
nternal Lithium Battery Recharge .................	19
P Mode ........................................................	19
Audio Recording Mode ..................................	19

Recording Mode
About Recording............................................	20
Recording on a Tape .....................................	20
Recording a Still Picture on a Tape
(Photoshot) (NV-GS8/NV-GS11 only).........	21
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only) .......................	22
Recording with the Built-in LED Video
Light ............................................................	22
Quick Start.....................................................	23
Self-timer Recording......................................	23
Zoom In/Out Functions ..................................	23
Digital Zoom Function ...................................	24
Image Stabilizer Function..............................	24
Fade In/Out Functions ...................................	24
Backlight Compensation Function .................	25
Night View Functions.....................................	25
Soft Skin Function .........................................	26
Wind Noise Reduction Function ....................	26
Cinema Function ...........................................	26
Recording in Special Situations.....................	26
Recording in Natural Colours ........................	27
Adjusting White Balance Manually ................	27
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................	28
Manual Iris Adjustment..................................	29
Manual Focus Adjustment.............................	29
Digital Effect Functions..................................	30

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back.......	32
Slow Motion Playback
(Remote Control only).................................	33
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............	33
ndex Search Functions
(Remote Control only).................................	34
Playback Zoom Function
(Remote Control only).................................	35
Playback Digital Effect Functions ..................	35
Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only)............	36
Slide Show (NV-GS15 only) ..........................	37
Creating a Title (NV-GS15 only)....................	37
Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only) ......................	38
Writing Printing Data on a Card
(NV-GS15 only)...........................................	38
Protecting the Files on a Card
(NV-GS15 only)...........................................	39
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card
(NV-GS15 only)...........................................	39
Formatting a Card (NV-GS15 only) ...............	39
Playing Back on Your TV...............................	40

(NV-GS15 only) ..........................................	41
Recording Pictures from a Card onto
a Tape (NV-GS15 only) ..............................	41
Audio Dubbing
(Remote Control only).................................	41
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)
Cassette......................................................	42
Using the DV Cable for Recording ................	42
With a PC
Importing still pictures onto a PC
(NV-GS15 only) ..........................................	44
Using as a Web Camera or with
DV STUDIO ................................................	44
Using a Card in a Personal Computer
(NV-GS15 only) ..........................................	44
Others
Indications .....................................................	46
Initializing the Modes .....................................	47
Warning/Alarm Indications ............................	47
Notes and Hints.............................................	48
Cautions for Use............................................	53
Before Requesting Repair
(Problems and Solutions) ...........................	57
Using the RESET button ...............................	59
Explanation of Terms ....................................	59
Specifications
Specifications ................................................	61
Index..............................................................	63

Before Use

Before Use

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610 ≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday 9:00am– 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

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

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

1)

VSK0581	LSJA0288	VJA0940
2)	3)	4)
CGR-D08R	N2QAGC000018	N2QCAD000002
5)	6)
LSJA0280		VFC3506
7)	8)
		LSYF0546

1)AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -10-

2)Battery Pack -11-

3)Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery

(supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15) -8-

≥If you wish to operate NV-GS8 with a Remote Controller, consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre.

4)Free Style Remote Controller -9-

5)AV Cable -58-

6)Shoulder Strap -12-

7)SD Memory Card (supplied with NV-GS15)

-13-

8)USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and CD-ROM) -44-

Optional Accessories

1)AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

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

3)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/1600mAh)

4)Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/2800mAh)

5)Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

6)Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)

7)Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)

8)ND Filter (VW-LND27E)

9)MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)

10)Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

11)Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

12)Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

13)Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14)Tripod (VW-CT45E)

15)DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

16)DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E)

17)DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)

The following is for the NV-GS15 model only.

18)SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/ RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/ RP-SDH512)

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

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

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

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

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Before Use

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

NV-GS15

(6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

RESET

(11)

(20) (12)

(21) (13)

(14)

(3)

(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)

NV-GS8/NV-GS11

	(11)	REC
		REVIEW
	(12)
	(13)

(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)
(6)	(7)	(8)	(9) (10)
		RESET

(20)

(21)

(1)LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -14-

(2)LCD Monitor -14-, -56-

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

(3)Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (NV-GS15 only) -13-

(4)Card Slot (NV-GS15 only) -13-

(5)Card Slot Cover (NV-GS15 only) -13-

(6)Recording Check Button [S] -21-

Recording Button [REC]

(Available only with NV-GS15) -43-

(7)Colour Night View Button [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -25-

(8)Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -26-

(9)Reset Button [RESET] -48-, -59-

(10)Multi Button [MULTI] -30-, -36- Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -31-

