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Operatin g Instr uctions Digital Video Camera Model No . NV -GS180GN Bef ore use, plea se read these in str uction s completel y . VQT0T93 VQT0T93ENG.book 1 ペー ジ ２００５ 年１１月２８ .
2 VQT0 T93 Information for your safety ª Carefully rea d the Operating Instruction s and use the Movie Came ra co rre ctly . ≥ Injury or m aterial da mage res ulting fr om any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instru ctions are the so le responsibility of the user.
3 VQT0T 93 Contents Info rma tion for you r s afe ty ...... .... .... .... ..... .... .... 2 Before using Accessor ies ...... ........ ....... .......... ........ ....... ....... 4 Optional .................. ................. ................... ....
Before u sing 4 VQT0 T93 Before u sing Accesso ries The followings are t he accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC i nput lead, AC mains lead -8- 2) Battery pack -8- 3) Remote contr.
Before us ing 5 VQT0T 93 (10) Viewf inder -7- , -56- (11) Battery holder (12) Battery release lever [BATT] -8- (13) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -11- (14) Status indicator -11- (15) Quick start recording b .
Before us ing 6 VQT0 T93 (37) Shoulde r strap fi xture ≥ 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 sim ilarly. (38) Lens h ood In order to rem ove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1 .
Before us ing 7 VQT0T 93 The grip belt Adjust the belt length so i t fits your hand. 1 Adjust the be lt lengt h and the pad posit ion. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened.
Before us ing 8 VQT0 T93 Power supply ª Cha rging th e ba tter y When this product is purchas ed, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥ Battery charging time ( -9- ) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
Before u sing 9 VQT0T 93 Charging time and recordable time The times show n in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 o C and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. I f the temperature is higher or lower t han the specified value, t he charging time w ill become longer.
Before us ing 10 VQT0 T93 ≥ After using, mak e sure to r ewind the casset te completely, remove it, and put it in a case. St ore the case in an upright position.
Before us ing 11 VQT0T 93 ª Card ac cess lamp ≥ When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the ac cess lamp is lit, th en the card or t he recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfun ction.
Before us ing 12 VQT0 T93 How to u se the jo ystick ª Bas ic jo yst ick ope ra tion s Operations on th e menu s creen 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 t hen push in the centre to set it.
Before us ing 13 VQT0T 93 5) Card recording mod e ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 6) Picture playback mode Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE ] >> select the desired languag e.
Before us ing 14 VQT0 T93 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the m enu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back t o the previous screen Move th e joys tick l eft. ª About th e menu setti ng ≥ The menu screen does not appear during recording.
Before us ing 15 VQT0T 93 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting th e brightness a nd colour level 1 Set [ SETUP] >> [LCD SE T] or [EVF SET ] >> [YES].
Before us ing 16 VQT0 T93 Using the re mote control ª Remo te co ntrol Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all t he functions of t his camera to be controlled.
Before us ing 17 VQT0T 93 ª Install a butto n-type ba ttery Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper 1 , pull out the battery holder. 2 Set the button -type battery wi th its ( i ) mark facing upward and get the battery holder back in place.
Rec ord mo de 18 VQT0 T93 Record mode Check bef ore rec ording Check the following by trying recording before important events suc h as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the m ovie camera .
Rec ord mo de 19 VQT0T 93 Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. ( -6- ) (When the cam era is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic whit e balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.
Rec ord mo de 20 VQT0 T93 Check th e recordi ng The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause. ≥ Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press th e joystick during the reco rding pause until the ic on 1 appears .
Rec ord mo de 21 VQT0T 93 ≥ For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -59 - . ≥ The sound cannot be recorded. ≥ While data are recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial. ≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card.
Rec ord mo de 22 VQT0 T93 Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10 k optically. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng M ode. 1 Wide-a ngle rec ordin g (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close- up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
Rec ord mo de 23 VQT0T 93 Quick start This camera will be put int o standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥ Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause r ecording power is being consumed. Using Quick Start M ode will reduce the battery recording/playback time.
Rec ord mo de 24 VQT0 T93 Night view functions This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record images free from v ibration. ≥ Only manual focusing can be used.
Rec ord mo de 25 VQT0T 93 Tele-macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the im age can be impres sive. This camera can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm. ≥ Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
Rec ord mo de 26 VQT0 T93 Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥ Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] > > [ON]. ª To cance l the wind noise reductio n function Set [BASIC] >> [WI ND CUT] >> [OFF].
Rec ord mo de 27 VQT0T 93 Image stab ilize r funct ion Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SIS] >> [ON]. ª To canc el the image stabilizer funct ion Set [AD VAN CE] >> [SIS] >> [OF F].
Rec ord mo de 28 VQT0 T93 Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode autom atically sets optimum s hutter speeds and apert ures. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng M ode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
Rec ord mo de 29 VQT0T 93 Recording in natural colours (White bala nce) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance m anually. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng M ode.
Rec ord mo de 30 VQT0 T93 Manual f ocus adju stment If auto focusing is dif f icult due to the conditi ons, then manual focusing is available. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng M ode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].
