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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS230EB Model No. NV-GS180EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0T87-1... -
Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
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: Information For Your Safety
Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety ≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS230 and NV-GS180. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating WARNING: Instructions show model NV-GS180, however, parts of the explanation refer to different TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC models. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Caution for AC mains lead ........2 Playback mode Information for Your Safety ........3 Playing back tape..........34 Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame Before using playback ............34 Variable-speed search function......35 Accessories............5 Playback on TV ..........36 Optional..............5 Playing back card..........36 Parts identification and handling ...... -
Page 5: Before Using
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. VFA0453 ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -10- facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK 2) Battery pack Ltd. ≥The supplied battery pack is not available as ≥It couldn’t be simpler! spare part, see the list of optional batteries ≥Also available through our Internet is direct... -
Page 6: Parts Identification And Handling
Before using Parts identification and handling (13) (14) ª Camera (10) (15) (16) (17) (11) (18) (19) (12) (20) S-VIDEO Recording lamp -45- Grip belt Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24- -28- (10) Viewfinder Lens -57- White balance sensor -31- Remote control sensor -19- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or... - Page 7 Before using ≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the (22) (NV-GS180) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] tripod is used. Insert the card first and then (NV-GS230) attach the tripod. LCD monitor open part (23) Reset button [RESET] -48- (24) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -17-...
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Page 8: Fitting The Lens Cap
Before using Fitting the lens cap The grip belt Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. If you do not use the movie camera when the MC Adjust the belt length and the pad position. -
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
Before using ª Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC Caution adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is Danger of explosion if battery is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is incorrectly replaced. -
Page 11: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
Before using Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close parentheses indicate the recordable times when the LCD monitor is used. the cassette holder. ≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12, CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for actual recording). -
Page 12: Inserting/Removing A Card
Before using Inserting/removing a card ª Card access lamp Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to set the [OFF/ON] switch to [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. -
Page 13: Turning The Camera On
Before using Turning the camera on How to use the joystick When the camera is turned on with the lens cap ª Basic joystick operations fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment Operations on the menu screen and selection may not function properly. Please turn the camera of files to be played back on the multi-image on after removing the lens cap. -
Page 14: Switching The Language
Before using 2) Tape recording mode 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) [MANUAL]) White balance White balance -31- -31- Shutter speed Shutter speed Iris or gain value Iris or gain value Select/Adjust Select/Adjust -31-... -
Page 15: Using The Menu Screen
Before using Using the menu screen Press the joystick to determine the setting. For each individual menu, please refer to -43- Press the [MENU] button. MENU ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back to the previous screen ≥The menu corresponding to the mode Move the joystick left. -
Page 16: 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 EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. VQT0T87... -
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 movie camera. “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.
- Page 19 Before using ª ª Remote control usable range Concerning the button-type battery ≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation frequency.
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Page 20: Record Mode
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the 1) Hold the camera with both hands. LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. cassettes marked LP mode. 3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image... -
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 ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. - Page 23 Record mode ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded ª Select the size of still pictures to be on a card, refer to recorded on a card -60- ≥The sound cannot be recorded. Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select ≥While data are recorded on a card, do not 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 10k optically. 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 ≥When the camera is quick-started with the white Quick start balance on automatic, it may take some time This camera will be put into standby in approx. until the white balance is adjusted if the scene 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. being recorded has a light source different from ≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately the scene last recorded. -
Page 26: Night View Functions
Record mode Night view functions ª To cancel the colour night view function This function allows you to record colour subjects Select the night view icon until the night view in dark locations to stand out against the indication disappear. background. -
Page 27: Tele-Macro Function
Record mode Tele-macro function Fade in/fade out function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the Fade in background, the image can be impressive. This The image and audio gradually appear. camera can focus on the subject at a distance of Fade out approx. -
Page 28: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Record mode Wind noise reduction function Recording images for wide-screen This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. This allows you to record images compatible with ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. wide-screen TVs. Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. -
Page 29: 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 30: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)
Record mode Recording in various situations ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set (Scene mode) the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause speeds and apertures. -
Page 31: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
Record mode Recording in natural colours ª To set the white balance manually Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white (White balance) subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up The automatic white balance function may not to select the [ ] indication. -
Page 32: Manual Focus Adjustment
Record mode Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Shutter Speed ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to Aperture [MANUAL]. - Page 33 Record mode 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 34: 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 35: Variable-Speed Search Function
Playback mode Variable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playback During playback, press the [;] button on The speed of cue/review playback can be varied. the remote control. (This operation is only available when using Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control.) the remote control. -
Page 36: Playback On Tv
Playback mode Playback on TV ª To display the on-screen information on the TV Images recorded by this camera can be played The information displayed on the LCD monitor or back on a TV. the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. -
Page 37: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card
Playback mode ª Deleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are The deleted files cannot be restored. displayed. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the Move the joystick left or right to select a file images. -
Page 38: Formatting A Card
Playback mode Formatting a card ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then Writing the printing data on a card all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. -
Page 39: 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 40: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Start recording. Stop recording. (Digital Dubbing) Move the joystick down to select the [∫] By connecting other digital video equipment with icon to stop playback. DV terminal and the movie camera by using the ≥For more information, refer to the operating DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, instructions for your TV set and recorder. -
Page 41: Audio Dubbing
Edit mode Audio dubbing ª Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. You can add music or narration to the recorded ≥When you want to preserve the original sound cassette. taken during recording, set [SETUP] >> ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. [AUDIO REC] >>... -
Page 42: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
Edit mode Printing pictures by directly Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it. connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. -
Page 43: 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] -45- [AV JACK] -46- [USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 2) [ADVANCE] 1) [BASIC]... - Page 44 Menu ª ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] [DATE/TIME] -30- -45- [PICT. QUALITY] [PROTECT] -23- -38- [PICTURE SIZE] -23- [SELF TIMER] 2) [ADVANCE] -28- [CLOCK SET] [DPOF SET] -16- -38- [CARD FORMAT] -38- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] 3) [SETUP]...
