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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS22EB Model No. NV-GS33EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0H66-1... -
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 Operating Instructions ≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS22 and NV-GS33. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS33, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available. ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety......2 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape ........29 Before Use Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..29 Slow Motion Playback ........30 Standard Accessories........5 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.... 30 Optional Accessories........5 Index Search Functions......... -
Page 5: Before Use
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. 11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E) ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution 12) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E) facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK 13) Tripod (VW-CT45E) Ltd. 14) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS55E) ≥It couldn’t be simpler! - Page 6 Before Use LCD Monitor -13- -44- Due to limitations in LCD production (24) technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does (25) not affect the recorded picture. (26) Colour Night View Button (29)
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Page 7: Remote Controller
Before Use ª Remote Controller (32) DV Terminal [DV] (Input function on NV-GS33 Model only) -35- Using the wireless Remote Controller that is ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a (33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38) distance. -
Page 8: The Remote Controller
Before Use microphone on the Movie Camera is deactivated. (81) Clip (65) (71) ≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT (66) Socket as far as it will goes. A loose (72) DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ connection will spoil normal operation. -
Page 9: Power Supply
Movie Camera. ª Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. Selecting Remote Controller Modes ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. When 2 Movie Cameras are used ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie simultaneously, they can be operated individually Camera when batteries of other companies are by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. -
Page 10: Charging Time And Available Recording Time
Before Use Charging Time and Available Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. Recording Time CGA-DU07 A 1h30min. 2h15min.(1h50min.) 1h10min.(55min.) CGA-DU14 A 2h45min. 4h30min.(3h40min.) 2h15min.(1h50min.) CGA-DU21 A 3h55min. ≥Since the Battery will not be charged when 6h45min.(5h30min.) the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC 3h25min.(2h45min.) Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. -
Page 11: Attaching The Lens Cap
Before Use ≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Reattach the Grip Belt. Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure that it is securely locked. ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. -
Page 12: Inserting A Cassette
Before Use Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow through the Shoulder Strap Length direction). Adjuster, and pull it. ≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it R E C SAVE... -
Page 13: Using The Lcd Monitor
Before Use Closing the LCD Monitor Pull the Viewfinder. Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector displayed. -
Page 14: Using The Menu Screen
Before Use Using the Menu Screen List of Menus To facilitate the selection of a desired function or The figures of the Menus are for explanation setup, this Movie Camera displays various purposes only, and they are different from the function setups on Menus. -
Page 15: Setting Date And Time
Before Use [DATE/TIME] Playback Functions Sub-Menu Date and Time Indication [SEARCH] -37- [C.DISPLAY] Index Search Mode -31- Counter Display Mode [12bit AUDIO] -36- [C.RESET] Audio Selector -34- Counter Reset [AUDIO OUT] -46- ≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot Audio Output Mode -40- reset the Time Code. -
Page 16: Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
AC Mains socket. ≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. -16-... -
Page 17: Recording Mode
Recording Mode ≥The [POWER] Lamp Recording Mode (43) lights up. About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ (42) When recording with the (44) [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts (43) the focus and white balance. -
Page 18: Photoshot
Recording Mode ≥If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add an image and a [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. sound like releasing the shutter. PHOTO STILL ENTER... -
Page 19: Quick Start
Recording Mode Self-timer Recording subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the shot while recording is in progress. When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are automatically taken after 10 seconds, on the Tape. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>... -
Page 20: Digital Zoom Function
Recording Mode subjects like insects can be recorded with this With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a function. magnification from 20k up to 500k. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> ª To Use the Tele-Macro Function [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k]. With the zoom magnification of 10k, the Movie Camera can bring the subject into focus as close STILL... -
Page 21: Fade In/Out Functions
Recording Mode (41) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Fade Out (35) or [PHOTO SHOT] Button to start Fade Out causes images and sounds to recording. disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene. (35) PHOTO SHOT (41) To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Keep pressing the [FADE] Button... -
Page 22: Night View Functions
Recording Mode Night View Functions background colours similar to the skin colour of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer Colour Night View Function background lacking in detail. This function allows you to record colour images Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash. -
Page 23: Recording In Special Situations
Recording Mode ≥For recording scenes involving quick Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [7] Portrait Mode ≥For bringing up people clearly from the STILL ENTER background. FADE 3) [4] Low Light Mode ≥For recording a dark scene brighter. -
Page 24: Adjusting White Balance Manually
Recording Mode (10) (10) Press the [5] Button or [6] Button Press the [5] Button or [6] Button (13) (13) to select a desired White Balance until the [1] Indication is displayed. Mode. 1AWB Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (11) until the [1] Indication stops flashing. -
Page 25: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Recording Mode 6) White fluorescent lamp Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) 7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset to [MANUAL]. 8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset 9) Halogen light bulb (44) 10) Incandescent light bulb AUTO 11) Sunrise or sunset MANUAL FOCUS 12) Candlelight... -
Page 26: Digital Effect Functions
Recording Mode ≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect. Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (44) to [FOCUS]. 6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] ≥It records images with a trailing effect. 7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] (44) ≥It produces a mosaic-like image. AUTO 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] MANUAL FOCUS ≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror... - Page 27 Recording Mode Manual Multi-Picture Mode: Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. STILL ENTER FADE You can manually capture and record 9 small still (14) MENU pictures. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you [DIGITAL] >>...
