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

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Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS1,

NV-GS3, NV-GS4 and NV-GS5.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show

model NV-GS5, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

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

Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥All other company and product names in the operating

instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

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

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

Pages for reference

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

ªWARNING

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

ªCarefully observe copyright laws.

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

Contents

Before Use

Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2

Contents.............................................................................. 3

Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4

Optional Accessories........................................................... 4

Controls and Components................................................... 5

Remote Controller............................................................... 7

Power Supply ...................................................................... 9

Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................... 9

Lens Cap and Grip Belt ..................................................... 10

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 10

Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 10

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes ........ 11

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor .................................... 11

Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 12

List of Menus..................................................................... 13

Setting Date and Time....................................................... 16

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 16

LP Mode............................................................................ 16

Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 16

CAMERA Mode

Recording.......................................................................... 17

Photoshot .......................................................................... 18

Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 18

Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 19

Image Stabilizer Function.................................................. 19

Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 19

Cinema Function............................................................... 20

Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 20

Colour Night View Function............................................... 20

Quick Start......................................................................... 20

Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................................ 21

Recording in Special Situations......................................... 21

Recording in Natural Colours ............................................ 21

Adjusting White Balance Manually .................................... 22

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 23

Manual Iris Adjustment...................................................... 23

Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 23

Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 24

CARD Mode

Using a Card......................................................................33

Recording on a Card..........................................................33

Playing Back a Card ..........................................................36

Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ........................... 37

Slide Show.........................................................................38

Editing a Slide Show.......................................................... 38

Creating a Title ..................................................................39

Adding a Title..................................................................... 39

Protecting the Files on a Card ...........................................40

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card..............................40

Formatting a Card..............................................................41

Writing Printing Data on a Card.........................................41

Others

Indications..........................................................................42

Owner ID............................................................................43

Warning/Alarm Indications.................................................43

Notes and Hints ................................................................. 43

Cautions for Use................................................................48

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions) ........ 50

Explanation of Terms.........................................................52

Specifications.....................................................................53

Index ..................................................................................54

VCR Mode

Playing Back...................................................................... 26

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 26

Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 27

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 27

Finding the End of Recording............................................ 27

Index Search Functions..................................................... 28

Playback Zoom Function................................................... 28

Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................... 29

Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 30

Audio Dubbing................................................................... 30

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette ...................... 31

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment .................... 31

Using the DV Cable for Recording .................................... 32

Personal Computer Connection Kit ................................... 32

USB Connection Kit........................................................... 32

VSK0581A

K2GJ2DZ00014

CGR-D08R

CR2025

N2QAEC000003

VYF2841 VGQ5327

K2KC4CB00002

VFC3506

NV-GS4/GS5

VJA0940

N2QCAD000001

Standard Accessories

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

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

2) Battery Pack (l 9)

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

4) Free Style Controller (l 7)

5) Lens Cap (l 10)

6) AV Cable (l 30, 31)

7) Shoulder Strap (l 10)

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

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

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9B)

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

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

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

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

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

7) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

8) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3007E)

9) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3014E)

10) ND Filter (VW-LND30E)

11) MC Protector (VW-LMC30E)

12) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)

15) Tripod with Remote Controller (VZ-CTR1E)

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

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

18) Edit Cable (VW-K8E)

19) Edit Terminal Conversion Adaptor (VW-CE1E)

20) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

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

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

23) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

24) Internet Videophone Software (VW-DTC1E) The following is for the NV-GS4/GS5 models only.

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

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and “SD-Jukebox” software for

recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play back music.)

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

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

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

29) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE) ≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

9) NV-GS4/GS5

VFA0363

VFA0353

VFF0154 (NV-GS4) VFF0155 (NV-GS5)

≥Order accessory and consumable items for all Audio Visual Products with

ease and confidence either by telephoning our Customer Care Centre on

08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

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18)

19)

20)

16)

Controls and Components

12)

13)

14)

15)

BLC

FADE

6)5)

STILL

9) 11)10)

COLOUR NIGHT

VIEW

TITLE

MULTI/

P-IN-P

23)

22)

21)

24)

25)

26)

27)

28)

29)

30)

31)32)

1) LCD Monitor (l11, 50)

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≥

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

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] (l11)

2) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN

3) Accessory Shoe

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

attached here.

4) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l26)

] (l17)

] (l26)

] (l17)

25, 39)

20)

39)

Reverse Search Button [SEARCH Recording Check Button [

] (l26, 38)

5) Play Button [

Backlight Button [BLC] (

6) Fast Forward/Cue Button [

20)

Forward Search Button [SEARCH

7) Stop Button [

Fade Button [FADE] (

8) Pause Button [

Still Button [STILL] (

∫

] (l26, 38)

] (l27, 38)

;

19)

18)

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

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

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

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

Tape/Card Photoshot/Card Mode Selector

33)

[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] (NV-GS5 only) (

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

14) Card Slot (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (

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

16) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (

17) Viewfinder (

11, 50)

33)

11)

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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.

