Panasonic NV-GS8EGE, NV-GS15EGE User Manual

Operating Instructions

Instrukcja obsługi

Návod k použití

Kezelési utasítás

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS 8 EGE

NV-GS11EGE
NV-GS15EGE

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Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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LSQT0780 A

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.

Movie Camera
≥The rating plate is on the underside of

the Movie Camera.

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 apply to models

NV-GS8, NV-GS11, and NV-GS15.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS15, however,
parts of the explanation refer to different
models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are

not available.

Try out the Movie Camera.

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

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of
recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or
cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

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

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

≥Windows is a trademark or registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

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

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

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD
Memory Card

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:

-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.

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Contents

ENGLISH

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

Before Use

Standard Accessories...................................... 5

Optional Accessories....................................... 5

Controls and Components............................... 6

The Remote Controller

(supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15) ....... 8

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

Charging Time and Available Recording

Time............................................................ 10

The Grip Belt ................................................. 11

Re-attaching the Lens Cap............................ 11

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 11

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 12

Using a Card (NV-GS15 only) ....................... 12

Turning on the Movie Camera ....................... 13

Selecting Modes ............................................ 13

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 13

Using the Menu Screen ................................. 14

List of Menus ................................................. 15

Setting Date and Time................................... 17

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 18

LP Mode ........................................................ 18

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 18

Recording Mode

About Recording............................................ 19

Recording on a Tape..................................... 19

Recording a Still Picture on a Tape

(Photoshot) (NV-GS8/NV-GS11 only)......... 20

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only) ....................... 21

Recording with the Built-in LED Video

Light ............................................................ 21

Quick Start..................................................... 22

Self-timer Recording...................................... 22

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 22

Digital Zoom Function ................................... 23

Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 23

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 23

Backlight Compensation Function................. 24

Night View Functions..................................... 24

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 25

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 25

Cinema Function ........................................... 25

Recording in Special Situations..................... 25

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 26

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 26

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 27

Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 28

Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 28

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

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Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape...................................... 31

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 31

Slow Motion Playback

(Remote Control only)................................. 32

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 32

Index Search Functions

(Remote Control only)................................. 33

Playback Zoom Function

(Remote Control only)................................. 34

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 34

Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only)............ 35

Slide Show (NV-GS15 only) .......................... 36

Creating a Title (NV-GS15 only).................... 36

Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only) ...................... 37

Writing Printing Data on a Card

(NV-GS15 only)........................................... 37

Protecting the Files on a Card

(NV-GS15 only)........................................... 38

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card

(NV-GS15 only)........................................... 38

Formatting a Card (NV-GS15 only) ............... 38

Playing Back on Your TV............................... 39

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card

(NV-GS15 only) .......................................... 40

Recording Pictures from a Card onto a

Tape (NV-GS15 only) ................................. 40

Audio Dubbing

(Remote Control only)................................. 40

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette...................................................... 41

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 41

With a PC

Importing still pictures onto a PC

(NV-GS15 only) .......................................... 43

Using as a Web Camera or with

DV STUDIO ................................................ 43

Using a Card in a Personal Computer

(NV-GS15 only) .......................................... 43

Others

Indications ..................................................... 45

Initializing the Modes..................................... 46

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 46

Notes and Hints............................................. 47

Cautions for Use............................................ 52

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 56

Using the RESET button ............................... 58

Explanation of Terms .................................... 58

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 60

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Before Use

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.

1)

2)

7)

3)

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

-9-

Lead

2) Battery Pack -10-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type
Battery
(supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15)

≥If you wish to operate NV-GS8 with a

Remote Controller, consult the Panasonic
Service Centre.

4) Free Style Remote Controller

5) AV Cable -57-

6) Shoulder Strap -11-

7) SD Memory Card (supplied with NV-GS15)

-12-

8) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and
CD-ROM)

-43-

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9E)

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

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/1600mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/2800mAh)

5) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)

6) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)

7) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)

8) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)

9) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)

10) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

11) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

12) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

14) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

4)

6)5)

8)

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-8-

15) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board
(VW-DTM41E)

17) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)

The following is for the NV-GS15 model only.

