Panasonic NV-GS27GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS27GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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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.

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 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. ≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

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

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥All other company and product names in the

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

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.

-00-

ª Warning

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

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents

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

Before using

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

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

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

Fitting the lens cap .......................................... 6

The grip belt..................................................... 6

Power supply ................................................... 7

Charging time and recordable time.................. 8

Turning the camera on..................................... 8

Setting date and time....................................... 9

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 10

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 10

Quick start...................................................... 11

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 12

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

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

Help mode ..................................................... 14

Switching the language.................................. 15

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

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

Record mode

Check before recording ................................. 17

Recording on a tape ...................................... 18

Recording check............................................ 18

Blank search function .................................... 19

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot).................................................. 19

Zoom in/out function...................................... 20

Recording yourself......................................... 20

Backlight compensation function ................... 21

Colour Night view function ............................. 21

Soft skin mode............................................... 22

Fade in/fade out function ............................... 22

Wind noise reduction function........................ 23

Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... 23

Image stabilizer function ................................ 24

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).............................................. 24

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)........................................... 25

Manual focus adjustment............................... 26

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 27

Playback mode

Playing back tape.......................................... 28

Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 29

Playback on TV ............................................. 29

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) .................................................... 30

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 30

Menu list ........................................................ 31

Menus related to taking pictures ................... 32

Menus related to playback ............................ 33

Other menus.................................................. 33

Others

Indications ..................................................... 34

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 34

Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... 35

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions) ............................ 36

Cautions for Use............................................ 38

Explanation of terms...................................... 41

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 43

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Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

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

-7-

2) Battery pack -7-

3) AV cable -30-

4) Digital video head cleaner -39-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN)

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-LW3007E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E)

9) ND filter (VW-LND30E)

10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E)

11) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

12) DV cable (VW-CD1E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(3)

(1)

(2)

(1) White balance sensor -26-

Grip belt -6-

(2) (3)

Lens

≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E;

optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E; optional), the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in front of the lens. Do not fit the other accessories. (except for the lens cap)

(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -20-, -23-

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -30-

(5)

(8)

(9) (10)

Speaker -28-

(6)

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12-

(7)

Cassette holder -12-

(8)

DV terminal [DV] -30-

(9)

USB terminal [ ]

(10)

(4)

(5)

(6) (7)

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(15) (16)

(11)

(12)

(17) (18) (19)

(25)

(13)

(14)

(11) Viewfinder -10-, -41-

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.

(12)

Battery holder -7-

(13)

Battery release lever [BATTERY RELEASE] DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -7-

(14)

Power switch [OFF/ON] -8-

(15)

Status indicator -8-

(16)

Menu button [MENU] -1 5-

(17) (18)

Joystick -13- Mode dial -13-

(19)

Recording start/stop button -18-

(20)

(21)

(22)

LCD monitor -10-, -41-

(21)

-7-

(23) (24)

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.

(22) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -10- (23)

Reset button [RESET] -35-, -38- Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

(24)

FOCUS]

-17-, -24-, -27-

(20)

(26) (27)

(25)

Cassette cover -12- Zoom lever [W/T] -20-

(26)

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -28- Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -19-

(27)

(28)

Tripod receptacle

(28)

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.)

(29)

(29) Shoulder strap fixture

≥Put the strap (optional) 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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Before using

Fitting the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes

preattached to the grip belt. Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap

cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the lens with the lens cap for protection.

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

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

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

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Before using

Connecting to the AC outlet

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 (

-8-)

≥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.

Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 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 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

Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed

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

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.

Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] lever, slide the battery to remove it.

BATTERY RELEASE

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall. ≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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Before using

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 Intermittent recordable time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.) “1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 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 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).

A 1 h 40 min B 1 h 50 min

(1 h 25 min)

C 55 min

(45 min)

A 2 h 25 min B 3 h 15 min

(2 h 40 min)

C 1 h 40 min

(1 h 20 min)

A 2 h 45 min B 3 h 50 min

(3 h)

C 1 h 55 min

(1 h 30 min)

A 3 h 55 min B 5 h 45 min

(4 h 30 min)

C 2 h 55 min

(2 h 15 min)

A 1 h 30 min B 1 h 55 min

(1 h 30 min)

C 1 h

(45 min)

≥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 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: # #

# # . If the battery

discharges, then ( ) will flash.

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

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥If the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted while the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] in the Tape Recording Mode, the power turn off.

How to turn off the power

While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not

using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

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Before using

ª How to turn the power on and off with

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be

activated.

-10-)

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

≥The status indicator automatically goes off

and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to

-11-), the unit goes into quick start

[ON] ( standby mode and the status indicator lights green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again.

Setting date and time

When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the

joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/

time.

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-15-)

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.

OFF

≥The status indicator lights up and the power

turns on.

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Before using

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or [--] is appears when the camera is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to 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.)

WARNING

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.

Using the LCD monitor

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

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part

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

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

Adjusting the field of view

Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

1180o 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.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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Before using

To cancel Quick Start

Quick start

When quick start is on the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopened. ≥Please note in quick start mode approximately

half the pause recording power is being consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥A tape is inserted, while the Tape Recording

Mode is set.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

-15-)

(

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.

OFFONOFF

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

-15-)

(

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

unit is in quick start standby, the power turns off. ≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the status indicator will go off and the

camera will be completely turned off.

≥If the Mode dial is moved or the battery is

removed in quick start standby mode, quick

start is cancelled and the power turns off. ≥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.) ≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby,

the zoom magnification becomes 5k and the

picture size may differ from what it was before

quick start standby. ≥If [POWER SAVE] (

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again. ≥When using the AC adaptor, quick start can be

used even if a tape is not inserted.

-32-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

≥The status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The movie camera will not go into quick start

standby unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder.

OFF

≥The status indicator lights red and the camera

is put into recording pause approx.

1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Before using

Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

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

cassette cover.

OPEN/ EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 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.

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

the cassette holder.

≥The cassette holder is housed.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you are

overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be

sure to find the position where you want to

continue recording.

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

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

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

the case in an upright position. (

-40-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD monitor and/or the

viewfinder and you notice condensation on the

lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette

cover otherwise condensation may be formed

on the heads or the cassette tape. (

When the cassette holder does not

-38-)

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down. ≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in

contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be

sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when

opening.

PUSH

Caution:

Take care not to trap your fingers under the cassette holder when closing it.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover by pressing the mark 2.

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housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]

again. ≥Check if the battery has run down.

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

Joystick and screen display

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.

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape Playback Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape Recording Mode

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

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.

2 Fade 3 Backlight compensation -2 1-

1/4

1 Help mode -14- 2 Soft skin mode

2/4

3 Colour night view

3/4

2 Recording check

4/4

1 Blank search -19-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

-22-

-21-

-18-

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.

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Before using

2) Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

2 Iris or gain value 3 White balance -25-

5/5

1 Shutter speed -27- 2 Manual focus adjustment

6/6

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS].

3) Tape Playback Mode

(When set to [FOCUS])

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/

-27-

-26-

FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape Recording Mode.

3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select

the desired icon.

3 Playback/pause 4 Stop -28- 2 Rewind (review playback) -28- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -28-

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≥An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the

indication changes.

To exit the Help mode

-28-

Select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] button.

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

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