Panasonic NV-GS150EP, NV-GS140EP User Manual

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS150EP

NV-GS140EP

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi.

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Information for your safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a 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.

AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

ª Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

≥Injury or material damage resulting from any

kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Operating instructions

≥These operating instructions cover the

NV-GS150 and NV-GS140.

≥The illustrations in these operating instructions

are for the model NV-GS150, but part of the description is for other models.

≥Some functions are not available depending on

the model.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

≥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 copyrightprotected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica

microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on 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:

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

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ª Warning

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

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.

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ª EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other AV cables and USB

cables except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold

separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.

Contents

ENGLISH

Information for your safety ................................... 2

Before using

Accessories.......................................................... 4

Optional................................................................ 4

Parts identification and handling .......................... 4

Fitting the lens cap (optional) ............................... 7

The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 7

Using the LCD monitor......................................... 8

Using the viewfinder............................................. 8

Power supply ....................................................... 9

Charging time and recordable time .................... 10

Inserting/removing a cassette............................ 10

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 11

Using the lens cover .......................................... 12

Turning the camera on....................................... 12

Selecting a mode ............................................... 13

How to use the joystick ...................................... 13

Switching the language ...................................... 14

Using the menu screen ...................................... 15

Setting date and time ......................................... 16

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 16

Using the remote control.................................... 17

Free style remote control with mic ..................... 19

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 20

Recording on a tape........................................... 21

Recording still pictures on a card while

recording image onto a tape............................ 21

Check the recording........................................... 22

Blank search function......................................... 22

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 22

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 24

Recording yourself ............................................. 24

Quick start.......................................................... 25

Backlight compensation function ....................... 25

Night view functions........................................... 25

Soft skin mode ................................................... 26

Tele-macro function ........................................... 26

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 27

Wind noise reduction function............................ 27

Using the built-in video flash .............................. 27

Self-timer recording............................................ 28

Recording images for wide-screen TVs ............. 29

Image stabilizer function .................................... 29

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 30

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).................................................. 30

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)............................................... 31

Manual focus adjustment ................................... 32

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 32

Playback mode

Playing back tape............................................... 34

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback................................. 35

Variable-speed search function.......................... 35

Playback on TV .................................................. 36

Playing back card............................................... 36

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 37

Formatting a card............................................... 38

Protecting files on a card.................................... 38

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 38

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 39

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 39

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 40

Audio dubbing .................................................... 41

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 42

Menu list............................................................. 43

Menus related to taking pictures ........................ 45

Menus related to playback ................................. 45

Other menus ...................................................... 46

Others

Indications.......................................................... 47

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 48

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 49

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 50

Cautions for Use ................................................ 54

Explanation of terms .......................................... 57

Specifications

Specifications ..................................................... 59

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Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

VSK0651B

K2KC4CB00018

K2GJ2DZ00018

CR2025

N2QAEC000012

VFA0425B

1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead

-9-

2) Battery pack -9-

3) Remote control, button-type battery -17-

4) Free style remote control with mic -19-

5) AV cable -39-

6) Shoulder strap -6-

7) USB cable and CD-ROM -42-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11E)

2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh)

3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh)

5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714M2E)

9) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Video DC light (VW-LDH3E)

12) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E)

13) Light bulb for video DC light (VW-LL3E)

14) Stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E)

15) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

16) Video flash (VW-FLH3E)

17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

18) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

K2CQ2DA00003

N2QCBD000030

VFC3506-1A

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(2) (3)

(4)

(1) Built-in video flash -27-

Recording lamp -45-

(2)

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -27-

(3)

Grip belt

(4)

(One-touch free style grip belt) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(5) (6) White balance sensor -31-

Remote control sensor -18- Lock button -7-

(7)

Lock cover -7-

(8)

(12)

AV/

(9)

REMOTE/MIC

(10)

(11)

Audio-video output terminal [AV] -39-

(9)

≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones

only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally.

