Panasonic NV-GS37EP, NV-GS27EP Operating Instructions [pl]

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Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Návod k použití

Kezelési utasítás

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS37EP

NV-GS27EP

NV-GS37EP NV-GS27EP

DV IN — —

Video Light ¥ —

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie
instrukcji obsługi.

Před použitím si, prosíme, přečtěte celý návod.
Használat előtt kérjük, hogy teljesen olvassa el ezt a kezelési utasítást.

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Information for your safety

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

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

AC Adaptor
≥The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

ª Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie
Camera correctly.

≥Injury or material damage resulting from any

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

Operating instructions

≥These operating instructions cover the

NV-GS37 and NV-GS27.

≥The illustrations in these operating instructions

are for the model NV-GS37, but part of the
description is for other models.

≥Some functions are not available depending on

the model.

Try out the Movie Camera.

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

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

≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥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.

ª EMC Electric and magnetic

compatibility

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

≥Do not use any other AV cables and USB

cables (NV-GS37 only) except the supplied one.

≥When you use the cable which are sold

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

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Information on Disposal for Users of
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(private households)

This symbol on the products and/
or accompanying documents
means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be
mixed with general household

waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they will
be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local
retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to
save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health
and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection
point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.

ENGLISH

For business users in the European
Union

If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.

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 ..................................................... 5

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

Parts identification and handling...................... 5

Fitting the lens cap .......................................... 7

The grip belt..................................................... 7

Power supply ................................................... 8

Charging time and recordable time.................. 9

Turning the camera on..................................... 9

Setting date and time..................................... 10

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 11

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 11

Quick start...................................................... 12

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 13

Selecting a mode........................................... 14

How to use the joystick .................................. 14

Help mode ..................................................... 15

Switching the language.................................. 16

Using the menu screen.................................. 16

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 17

Using the remote control

(NV-GS37 only)........................................... 18

Recording with the built-in LED video light

(NV-GS37 only)........................................... 20

Record mode

Check before recording ................................. 21

Recording on a tape ...................................... 22

Recording check............................................ 22

Blank search function .................................... 23

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot).................................................. 23

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

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

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

Colour Night view function ............................. 25

Soft skin mode............................................... 25

Fade in/fade out function ............................... 26

Wind noise reduction function........................ 26

Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... 26

Image stabilizer function ................................ 27

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode).............................................. 27

Recording in natural colours

(White balance)........................................... 28

Manual focus adjustment............................... 29

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment................................................... 30

Playback mode

Playing back tape.......................................... 31

Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame

playback...................................................... 32

Variable-speed search function

(NV-GS37 only) .......................................... 33

Playback on TV ............................................. 33

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) .................................................... 34

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 34

Audio dubbing (NV-GS37 only) .................... 35

Menu

Menu list ........................................................ 36

Menus related to taking pictures ................... 37

Menus related to playback ............................ 37

Other menus.................................................. 37

Others

Indications ..................................................... 38

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 39

Functions cannot be used

simultaneously ............................................ 40

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions) ............................ 41

Cautions for Use............................................ 44

Explanation of terms...................................... 47

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 49

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Before using

Before using

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.

1)

VSK0651B

(DE-974GB)

2)

5)

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

-8-

2) Battery pack -8-

3) Remote control, button-type battery
(supplied with NV-GS37)

4) AV cable -34-

5) USB cable and CD-ROM
(supplied with NV-GS37)

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11E)

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

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

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

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

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

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-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.

K2GJ2DC00015

3)

CR2025

N2QAEC000017

K1HA05CD0009

K2CR2DA00004

4)

K2KC4CB00022CGR-DU06

-18-

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only)

-20-

(2)

White balance sensor -29-
Remote control sensor (NV-GS37 only)

-19-

Grip belt -7-

(3)

Lens

(4)

≥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)

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

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -34-

(6)

(9)

DV

(10) (11)

Speaker -31-

(7)
(8)

Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13-
Cassette holder -13-

(9)

DV terminal [DV] -34-

(10)

USB terminal [ ]

(11)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7) (8)

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Before using

(16)
(17)

(12)

(13)

(14)

(18)
(19)
(20)

(21)
(22)

Cassette cover -13-

(27)

Zoom lever [W/T] -24-

(28)

Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -31-
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -23-

(29)

(15)

(12) Viewfinder -11-, -47-

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.

