Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NV-GS15GN Panasonic
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Operatin g Instr uctions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV -GS11GN NV -GS15GN Before use, please rea d these instru ctions comple tely. LSQT0783 A R 15GN-ENG.
-2- Informati on for Your Safe ty ª Carefull y read the Operating Inst ruct io ns a nd us e th e Mov ie Camera correctly. ≥ Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use tha t is not in accordance wi th the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsi bili ty of the user.
-3- Contents Infor mation for Yo ur Sa fety.... .... .... .... ..... ...... ... 2 Before Use Standard Acces sories...................................... 5 Optional Accessories . ...................................... 5 Controls and C omponents .......
-4- Playback M ode Playing Back a Tape. ....... .... .... .... .... ..... .... ..... 31 Finding a Sce ne You Want t o Play Back . ...... 31 Slow Moti on Playb ack .......... .... .... .... ..... .... ... 32 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback . ....
Befo re Use -5- Before Use Stand ard Acces sories Illustrated are access ories supplied with t he Movie Camera. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -9- 2) Battery Pack -9- 3) Remote Cont ro.
Befo re Use -6- (1) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN 4 ] -13- (2) LCD Monitor -13- , -55- (3) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (NV-GS 15 o nly) -12- (4) Card Slot (NV -GS15 onl y) -12- (5) Card Slot Cover.
Befo re Use -7- (34) Viewf inder -13- , -56- (35) Eyepiece Corrector K nob -13- (36) Photoshot Butto n [PHOTO SHOT ] -20- , -21- , -40 - (37) Zoom Lever [W/T] [ ` VOL/JOG _ ] -22- (38) Cassette Eject .
Befo re Use -8- (66) Photoshot Butto n [PHOTO SHOT ] -21- , -40- (67) Title Butt on [TITLE ] -36- (68) Multi-Picture/Pi cture-in-Pict ure Button [MULTI/P-IN- P] -29- , -35- (69) Rewind/Review Butto n .
Befo re Use -9- ª Using the Re mote Control ler 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Se nsor (31) of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button.
Befo re Use -10- ≥ When charging the overdischarged battery, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged nor mally. When the temperature of t he battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.
Befo re Use -11- 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 en d 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.
Befo re Use -12- Insertin g a Cass ette 1 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT ] Lever (38) toward the front and pull down to fully ope n the Cassette Compartment Cover. ≥ To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected. 2 Insert a Cassette.
Befo re Use -13- Turning on the Movie Camera ª How to Turn on the Powe r 1 Set the [OFF/O N] Switch (43) to [ ON ] wh ile pressing the button 1 . ≥ The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up. ª How to Turn off the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ ON] Switch ( 43) to [ OFF] wh ile pressing the button 1 .
Befo re Use -14- 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recordin g angle. ≥ The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 o 1 from the v ertical position upwards and a maximum of 90 o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera.
Befo re Use -15- ª File S election in th e Picture Pl ayback 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.
Befo re Use -16- [BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search -20- [DEM O MODE] Demonstration Mode ≥ If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connect ed to the Movie Camera an.
Befo re Use -17- [SH TR E FFE CT] Shut ter Ef fect -48- ≥ You can add a sound like releasing the shu tter. [SELF T IMER] Self-timer Recording -22 - 2) [D IGIT AL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN ] .
Befo re Use -18- 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. I n this case, c harge the built-in battery. ≥ The clock uses the 24 -hour system .
Recording Mode -19- Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recor ding Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (NV-GS15 only).
Recording Mode -20- ª To Che ck the Re cording By pressing the [ S ] Button (6) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you c an play back the last few seconds of the r ecorded scene. ≥ The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camer a resumes the Recording Pause Mo de.
Recording Mode -21- Recording a St ill Picture on a C ard (Photoshot) ( NV-GS15 only ) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera. 1 Set the Mode Di al (39) to Card Recording Mode . 2 Press the [PHOTO SHO T] Button (36) . ≥ The [ ] Indication lights up in red.
Recording Mode -22- ≥ Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1 . ≥ For other not es conce rning this item, see -48- . Quick Start By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (41) , and the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in approximately 1.