(11)Speaker -32-

(12)Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -25-

(13)Light Button [LIGHT] -22-

(14)Card Access Lamp (NV-GS15 only) -13-

(15)Pause Button [;] -33-,

Still Button [STILL] -21-

(16)Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -32-, -36-

(17)Play Button [1] -32-, -36-

Enter Button [ENTER] -15-

(18)Stop Button [∫] -32-, -36-

Fade Button [FADE] -25-

(19)Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-, -36-

(20)Menu Button [MENU] -15-

(21)Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -20-, -26-

(22)

(25)

(23)

(24)

(22)Lens Hood -57-

(23)Lens

(24)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -26-

(25)Eyecup

(26)

(27)

(30) (31)

(28) (29)

A/V OUT PHONES/ MIC

REMOTE

(32) (33)

(26)Cassette Holder

(27)Cassette Compartment Cover -13-

(28)USB Socket [] -44-

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Before Use

(29)DV Terminal [DV]

(Input function on NV-GS15 Model only)

-43-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment

(30)Built-in LED Video Light -22-

(31)White Balance Sensor -27- Remote Control Sensor -10-

(32)Audio-Video Output Socket [A/V OUT] -40- Socket for Free Style Remote Controller [REMOTE]

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

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

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free style Remote Controller to this socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of the [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

(33) Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this socket, the built-in microphone does not operate.

(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)

NV-GS8/ NV-GS15 NV-GS11

(39)

(40)

(41)

(44)	(42)
	(43)

(34) Viewfinder -14-, -56-

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

(35)Eyepiece Corrector Knob -14-

(36)Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-,

-22-, -41-

(37)Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -23-

(38)Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13-

(39)Mode Dial -14-

(40)Power Lamp -14-, -20-, -32-

(41)Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] -23-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -23-

(42)Recording Start/Stop Button -20-

(43)Power Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -20-, -53-

(44)DC Input Socket [DC/C.C.IN] -10-

(45)(46)

(47)

(48)

(49) (50)

(45)Shoulder Strap Holders -12-

(46)Grip Belt -12-

(47)Battery Holder

(48)S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO OUT]

-40-

(49)Battery Release Lever [BATTERY RELEASE] -11-

(50)Tripod Receptacle

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

ª Remote Controller

(supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15)

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance.

(51)					START/
(52)	OSD	DATE/	PHOTO		STOP
		TIME	SHOT
(53)	DISPLAY	RESET TITLE			ZOOM	(55)
	MULTI/	¥REC	A.DUB	sVOL	T	(56)
	P-IN-P			r
(54)	V/REW	PLAY	FF/W		W
	6	1	5
	STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
	E	;	D
	INDEX	STOP	INDEX		P.B. ZOOM
	K	∫	L
	SELECT	VAR.			MENU
		SEARCH
						(57)
	STORE		ENTER
	OFF/ON
	P.B.DIGITAL

(51)Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -47-

(52)Indication Output Button [OSD] -40-

(53)Display Button [DISPLAY] -47-

(54)Reset Button [RESET] -60-

(55)Recording Button [¥REC] (Available only with NV-GS15)-43-

(56)Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -41-

(57)Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [π, ∫] -33-

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [π, ∫, ∑, ∏] -35-

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Before Use

		DATE/	PHOTO		START/
	OSD				STOP
		TIME	SHOT
	DISPLAY	RESET TITLE			ZOOM
	MULTI/				T
	P-IN-P	¥REC	A.DUB	r		(63)
				sVOL
	V/REW	PLAY	FF/W		W
	6	1	5
(58)
	E	;	D
	STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
(59)	K	∫	L		P.B. ZOOM	(64)
	INDEX	STOP	INDEX
(60)	SELECT	SEARCH				(65)
		VAR.			MENU
(61)	STORE		ENTER
(62)	OFF/ON
	P.B.DIGITAL

(58)Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -33-

(59)Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (:: reverse, 9: forward) -34-

(60)Selection Button [SELECT] -35-

(61)Store Button [STORE] -36-

(62)Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -35-

(63)Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-23-, -32-, -35-

(64)Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH] -33-

(65)Menu Button [MENU] -15-

(66)	OSD	TIME	SHOT	START/	(72)
		DATE/	PHOTO	STOP
(67)	DISPLAY	RESET TITLE		T	(73)
				ZOOM
(68)	MULTI/	¥REC	rsVOL		(74)
	P-IN-P		A.DUB
(69)	V/REW	PLAY	FF/W	W
	6	1	5		(75)
	E	;	D
	STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
(70)	INDEX	STOP	INDEX	P.B. ZOOM
(71)	K	∫	L
	SELECT	VAR.		MENU	(76)
		SEARCH
	STORE		ENTER
	OFF/ON
	P.B.DIGITAL

(66)Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -41-

(67)Title Button [TITLE] -38-

(68)Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] -30-, -36-

(69)Rewind/Review Button [6] -32-, -36-

(70)Pause Button [;] -33-

(71)Stop Button [∫] -32-, -36-

(72)Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] -20-

(73)Play Button [1] -32-, -36-

(74)Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -32-, -36-

(75)Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -35-

(76)Enter Button [ENTER] -15-

ª Free Style Remote Controller

This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to low, and is also convenient when the Tripod is used. When the controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience.