Headphone terminal [Ë]

(10) Terminal for free style remote control

with mic [REMOTE]

-19-

Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥When the movie camera is connected with

AC Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In that case, please switch to battery for power supply and noise will stop.

(11) USB terminal [ ] -42-

Speaker -34-

(12)

(5)

(6)

(7) (8)

-7-

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(14)

(15)

S-VIDEO

(16) (17)

(18) (19)

(20) (21) (22)

(23)

Before using

(26) (27)

(28)

(29) (30)

(31) (32)

Reset button [RESET] -49- Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -16- Power LCD lamp -16- Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS]

-20-, -30-, -32-

Card access lamp -12- DV terminal [DV] (Input function on NV-GS150 Model only)

-40-

Card slot cover -11- Card slot -11-

(34)

(35)

(13) Viewfinder -8-, -57-

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.

(14)

Battery holder

(15) Battery release lever [BATT] -9-

Power switch [OFF/ON] -12-

(16)

Power lamp -12-

(17)

Quick start recording button

(18)

[QUICK START]

-25-

Quick start recording lamp -25- Menu button [MENU] -1 5-

(19)

Joystick -13-

(20)

Mode dial -13-

(21)

Recording start/stop button -21-

(22) (23)

S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -36-

(26) (27)

(24) (25)

(24)

LCD monitor -8-, -57-

(28) (29)

(30) (31)

(32)

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.

(25) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -8-

(33)

Cassette holder -10- Lens cover open/close ring -12-

(34)

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -10-

(35)

Cassette cover -10-

(36)

Zoom lever [W/T] -24-

(37)

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -34-

(38)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-

(39)

Smart accessory shoe

The stereo zoom microphone /VW-VMH3E (optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3E (optional) should be mounted here. ≥When using an accessory for the smart

accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this

product.

(36)

(37) (38)

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(40) Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) ≥When the tripod is used, operate the camera

from the free style remote control with mic for convenience. (When not using the remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt for convenience. When you move with remote control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to avoid falling of the tripod.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.

(42)

(42) Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. ≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter

Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens

hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the

hood. ≥When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT3714M2E; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional),

first remove the lens hood. ≥When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter

and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the

[W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the

4 corners of an image will be darkened.

(Vignetting) ≥The lens hood has a built-in lens cover.

(41)

(41) Shoulder strap fixture

≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

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Fitting the lens cap (optional)

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. If you do not use the movie camera when the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the

lens cap cord through the hole in the grip belt attachment part and run the lens cap through the lens cap cord.

≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens

cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is used as a hand strap.)

≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of

the lens cap with the tips of your first 2 fingers.

The one-touch free-style grip belt

ª To use as a hand strap

If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily.

1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the

projections 2 on both sides. Press the lock button 3 to remove the grip belt.

≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the

camera with both hands. ≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock

cover to the original position.

2 Adjust the belt length.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Slide 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3 Fix the belt.

3 Put your hand through the strap.

≥Use the free style remote control with mic for

more convenience. ≥Hold the movie camera not to cover the

microphones or the sensors with your hands.

To restore the strap to the grip belt

ª ≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt

attachment part, press the lock cover 1 and

check if the grip belt is securely locked.

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ª To use as a grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

OPEN

≥The viewfinder will go off. ≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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2 90o1 180o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and colour level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the camera

may be damaged or fail.

≥Check that the card slot cover is closed. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o

towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.

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Power supply

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product.

≥Battery charging time ( ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

Charging lamp

Lights up:Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

Connecting to the AC outlet

-10-)

3 Connect the DC input lead to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other

equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera. Or do not use the power cord of other equipment for the movie camera.

Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.

BATT

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

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Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer.

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh) CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

A Charging time B Maximum continuously recordable time C Intermittent recordable time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.) “1 h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are rough

estimates. The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12,

CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording).

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

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A 2 h. 25 min. B 2 h. 15 min.

(2 h. 5 min.)

C 1 h. 10 min.

