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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS75EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N57... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. - Page 3 ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. ≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ... 2 Before using Accessories... 5 Optional... 5 Parts identification and handling ... 5 Fitting the lens cap ... 7 The one-touch free-style grip belt ... 8 Using the LCD monitor... 8 Using the viewfinder... 9 Power supply ... -
Page 5: Before Using
≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! ≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details. - Page 6 (11) REMOTE/MIC (10) Audio-video output terminal [AV] ≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally. Headphone terminal [Ë] Terminal for free style remote control [REMOTE] -17- Microphone terminal [MIC] ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone.
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Page 7: Fitting The Lens Cap
(38) (38) 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 for convenience. -
Page 8: 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 9: Using The Viewfinder
Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time ( -10- ≥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 10: Charging Time And Recordable Time
ª Removing the battery While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it. ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of 60%. -
Page 11: Inserting/Removing A Card
Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder. PUSH Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover. ≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. -
Page 12: Turning The Camera On
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the card. ≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial. ª SD Memory Card ≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment. - 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
WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>... -
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: Free Style Remote Control
WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. - Page 18 ª About the clip (on the backside) When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod and causing the camera to fall off the table. ≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it will go, normal operation may not be ensured.
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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: Zoom In/Out Function
ª On-screen display in the card recording mode 1) Still picture size 2) Number of recordable still pictures (When no pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.) 3) Quality of still pictures ª Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. -
Page 23: Recording Yourself
ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ZOOM ª... -
Page 24: Backlight Compensation Function
Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick right to select the backlight compensation icon [ ≥The image on the screen will become brighter. -
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: Self-Timer Recording
Self-timer recording You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. PHOTO SHOT ≥After the recording lamp and the [ indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. -
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. - Page 30 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Start recording. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon to stop playback. Stop recording. ≥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. -
Page 38: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. ª Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ≥When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording, set [SETUP] >>... - Page 39 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 40: 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] -27- [REC SPEED] -19- [BLANK SEARCH] -21- [WIND CUT] -25- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE]... - Page 41 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1520 1520 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -27- [PICT. QUALITY] -22- [PICTURE SIZE] -22- [SELF TIMER] -26- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -27- [SHTR EFFECT] -22- [DATE/TIME] -42- [INITIAL SET] -43- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -42- [DISPLAY] -42-...
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Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Warning/Alarm Indications
1024 or more, less than 1280 800 or more, less than 1024 SVGA 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the movie camera. -
Page 46: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is no paper. Check the connected printer. PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected printer. PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: The movie camera is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB2.0. CAN NOT USE USB: You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected. -
Page 47: 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 48 access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.) 6: The cassette cannot be removed. • Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? ( ) Make sure that the -12- battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected.
- Page 49 later time. To hear the sounds separately, set to [ST1] or [ST2]. ( -38- • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound.
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Page 50: Cautions For Use
the [RESET] button with the boss A. The movie camera will be activated. • If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the movie camera is turned off automatically about 1 minute later. • Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. - Page 51 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 to 20 seconds.
- Page 52 ≥This movie camera is not intended for business use. ª About the battery The battery used in the movie camera is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature.
- Page 53 Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism. ≥Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise. ª About the card When inserting or removing the card, always set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
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Page 54: 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 55: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 3.1 W (When using viewfinder) 3.4 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 56 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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- Page 59 Index ª Numerics 0 Lux Night View Function ...24 ª A AC Adaptor ...9, 52 Aperture ...29 Audio Dubbing ...37 ª B Backlight Compensation ...24 Black Balance ...28 Blank Search ...21 ª C Card Playback ...33 Charging the Battery ...9 Cinema Function ...26 Colour Night View Function ...24 Condensation ...50...
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