18) SD Memory Card
(RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/
RP-SDH512)

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

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

21) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card
(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

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Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(1) (2) (3)

NV-GS15

(11)

(12)

(13)
(14)

(3)

NV-GS8/NV-GS11

(11)

(12)

(13)

(6)

(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)

(6)

REVIEW

REC

(4) (5)

(8) (9) (10)

(7)

RESET

(8) (9) (10)

(7)

RESET

Before Use

(20)

(21)

(20)

(21)

(7)

Colour Night View Button
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]

(8)

Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -25-
Reset Button [RESET] -47-, -58-

(9)

Multi Button [MULTI] -29-, -35-

(10)

-24-

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -30-
Speaker -31-

(11)

Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -2 4-

(12)
(13)

Light Button [LIGHT] -21-
Card Access Lamp (NV-GS15 only) -12-

(14)

Pause Button [;] -32-

(15)

Still Button [STILL] -20-
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -31-, -35-

(16)

Play Button [1] -31-, -35 -

(17)

Enter Button [ENTER] - 14-
Stop Button [∫] -31-, -35-

(18)

Fade Button [FADE] -24-
Rewind/Review Button [6] -31-, -35-

(19)

Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(20)

Mode Selector Switch

(21)

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

(22)

(23)
(24)

Lens Hood -56-

(22)

Lens

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

Eyecup

(25)

-19-, -25-

(25)

(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)

(1) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -13-

LCD Monitor -13-, -55-

(2)

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.

(3)

Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN]
(NV-GS15 only)

(4)

Card Slot (NV-GS15 only) -12-
Card Slot Cover (NV-GS15 only) -12-

(5)

Recording Check Button [S] -20-

(6)

-12-

Recording Button [REC]
(Available only with NV-GS15)

-42-

(26)

(27)

(29)(28)

(26) Cassette Holder
(27) Cassette Compartment Cover -12-

USB Socket [ ] -43-

(28)

A/V OUT

PHONES/
REMOTE

(32) (33)

-6-

(30)
(31)

MIC

Before Use

(29) DV Terminal [DV]

(Input function on NV-GS15 Model only)

-42-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment

(30) Built-in LED Video Light -21-

White Balance Sensor -26-

(31)

Remote Control Sensor -9-
Audio-Video Output Socket [A/V OUT] -39-

(32)

Socket for Free Style Remote Controller
[REMOTE]
Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

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

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it
goes.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

style Remote Controller to this socket, plug
it in as far as it goes.

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES].
If you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may
hear noises on the right.

(33) Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the
built-in microphone does not operate.

(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)

NV-GS15

NV-GS8/
NV-GS11

(41)

Quick Start Recording Button
[QUICK START]

-22-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -22-
Recording Start/Stop Button -19-

(42)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] -13-, -19-, -52-

(43)

DC Input Socket [DC/C.C.IN] -9-

(44)

(45) (46)

(47)
(48)

(49) (50)

Shoulder Strap Holders -11-

(45)

Grip Belt -11-

(46)
(47)

Battery Holder

(48) S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO OUT]

-39-

Battery Release Lever

(49)

[BATTERY RELEASE]
Tripod Receptacle

(50)

-10-

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

ª Remote Controller

(supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15)

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is
supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the
Movie Camera functions can be operated from a
distance.

(39)

(40)
(41)

(44)

(42)
(43)

(34) Viewfinder -13-, -55-

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.