Rec ord mo de 31 VQT0T 93 Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥ If the gain value is increased, t he noise on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.
Playback mode 32 VQT0 T93 Playback mode Playing back tape ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Operate with joystick. 1 / ; : Playback/Pause 6 : Rewind/Re view playbac k (Rev er ts to play back with the 1 / ; icon. ) 5 : F ast forward/Cue pla yback (Rev ert s to play back with the 1 / ; icon.
Playback mode 33 VQT0T 93 Frame-by-frame p layback 1 During playback, press the [ ; ] butt on on the remote co ntrol. 2 Press the [ E ] butt on or the [ D ] but ton on the remote co ntrol.
Playback mode 34 VQT0 T93 Playba ck on TV Images recorded by this camer a can be played back on a T V. ≥ Insert a recorded tape into this camera. 1 Connect the m ovie camera and a TV. ≥ Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable 1 . ≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional).
Playback mode 35 VQT0T 93 ª To display m ultiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [ s /VOL r ] lever to sw itch the images. Towards [ r ] : Full-screen d isplay (Displays 1 image.) Towards [ ` ] : Multi-screen display (Displays 6 f iles on 1 scre en.
Playback mode 36 VQT0 T93 Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is f orm atted, then all the data r ecorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥ Set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
Playback mode 37 VQT0T 93 Writing the printing da ta on a card (DPOF setting) You can writ e the data of pictures to be print ed, number of copies, and other informat ion (DPOF data) onto the card. ≥ Set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].
Edit mode 38 VQT0 T93 Edit mo de Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scene s that have already been recor ded on a cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥ Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card.
Edit mode 39 VQT0T 93 ≥ For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥ When you do not need funct ional indications or date and time indica tions, press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for no indication.
Edit mode 40 VQT0 T93 Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert an exte rnal microphone securely into the [MIC] termina l as far as it will go. 2 Find a scene tha t you wan t to add so und to, and press the [ ; ] button on the remote control.
Edit mode 41 VQT0T 93 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.
Menu 42 VQT0 T93 Men u Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the ac tual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -28- [REC SP EED] -18- [BLANK SEARCH] -20 - [WIND CU T] -26 - [CLOCK SET ] -14 - 2) [ADVANCE] [PICT .
Menu 43 VQT0T 93 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -28- [PICT . QU ALIT Y] -21- [PICTURE SIZE] -21- [SELF T IMER] -26 - [CLOCK SET ] -14 - 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -27- [SHTR EFFECT ].
Menu 44 VQT0 T93 Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The movie camera autom atically records the date and time o f picture taking on the tape. ≥ You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [ DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control.
Menu 45 VQT0T 93 Menus related to playback ª [AV JACK] This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone term inal. [OUT/ Ë ]: Automatically switches be tween AV and headphone output. [OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in [OUT / Ë ].
Others 46 VQT0 T93 Others Indications Various funct ions and the m ovie came ra status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: T ime code 15:30:45: Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minut es.
Others 47 VQT0T 93 ≥ For images not recorded with this movie camera, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels.
Others 48 VQT0 T93 CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the m ovie camera in Card Recording Mode. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: Y o u are attempting to t urn the mode dial in PC mode with the USB cab le connected to the movie camera. Y ou are attempting to record pictures on a t ape/card with the USB cable connected to the movie c amera.
Others 49 VQT0T 93 Before requesting repair (Problems and s olutions) Power/ Body 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned on. • I s the battery fully c harged? Use a fully charged battery. • T he battery pr otection circuit may hav e operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 s econds.
Others 50 VQT0 T93 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though pow ered up. The movie camera does not operate normally. • Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. ( -52- ) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off t he power.
Others 51 VQT0T 93 Playback (Sound ) 1: Sou nd is not played back from the built-in speaker of the mo vie camera or the headphon es. 0 Is the v olume too low? During playbac k, push the [ s /VOL r ] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it .
Others 52 VQT0 T93 5: During p layback, [UNPLAYA BLE CA RD] is displayed. • The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no oper ation c an be p erforme d. • Turn off the power to the mo vie camera.
Others 53 VQT0T 93 Cautions for Use In the event of abnorm al operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the P anasonic Customer Care Cent re on 1326 00.
Others 54 VQT0 T93 ≥ Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥ Electromagnetic w ave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the movie camera, causing the disturbance of im ages and sounds.
Others 55 VQT0T 93 ≥ To store the batter y for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. ≥ Dust and other matter attached to t he battery terminals should be removed.
Others 56 VQT0 T93 ª LCD monitor /viewfind er LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry so ft cl oth. ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation m ay form on the LCD monit or. Wipe it with so ft dry cloth.
Others 57 VQT0T 93 ª White balanc e The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To av oid such phen omena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the wh ite colour under different light sources.
Specifications 58 VQT0 T93 Specificat ions Specifications Digit al Video C amera Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng fo rmat: Mini DV (Consu mer-use digital vi deo SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.
Specifications 59 VQT0T 93 ≥ The numbers shown in the tab le are approximations. ≥ These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE [640] [1280] [1760] PICT .
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