Recording Mode -23- ª To Take Cl ose-up Sh ots of Sma ll Subjects (Ma cro Clos e- up Fu nc tion ) When the zoom magnification is 1 k , the Movi e Camera can focu s on a subject that is as close as approximately 20 mm from the L ens. Sm all subjects like insects can be recorded w ith this function.
Recording Mode -24- 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] B utton (18) during the Recordi ng Pause Mode. ≥ The image fades out gradually. 2 When the im age is com pletely gone, press the Recordi ng Start/Sto p Button (42) to start recording. 3 Release the [FADE] Button (18) about 3 seconds after st arting recording.
Recording Mode -25- 1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Butto n (8) . ≥ The [ ] Indication appears. ≥ To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take the bust shot, so that t he upper part from the breast of the subject can be fr amed in the screen. To Cancel the S oft Sk in Func tion Press the [ SOFT SKIN] B utton.
Recording Mode -26- ≥ For recording a subject under a spotlight in a party, theatre, etc. 5) [ º ] Surf & Snow Mode ≥ For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as ski slopes, beache s, etc. To Cancel the Prog ramme AE Funct ion Set the [PROG.
Recording Mode -27- ª About White Balance S ensor The White Balance Sensor (31) determines the nature of the light source during recording. ≥ Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally.
Recording Mode -28- 2 Press the [ENTER ] Button (17 ) until the Iris Indicat ion appea rs. 3 Press the [ 5 ] Button (16) or [ 6 ] Butt on (19) to adjust the iris. Range of Iris Adju stment CLOSE (Closed) , F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened) i 0 dB, .. ., OP i 18dB When a v alue closer to [C LOSE] is s elected, the image becomes darker.
Recording Mode -29- 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR ] ≥ The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the lef t half. 9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH] ≥ The Picture is expanded horizontally.
Recording Mode -30- 2 Aim the Movi e Camera at the scene yo u want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (10) to insert a small still picture. ≥ A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture. ≥ If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is cleare d.
Playback Mode -31- Playback Mode Playin g Back a Tap e The recorded scene can be played back immediately after th e recording. 1 Set the [OFF/O N] Switch (43) to [ON]. ≥ The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up. 2 Set the Mode Di al (39) to Tape Playback Mode .
Playback Mode -32- ª Variabl e Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [ 1 ] Bu tton (17) . ≥ The [1 k! ] Indication appears. 2 Push the [W /T] Lever (37) to select a desired search speed.
Playback Mode -33- ≥ If the Movie Camera is left in the S till Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, t he Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video head s from excessiv e wear and tear.
Playback Mode -34- Playback Zoom Function A part of the i mage can be enlarged up to 10 times d uring playback. 1 During playback, press the [P.B . ZOOM] Button (75) on th e Remote Con trolle r. ≥ The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times.
Playback Mode -35- ≥ The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote Cont roller during playback. ≥ If the [OFF/ ON] Butto n (62) is pressed while Wipe or M ix is carried out , the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON ] Button (62) again w ill bring back the effect.
Playback Mode -36- To Pause the Slide S how Press the [ ; ] Button. ≥ The [SLIDE ; ] Indication is displayed. To Stop the Slid e Show Press the [ ∫ ] Button. ≥ For other not es conce rning this item, see -51- . Creating a Titl e (NV-GS 15 only ) You can cr eate a title and re cord on a Card.
Playback Mode -37- ≥ A list of titles is displayed. ≥ File Name 1 4 Press the [ ; / ∫ / 6 / 5 ] Button to select a desired title. ≥ The selected t itle is marked with a frame. 5 Press the [ENTER ] Button (17 ) or press the [MULTI] B utton (10) .
Playback Mode -38- Protecting the Files on a Card (NV-GS 15 only ) (Lock Setti ng) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent acc idental eras ure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted i f the Card i s formatte d.) 1 Set [PICTURE PL AYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].
Playback Mode -39- ≥ It may not be able to use t he Card formatte d by this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case, format the Card on the uni t which will use the Card. Mak e sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC before proceeding. ≥ A Card f ormatted on othe r equipment (e.
Editing Mode -40- Edit ing Mo de Recording from a Tape onto a Card (NV-GS 15 only ) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that hav e already been recorded on a cassette.