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13-

(35)
(36)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 20-,

-21-, -40-

Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -22-

(37)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] - 12-

(38)

Mode Dial -13-

(39)

Power Lamp -13-, -19-, -31-

(40)

(51)
(52)
(53)
(54)

DISPLAY

MULTI/

V

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

RESET

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

ENTER

START/
STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

MENU

(55)

T

(56)

W

(57)

(51) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -46-

Indication Output Button [OSD] -39-

(52)
(53)

Display Button [DISPLAY] -46-
Reset Button [RESET] -59-

(54)

Recording Button [¥REC] (Available only

(55)

with NV-GS15)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -40-

(56)

Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed

(57)

Search Function [π, ∫]

-42-

-32-

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom
Function [π, ∫, ∑, ∏]

-34-

-7-

(58)
(59)
(60)
(61)
(62)

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

V

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

START/
STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

MENU

Before Use

ª Free Style Remote Controller

This controller allows the scene to be shot from
various angles, high to low, and is also

T

(63)

W

(64)
(65)

convenient when the Tripod is used. When the
controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip
Belt for convenience.
This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for
left-handed users.

(80)

(77)
(78)
(79)

(58) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D:forward)
Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(59)

(:: reverse, 9:forward)

(60)

Selection Button [SELECT] -34-
Store Button [STORE] -35-

(61)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -34-

(62)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(63)

-32-

-33-

-22-, -31-, -34-

Variable Speed Search Button

(64)

[VAR. SEARCH]
Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(65)

(66)
(67)

(68)
(69)
(70)
(71)

(66)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 21-, -40-
Title Button [TITLE] -37-

(67)
(68)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button
[MULTI/P-IN-P]
Rewind/Review Button [6] -31-, -35-

(69)

Pause Button [;] -32-

(70)

Stop Button [∫] -31-, -35-

(71)

Recording Start/Stop Button

(72)

[START/STOP]
Play Button [1] -31-, -35-

(73)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -31- , -35-

(74)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] - 34-

(75)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(76)

-32-

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

V

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

-29-, -35-

-19-

START/
STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

MENU

(72)

(73)

T

(74)

W

(75)

(76)

(77) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]
(78) Zoom Lever [W/T]
(79) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]
(80) Clip

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose
connection will spoil normal operation.

The Remote Controller (supplied
with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15)

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

1

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery
is normally expected to last about 1 year.
However, it depends on operation frequency.)

-8-

Before Use

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W

615

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

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.

WARNING

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do
not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100xC 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 Using the Remote Controller
1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote

Control Sensor
and press an appropriate button.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the

vertical and horizontal directions from the
central axis

≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use.

Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie
Camera may not operate properly even within
the above ranges.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

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

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do
not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the
desired Remote Controller Mode. (

(31) of the Movie Camera

15˚

15˚

15˚

15˚

(31)

-16-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

21

ED

INDEX INDEX

STOP

KL

P.B. ZOOM

∫

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button
simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button
simultaneously. 2

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to
[VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

1

1

2

3

1

Connect the DC Input Lead to the
[DC/C.C.IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit

entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will
remain as shown 1.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on
the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure
that Power Lamp is not lit.

-9-

Before Use

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery.
≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie

Camera when batteries of other companies are
used.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC
Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp

lights up, and charging starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the
battery is charged normally. When the
temperature of the battery is too high or low,
the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging
time becomes longer than usual.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

To Remove the Battery

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF], and while
sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Lever
slide the Battery to remove it.

≥When attaching or removing Battery, set the

[OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.

(49),

(43)

ª Using the Car Battery Charger

(optional)

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

connect the Car Adaptor Cord, otherwise the
fuse may blow.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-47-.

Charging Time and Available
Recording Time

NV-GS8/NV-GS11/NV-GS15

CGR-D08R
CGR-D08S

CGR-D16S A 2h

CGP-D28S A 3h15min.

A Charging Time
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available
recording time with repeated recording and
stopping actions.)
“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers indicate the recording time
when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in
parentheses indicate the recording time when
the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the
available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity
of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or
lower temperature, the charging time may be
longer.

