Panasonic NV-GS75EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS75EB

R

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.

Information for Your Safety

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

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three­pin 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-amperes
and 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 Panasonic Dealer.

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.

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

ª IMPORTANT

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

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these
wires be connected to the earth terminal of the
three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the
Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover.

ª 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

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark

of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

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

operating instructions are trademarks 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.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

Pages for reference

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

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

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.

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ª WARNING

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

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

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

Before using

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

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

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

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

The one-touch free-style 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............................ 10

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

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

Selecting a mode ............................................... 12

How to use the joystick ...................................... 12

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

Using the menu screen ...................................... 14

Setting date and time ......................................... 15

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ...................... 15

Using the remote control.................................... 16

Free style remote control ................................... 17

Record mode

Check before recording...................................... 19

Recording on a tape........................................... 20

Recording still pictures on a card while

recording image onto a tape............................ 20

Check the recording........................................... 21

Blank search function......................................... 21

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)...................................................... 21

Zoom in/out function .......................................... 22

Recording yourself ............................................. 23

Quick start.......................................................... 23

Backlight compensation function ....................... 24

Night view functions........................................... 24

Soft skin mode ................................................... 24

Tele-macro function ........................................... 25

Fade in/fade out function ................................... 25

Wind noise reduction function............................ 25

Self-timer recording............................................ 26

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

Image stabilizer function .................................... 26

Continuous Photoshot........................................ 27

Recording in various situations

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

Recording in natural colours

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

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

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ....... 29

Playback mode

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

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback................................. 31

Variable-speed search function.......................... 32

Playback on TV.................................................. 32

Playing back card............................................... 33

Deleting files recorded on a card ....................... 34

Formatting a card............................................... 34

Protecting files on a card.................................... 34

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) ................................................ 35

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card..................... 36

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing)......................................................... 36

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing).............................................. 37

Audio dubbing .................................................... 37

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) .................................... 38

Menu

Menu list............................................................. 40

Menus related to taking pictures........................ 42

Menus related to playback ................................. 42

Other menus ...................................................... 43

Others

Indications.......................................................... 44

Warning/alarm indications.................................. 45

Functions cannot be used simultaneously ......... 46

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)................................. 47

Cautions for Use ................................................ 50

Explanation of terms .......................................... 54

Specifications

Specifications..................................................... 55

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Before using

Before using

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357
≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610
≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 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–Friday
9:00am– 5:30pm. (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.

Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with
this product.

1)

3) Remote control, button-type battery -16-

4) Free style remote control -17-

5) Lens cap -7-

6) AV cable -36-

7) Shoulder strap -7-

8) USB cable and CD-ROM -38-

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB)

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

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

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

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

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

7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714M2E)

9) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE)

10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E)

11) 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.

Parts identification and handling

ª Camera

(1)
(2)

(4)

(5)

VSK0651B

2)

5)

VYF3031

8)

K2GJ2DZ00017

3)

CR2025

N2QAEC000012

6)

K2KC4CB00018

VFA0425B

RJA0053-3X

4)

N2QCAD000002

7)

VFC3506-1A

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

-9-

2) Battery pack -9-

(3)

(1) Recording lamp -42-

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -25-

(2)

Grip belt

(3)

(One-touch free style grip belt)
Lens

(4)
(5) White balance sensor -28-

Remote control sensor -17-
Lock button -8-

(6)

Lock cover -8-

(7)

(6)
(7)

-8-

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(8)

(9)

(10)

AV/

REMOTE/MIC

(11)

Before using

(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)

Menu button [MENU] -14-
Joystick -12-
Mode dial -12-
Recording start/stop button -20-
S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -32-

(25)
(26)

(8) Audio-video output terminal [AV] -36-

≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones

only, otherwise audio may not be played
back normally.

Headphone terminal [Ë]

(9) Terminal for free style remote control

[REMOTE]

-17-

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.