(1 h. 5 min.)

A 2 h. 45 min. B 2 h. 40 min.

(2 h. 30 min.)

C 1 h. 20 min.

(1 h. 15 min.)

A 3 h. 55 min. B 4 h.

(3 h. 45 min.)

C 2 h.

(1 h. 55 min.)

A 1 h. 40 min. B 1 h. 15 min.

(1 h. 10 min.)

C 40 min.

(35 min.)

A 1 h. 30 min. B 1 h. 20 min.

(1 h. 15 min.)

C 40 min.

(40 min.)

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc.

≥When you use this camera with the LCD

monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.

≥When you use accessories fitted on the

camera’s smart accessory shoe such as the stereo zoom microphone and video DC light, etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the movie camera being used will

also heat up. This is normal. ≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change: r # s #

t # u # v. If the battery

discharges, then u (v) will flash.

Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

OPEN EJEC

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover.

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (

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Before using

≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the

main unit of the movie camera, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (

When the cassette holder does not

-54-)

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

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.

Inserting/removing the cassette

ª ≥When the cassette holder is in action, do not

touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you continue recording.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly. ≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

R E C

SAVE

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this camera may malfunction or the

data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the

card slot cover.

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

cover and press the centre of the card and then pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

Concerning the card

ª ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card. ≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This

operation may make the card unusable. ≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

movie camera or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

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ª Card access lamp

≥When the camera accesses the card (reading,

recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.

≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction.

≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or

removing the card

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial

SD Memory Card

ª ≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment.

Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

Using the lens cover

For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use.

1 Rotate the lens cover open/close ring.

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after opening the lens cover.

How to turn on the power

While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The power lamp lights up.

OFF

POWER

How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

OFF

POWER

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Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

:PC mode

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer. (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)

How to use the joystick

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

1 Select by moving up. 2 Select by moving down. 3 Select by moving left. 4 Select by moving right. 5 Determine by pushing the centre.

Joystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each push switches the display as follows depending on the mode. (In the Tape playback mode or the Picture playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

OFF

3 Tele-macro 4 Soft skin mode -26- 2 Fade -27- 1 Backlight compensation -25- 3 Night view/0 Lux night view -25- 4 Recording check -22-

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2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

4 White balance

Shutter speed Iris or gain value

1 Select/Adjust -31- 2 Select/Adjust -31-

3) Tape playback mode

OFF

3 Playback/pause -34- 4 Stop -34- 2 Rewind (review playback) -34- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -34-

4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

OFF

-31-

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

OFF

4 White balance

Shutter speed Iris or gain value

1 Select/Adjust -31- 2 Select/Adjust -31-

6) Picture playback mode

OFF

3 Playback/stop -36- 4 Erase -37- 2 Playback previous picture -36- 1 Playback next picture -36-

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

-31-

3 Tele-macro -26- 4 Soft skin mode -26- 1 Backlight compensation -25-

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Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -43-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

About the menu setting

ª ≥The menu screen does not appear during

recording. And you cannot record when the menu screen appears.

Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

VAR .

ENTER

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) and

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit.

VAR .

ENTER

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3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

VAR .

ENTER

Setting date and time

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

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

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

About date/time

ª ≥The date and time function are driven by a built-

in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

Recharging the built-in lithium battery

ª ≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the camera is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery runs down. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or place the battery on the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

[YES].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

:Brightness of the LCD monitor

:Colour level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

≥In order to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] button.

POWER LCD

≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. ≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the

entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.

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≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off

and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness.

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor

is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be activated.

Changing the picture quality on the

LCD monitor

Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or

[NORMAL].

[DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor

[NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture

≥The effect will vary depending on the scene

recorded.

≥The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be

affected.

≥This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC]

when the brightness of the LCD monitor is increased (when the [POWER LCD] lamp lights up) and cannot be set to [NORMAL] independently.