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Page 45: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menu Menus related to taking pictures ª [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed ª [DATE/TIME] without any operation, the This switches between date and time indications. standby mode automatically will ≥The movie camera automatically records the be set. In the standby mode, [;] date and time of picture taking on the tape. -
Page 46: Menus Related To Playback
Menu Menus related to playback Other menus ª ª [AV JACK] [INITIAL SET] This switches among the output settings of the When there is a menu that cannot be selected AV/headphone terminal. depending on a combination of functions, set to [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the and headphone output. -
Page 47: Others Indications
Others Others Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) -31- Indications Outdoor mode -31- White balance adjustment mode Various functions and the movie camera status -31- are shown on the screen. WEB CAMERA mode (recording) Basic indications -42- Remaining battery power Playback indications 0h00m00s00f: Time code Playback... -
Page 48: Warning/Alarm Indications
Others 2048 or more CHECK REMOTE MODE: QXGA 1600 or more, less than 2048 An incorrect remote control mode has been UXGA 1280 or more, less than 1600 selected. This is only displayed at the first SXGA 1024 or more, less than 1280 operation of the remote control after 800 or more, less than 1024 powering-on. -
Page 49: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Functions cannot be used CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the movie simultaneously camera in Card Recording Mode. Some functions in the movie camera are disabled DISCONNECT USB CABLE: or cannot be selected due to its specifications. You are attempting to turn the mode dial in The table below shows examples of functions PC mode with the USB cable connected to... -
Page 50: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others Before requesting repair ≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/ (Problems and solutions) MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] Power/Body ≥When the colour night 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned view function is used ≥Change of ≥When digital zoom • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully white balance (10k or higher) charged battery. - Page 51 Others 5: The movie camera cannot be operated 2: The screen has changed suddenly. though powered up. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape The movie camera does not operate Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> normally. [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, •...
- Page 52 Others Playback (Sound) Playback (Pictures) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in 1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images speaker of the movie camera or the during cue or review playback. headphones. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push video systems.
- Page 53 Others 5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is 5: The movie camera malfunctions on editing, displayed. dubbing from digital video equipment, or • The image was either recorded in a different using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for format, or data is damaged. DV”(NV-GS180)/MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV”(NV-GS230).
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Page 54: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact ª About condensation with the tape) become dirty, normal recording If you turn the movie camera on when and playback are not properly performed. condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Clean the heads with the digital video head condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is... - Page 55 Others ≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures Do not use this movie camera for surveillance may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by internal temperature increases and, microprocessors may adversely affect the...
- Page 56 Others ≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we ≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and recommend you charge it once every year and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage store it again after you have completely used up may cause damage to the movie camera and the charged capacity.
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Page 57: Explanation Of Terms
Others ª Explanation of terms LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a ª Automatic white balance dry soft cloth. White balance adjustment recognizes the colour ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, of light and adjusts so the white colour will condensation may form on the LCD monitor. - Page 58 Others ª White balance Recording a subject with little contrast ≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white The image recorded by the movie camera may wall, may become blurry because the movie become bluish or reddish under the influence of camera achieves focus based upon the light sources.
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Page 59: Specifications
Recording system: Please confirm the latest information on the Digital component following website. Television system: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Audio (This Site is English only.) Recording system: PCM digital recording Still picture recording file format:... - Page 60 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE [640] [1280] [1760] SIZE PICT. QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1760 3520 512 MB 3520 7040 1246 1 GB 7040 14080...
- Page 61 Index ª Numerics ª P 0 Lux Night View Function ......26 Photoshot ............22 ª A Portrait Mode ..........30 ª Q AC Adaptor ..........10, 56 Aperture ............32 Quick Start ............. 25 Audio Dubbing ..........41 ª R ª B Recording Check ........... 22 Backlight Compensation ........25 Recording Speed ...........
- Page 62 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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