(10) USB terminal [ ] -38-

Speaker -31-

(11)

(15)

(12)

(13)

(14)

S-VIDEO

(16)
(17)

(18)
(19)

(20)
(21)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(23)

LCD monitor -8-, -53-

(27)
(28)
(29)
(30)

(31)

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] -8-

Reset button [RESET] -45-

(25)

Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -15-

(26)

Power LCD lamp -15-

(27)

Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS]
Card access lamp -11-

(28)

DV terminal [DV] -37-

(29)

Card slot cover -11-

(30)
(31)

Card slot -11-

-19-, -27-, -29-

(33)

(34)

Viewfinder -9-, -53-

(12)

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.

Battery holder

(13)
(14) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -10-

Power switch [OFF/ON] -12-

(15)

Power lamp -12-

(16)

Quick start recording button

(17)

[QUICK START]

-23-

Quick start recording lamp -23-

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(32)

(32)

Cassette holder -10-
Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -10-

(33)
(34)

Cassette cover -10-
Zoom lever [W/T] -22-

(35)

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -31-
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -20-

(36)

Accessory shoe

(37)

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone

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

(35)
(36)
(37)

Before using

(38)

(38) Tripod receptacle

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

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

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

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

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-LT3714M2E; optional) or the wide

conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional),

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

and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the

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

4 corners of an image will be darkened.

(Vignetting)

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 Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the

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

(39)

(39) Shoulder strap fixture

1

3

2

≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

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

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

1

2

(40) Lens hood

(40)

≥The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens

cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip belt is

used as a hand strap.)

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

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

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Before using

The one-touch free-style grip belt

ª To use as a hand strap

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

1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the

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

2

1

≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the

camera with both hands.

≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock

cover to the original position.

2 Adjust the belt length.

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

3 Put your hand through the strap.

1

1

3

2

3

To use as a grip belt

ª

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

2

3

1

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.

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

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor as you

prefer.

≥Use the free style remote control for more

convenience.

≥Hold the movie camera not to cover the

microphones or the sensors with your hands.

To restore the strap to the grip belt

ª
≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt

attachment part, press the lock cover 1 and
check if the grip belt is securely locked.

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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.

Using the viewfinder

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

ª

Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

Before using

Charging lamp

ª

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

ª

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

Connecting to the AC outlet

1

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

12:30:45

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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.

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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

ª

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

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Before using

ª Removing the battery

While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the
battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.

PUSH

BATT

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

Charging time and recordable time

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

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)
CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1360 mAh)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU07

(7.2 V/

680 mAh)

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

(The intermittent recordable time refers to
recordable time when the recording and stopping
operations are repeated.)
“1h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.

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A 2 h. 25 min.
B 2 h. 40 min.

(2 h. 25 min.)

C 1h. 20 min.

(1 h. 15 min.)

A 2 h. 45 min.
B 3 h.

(2 h. 50 min.)

C 1h. 30 min.

(1 h. 25 min.)

A 3 h. 55 min.
B 4 h. 30 min.

(4 h. 15 min.)

C 2 h. 15 min.

(2 h. 10 min.)

A 1 h. 40 min.
B 1 h. 25 min.

(1 h. 20 min.)

C 45 min.

(40 min.)

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

(1 h. 25 min.)

C 45 min.

(45 min.)

≥The times shown in the table are rough

estimates. The times indicate the recordable

times when the viewfinder is used. The times in

parentheses indicate the recordable times when

the LCD monitor is used.
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12,

CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time

recording (2 hours or more for continuous

recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent

recording).

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

≥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.

EJECT

OPEN/

≥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.

Before using

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

the cassette holder.

1

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. (

-52-)

≥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

ª

-50-)

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

ª

housed

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

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ª

Inserting/removing the cassette

≥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

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

Inserting/removing a card

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

turned on, this camera may malfunction or the

data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the

card slot cover.

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

1

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

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

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

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

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

Concerning the card

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

card.
≥Do not format the card with another movie

camera or any personal computer. This

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

movie camera or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

Card access lamp

ª

≥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.