(13)

Battery holder -8-

(14)

Battery release lever
[BATTERY RELEASE]
DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -8-

(15)

Power switch [OFF/ON] -9-

(16)

Status indicator -9-

(17)

Menu button [MENU] -1 6-

(18)
(19)

Joystick -14-
Mode dial -14-

(20)

Light button [LIGHT] (NV-GS37 only) -20-

(21)

Recording start/stop button -22-

(22)

-8-

(30)

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.)

(30)

Tripod receptacle

(27)

(28)
(29)

(31)

(23)

(24)

LCD monitor -11-, -47-

(23)

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.

(24) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -11-

Reset button [RESET] -39-, -43-

(25)

Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

(26)

FOCUS]

-21-, -27-, -30-

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(25)
(26)

(31) Shoulder strap fixture

1

3

2

≥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.

1

2

2

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length.

3

2

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

1

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

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Before using

Connecting to the AC outlet

Power supply

ª

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
product.
≥Battery charging time (

-9-)

≥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.

1

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

2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC

adaptor.

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

ª

Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed

ª

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

ª

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

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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)

≥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

ª

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

1

OFF

ON

≥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

ª

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

1

OFF

ON

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

using the camera.

≥The status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

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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

ON

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (

≥The LCD monitor or the viewfinder will be

activated.

-11-)

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

ON

≥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

-12-), 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.

OFF

ON

≥The status indicator lights up and the power

turns on.

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]. (-16-)

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

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

≥The year will change as follows:

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

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

About date/time

ª
≥The date and time function are driven by a

built-in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

Recharging the built-in lithium battery

ª
≥If [0] or [--] is 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.)

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Before using

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.

≥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.

≥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

1 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

ª

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.

12:30:45

1.4. 2006

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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].

-16-)

(

MENU

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

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

OFFONOFF

ON

ª

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

-16-)

(

≥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.

-37-) 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. (

-46-)

≥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. (

ª

When the cassette holder does not

-44-)

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.

1

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.

2

When the cassette holder cannot be

ª

housed

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

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

Accidental erasure prevention

ª

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).

1

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.

1

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

ª

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.

1

3

5

4

2

2 Fade
3 Backlight compensation -2 5-

1/4

1 Help mode -15-
2 Soft skin mode

2/4

3 Colour night view

3/4

2 Recording check

4/4

1 Blank search -23-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

1

-26-

-25-

-25-

-22-

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

1

2 Iris or gain value
3 White balance -28-

5/5

1 Shutter speed -30-
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])

1

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 [ ].

2

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/

-30-

-29-

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

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

the desired icon.

1

3 Playback/pause
4 Stop -31-
2 Rewind (review playback) -31-
1 Fast forward (cue playback) -31-

≥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

ª

-31-

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

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

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Before using

Switching the language

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

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -36-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

MENU

≥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.

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.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

To exit the menu screen

ª

Press the [MENU] button.

ª

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

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.

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About the menu setting

ª
≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape. Also, you cannot record on a tape while
the menu is displayed.

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Before using

ª Operating with remote control

(NV-GS37 only)

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.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and colour

level

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

1

[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.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

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

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to
activate it.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

≥If you adjust the colour level of the LCD monitor,

the colour level of the viewfinder also
automatically changes. (NV-GS37 only)

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Before using

Using the remote control

(NV-GS37 only)

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]

-33-

Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -36-

(2)
(3)

Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -35-
Record button [¥REC] (not operable)

(4)
(5) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -17-

(3)
(4)

(5)

(7)

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

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

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

Install a button-type battery

ª

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

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

(10)

(11)
(12)
(13)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

[START/STOP] ¢

(14)

(15)
(16)

(17)

(6)

(8)
(9)

(6)

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

(7)
(8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -33-

Menu button [MENU] ¢ -17-

(9)

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-32-

1

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

facing upward and get the battery holder
back in place.

