Panasonic NV-GS230EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS230EB

NV-GS180EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Dear Customer,

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

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

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

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

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2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

Fuse (5 ampere)

(5 ampere)

Information for Your Safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A

BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-GS230 and NV-GS180.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS180, 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. ≥miniSD Logo is a trademark. ≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a 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.

Pages for reference

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

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

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 meters.

ª Carefully observe copyright laws.

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

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

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

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Contents

Caution for AC mains lead....................................2

Information for Your Safety .................................. 3

Before using

Accessories.......................................................... 5

Optional................................................................ 5

Parts identification and handling .......................... 6

Fitting the lens cap............................................... 8

The grip belt......................................................... 8

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

Using the viewfinder............................................. 9

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

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

Inserting/removing a cassette............................ 11

Inserting/removing a card .................................. 12

Turning the camera on....................................... 13

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

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........................................... 26

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

Tele-macro function ........................................... 27

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

Wind noise reduction function............................ 28

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

Recording images for wide-screen TVs ............. 28

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

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 29

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 .......................................................... 34

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 ................................. 46

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

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥For customers within the Republic of lreland:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Technical Support for AV Software ≥For UK, ROI: 08701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥

Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday

9.00 a.m.–5.30 p.m., Friday 9.30 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

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

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended

≥

guarantee? Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

VSK0651B

CGR-DU06

K2KC4CB00018

K2GJ2DZ00018

CR2025

N2QAEC000017 N2QAEC000021

VFA0453

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

K2CT3CA00004

VYF3031

VFC3506-1A

-10-

2) Battery pack -9-

≥The supplied battery pack is not available as

spare part, see the list of optional batteries below for alternative battery.

3) (NV-GS180)

Remote control (N2QAEC000017), button-type battery

-17-

(NV-GS230) Remote control (N2QAEC000021), button-type battery

-17-

4) Lens cap -8-

5) AV cable -39-

6) Shoulder strap (NV-GS180 only) -7-

7) USB cable and CD-ROM -42-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

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

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

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

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

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

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME)

9) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

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

12) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E)

13) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

14) DV cable (VW-CD1E)

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

available in some countries.

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Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(2) (3)

(1) Recording lamp -45-

Grip belt -8-

(2)

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -28-

(3) (4)

Lens

(5) White balance sensor -31-

Remote control sensor -19-

(9)

AV/

(6)

MIC

(7)

(8)

Audio-video output terminal [AV] -39-

(6)

≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones

only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally.

Headphone terminal [Ë]

(7) 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.

(8) USB terminal [ ] -42- (9)

Speaker -34-

(4)

(5)

(10)

(11)

(12)

S-VIDEO

Viewfinder -9-, -57-

(10)

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.

(11) Battery holder (12) Battery release lever [BATT] -10-

Power switch [OFF/ON] -13-

(13)

Status indicator -13-

(14)

Quick start recording button

(15)

[QUICK START]

-25-

Quick start recording lamp -25- Menu button [MENU] -15-

(16)

Joystick -13-

(17)

Mode dial -13-

(18)

Recording start/stop button -21-

(19)

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

(20)

(23) (24)

(21) (22)

(25) (26)

(27) (28)

(13) (14)

(15) (16)

(17) (18) (19)

(20)

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(21)

LCD monitor -8-, -57-

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.

Before using

(22) (NV-GS180)

LCD monitor open part [OPEN]

-8-

(NV-GS230) LCD monitor open part Reset button [RESET] -48-

(23)

Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -17-

(24)

-8-

Power LCD lamp -17- Mode select switch

(25)

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Card access lamp -12-

(26)

DV terminal [DV] -40-

(27)

Card slot cover -12-

(28)

Card slot -12-

(29)

(30)

Cassette holder -11- Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -11-

(31)

Cassette cover -11-

(32)

Zoom lever [W/T] -24-

(33)

-20-, -30-, -32-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -34- (NV-GS180)

(34)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

-21-

(NV-GS230) Photoshot button [ ]

(35)

Accessory shoe

-21-

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

(VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here.

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

(37) Shoulder strap fixture (NV-GS180)

(31)

(32)

≥The shoulder strap is supplied with NV-GS180

only. ≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

(33) (34)

(35)

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.

(38)

(38) 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. (Except for the lens cap) ≥When fitting the tele conversion lens

(VW-LT3714ME; 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)

(37)

(36)

(36) 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.)

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Fitting the lens cap

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 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.

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

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

The 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.

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

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

1 180o 2 90o

≥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.

Before using

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by

pinching the extension knob and pulling.

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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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.

-10-)

-5-)

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Before using

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC

adaptor and the AC mains socket.

Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor.

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 AC mains lead for other

equipment since the AC mains lead is exclusively designed for the movie camera. Or do not use the AC mains lead of other equipment for the movie camera.

Fitting the battery

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

ª Removing the battery

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

BATT

Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

≥

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Caution

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

Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC 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/

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

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

(The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on a tape when repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving the zoom lever, etc.) “1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 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

A 1 h 40 min B 1 h 15 min

(1 h 10 min)

C 30 min

(30 min)

A 2 h 25 min B 2 h 15 min

(2 h 5 min)

C 1 h

(55 min)

A 2 h 45 min B 2 h 40 min

(2 h 30 min)

C 1 h 10 min

(1 h)

A 3 h 55 min B 4 h

(3 h 45 min)

C 1 h 45 min

(1 h 30 min)

A 1 h 30 min B 1 h 20 min

(1 h 15 min)

C 35 min

(30 min)

Before using

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 actual recording).

≥The actual time may become shorter than this.

The recordable time shown in the table are approximations. The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases:

≥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.

≥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/ EJECT

≥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. (

-56-)

≥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

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Before using

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to set the [OFF/ON] switch to [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

≥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 or USB reader/writer.

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

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.

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Before using

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.

How to turn on the power

While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥The status indicator lights up.

OFF ON

How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The status indicator goes off.

OFF ON

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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])

: 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

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

OFF

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

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Before using

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.

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.

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and

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

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

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Before using

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].

2006

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

≥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.

WARNING

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

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Before using

ª 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.

≥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)

(1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

-36-

Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -43-

(2) (3)

Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -41- Record button [¥REC] (not available)

(4) (5) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -15-

(6)

Slow/frame-by-frame forward buttons

(6)

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

(7) (8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -35- (9)

Menu button [MENU] -15-

(3)

(4)

(5)

(7)

(8) (9)

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Before using

(10)

(11) (12) (13)

(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ (11) Rewind/review button [6] (12) Pause button [;] (13) Stop button [∫] (14) Recording start/stop button

(14)

(15) (16)

(17)

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [PLAY 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.

Warning

Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put ButtonType battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor.

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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Before using

ª Remote control usable range

≥The distance between the remote control and

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

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:

2 1

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” ( 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.

-48-) will appear and operation is

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

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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

About auto mode

≥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-

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AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

≥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 Mode.

-30-)

-31-)

-32-)

1 Set [BASIC] >> [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.

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 ≥Remove the lens cap. (-8-)

(When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.)

≥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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-11-, -12-)

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-17-)

-20-)

≥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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