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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS250GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N73... -
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 one-touch free-style grip belt ... 7 Using the LCD monitor... 7 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) Lens cap 6) AV cable -39- 7) Shoulder strap... - Page 5 (14) (15) (16) S-VIDEO (14) Viewfinder -59- 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. (15) Battery holder (16)
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Page 6: Fitting The Lens Cap
(41) (41) 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. -
Page 7: The One-Touch Free-Style Grip Belt
The one-touch free-style grip belt ª To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily. Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the projections 2 on both sides. -
Page 8: Using The Viewfinder
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
Connect the DC input lead to this product. ≥Lift up the viewfinder beforehand. ≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap. ≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera. -
Page 10: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc. ≥When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button. -
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: Turning The Camera On
Turning the camera on 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. ª How to turn on the power While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. - 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
≥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. ≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be activated. - Page 17 (14) Recording start/stop button [START/STOP] ¢ (15) Playback button [1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -15- ¢ 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 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 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 -62- ≥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 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 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)
ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. -
Page 31: Manual Focus Adjustment
ª About flashing of the [ When the manual adjustment mode is selected ≥Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again. When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. -
Page 32: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. When recording persons outdoors at night, select a slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the persons and the background will become brighter. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. -
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: Slow-Motion Playback/ Frame-By-Frame Playback
Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control.) Slow-motion playback If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed. -
Page 35: 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 36: 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. Towards [r]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Towards [`]: Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.) ≥In the multi-screen display, ≥Move the joystick to select a file (The selected file will be encircled by a yellow... -
Page 37: 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 38 ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. ≥DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognised by this camera. Please perform the DPOF settings on your movie camera. ª To set so that all pictures are not printed Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.
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Page 39: 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 40: Recording The Contents Of Other Equipment
≥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 41: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card from the external input becomes [640]. (This is not mega-pixel still-picture recording.) ≥When recording still pictures on a card, you cannot record sound. ª Analog/digital conversion When setting [ADVANCE] >> [DV OUT] >> [ON], you can output video input from other equipment in analog form to other digital video equipment connected through the DV terminal in digital form. -
Page 42: Audio Dubbing
ª To cancel the standby for recording When the camera is standby for recording, move the joystick down and select the [∫] icon. ≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly. -
Page 43: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
Press the [;] button on the remote control to start audio dubbing. /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP ≥When the free style remote control is used, start recording with the [TALK] button pressed. ≥Talk into the microphone. Or start play on the playing device. - Page 44 Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it. Select the desired number of prints. ≥You can set up to 9 prints. Select the setting for date printing. ≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable.
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Page 45: 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 46 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- [OIS] -28- [SHTR EFFECT] -22- [DATE/TIME] -47- [INITIAL SET] -48-...
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Page 47: 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 48: Other Menus
ª [AUDIO OUT] This switches the sound to be played back. [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound) [L]: Left channel sound (main sound) [R]: Right channel sound (sub sound) 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. -
Page 49: 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 50: Warning/Alarm Indications
Photoshot picture quality 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 [640k480] Image size [1280k960] Image size 1280 [1600k1200] Image size... - Page 51 UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non-recorded tape. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard.
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Page 52: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the movie camera are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions Conditions which disable the functions ≥Progressive ≥When recording onto a tape and a card simultaneously ≥When digital zoom... -
Page 53: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. - Page 54 2: The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. ( -48- 3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
- Page 55 Playback (Pictures) 1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
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Page 56: Cautions For Use
Others 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 57 When the lens is fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally. ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed.
- Page 58 Do not use this movie camera for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. ≥This movie camera is not intended for business use.
- Page 59 ≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the movie camera and the heads. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright.
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Page 60: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a pure white. The movie camera determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. -
Page 61: Specifications
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB (Maximum)) Please confirm the latest information on the 3, still 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 62 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.
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