Caution

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

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Before using

Concerning the button-type battery

Warning

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

ª Remote control usable range

≥The distance between the remote control and

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

Selecting the remote control mode

ª

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].)

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.

-39-) will appear and operation is

1 Setting on the camera:

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

2 Setting on the remote control:

2 1

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

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Before using

Recording with the built-in LED
video light (NV-GS37 only)

Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video
light to enhance the light’s brightness and
brighten the natural colours in a scene.

1 Press the [LIGHT] button. 1

LIGHT

≥The built-in LED video light lights up and the

gain up mode is set to on.

≥The gain up mode will be brighter than when

only the LED video light is on, but washed out
images will appear.

2 Press the [LIGHT] button. 2

≥The gain up mode is set to off.
≥To eliminate washed out images, use this

mode.

3 Press the [LIGHT] button. 3

≥The LED video light turns off.
≥Pressing the [LIGHT] button again returns to

1.

1

+

2

3

≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres of the

movie camera.

≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time.
≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use.
≥Do not look directly into the light.
≥If the LED video light is used with a conversion

lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening
around edges) effect occurs on the screen.

≥Using the colour night view function at the same

time will make conditions even brighter.

≥The LED video light enables simply lightening

the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain
high quality images.

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Record mode

Record mode

Check before recording

Check the following before recording important
events such as weddings or when the movie
camera has not been used for a long time.
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the
image recording and the audio recording work
properly.

Basic camera holding

ª

1)

2)

3)

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. (-7-)

(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 (
≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder are closed. Even if the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed during
recording, the power will not turn off until
recording stops.)

-7-)

4)

5)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (
≥Power supply (
≥Insert a cassette (
≥Setting date/time (
≥Getting the remote control ready

(NV-GS37 only) (

≥Setting SP/LP mode (

About auto mode

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

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

≥Auto white balance:
≥Auto focusing: -48-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperature and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness. (When set to the Tape recording
mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a
maximum of 1/250.)

≥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

ª

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

-8-)

-13-)

-10-)

-18-)

-29-)

-21-)

-48-

-27-)

-28-)

-30-)

-30-)

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

-17-)

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.

≥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.

-35-)

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Record mode

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-7-)
(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.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

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

-22-) to verify that

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (

-23-).

≥If you want to preserve the original sound

recorded when audio dubbing (

-35-), set

[ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to
take pictures.

-9-.

On-screen display in the tape

ª

recording mode

1)

0h00m10s00f

0h00m10s00f

R0:30

R0:30

2)

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

Concerning the remaining tape time

ª

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

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

≥During a 15 seconds or shorter recording, the

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

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time

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

Recording check

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

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

2 Move the joystick left to select the

recording check icon [ ].

1

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.

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Record mode

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded
(unused part of the tape). After the search is
finished, the blank search function is cancelled
and the camera is put into recording pause.

≥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 blank

search icon [ ].

1

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the centre of the
joystick.

Stopping blank search midway

ª

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

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

camera will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second

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

Recording a still picture on a tape
(Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded from the movie
camera lens.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button in the

recording pause mode.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥The movie camera records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to
the recording pause mode.

≥If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON], you can add image and a sound like
releasing the shutter.

≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior

image quality.

Continuous photoshot

ª

If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>
[ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] button
pressed, the movie camera will continuously
record still pictures in approx. 0.7 seconds
intervals until the button is released.
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

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Record mode

About the variable speed zoom

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 30k optically.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

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

ª

function

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

you can zoom from 1k to 30k in 3.5 seconds at
the maximum.