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18) Eyecup

19) Battery Holder

10)

20) Shoulder Strap Holders (

21) Recording Start/Stop Button (

22) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (

23) Zoom Lever [W/T] (

24) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (

25) Menu Button [MENU] (

26) Quick Start Recording Lamp (

27) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (

28) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MNL/FOCUS] (

29) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (

17)

18, 33, 37, 39)

18)

12)

12, 21, 23, 26)

20)

17, 21, 22, 23)

11, 17, 48)

30) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR] (NV-GS1/GS3 only)

[CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) (

11, 17, 26, 36)

31) Tripod Receptacle

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

32) Battery Eject Button [BATT] (l9)

33)

USB/ EDIT (MINI)

V IN/OUT

PHONES/REMO

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

34)

50)

36)

35)

37)

AV IN/OUT

MIC

PHONES/REMO

44) 45) 46)

38)

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

39)

51)

40)

41)

42)

43)

33) Reset Button [RESET] (l43)

34) Speaker (

26)

35) Cassette Holder

36) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (

37) Cassette Compartment Cover (

38) Cassete Cover Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] (

39) Lens Hood (

50)

10)

40) Lens

41) Recording Lamp (

42) White Balance Sensor ( Remote Control Sensor (

43) Microphone (built-in, stereo) (

17)

22)

18)

44) Microphone Socket [MIC]

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

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

45) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket [AV IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS5 Model only) ( Headphone Socket [PHONES] (

45)

30, 31)

Free Style Controller Socket [REMOTE]

≥Connecting an AV Cable or Free Style Controller to this socket

activates the Movie Camera’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

46) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS5 Model only) (

47) USB Socket [USB] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) ( Edit Socket [EDIT

(MINI)]

48) Digital Still Picture Terminal [DIGITAL STILL PICTURE] (

49) DV Terminal (

32)

30, 31)

32)

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

50) Grip Belt (l10)

51) Lens Cap String Holder (

10)

32)

USB/ EDIT (MINI)

47) 48) 49)

DIGITAL STILL PICTURE

Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

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

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

Insert 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.)

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

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WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND

MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION.”

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Using the Remote Controller

Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.

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

from the central axis

≥The above operative ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong

light, the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above

15˚

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

TIME

RESET

COUNTER

MULTI/

P-IN-P

PLAY

/REW

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

INDEX INDEX

STOP

SELECT

STORE

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

STOP

SHOT

TITLE

ZOOM

A.DUB

FF/

STILL ADV

sVOLr

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

REC

;

∫

VAR.

ranges.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the LCD

Monitor side of the Movie Camera.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie Camera and that of the Remote

Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

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

Setup on the Remote Controller:

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

automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

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1 2

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.

Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.

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

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC

Adaptor socket. A gap will remain as shown

≥Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE]

Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF].

Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

Attach the Battery to 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.

Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF] and, while sliding the [BATT] Button

, slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

BATT

NV-GS1/GS3 NV-GS4/GS5

A B

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

CGR-D08S

CGR-D120

1 h 05 min. (50 min.)

CGR-D08R

A B

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

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

CGP-D14S

CGP-D210

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

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

CGR-D16S

CGR-D220

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

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

CGP-D28S

CGP-D320

A B

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

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

CGR-D53S

CGR-D815

1 h.

1 h 50 min.

2 h.

3 h 15 min.

5 h 20 min.

1 h.

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

1 h 05 min. (50 min.)

1 h 50 min.

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

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

2 h.

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

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

3 h 15 min.

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

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

5 h 20 min.

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

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

Using the Car Battery Charger

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

otherwise the fuse may blow.

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

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

Charging Time

Maximum Continuous Recording Time

Intermittent Recording Time

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

≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers in

parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature

of 20oC and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

1, 2

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

12:30:45

15.10.2002

12:30:45

15.10.2002

OPEN

180x 90x

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

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

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

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

How to Turn on the Power

Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing

the centre button

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

How to Switch Modes

Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.

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

How to Turn off the Power

Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing

the centre button

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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

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.

Pull the Viewfinder.

Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1.

Using the LCD Monitor

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

Bring the LCD Monitor out about 90o in the direction of the

1111

arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

2222

recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 2 from the vertical

position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90o downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

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

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

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

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

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

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

To Adjust

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

saturation.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

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

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to the

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

CAMERA SETUP

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

MULTI-PICTURES

RECORDING SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

DEMO MODE

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL EFFECT

CARD SETUP

RECORDING SETUP

AV IN/OUT SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

ERASE CARD FILE

CARD EDITING

DISPLAY SETUP

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

2, 3, 4, 5

VCR FUNCTIONS

CARD FUNCTIONS

1, 2

Using the Menu Screen

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

Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the

[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch

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

displayed.

