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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS180GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0T93... -
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... 6 The grip belt... 7 Using the LCD monitor ... 7 Using the viewfinder ... 7 Power supply ... -
Page 4: Before Using
Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead 2) Battery pack 3) Remote control, button-type battery 4) Lens cap 5) AV cable -38- 6) Shoulder strap 7) Digital video head cleaner 8) USB cable and CD-ROM Optional 1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN) - Page 5 (10) (11) (12) S-VIDEO (10) 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. (11) Battery holder (12)
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Page 6: Fitting The Lens Cap
(37) Shoulder strap fixture ≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm. ≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly. (38) (38) Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. -
Page 7: The Grip Belt
The grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. Adjust the belt length and the pad position. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor opened. -
Page 8: Power Supply
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
Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer. -
Page 10: Inserting/Removing A Card
≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. ( ≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the movie camera, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. -
Page 11: Turning The Camera On
ª Card access 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 access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction. -
Page 12: How To Use The Joystick
How to use the joystick ª Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set 1 Select by moving up. -
Page 13: Switching The Language
5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) White balance Shutter speed Iris or gain value Select/Adjust Select/Adjust 6) Picture playback mode Playback/stop Erase Playback previous picture Playback next picture Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. -
Page 14: Setting Date And Time
6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.) 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. -
Page 15: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. [LCD SET] Brightness of the LCD monitor Colour level of the LCD monitor [EVF SET] : Brightness of the viewfinder... -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] -34- Date/time button [DATE/TIME] Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] Record button [¥REC] Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] Slow/frame-by-frame forward buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) - Page 17 ª Install a button-type battery Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery holder. Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark facing upward and get the battery holder back in place.
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Page 18: 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 19: Recording On A Tape
Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. ( (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. -
Page 20: 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 21 ≥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 22: Zoom In/Out Function
Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ≥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 23: Quick Start
Quick start This camera will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed. Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time. -
Page 24: Night View Functions
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 vibration. ≥Only manual focusing can be used. ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. -
Page 25: Tele-Macro Function
Tele-macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. This camera can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 40 cm. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick up to select the tele-macro icon [ ≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is... -
Page 26: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. -
Page 27: Image Stabilizer Function
≥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 28: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)
Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. -
Page 29: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
Recording in natural colours (White balance) 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 manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. -
Page 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33: 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. ≥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 34: Playback On Tv
Playback on TV Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. Connect the movie camera and a TV. [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] S-VIDEO ≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable 1. -
Page 35: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card
ª To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the images. NO.25 NO.25 NO.25 100-0005 100-0005 100-0005 Towards [r]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Towards [`]: Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.) -
Page 36: Formatting A Card
Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. -
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 [EXT DISPLAY] 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 an external microphone securely into the [MIC] terminal as far as it will go. 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] -28- [REC SPEED] -18- [BLANK SEARCH] -20- [WIND CUT] -26- [CLOCK SET] -14- 2) [ADVANCE]... - Page 43 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -28- [PICT. QUALITY] -21- [PICTURE SIZE] -21- [SELF TIMER] -26- [CLOCK SET] -14- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -27- [SHTR EFFECT] -21- [DATE/TIME] -44- [INITIAL SET] -45- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -44- [DISPLAY] -44- [REMOTE] -17-...
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Page 44: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menus related to taking pictures 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. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. -
Page 45: Menus Related To Playback
Menus related to playback ª [AV JACK] This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone terminal. [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV and headphone output. [OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in [OUT/Ë]. -
Page 46: Others Indications
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
≥For images not recorded with this movie camera, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 2048 or more QXGA 1600 or more, less than 2048 UXGA 1280 or more, less than 1600 SXGA 1024 or more, less than 1280 800 or more, less than 1024 SVGA... -
Page 48: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the movie camera in Card Recording Mode. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC mode with the USB cable connected to the movie camera. You are attempting to record pictures on a tape/card with the USB cable connected to the movie camera. -
Page 49: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥Change of ≥When digital zoom white balance (10k or higher) is used ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥When a menu is displayed ≥Adjusting the ≥When the colour night... - Page 50 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up. The movie camera does not operate normally. • 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.
- 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. ( -32- 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
- Page 52 5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] 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 operation can be performed. • Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
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Page 53: Cautions For Use
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 54 ≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the movie camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds. ≥If the movie camera is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the movie camera power and detach the...
- Page 55 ≥To store the battery 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 the battery terminals should be removed. Do not throw old battery into fire.
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Page 56: Explanation Of Terms
ª LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥If your movie camera is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. - Page 57 ª White balance The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white colour under sunlight and which is the white colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust...
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Page 58: Specifications
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/ 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding... - Page 59 Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE [640] SIZE PICT. QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1760 3520 512 MB 3520 7040 1 GB 7040 14080 2 GB 14080 28160...
- Page 60 VQT0T93 F1205Nm0 ( 2500 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...