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control. (NV-GS37 only)

To use the zoom microphone function

ª

VOLU ME

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

1t t WT1t W

T

5t t W T5t WT

W

T

1010t t W T10t WT

ZOOM

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

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

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 1.3 metres or further from the movie
camera.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie

camera can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm
distant from the lens.

Digital zoom function

ª

If the zoom magnification exceeds 30 times, then
the digital zoom function will be activated. The
digital zoom function allows you to select a
magnification from 50k to 1000k.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or

[1000k].

5050t t WT50t W

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 30k)
[50k]: Up to 50k
[1000k]: Up to 1000k
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

T

Recording yourself

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

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture

while recording.

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

≥A vertically oriented display appears on the

viewfinder screen, this is normal and not
indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

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

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Record mode

To cancel the colour night view

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being
darkened.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

ª

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

To return to normal recording

ª

Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]

indication appears on the screen of the movie
camera.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is cancelled.

1

ª

function

Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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

whitish for a while.

≥The colour night view function makes the signal

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

≥The colour night view function is cancelled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

Soft skin mode

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin

icon [ ].

Colour Night view function

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

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

missed.

Colour night view function

You can record dark locations brightly in colour.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the colour

night view icon [ ].

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

To cancel the soft skin mode

ª

Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

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

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

1

1

≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW ON] indication

appears on the screen of the movie camera.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # Colour night view function # OFF

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Record mode

Fade in/fade out function

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

[].

B

≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

Start recording. (fade in)

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

Pause recording. (fade out)

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

1

Wind noise reduction function

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

To cancel the wind noise reduction

ª

function

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

≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind

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

Recording images for wide-screen
TVs

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

Cinema Function

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

ª

To cancel the Cinema function

To cancel fading

ª

Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the movie camera.

To select the colour for fade in/out

ª

The colour which appears in fading pictures can
be selected.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOUR] >>

[WHITE] or [BLACK].

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

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

Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV

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

≥This function does not widen the recording

range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

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

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a

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

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Record mode

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

To cancel the image stabilizer function

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Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥When the colour night view function is used, the

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

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

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

place

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

tracking it

Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

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

desired mode.

1) 2)

3)

5)

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

2) [ ] Portrait mode

≥To make persons stand out against the

background

3) [ ] Low light mode

≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4) [ ] Spotlight mode

≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or

theatre

5) [ ] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such

as ski slopes and beaches

4)

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Record mode

ª To cancel the scene mode function

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

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause

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

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

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

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication
flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image
extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish.

Recording in natural colours
(White balance)

The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colours depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust
the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [ ].

MNL

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

1)

1

AWB

3)

1

1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]

2) Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps) [ ]

3) Outdoor mode [ ]

4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]

2)

1

4)

1

AWB

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Record mode

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [ ]
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥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.

≥When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment.

To set the white balance manually

ª

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up
to select the [ ] indication.

About flashing of the [ ] indication

ª

When the manual adjustment mode is
selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance

previously adjusted is stored. This setting is
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the
manual adjustment mode

≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in

the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If
so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.

About the white balance sensor

ª

The white balance sensor detects the type of light
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

AWB

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

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

[FOCUS].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

MFMFMF

MNL

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

MFMFMF

MNL

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject

may not be in focus when zoomed in. First,
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

To restore to the automatic

ª

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

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Record mode

To restore to automatic adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

ª

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

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury

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

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value
increases automatically, which may increase
the noises on the screen.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick left or right to select the

shutter aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed
icon [ ].

MNL

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or
highly reflective subject, but this is not a
malfunction.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in the extremely bright place,

the colour of the screen may change or flickers.
If so, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50
or 1/100.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥Set the shutter speed before setting the

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

MNL

1/50

1/50

OPEN

OPEN
OdB

OdB

aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting
both settings.

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you

cannot adjust the gain value.

≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

Shutter speed range

MNL

1)

1/1000

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

MNL

2)

1/50
F2.0
0dB

ª

1/50 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

Iris/gain value range

ª

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.

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