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded. ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the picture quality of the LCD monitor is temporarily adjusted as if the [LCD AI] is set to [NORMAL].

becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented. (The effect will vary depending on the images recorded.)

quality.

Using the remote control

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled.

(1) (2)

STILL ADV

(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -43-

On-screen display button [OSD] -36-

(2)

Record button [¥REC]

(3)

(NV-GS150 only)

(4)

Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -41- Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -15-

(5)

STILL ADV

(6)

Slow/frame-by-frame forward button

(6)

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(7) (8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -35-

Menu button [MENU] -15-

(9)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(3)

¥REC

A.DUB

(4)

PLAY

/REW

FF/

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

(5)

ENTER

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START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

¥REC

A.DUB

(7)

/REW

FF/

PLAY

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

(8)

(9)

ENTER

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STILL ADV

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

(14)

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(15)

¥REC

A.DUB

(16)

/REW

FF/

PLAY

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

ENTER

(10)

(11) (12) (13)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(10) (11) Rewind/review button [6] (12) Pause button [;]

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(13) Stop button [∫] (14) Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -15-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the movie camera.

Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward and get the battery holder back in place.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put ButtonType battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

Remote control usable range

Selecting the remote control mode

If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].)

1 Setting on the camera:

Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

STILL ADV

VOL

STILL ADV

2 1

PAUSE

STOP

[VCR1]: Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

Concerning the button-type battery

ª ≥When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation frequency.

≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of

children.

≥If the remote control mode of the camera and

that of the remote control do not match with each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the remote control is operated for the first time after the camera is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE MODE” (

-48-) will appear and operation is

impossible. Set the same remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the movie camera may not operate properly even within the usable ranges.

≥Within a 1 metre range, you can operate the

remote control from beside the remote control sensor (LCD monitor side) of the movie camera.

≥The distance between the remote control and

the camera: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right

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Before using

Free style remote control with mic

This controller can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this camera more easily.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Microphone [MIC] (2) Recording start/stop button [REC] (3) Zoom lever [W/T] (4) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (5) Microphone switch button [TALK]

Connect the free style remote control with mic to the camera

1 Plug the free style remote control with mic

into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it goes.

REMOTE/MIC

About the clip (on the backside)

When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod and causing the camera to fall off the table.

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style

remote control with mic cannot be pressed halfway.

≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted

securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it will go, normal operation may not be ensured.

≥Before using, make sure that the plug is

inserted securely into the terminal as far as it will go.

Switching the microphone

Press the [TALK] button on the free style remote control with mic, and the microphone on the remote control will be activated instead of that on the camera.

≥While this button is being pressed, [ ] appears

and the microphone on the remote control is activated.

≥We recommend you talk with the microphone

approx. 10 cm away from your mouth.

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Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following by trying recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the movie camera.

Basic camera holding

1) Hold the camera with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are in the open air, record pictures

with the sunlight as far in the background as possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the recording.

Check points

ª ≥Open the lens cover. (-12-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after opening the lens cover.)

≥Grip belt adjustment ( ≥Power supply ( ≥Insert a cassette/card ( ≥Setting date/time ( ≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder ( ≥Getting the remote control ready ( ≥Setting SP/LP mode (

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Record mode

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About auto mode

ª ≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: ≥Auto focusing: -58-

≥Colour balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus.

≥Scene mode setting ( ≥White balance setting ( ≥Shutter speed setting ( ≥Iris/gain value setting ( ≥Focus setting (

Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

(Tape Playback Mode on NV-GS150 Model only)

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AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

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-31-)

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1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED]

>> [SP] or [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

≥We recommend using the SP mode for

important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the

LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image

recorded in the LP mode. (

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be

degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment

or on digital video equipment without the LP mode

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback

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Record mode

Recording on a tape

Open the lens cover. (-12-) (When the camera is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after opening the lens cover.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

Concerning the remaining tape time

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the

remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape

You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while

recording image onto a tape.