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

displayed.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.

(NV-GS4/GS5 only)

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

Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.

Turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.

Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a desired mode.

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

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

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be

displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [SET] Button and [ITEM] Button on the Remote Controller.

(l7)

To Exit 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. (But, the setups of [EFFECT2]

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

File Selection in the Card Playback Mode

(NV-GS4/GS5 only)

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

Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a file.

1111

≥The selected file is marked by a frame 5.

Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the file.

2222

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu

Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

is displayed.

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are not retained.)

PICTURE

No.25 100-0012

CAMERA SETUP

PROG.AE OFF 5 7

PROGRESSIVE OFF ON AUTO SIS D.ZOOM CINEMA OFF ON

RETURN

RETURN ---- YES

4 Ω º

OFF ON OFF 20 500

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

REC SPEED AUDIO REC 12bit SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY WIND CUT OFF ON ZOOM MIC OFF ONPRESS MENU TO EXIT

RETURN ---- YES

SP LP

16bit

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT STEREO L R

RETURN ---- YES

10)

11)

12)

13)

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT OFF ON EFFECT SELECT OFF WIPE MIX STROBE NEGA SEPIA B/W TRACER SOLARI MOSAIC MIRROR

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4 MODE FINE NORMAL CREATE TITLE

RETURN ---- YES

CARD SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

---- YES

16bit

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH]

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

3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH]

4) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO]

5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT]

6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

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(l34)

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(l30)

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[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT]

8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT]

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[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-GS4/GS5 only)

9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY]

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

11) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE]

(l34)

(l35)

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[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

12) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED]

13) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC]

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[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu (NV-GS5 only)

14) AV Socket [AV JACK]

15) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT]

16) Analog-Digital Conversion Output [DV OUT]

(l30, 31)

(l30)

(l46)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

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

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

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

14)

A.DUB INPUT

15)

DV OUT

16)

RETURN ---- YES

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

IN/OUT OUT/PHONES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

AV IN/OUT SETUP

AV JACK

MIC AV IN

OFF ON

ERASE CARD FILE

ERASE FILE

BY SELECTION ERASE ALL FILES ERASE TITLE

BY SELECTION

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

CARD EDITING

RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES FILE SEARCH ---- YES FILE LOCK ---- YES SLIDE SHOW ---- YES DPOF SETTING ---- YES CARD FORMAT ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIME OFF TIME DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF SET ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES VOICE POWER SAVE OFF ON

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARDFUNCTIONS] (NV-GS4/GS5 only)

[ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu

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

2) Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES]

(l40)

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

(l40)

[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE]

5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH]

6) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK]

(l40)

7) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW]

8) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING]

9) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT]

(l37)

(l38)

(l41)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

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

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

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

RETURN ---- YES

PRESS MENU TO EXIT

10)

FILE SEARCH

11)

ERASE FILE FILE LOCK

12)

DPOF SETTING

13)

EXIT

14)

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode (NV-GS4/GS5only)

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

10) [FILE SEARCH]: The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number appears.

(l37)

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

(l40)

Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears.

12) [FILE LOCK]: The [FILE LOCK] Menu for avoiding accidental erasure of files (Lock

(l40)

Setting) being displayed appears.

Use this Menu after the file to

be locked appears.

13) [DPOF SETTING]: The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for setting DPOF to the file displayed

(l41)

appears.

Use this Menu after the file for DPOF Setting appears.

14) [EXIT]: It is for terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

CLOCK SET

YEAR 2002

MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

1, 2

1, 3

Setting Date and Time

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

Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second. ≥The Menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication

charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock employs the 24-hour system.

flashes. In this case,

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映像入出力

FOCUS

CARD

RECORD

CAMERA VCR CARD

P.B

REC

AV入出力/

マイク



ヘッドホン/リモコン

S2（S1） 映像入出力

AUTO MNL FOCUS

TAPE



CARD

CARD MODE

PAUSE

SEARCHSEARCH

CAMERA Mode

Recording

When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1 set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases,

they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.

(l22, 23)

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

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE].

(NV-GS4/GS5 only)

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

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

Recording Lamp (Tally Lamp)

The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. ≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

To Pause the Recording

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again.

The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6 minutes, the power

is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button 6 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. ≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera

resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

To View the Recorded Scene while the Recording Is

Paused (Camera Search)

The recorded scene can be viewed by keep pressing the [SEARCHj] Button

or [SEARCHi] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode.

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

reverse direction.

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

forward direction.

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 [SELFSHOOT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

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

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

≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [° ] appears, return the LCD Monitor

to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

To Finish the Recording

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

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

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