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Page 1: Operating Instructions
LSQT1174ENG.book 1 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS60GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT1174 A... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
LSQT1174ENG.book 2 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Information for your safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. - Page 3 LSQT1174ENG.book 3 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD. Use only the recommended accessories. ≥Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one. ≥When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
LSQT1174ENG.book 4 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Contents Information for your safety ... 2 Before using Accessories ... 5 Optional ... 5 Parts identification and handling... 5 Fitting the lens cap ... 7 The grip belt... 7 Power supply ... 8 Charging time and recordable time... 9 Turning the camera on... -
Page 5: Before Using
LSQT1174ENG.book 5 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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) AV cable -31- 4) Digital video head cleaner -43- Optional 1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN) 2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640 mAh) 3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680 mAh) 4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150 mAh) - Page 6 LSQT1174ENG.book 6 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 (11) (12) (13) (14) (11) Viewfinder -11- -45- 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.
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Page 7: Fitting The Lens Cap
LSQT1174ENG.book 7 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt. Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap. -
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
LSQT1174ENG.book 9 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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: Setting Date And Time
LSQT1174ENG.book 10 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode. -
Page 11: Using The Lcd Monitor
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. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. -
Page 12: Quick Start
LSQT1174ENG.book 12 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Quick start When quick start is on the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopened. -
Page 13: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
LSQT1174ENG.book 13 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Inserting/removing a cassette Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. ≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette. -
Page 14: Selecting A Mode
LSQT1174ENG.book 14 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial. ≥Set your desired mode to 1. : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. -
Page 15: Help Mode
LSQT1174ENG.book 15 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 2) Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Iris or gain value White balance Shutter speed Manual focus adjustment ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]. -
Page 16: Switching The Language
LSQT1174ENG.book 16 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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. MENU ≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed. -
Page 17: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
LSQT1174ENG.book 17 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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]... -
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. ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled. -
Page 19: Recording On A Tape
LSQT1174ENG.book 19 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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. -
Page 20: Blank Search Function
LSQT1174ENG.book 20 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is finished, the blank search function is cancelled and the camera is put into recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. -
Page 21: Zoom In/Out Function
LSQT1174ENG.book 21 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ≥Set to Tape 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]. 1t t W 1t W 5t t W... -
Page 22: Backlight Compensation Function
LSQT1174ENG.book 22 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ª... -
Page 23: Soft Skin Mode
LSQT1174ENG.book 23 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Soft skin mode This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a softer tone. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. -
Page 24: Wind Noise Reduction Function
LSQT1174ENG.book 24 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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]. ≥The default setting is [ON]. -
Page 25: Image Stabilizer Function
LSQT1174ENG.book 25 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF]. ≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. -
Page 26: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
LSQT1174ENG.book 26 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode ≥For playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. -
Page 27: Manual Focus Adjustment
LSQT1174ENG.book 27 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the [ indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. ≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. -
Page 28: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
LSQT1174ENG.book 28 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Move the joystick left or right to select the... -
Page 29: Playback Mode
LSQT1174ENG.book 29 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) 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/;... -
Page 30: Frame-By-Frame Playback
LSQT1174ENG.book 30 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Frame-by-frame playback ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. During playback, move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to pause playback. Push the [sVOLUMEr] lever. Towards [T]: normal direction Towards [W]: reversed direction ≥If you keep pushing the lever, then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame. -
Page 31: Edit Mode
LSQT1174ENG.book 31 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. -
Page 32: Using The Movie Camera As A Web Camera (Windows Xp Sp2)
LSQT1174ENG.book 32 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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 33: Using On Macintosh
LSQT1174ENG.book 33 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Start the Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger. ≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Messenger]/[MSN Messenger]/ [Windows Live Messenger]. ª When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera in the tape playback mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation. - Page 34 English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well. ≥In this manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB terminal is referred to as movie camera. ≥These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms.
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Page 35: Menu
LSQT1174ENG.book 35 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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] -25- [REC SPEED] -18- [WIND CUT] -24- [CINEMA] -24-... -
Page 36: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
LSQT1174ENG.book 36 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. -
Page 37: Menus Related To Playback
LSQT1174ENG.book 37 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Menus related to playback ª [12bit AUDIO] If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take pictures. You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when playing back a tape with sound recorded in [12bit]. -
Page 38: Others
LSQT1174ENG.book 38 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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... -
Page 39: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
LSQT1174ENG.book 39 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible. CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette cover. -13- COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly... -
Page 40: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
LSQT1174ENG.book 40 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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 41 LSQT1174ENG.book 41 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly.
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Page 42: 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 43 LSQT1174ENG.book 43 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds.
- Page 44 LSQT1174ENG.book 44 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it. ≥A strong impact on the movie camera may break its housing, causing it to malfunction. Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the movie camera. ≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
- Page 45 LSQT1174ENG.book 45 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 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 46: Explanation Of Terms
LSQT1174ENG.book 46 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Explanation of terms ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognises 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 47: Specifications
LSQT1174ENG.book 47 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.1 W 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 48 LSQT1174ENG.book 48 ページ ２００７年１月２９日 月曜日 午後１時２８分 LSQT1174 A F0207Ke0 ( 3000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.net...