≥The available recording time becomes shorter if

you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
simultaneously when using the Colour Night
View function, rotating the LCD Monitor
frontward to record yourself or setting
[EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

A 1h
B 2h10min. (1h45min.)
C 1h5min. (55min.)

B 4h20min. (3h30min.)
C 2h10min. (1h45min.)

B 7h40min. (6h)
C 3h50min. (3h)

(49)

-10-

Before Use

The Grip Belt

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of
your hand.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord comes

preattached to the Grip Belt.

2 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 you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

1

≥When you remove the Lens Cap, press the

knobs firmly.

2

2

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder
Strap before going out of doors to record so as to
avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie
Camera.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length
Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it
cannot slip off.

1

≥When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens

Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same
way.

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Before Use

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward

the front and pull down to fully open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.

≥To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully

opened, the cassette cannot be ejected.

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

1

PUSH

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider
1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE]
arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable
recording, close the accidental erasure
prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow
direction).

1

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

OPEN/

EJECT

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Using a Card (NV-GS15 only)

A Card can be used to record pictures.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure
to turn off the Movie Camera.

≥Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function

properly or it may cause the loss of recorded
data in a Card.

ª Inserting a Card
1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card

Slot Cover

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card
Slot

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of
the Card and then pull it straight out.
≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot

Cover.

≥The Movie Camera may be damaged if the

Card is forced out when the Card is fully
inserted.

ª Card Access Lamp (14)

While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card
(reading, recording, playback or erasing), Card
Access Lamp lights up.
≥While Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt

to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the
Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to turn
the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the
Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie
Camera to malfunction.

(4).

(14)

(3)

OPEN

(5).

(5)

(4)

1

RESET

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Before Use

Turning on the Movie Camera

ª How to Turn on the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥The [POWER] Lamp

(40)

(43)

(40) lights up.

1

ª How to Turn off the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

(43)

1

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).

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NV-GS15 NV-GS8/NV-GS11

:Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
NV-GS15 only: Also, you can record still pictures
on the card simultaneously during recording on a
tape.

:Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.

:Card Recording Mode (NV-GS15 only)

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a
card.

:Picture Playback Mode (NV-GS15 only)

Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.

:PC Mode (NV-GS15 only)

PC

Use this mode when you want to connect the
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder
become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewfinder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the
LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

ª Using the LCD Monitor

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

1 Put a finger on the [OPEN4] Knob (1) and

(35).

Knob

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Monitor is opened.

setting is cancelled.

pull the LCD Monitor

(2) out in the direction

of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.
≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,
it becomes convenient to operate menus or to
play back pictures.

(2)

(1)

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Before Use

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward
direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor
beyond these ranges will damage the Movie
Camera.

290o1180o

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed

(NV-GS15 only).

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

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

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]

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

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

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
!/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD
screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the
LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder
[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the
Viewfinder.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be
adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to
raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the
Bar Indication.
≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

.

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Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or
setup, this Movie Camera displays various
function setups on Menus.
≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder,

set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or
rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (20).

(20)

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the Mode Dial
displayed.

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NV-GS11

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the

highlighted item.

3 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.
5 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected item.

6 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired

mode and press [ENTER] Button to
determine the setting.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

play back. Menus can be displayed during
playback but not during recording. The above
operations can be done using the [MENU]
Button, [π, ∫, ∑, ∏] Buttons and [ENTER]
Button on the Remote Controller (supplied with
NV-GS11 and NV-GS15). (

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained
even when the Movie Camera is turned off.
However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is
disconnected before turning off the Movie
Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.
(The setups of [EFFECT2] (

-29-) are not retained.)

(39) is

-7-)

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

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Before Use

ª File Selection in the Picture Playback

Mode (NV-GS15 only)

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

1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

No.25 100-0012

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm

the selection of the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

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

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation
purposes only, and they are different from the
actual Menus.

ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

NV-GS15

NV-GS8/
NV-GS11

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

[SHTR EFFECT] (NV-GS8 and NV-GS11 only)

Shutter Effect
≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL
CARD
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

PROG.AE
SIS
D.ZOOM
SELF TIMER
USB FUNCTION

PROG.AE
SIS
D.ZOOM
SHTR EFFECT
SELF TIMER
USB FUNCTION

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≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

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[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

-29-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

-29-

[TITLE IN] (NV-GS15 only)

Adding a Title

-37-

3) [CARD] (NV-GS15 only)

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-21-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-36-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-18-

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode

-33-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-25-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

-23-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

-25-

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-46-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-46-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-46-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-59-

≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-14-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself

-19-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

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Before Use

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode
≥If no operation takes place for approximately

10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to
the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is
turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a
Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to
Demonstration Mode for introducing its
functions. If any button is pressed or operated,
the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The
Demonstration Mode can be started by setting
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the
Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode,
insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to
[OFF].

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-57-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-47-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-17-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-46-

ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

NV-GS15

NV-GS8/
NV-GS11

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

2) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK !

DIGITAL
CARD
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK !

DIGITAL
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

SEARCH
12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
USB FUNCTION

SEARCH
12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
USB FUNCTION

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[TITLE IN] (NV-GS15 only)

Adding a Title

-37-

3) [CARD] (NV-GS15 only)

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-21-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-36-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-18-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-18-

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu
≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Main-Menu.

6) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

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[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

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[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-57-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-47-

ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]

(NV-GS15 only)

Card Recording Mode

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL
CARD
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

PROG.AE
SHTR EFFECT
SELF TIMER

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

-25-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

-48-

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

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2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

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Before Use

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-37-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

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[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-36-

[BURST MODE]

Continuous Photoshot

-21-

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-46-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-46-

5) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level
≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

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[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-47-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-17-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-46-

ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

(NV-GS15 only)

Picture Playback Mode

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING
DIGITAL
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF

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FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES
TITLE BY SEL

-38-

-38-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

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3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-37-

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu
≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

5) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-14-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-57-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

Setting Date and Time

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

(20)

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

CLOCK SET

1YEAR 2004
MONTH 10
DAY 8
HOUR 14
MIN. 30

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

!/MENU:EXIT

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and
press the [6/5] Button to set it to the
desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

3 Press the [MENU] Button (20) to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

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

flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

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Before Use

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation
of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes,
the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera with the power turned off and then
connect to the AC Mains socket.

1

2

3

≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium

battery can power the clock for approximately
3 months.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with
[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP
Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease
with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise
may appear on a playback image, or some
normal functions may be restricted.
≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are

not completely compatible with other
equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

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(

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the
[RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with
“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit
32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be
recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other
2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

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Recording Mode

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the
Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]
(NV-GS15 only).
When recording with the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts
the focus and white balance. In some cases, they
cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be

FOCUS

-26-, -28-)

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AUTO

MANUAL

adjusted manually. (

≥Before turning on the power, remove the

Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached
when the power is turned on, Automatic
White Balance Adjustment (
function correctly.

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off
automatically for tape protection and power
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the
power is turned off only when the tape is
inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the
tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if
the Recording Pause Mode continues for more
than 6 minutes, the power is turned off
automatically.
To resume recording from this condition, turn
off, then turn on the power again.

≥When the Movie Camera is connected to a

personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby
mode is not available.

ª Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it
frontward (to the lens side), you can let the
subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the
shot while recording is in progress.

(21) set to

-26-) may not

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the

Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However,
when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the
image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set
[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to
[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and
no left and right reversal occurs.

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The [POWER] Lamp

(40)

(43)

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode.

(39)

NV-GS15 NV-GS8/

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).

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

to [REC].

(42)

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

(40) lights up.

NV-GS11

REC

RECORD

PAUSE

PAUSE

Recording “Simultaneous Motion/Still Record
Mode” (NV-GS15 only)

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording

Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,
you can also record a still picture on a card by
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

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