;

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to ≥Carry out a recording check (

-22-) to verify that

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the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (

On-screen display in the tape

-22-) .

recording mode

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¢These indications are displayed only when the

card is inserted.

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.)

5) Quality of still pictures

0h00m10s00f

3)¢

100

4)¢

5)¢

PHOTO SHOT

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to

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≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures

to be recorded. (

-23-)

≥The sizes of pictures to be recorded are [640]. ≥In order to record still pictures with higher

quality, we recommend using the card recording mode.

≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record

images onto the card.

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is

pressed halfway.

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Check the recording

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick during the recording

pause until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick down to select the

recording check icon [ ].

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape).

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

(Tape Playback Mode on NV-GS150 Model only)

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

Stopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down.

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the

camera will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second

before the end of the last image recorded. When you start recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image.

Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in

order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera

focuses on the subject automatically.

PHOTO SHOT

1 Shutter chance mark

± (The white lamp flashes.):

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful ≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows

when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

± (White lamp lights up.):

2 Focus area

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.

To record still pictures clearly

ª ≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding the movie camera by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the movie

camera firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the movie camera.

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

Focusing

When in focus

When in focus and a good picture can be recorded

Almost in focus

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≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to

≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥While data are recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this camera.

≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.

≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than

[640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.

≥When the picture size setting is other than [640],

the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in [640].

On-screen display in the card

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recording mode

100

1) Still picture size

2) Number of recordable still pictures (When no pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.)

3) Quality of still pictures

Progressive Photoshot

You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You cannot switch the progressive function off/on.)

Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select

the desired picture quality.

[ ]: High picture quality [ ]: Normal picture quality ≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape recording mode.

Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].

About the shutter chance mark

ª ≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on

the subject manually.

≥You can record still pictures on the card even if

the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or

becomes difficult to be displayed in the following cases.

≥When the zoom magnification is high. ≥When the movie camera is shaken. ≥When the subject is moving. ≥When the subject stands against the light

source.

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

≥When the scene is dark. ≥When there is a bright part in the scene. ≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

≥When the scene lacks contrast.

Concerning the focusing area

ª ≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or

behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.

≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive

function may be disabled depending on the other functions used. (

Select the size of still pictures to be

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recorded on a card

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select

the desired picture size.

[1760]: 1760k1320 [1280]: 1280k960 [640]: 640k480

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Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 10koptically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

VOL

5tW

10tW

1tW

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the movie camera by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 metres or further from the movie camera.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie

camera can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm distant from the lens.

Digital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 20k to 500k.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or

[500k].

To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

About the variable speed zoom

function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,

you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥For the free style remote control with mic, the

zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control.

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.)

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

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[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) [20k]: Up to 20k [500k]: Up to 500k ≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

digital zoom function cannot be used.

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≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the

viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the centre of the joystick.

Record mode

Quick start

This camera will be put into standby in approx.

1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape

Recording Mode is set.

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

1 Press the [QUICK START] button.

QUICK

START

≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.

(Press the button again to cancel it.)

2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

POWER

≥The quick start is now ready.

3 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥This camera will be put into a recording

pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

To cancel the quick start when the

power is [OFF]

Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the camera will be completely turned off. ≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the lamp will go off and the camera will be completely turned off.

≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the

battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned off and the quick start mode is cancelled. If the movie camera is turned on and the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns on and the quick start mode is restored.

≥When the camera is quick-started with the white

balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the colour night view function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)

≥The zoom magnification may differ from when it

is in the quick start standby mode and when the recording starts.

≥Since about half the power of normal recording

is used in quick start standby, using quick start reduces the recordable time.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the

backlight compensation icon [ ].

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

Night view functions

This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used. ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

0 Lux night view function

You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the night

view icon [ ].

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # 0 Lux night view function # OFF

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Record mode

3 (In the case of 0 lux night view function)

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the

Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white.

≥Record the subject while viewing it on the

viewfinder.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.

1.2 m or less.