Editing Mode -41- To Play Back the Sound Record ed by 12bit Audio Dubbi ng Set [T APE PLA YBACK M ENU] >> [PLAYBAC K] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. ST1: It plays back only the original sound. ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing.
Editing Mode -42- Movie Camera: 1 Set [TA PE PLA YBAC K MENU ] >> [AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. 2 Insert an unr ecorded Cassette. Oth er E qui pme nt: 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and st art playback. Movie Camera: 4 While pressing the [ ¥ REC] Button (55) , press the [ 1 ] Butt on (73) .
With a PC -43- With a PC Importing still pictures onto a PC (NV-GS 15 only ) Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures onto your personal computer. ≥ Do not c onnect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. 1 Install the supp lied USB Driver.
With a PC -44- Folder Conf igurat ion when the Card is us ed with a P C ≥ When a Card with dat a recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure. SD Mem ory C ard: MultiMediaCard: [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.
Others -45- Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. r : Remaining Battery Power ≥ When the bat tery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u ( v ) Indication flashes.
Others -46- ¥ (White): DPO F Setting co mpleted (set to 1 or more picture) -37- : [640 k 480] Image size ≥ For images not recorded with this Movie Camera, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
Others -47- PUSH TH E RESE T SWITC H: An irregularity in the mechanism has been detected. Press t he [RESET ] Button ( -6- , -58- ). This may solve the problem. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files.
Others -48- ª Recording Check ≥ For Recor ding Check, the recording speed mode (SP /LP) must be the sam e as the mode used for the recording. If different, playback images will be distorted. ª Recording on a Card (NV-GS15 only) ≥ Even if t he [ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON] , the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
Others -49- ª Zoom Micr ophone Funct ion ≥ The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if t he surrounding noise is too loud. ≥ It does not work with an external microphone . ª Digital Zoom Function s ≥ As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate.
Others -50- ≥ If this mode is used for indoo r recording, playback images may flicker. Low Light Mod e ≥ Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotli ght Mod e ≥ With this mode, recorded images may become extrem ely dark.
Others -51- Choosing Sound d uring P layba ck You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound) L: Left channel soun.
Others -52- ª Lock Settin g (NV-GS15 only) ≥ The Lock Setting carrie d out by this M ovie Camera is o nly effective for this Movie Camera. ≥ The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to t he [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format t he Card.
Others -53- ≥ If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. T hen, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. Keep the M ovie Camera away from magnetized eq uipment (su ch as a micro wave oven, T V, vi deo ga me equipm ent, etc.
Others -54- Blin k in red: Dews are adhere on the head o r the tape. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. ≥ It takes about 20 seconds to open t he Cassette Holder. This is not a malf unction. 2 Leave the Movi e Camera wi th the Cassette Compartment Cover clo sed to cool or wa rm it to th e ambient tem perature.
Others -55- Be Sure t o Detach the Battery after Use Be sure t o detach th e Battery from t he Movie Camera. (If it is left at tached to the Movie Camera, a minute amount of c urrent is cons umed even when the Movie Cam era power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a long time, over-discharge takes place.
Others -56- Viewfinder ≥ Do not direc t the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged. ≥ When the M ovie Camera is used with a large capacity Battery (CGR-D16S, CGP-D28S; optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.
Others -57- Other Recording 1: Auto Focu s Funct ion doe s not wor k. • Is Manua l Focus Mode se lected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. ( -28- ) • There are some recor ding subjects and recording surroundings for which t he Auto Focus Funct ion does not oper ate correctly.
Others -58- 2: Pho toshot Playback images do not look normal . • The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image dat a, backing up on a Cassette or a personal com puter is recommended. ( -4 0- , -43- ) 3: During P layback, [UNPLAYAB LE CARD] i s displayed.
Others -59- 5) Recording a fast-moving subject ≥ Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up wit h the fast-moving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast ≥ Be.
Specifications -60- Specificat ions Specificati ons Digita l Vide o Camer a Informa tion for you r safet y Recor ding For mat: Mini DV (Cons umer- use Digita l Video SD Form at) Tape Use d: 6.35 m m di gita l vi deo t ape Record ing/Pla yback Time: SP: 80 min.
Specifications -61- ≥ These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. ≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations. Maximum num ber of still picture s recordable on an SD Me.
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