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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS250EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N69...
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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. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ........2 Playback mode Playing back tape..........33 Before using Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback......... 33 Accessories............5 Variable-speed search function......34 Optional..............5 Playback on TV ..........34 Parts identification and handling ......6 Playing back card..........35 Fitting the lens cap .......... -
Page 5: Before Using
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. 12) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution 13) Light bulb for video DC light (VW-LL3E) facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK 14) Stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E) Ltd. 15) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E) ≥It couldn’t be simpler! -
Page 6: Parts Identification And Handling
Before using Parts identification and handling (17) (18) ª Camera (14) (19) (20) (15) (21) (22) (16) (23) (24) S-VIDEO Built-in video flash -27- (14) Viewfinder -58- Recording lamp -46- Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24- -27- Due to limitations in LCD production Grip belt technology, there may be some tiny bright or (One-touch free style grip belt) - Page 7 Before using (27) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (28) Reset button [RESET] -50- (29) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -17- Power LCD lamp -17- (30) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -20- -30- -32- (31) Card access lamp -12- (32) DV terminal [DV] -40- (33) Card slot cover...
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Page 8: Fitting The Lens Cap
Before using 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 Lcd Monitor
Before using ª Using the viewfinder To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. ª Extending the viewfinder Adjust the belt length and the pad position. Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob. -
Page 10: Power Supply
≥Battery charging time ( equipment since the power cord is exclusively -11- ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. designed for the movie camera. Or do not use ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the power cord of other equipment for the movie camera. -
Page 11: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Before using ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the Charging time and recordable time LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating The times shown in the table below show the the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of using the 0 lux night view function, etc. -
Page 12: Inserting/Removing A Card
Before using ≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette Inserting/removing a card completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the case in an upright position. ( -56- the power [OFF]. ≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power main unit of the movie camera, even if no... -
Page 13: Turning The Camera On
Before using ≥If the following operations are performed when Selecting a mode the access lamp is lit, then the card or the Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. recorded data may be damaged or the camera Rotate the mode dial. may malfunction. - Page 14 Before using ª Joystick and screen display 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be [AUTO]) 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.)
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Page 15: Switching The Language
Before using Switching the language Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. -
Page 16: Setting Date And Time
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN VAR. MENU SEARCH NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. ENTER Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Setting date and time ª Adjusting the brightness and colour If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then level adjust it. -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
Before using ª Using the remote control In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor ª Remote control Press the [POWER LCD] button. Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. - Page 18 WARNING STOP “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 [VCR1]: MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1 IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO [VCR2]: EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2 MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN ª...
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Page 19: Free Style Remote Control With Mic
Before using Free style remote control with mic ª About the clip (on the backside) 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. -
Page 20: 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 1) Hold the camera with both hands. cassettes marked LP mode. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. -
Page 21: Recording On A Tape
Record mode Recording on a tape ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen Remove the lens cap. ( ≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment indication starts flashing.) may not function properly. -
Page 22: Check The Recording
Record mode Check the recording Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. - Page 23 Record mode ª Select the size of still pictures to be ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded recorded on a card on a card, refer to -61- Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select ≥The sound cannot be recorded. the desired picture size.
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Page 24: Zoom In/Out Function
Record mode Zoom in/out function ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the You can zoom in up to 10koptically. microphone will collect sounds clearly far away ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the Wide-angle recording (zoom out): wide-angle shot. -
Page 25: Quick Start
Record mode Quick start Backlight compensation function This camera will be put into standby in approx. This protects a backlit subject from being 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. darkened. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. -
Page 26: Soft Skin Mode
Record mode 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 ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the tele-macro icon [... -
Page 27: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Record mode Using the built-in video flash Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the Use the built-in video flash in order to record still image/audio completely disappears, recording pictures in dark places. stops. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >>... -
Page 28: Self-Timer Recording
Record mode ª Self-timer recording To adjust the brightness of the video flash You can record still pictures on a card using the Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> timer. select the desired brightness level. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. [ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or Set [BASIC] >>... -
Page 29: Image Stabilizer Function
≥Intervals between recording pictures may ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer become longer depending on the card. We function may not work effectively. recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory ≥When the digital zoom is used Card. ≥When a conversion lens is used ≥When using the card formatted by other... -
Page 30: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)
Record mode ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong Recording in various situations light or a highly reflective subject, vertical (Scene mode) lines of light may appear. When you record images in different situations, ≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports this mode automatically sets optimum shutter mode does not function. -
Page 31: Manual Focus Adjustment
Record mode Manual focus adjustment 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ 2) Indoor mode (for recording under If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, incandescent lamps) [ then manual focusing is available. 3) Outdoor mode [ ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 4) Manual adjustment mode [ Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to ª... -
Page 32: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Record mode Manual shutter speed/aperture Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you adjustment cannot adjust the gain value. Shutter Speed ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. screen increases. -