- Page 28 Recording Mode (41) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. (41) (41) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the recording. ≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (41) to restart the recording.
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Page 29: Playback Mode
Playback Mode Playback Mode [W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the Playing Back a Tape volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished. The recorded scene can be played back VOL/JOG immediately after the recording. -
Page 30: Slow Motion Playback
Playback Mode ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (72) (11) ≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback STILL Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect ENTER FADE the video heads from excessive wear and tear. -
Page 31: Playback Zoom Function
Playback Mode Photoshot Index Signal with an index signal starts. Each time the button These signals are automatically recorded is pressed after the start of Scene Index whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to Mode. -
Page 32: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Mode To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image (59) Press the [SELECT] Button on the Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or (56) [MIX]. on the Remote Controller that points to the ∫... - Page 33 Playback Mode an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2, too. ≥When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the [A/V OUT] Socket, plug it in as far as it goes. To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button (51)
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Page 34: Editing Mode
Editing Mode Editing Mode Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette Audio Dubbing (Dubbing) You can add music or narration to the recorded After connecting the Movie Camera and the Cassette. VCR as illustrated, start the following ≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is procedures. -
Page 35: Using The Dv Cable For Recording
Editing Mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO]. (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital STILL video equipment that has a DV Input/Output ENTER Terminal with a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) FADE 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format. -
Page 36: Others
Others Others REC: Recording -17- PAUSE: Recording Pause -17- Indications Self-Timer Recording -19- When connecting the Free Style Various functions and the Movie Camera status Remote Controller with Mic to are shown on the screen. [REMOTE] Socket and the Remaining Battery Power [TALK] Button is pressed, this ≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication appears. -
Page 37: Initializing The Modes
Others ª To Display Date/Time Indication REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE): Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been To display Date/Time Indication, set the selected. appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the UNPLAYABLE TAPE [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. ( -15- (OTHER FORMAT): You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of You are attempting to play back a tape the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or section that has been recorded with a... -
Page 38: Recording Check
Others ≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer 1 Beep Standby Mode is cancelled. ≥When you start recording ª Zoom In/Out Functions ≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from ≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a [OFF] to [ON] sharper focus is achieved if the recording... -
Page 39: White Balance
Others ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is recording under fluorescent light, mercury automatically turned off. light or sodium light. ≥The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot be ≥If you record a subject illuminated with used. strong light or a highly reflective subject, ≥White Balance cannot be set. vertical lines of light may appear. -
Page 40: Playing Back
Others ª Manual Iris Adjustment ≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] ≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound values that will not be displayed. ≥If you are using Night View Mode ( becomes stereo sound regardless of the ) or -22-... -
Page 41: Cautions For Use
Others ≥In the case of importing data recorded with ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software, microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, Camera, causing the disturbance of images and depending on the software. - Page 42 Others ≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a then check if the condensation indication long time, the voltage drops excessively, and disappears. the Battery will not function even after it is Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen. recharged.
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Page 43: Cautions For Storage
Others ª Cautions for Storage heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned.) Before storing the Movie Camera, take the ≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be Store all the components in a dry place with a cleaned at a service centre. -
Page 44: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary LCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, light. condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Before Requesting Repair (Problems Wipe it with soft dry cloth. - Page 45 Others Other Recording with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT]. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus 4: Playback picture is not clear. Mode is selected, focus is automatically •...
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Page 46: Explanation Of Terms
Others 3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an 4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by error message will appear on PC. objects with glossy surfaces or by highly • To disconnect the USB cable safely, reflective objects ≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on the double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. - Page 47 Others Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing. Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing. Start audio dubbing.
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Page 48: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Digital Interface: (NV-GS22) DV Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) (NV-GS33) DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, Specifications 4-pin) Dimensions: Approx. 63 (W) 78 (H) 99 (D) mm Digital Video Camera Weight: Information for your safety Approx. 365 g (without Battery and DV cassette) Approx. -
Page 49: Index
Index ª Numerics ª P 0 Lux Night View Function ......22 Photoshot ............18 Picture-in-Picture Mode ......... 27 ª A Playback Digital Effects ......... 32 AC Adapter ..........9, 42 Playback with Zoom Lever ......30 Audio Dubbing ..........34 Playback Zoom .......... - Page 50 -50-...
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