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Before using

≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or

removing the card.

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

dial.

SD Memory Card

ª
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

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

Concerning the write protection

ª

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.

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].

≥The power lamp lights up.

1

OFF ON

How to turn off the power

ª

1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/

ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The power lamp goes off.

1

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.
(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

PC

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

PC

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

4

2

5

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OFF ON

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.

Before using

ª Joystick and screen display

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

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

OFF

3 Tele-macro
4 Soft skin mode -24-
2 Fade -25-
1 Backlight compensation -24-
3 Night view/0 Lux night view -24-
4 Recording check -21-

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

-25-

OFF

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

OFF

3 Tele-macro -25-
4 Soft skin mode -24-
1 Backlight compensation -24-

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 -28-
2 Select/Adjust -28-

6) Picture playback mode

-28-

4 White balance

Shutter speed
Iris or gain value

1 Select/Adjust -28-
2 Select/Adjust -28-

3) Tape playback mode

OFF

3 Playback/pause -31-
4 Stop -31-
2 Rewind (review playback) -31-

1 Fast forward (cue playback) -31-

OFF

-28-

3 Playback/stop -33-
4 Erase -34-
2 Playback previous picture -33-
1 Playback next picture -33-

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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 -40-.

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.

ª

To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

To get back to the previous screen

ª

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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ª

About the menu setting

≥The menu screen does not appear during

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

Operating with remote control

ª

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

1 Press the [MENU] button.

VAR .

SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

2 Select a menu item.

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

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

Before using

VAR .

SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

VAR .

SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

Setting date and time

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

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

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

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

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

≥The year will change as follows:

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

≥The 24-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

About date/time

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

in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

Recharging the built-in lithium battery

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

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

WARNING

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

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.

≥In order to adjust the brightness of the

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

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

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

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

In order to increase the brightness of

ª

the entire LCD monitor

Press the [POWER LCD] button.

1

POWER LCD

≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.

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Before using

≥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.

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)

V

STILL ADV

(1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -40-

On-screen display button [OSD] -33-

(2)

Record button [¥REC]

(3)

(not available)

(4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -37-

Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -14-

(5)

V

STILL ADV

(6)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(3)

T

¥REC

A.DUB

(4)

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

W

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

DATE/

OSD

TIME

¥REC

/REW

PLAY

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

SEARCH

(5)

ENTER

START/

PHOTO

STOP

SHOT

ZOOM

T

A.DUB

(7)

W

FF/

W

VOL

(8)

MENU

(9)

ENTER

(10)

V

(11)

STILL ADV

(12)
(13)

(10)

Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

(14)

SHOT

OSD

TIME

ZOOM

(15)

T

¥REC

A.DUB

(16)

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

W

VOL

PAUSE

STILL ADV

STOP

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

(17)

ENTER

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

STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -14 -

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

ª

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.

1

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

facing upward and get the battery holder
back in place.

Slow/frame-by-frame forward button

(6)

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

(7)
(8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -32-

Menu button [MENU] -1 4-

(9)

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-31-

Before using

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.”

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

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].)

1 Setting on the camera:

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

2 Setting on the remote control:

STILL ADV

2 1

PAUSE

STOP

STILL ADV

VOL

[VCR2]:
Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

Concerning the button-type battery

ª
≥When the button-type battery runs down,

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

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

children.

≥If the remote control mode of the camera and

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

-45-) will appear and operation is

impossible. Set the same remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

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

≥Within a 1 metre range, you can operate the

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

Free style remote control

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

(1)
(2)
(3)

(1) Recording start/stop button [REC]
(2) Zoom lever [W/T]
(3) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

Connect the free style remote control

ª

to the camera

Plug the free style remote control into the

1

[REMOTE] terminal as far as it goes.

REMOTE/MIC

[VCR1]:
Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1

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Before using

ª About the clip (on the backside)

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

≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted

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

≥Before using, make sure that the plug is

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

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