This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for left-handed users.

(80)

(77)

(78)

(79)

(77)Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(78)Zoom Lever [W/T]

(79)Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(80)Clip

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose connection will spoil normal operation.

The Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15)

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

1While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.

1

2Insert the button-type battery with the (i) marking facing upward.

3Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

≥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.)

-9-

Before Use

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

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.”

ª Using the Remote Controller

1Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor (31) of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.

15˚
15˚	(31)
15˚	15˚

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

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 [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (-17-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

	6	1	5
2	STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV			1
	E	;	D
	INDEX	STOP	INDEX	P.B. ZOOM
	K	∫	L

SELECT

[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.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

1

1 2

3

1Connect the DC Input Lead to the [DC/C.C.IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.

2Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

3Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will

remain as shown 1.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that Power Lamp is not lit.

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Before Use

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie

Camera when batteries of other companies are used.

1Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge 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.

≥When charging the overdischarged battery, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.

2Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

To Remove the Battery

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Lever (49), slide the Battery to remove it.

≥When attaching or removing Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

(43)

ª Using the Car Battery Charger

(optional)

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 Adaptor Cord, otherwise the fuse may blow.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.

Charging Time and Available

Recording Time

NV-GS8/NV-GS11/NV-GS15

CGR-D08R	A	1h
CGR-D08S	B	2h10min. (1h45min.)
	C	1h5min. (55min.)
CGR-D16S	A	2h
	B	4h20min. (3h30min.)
	C	2h10min. (1h45min.)
CGP-D28S	A	3h15min.
	B	7h40min. (6h)
	C	3h50min. (3h)

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 indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used. 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 25oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

≥The available recording time becomes shorter if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when using the Colour Night View function, rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself or setting

[EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

(49)

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Before Use

The Grip Belt

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

2Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

3Reattach the Grip Belt.

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord comes preattached to the Grip Belt.

2Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

≥When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2

2 1

≥When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as to avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie Camera.

2Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

1

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

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Before Use

Inserting a Cassette

1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

≥To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected.

OPEN/ EJECT	(38)

2 Insert a Cassette.

3Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1.

1

PUSH

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

1

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.

Using a Card (NV-GS15 only)

A Card can be used to record pictures.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.

≥Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

ª Inserting a Card

1Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card Slot Cover (5).

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OPEN

2While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot (4).

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1

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of the Card and then pull it straight out.

≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.

≥The Movie Camera may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

ª Card Access Lamp (14)

RESET

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While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), Card Access Lamp lights up.

≥While Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction.

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Before Use

Turning on the Movie Camera

ª How to Turn on the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while pressing the button 1.

≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.

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1

ª How to Turn off the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while pressing the button 1.

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Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).

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:Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. NV-GS15 only: Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape.

:Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

:Card Recording Mode (NV-GS15 only)

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

:Picture Playback Mode (NV-GS15 only)

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

PC :PC Mode (NV-GS15 only)

Use this mode when you want to connect the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

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

1Pull the Viewfinder.

2Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (35).

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON]. ≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

Monitor is opened.

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this setting is cancelled.

ª Using the LCD Monitor

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

1Put a finger on the [OPEN4] Knob (1) and pull the LCD Monitor (2) out in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.

≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

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Before Use

2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

1180o 290o

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed

(NV-GS15 only).

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

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

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS [-]||||----[+]

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

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

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button 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.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-

.

Using the Menu Screen

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

≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (20).

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≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is displayed.

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NV-GS11

2Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the highlighted item.

3Press the [5] Button to display the selected Sub-Menu.

4Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.

5Press the [5] Button to display the selected item.

6Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired

mode and press [ENTER] Button to determine the setting.

≥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, [π, ∫, ∑, ∏] Buttons and [ENTER] Button on the Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15). (-8-)

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the 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. (The setups of [EFFECT2] (-30-) are not retained.)

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

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Before Use

ª File Selection in the Picture Playback

≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes

Mode (NV-GS15 only)

back to the previous screen.

A File Selection Operation may be necessary

2) [DIGITAL]

during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

the following procedure.

[EFFECT1]

1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

Digital Effects 1 -30-

a file.

[EFFECT2]

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

Digital Effects 2 -30-

[MULTI MODE]

PICTURE

Multi-Picture Mode -30-

[TITLE IN] (NV-GS15 only)

Adding a Title -38-

3) [CARD] (NV-GS15 only)

Card Setup Sub-Menu

No.25

100-0012

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -22-

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm

[CREATE TITLE]

the selection of the file.