To cancel the colour night view

function

Select the night view icon until the night view indication disappear.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

≥The night view function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 25k longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The night view function is canceled when you

operate the power switch or the mode dial.

Soft skin mode

This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a softer tone. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the soft

skin icon [ ].

To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colours similar to the skin colour, they will also be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

Tele-macro function

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. This camera can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the

tele-macro icon [ ].

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≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

automatically set to 10k.

To cancel the tele-macro function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually.

≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is

cancelled.

≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is

operated.

Record mode

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

[].

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears.

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

To cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)

Using the built-in video flash

Use the built-in video flash in order to record still pictures in dark places.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].

≥If [ßA] is selected, then the video flash will

automatically flash as necessary.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

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To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

To select the colour for fade in/out

The colour which appears in fading pictures can be selected.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>

[WHITE] or [BLACK].

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it

takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause recording.

≥The video flash is activated and the picture

will be recorded.

≥You cannot use the built-in video flash unless

the card is inserted in the movie camera.

≥The movie camera, even when its video flash

has been turned off, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in yellow.)

≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]

([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the video flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit.

≥The available range of the video flash is approx.

1 to 2.0 metres in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the video flash at distances greater than 2.0 metres.

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≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter

speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the video flash may not be lighted.

≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of

1/750 s or faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark

place. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit

in front of a white background.

≥A conversion lens (optional) can block the flash

and may cause a vignetting effect.

≥Do not use the flash with the ND filter (optional)

attached.

≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is

prohibited.

≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other

means.

When the video flash is not used

Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].

To adjust the brightness of the video flash

Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>

select the desired brightness level.

[ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or

[ßd0]: In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]

[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]

Red eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes.

[ßAj] indication will appear.)

indication will appear.)

or [ßAi] indication will appear.)

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

≥Using the video flash outdoors or with backlight

or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash.

≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the

video flash.

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the timer.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO SHOT

≥After the recording lamp and the [ ]

indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After recording, the self-timer will be cancelled.

≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

half way. Focusing will be carried out with reference to the focusing frame.

To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,

the self-timer standby mode is cancelled.

≥If the continuous photoshot recording is set, the

maximum recordable pictures are recorded.

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

Using the video flash VW-FLH3E

(optional)

≥The video flash permits still picture recording in

a dark place 2.0 metres or more distant. The available range of the video flash is approx. 1 to 4metres.

≥When the video flash becomes ready to flash,

the [ß] indication appears.

≥The optional video flash and the built-in video

flash cannot be used simultaneously.

≥The brightness of the video flash cannot be

adjusted.

≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance

become fixed.

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Recording images for wide-screen TVs

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Wide Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. Cinema Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

To cancel the Wide/Cinema function

Wide Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

Cinema Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥When the Wide Function is activated, the

display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally.

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV

connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

≥This function does not widen the recording

range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a

personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we

do not recommend using the wide mode. (Images are vertically stretched.)

≥If the wide function is set when the Image

stabilizer function is used, the image stabilizer function will be canceled.

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥If the image stabilizer is set when the wide

function is used, the wide function will be canceled.

≥When the night view function is used, the image

stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [[] indication flashes.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used ≥When recording is done in an extremely dark

place

≥When the camera is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

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Continuous Photoshot

Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640]. 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO SHOT

To stop continuous photoshot

midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥The camera records up to 10 still pictures at

intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is manually set to 1/25, then the still pictures can be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.

≥One more still picture may be recorded after you

release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥The flash is not used. ≥If set [SELF TIMER] >> [YES], the movie

camera records the maximum number of pictures recordable.

≥Intervals between recording pictures may

become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.

≥When using the card formatted by other

equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card with this movie camera.

Recording in various situations (Scene mode)

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

2) [ ] Portrait mode

≥To make persons stand out against the

background

3) [ ] Low light mode

≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4) [ ] Spotlight mode

≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or

theatre

5) [ ] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such

as ski slopes and beaches

To cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

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Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause

of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.

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