Page 33: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playback mode ª Repeat playback When the tape end is reached, the tape will be Playing back tape rewound and played back again. Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >>... -
Page 34: Variable-Speed Search Function
Playback mode ≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k Frame-by-frame playback During playback, press the [;] button on (SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP the remote control. mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k, Press the [E] button or the [D] button on 10k, 20k. -
Page 35: Playing Back Card
Playback mode ≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a ª If the image or audio from this camera different format or file data is defective, the is not output on the TV ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they whole display becomes bluish and the “UNPLAYABLE CARD’’... -
Page 36: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card
Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card Formatting a card The deleted files cannot be restored. Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Move the joystick left or right to select a file Store important data on a personal computer, etc. -
Page 37: Writing The Printing Data On A Card (Dpof Setting)
Playback mode 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 Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Recording from a tape onto a card Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer from scenes that have already been recorded on to the instructions for the recorder. -
Page 39: Recording The Contents Of Other Equipment
Edit mode Start recording. Set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] (Movie camera) icon to stop playback. Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]. Stop recording. (Movie camera)(Only when the Tape Recording Mode) ≥For more information, refer to the operating ≥The icon appears. -
Page 40: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Edit mode ≥If, during recording, an operation such as cue Using the DV Cable for Recording playback or slow motion playback is performed (Digital Dubbing) on external equipment, mosaic-like patterns By connecting other digital video equipment with may appear on the picture at playback. DV terminal and the movie camera by using the ≥If pictures are recorded when TV broadcasting DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image-... -
Page 41: Audio Dubbing
Edit mode ≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main Audio dubbing sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select You can add music or narration to the recorded the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] cassette. on playback. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. -
Page 42: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
Edit mode Printing pictures by directly Press the [;] button on the remote control to start audio dubbing. connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie A.DUB ¥ /REW PLAY camera to the printer, use a printer compatible STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV... - Page 43 Edit mode 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 44: Menu
Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK 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] [DATE/TIME] -46- [AV JACK] -41- [USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 2) [ADVANCE] 1) [BASIC]... - Page 45 Menu ª ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] 2048 1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -46- [SCENE MODE] -30- [PROTECT] -36- [PICT. QUALITY] -23- [PICTURE SIZE] -23- 2) [ADVANCE] [SELF TIMER] -28- [DPOF SET] -37- [CLOCK SET] -16- [CARD FORMAT] -36- 2) [ADVANCE] 3) [SETUP]...
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Page 46: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menu Menus related to taking pictures ª [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed ª [H.SHOE MIC] without any operation, the standby Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound mode automatically will be set. In noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom the standby mode, [;] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start microphone (VW-VMH3E;... -
Page 47: Other Menus
Menu 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 48: Others
Others Others External microphone supporting LOWCUT the smart accessory shoe (LOW Indications CUT) Sports mode (Scene mode) -30- Various functions and the movie camera status Portrait mode (Scene mode) -30- are shown on the screen. Low light mode (Scene mode) Basic indications -30- Remaining battery power... -
Page 49: Warning/Alarm Indications
Others Remaining number of photoshot time until the cassette holder opens, but this pictures (When the remaining is not a malfunction. -54- number of photoshot pictures LOW BATTERY: reaches 0, the red indication The battery is low. Recharge it. -10- flashes.) NO TAPE : Slide show playback... -
Page 50: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Functions cannot be used CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3: You are attempting to record pictures with simultaneously an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the Some functions in the movie camera are disabled [PHOTO SHOT] button. or cannot be selected due to its specifications. FILE LOCKED: The table below shows examples of functions You are attempting to erase protected files. -
Page 51: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others Before requesting repair (Problems ≥Flash ≥While recording to a tape and solutions) ≥During demo mode ≥When continuous Power/Body photoshot is used 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned ≥When the colour night view function is used • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully ≥Zoom ≥When the microphone of charged battery. - Page 52 Others access lamp is on may destroy the data on the • There are some recording subjects and card.) surroundings for which the auto focus does not 6: The cassette cannot be removed. operate correctly. ( ) If so, use the manual -59- •...
- Page 53 Others later time. To hear the sounds separately, set clear. Clean the heads by using the head to [ST1] or [ST2]. ( cleaner for digital video (optional). ( -42- -55- • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> • If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing may appear on the screen.
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Page 54: Cautions For Use
Others Others 6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears 1: The indication disappears, the screen is when the camera is operated in the WEB frozen, or no operation can be performed. camera mode. • Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the •... - Page 55 Others ª Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, If so, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. the camera body becomes warm, but this is not Watch for condensation even before the a malfunction.
- Page 56 Others ≥The camera body may be discoloured and the After use, be sure to take the cassette out and surface finish may peel off. detach the battery from the movie camera or ≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth to pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains remove dust and fingerprints.
- Page 57 Others ª When storing the cassette after use, be sure Folder structure of the card to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it The folder structure of the card formatted by out. the movie camera will be displayed on the PC ≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months as the illustration below.
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Page 58: Explanation Of Terms
Others Viewfinder ≥To remove dust from inside the viewfinder, 10 000K 9 000K dismount the viewfinder first. When the dust is 8 000K difficult to remove, get rid of it with a cotton 7 000K 6 000K swab dampened with water. Then wipe the viewfinder with a dry cotton swab. - Page 59 Others 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.
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Page 60: Specifications
Specifications Specifications S-Video input level: Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm Specifications Audio input level (Line): 316 mV, 10 kohm or more Mic input: Digital Video Camera Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo Information for your safety mini jack) USB:... - Page 61 Specifications 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 63 Index ª Numerics ª S 0 Lux Night View Function ......25 Scene mode ..........30 Self-Recording ..........24 ª A Self-timer Recording ........28 AC Adaptor ..........10, 56 Shutter Speed ..........32 Aperture ............32 Slow Motion Playback ........33 Audio Dubbing ..........41 Soft Skin Mode ..........
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