Title Creation -37-

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

4) [RECORDING]

out the various Menu Operations. (The above

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

procedure will not be repeated in the following

[REC SPEED]

instructions.)

Recording Speed Mode -19-

List of Menus

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -19-

The figures of the Menus are for explanation

[SCENE INDEX]

purposes only, and they are different from the

Scene Index Mode -34-

actual Menus.

[WIND CUT]

ª

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Wind Noise Reduction -26-

Tape Recording Mode

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone -24-

NV-GS15

CAMERA

!PROG.AE

[CINEMA]

TAPE RECORDING MENU

DIGITAL

SIS

Cinema-like Format Recording -26-

CARD

D.ZOOM

RECORDING

SELF TIMER

5) [DISPLAY]

LCD/EVF

USB FUNCTION

DISPLAY

INITIAL

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

Display Mode -47-

[DATE/TIME]

NV-GS8/

TAPE RECORDING MENU

NV-GS11

CAMERA

!

PROG.AE

Date and Time Indication -47-

DIGITAL

SIS

RECORDING

D.ZOOM

[C.DISPLAY]

LCD/EVF

SELF TIMER

DISPLAY

SHTR EFFECT

Counter Display Mode -47-

INITIAL

USB FUNCTION

[C.RESET]

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

Counter Reset -60-

MENU:EXIT

≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

1)

[CAMERA]

reset the Time Code.

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

6) [LCD/EVF]

[PROG.AE]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

Auto Exposure Mode -26-

[LCD/EVF SET]

[SIS]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

Image Stabilizer -24-

[SELF REC]

[D.ZOOM]

Recording Yourself -20-

Digital Zoom -24-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

[SHTR EFFECT] (NV-GS8 and NV-GS11 only)

Using the Viewfinder -14-

Shutter Effect -21-

7) [INITIAL]

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[SELF TIMER]

[BLANK SEARCH]

Self-timer Recording -23-

Blank Search -21-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -44-

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Before Use

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to

[OFF].

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -10-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -48-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode -47-

ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

NV-GS15 TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK	!SEARCH
DIGITAL	12bit AUDIO
CARD	AUDIO OUT
RECORDING	USB FUNCTION
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
;/∫:SELECT	%:NEXT
	MENU:EXIT

NV-GS8/	TAPE PLAYBACK MENU
NV-GS11	PLAYBACK	!		SEARCH
	DIGITAL			12bit AUDIO
	RECORDING			AUDIO OUT
	DISPLAY			USB FUNCTION
	LCD/EVF
	INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode -34-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector -42-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode -52-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -44-

2) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off -35-

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection -35-

[TITLE IN] (NV-GS15 only)

Adding a Title -38-

3)[CARD] (NV-GS15 only)

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation -37-

4)[RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -19-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -19-

5)[DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Main-Menu.

6) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -14-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -21-

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -10-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -48-

ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]

(NV-GS15 only)

Card Recording Mode

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA	!PROG.AE
DIGITAL	SHTR EFFECT
CARD	SELF TIMER
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
;/∫:SELECT	%:NEXT
	MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode -26-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect -49-

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording -23-

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

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[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -38-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation -37-

[BURST MODE]

Continuous Photoshot -22-

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -47-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -47-

5) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -10-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -48-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting -18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode -47-

ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

(NV-GS15 only)

Picture Playback Mode

	PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU
	DELETE	!	FILE BY SEL
	EDITING		ALL FILES
	DIGITAL		TITLE BY SEL
	DISPLAY
	LCD/EVF
	INITIAL
	;/∫:SELECT		%:NEXT
			MENU:EXIT

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File -39-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files -39-

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title -39-

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock -39-

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF -38-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card -39-

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -38-

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

5) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -14-

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -58-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -10-

Setting Date and Time

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

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1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

CLOCK SET

1YEAR 2004 MONTH 10 DAY 8 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT

2Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [6/5] Button to set it to the desired value.

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

3Press the [MENU] Button (20) to finish setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

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

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

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Before Use

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.

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≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted.

≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (-41-)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

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Recording Mode

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].

When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (NV-GS15 only).

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-27-, -29-)

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AUTO

FOCUS MANUAL

≥Before turning on the power, remove the

Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (-27-) may not

function correctly.

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off automatically.

To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

≥When the Movie Camera is connected to a personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available.

ª Recording 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 [SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

Recording on a Tape

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.

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2Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode.

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NV-GS11

3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).

≥Recording starts.

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

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RECORD

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

PAUSE

Recording ”Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode” (NV-GS15 only)

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

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