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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS150GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N50... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for your safety ... 2 Before using Accessories... 4 Optional... 4 Parts identification and handling ... 4 Fitting the lens cap (optional) ... 7 The one-touch free-style grip belt ... 7 Using the LCD monitor... 8 Using the viewfinder... 8 Power supply ... -
Page 4: Before Using
Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. VSB0484 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead 2) Battery pack 3) Remote control, button-type battery 4) Free style remote control with mic 5) AV cable -38- 6) Shoulder strap 7) Digital video head cleaner... - Page 5 (13) (14) (15) S-VIDEO (13) Viewfinder -56- 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. (14) Battery holder (15)
- Page 6 (40) (40) 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 with mic for convenience.
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Page 7: Fitting The Lens Cap (Optional)
Fitting the lens cap (optional) 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. -
Page 8: Using The Lcd Monitor
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. -
Page 9: Charging Time And Recordable Time
ª Charging lamp Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start. When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal. -
Page 10: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied. ≥The times shown in the table are rough estimates. The times indicate the recordable times when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used. ≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12, CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent... -
Page 11: Inserting/Removing A Card
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. Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover. -
Page 12: Using The Lens Cover
Using the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. Rotate the lens cover open/close ring. Turning the camera on When the camera is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. - Page 13 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...
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Page 14: Switching The Language
Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to Press the [MENU] button. ≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed. -
Page 15: Setting Date And Time
Before using WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level Set [SETUP] >>... -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
≥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. - Page 17 (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.
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Page 18: Free Style Remote Control With Mic
Free style remote control with mic 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. -
Page 19: Record Mode
≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode. ( ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be... -
Page 20: Recording On A Tape
Recording on a tape Open the lens cover. ( -12- (When the camera is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after opening the lens cover.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. -
Page 21: Check The Recording
Check the recording 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. Press the joystick during the recording pause until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon [ Blank search function... - Page 22 ≥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.
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Page 23: Zoom In/Out Function
Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10koptically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T]. 10tW ≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the movie camera by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. -
Page 24: Quick Start
Quick start This camera will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. ≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. -
Page 25: Soft Skin Mode
(In the case of 0 lux night view function) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white. ≥Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder. -
Page 26: Fade In/Fade Out Function
Fade in/fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick left to select the fade icon Press the recording start/stop button. -
Page 27: Self-Timer Recording
≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the video flash may not be lighted. ≥Using the video flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500. -
Page 28: Recording Images For Wide-Screen Tvs
Recording images for wide-screen This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies. -
Page 29: Continuous Photoshot
≥Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. -
Page 30: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. ≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes. ≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. -
Page 31: Manual Focus Adjustment
Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. ≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. - Page 32 Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. ª...
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Page 33: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. Operate with joystick. 1/;: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) ∫: Stop ≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show noise as a mosaic. -
Page 34: Variable-Speed Search Function
Frame-by-frame playback During playback, press the [;] button on the remote control. Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control. /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP ≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this camera during playback pause also turns into the frame-by-frame playback. -
Page 35: Playing Back Card
ª If the image or audio from this camera is not output on the TV ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they ≥Check the connected terminal. ≥If the image does not appear on the TV even if [BASIC] >>... -
Page 36: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card
Deleting files recorded on a card The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete. ≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display. After selecting the file, press the joystick and display the operation icon. -
Page 37: Writing The Printing Data On A Card (Dpof Setting)
Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET]. Move the joystick to select a file to be set, and then press it. -
Page 38: Edit Mode
Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. -
Page 39: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications, press the [OSD] button on the remote control for no indication. (When you connect the movie camera and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) ª... -
Page 40: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. Insert a free style remote control or an external microphone securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go. REMOTE/MIC Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press the [;] button on the remote control. -
Page 41: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) 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.) ≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode. -
Page 42: Menu
Menu Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -29- [REC SPEED] -19- [BLANK SEARCH] -21- [WIND CUT] -26- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE]... - Page 43 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -29- [PICT. QUALITY] -22- [PICTURE SIZE] -22- [SELF TIMER] -27- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -29- [FLASH] -26- [RED EYE] -27- [FLASH LEVEL] -27- [SHTR EFFECT] -22- [DATE/TIME] -44- [INITIAL SET] -45- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAMP]...
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Page 44: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menus related to taking pictures ª [H.SHOE MIC] Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional) mounted on the smart accessory shoe. ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. ≥The movie camera automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape. -
Page 45: Other Menus
Other menus ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.) ª... -
Page 46: Others
Others Indications Various functions and the movie camera status are shown on the screen. Basic indications Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 15:30:45: Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) Standard Play mode (Recording speed mode) -
Page 47: Warning/Alarm Indications
Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) Slide show playback PictBridge: PictBridge mode 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number Number of DPOF Setting Lock setting -36- [640k480] Image size [1280k960] Image size 1280 [1760k1320] Image size... -
Page 48: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3: You are attempting to record pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. -
Page 49: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
≥Flash ≥While recording to a tape ≥During demo mode ≥When continuous photoshot is used ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥Zoom ≥When the microphone of microphone the free style remote ≥Wind noise control or an external reduction microphone is used ≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch... - Page 50 • Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. ( ) If normal conditions are -52- not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.) 6: The cassette cannot be removed.
- Page 51 Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera or the headphones. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. ( -33- 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
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Page 52: Cautions For Use
RESET Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª About condensation If you turn the movie camera on when... - Page 53 ≥However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a cassette is not inserted. When [3] in red ≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the movie camera automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours. Turn the movie camera on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication...
- Page 54 When you use your movie camera in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the movie camera. Also, protect the movie camera from getting wet. ≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or cassette.
- Page 55 ª About the AC adaptor ≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. ≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged.
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Page 56: Explanation Of Terms
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. - Page 57 ª Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the movie camera to bring the subject into focus. Auto focus has the following characteristics. ≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly. ≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus.
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Page 58: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 3.6 W (When using viewfinder) 3.9 W (When using LCD monitor) Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/playback time: SP: 80 min;... - Page 59 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions: 61 mm (W) 32 mm (H) 91 mm (D) Weight: Approx.
- Page 60 VQT0N50 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. S0105Ke0 Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...