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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS44EB Model No. NV-GS55EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0H27-1... -
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-GS44 and NV-GS55. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS55, 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 ........32 Before Use Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..32 Slow Motion Playback ........33 Standard Accessories........5 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.... 33 Optional Accessories........5 Index Search Functions......... -
Page 5: Before Use
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. 7) ND Filter (VW-LND27E) ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution 8) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E) facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK 9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E) Ltd. 10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E) ≥It couldn’t be simpler! 11) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E) ≥Also available through our Internet is direct... -
Page 6: Controls And Components
Before Use Controls and Components (25) ª Movie Camera (19) (26) (20) (21) (27) (22) (23) (24) (1)(2) (3) (6) (7) (19) Lens Hood -57- (20) Recording Lamp -20- COLOUR SOFT TELE (21) Lens NIGHT SKIN MACRO VIEW (22) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24- -26- STILL... -
Page 7: Remote Controller
Before Use (44) [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in Quick Start Recording Button microphone does not operate. [QUICK START] -21- -23- ≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free Quick Start Recording Lamp -23- (45) Style Remote Controller with Mic to this Recording Start/Stop Button -20- -22-... -
Page 8: The Remote Controller
Before Use controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT left-handed users. DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM (85) MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (80) -
Page 9: Power Supply
Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of Before use, fully charge the Battery. the Movie Camera. ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Selecting Remote Controller Modes Camera when batteries of other companies are When 2 Movie Cameras are used used. -
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: Turning On The Movie Camera
Before Use Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction. ª Using the Viewfinder Turning on the Movie Camera Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder ª... -
Page 14: Using The Menu Screen
Before Use (27) beyond these ranges will damage the Movie The [POWER LCD] Lamp lights up. ≥When turning the power on with using AC Camera. Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is automatically effective. To Resume Normal Brightness Press the [POWER LCD] Button again. ≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded 1180o 290o... -
Page 15: List Of Menus
Before Use To Exit the Menu Screen [USB FUNCTION] USB Functions Mode Press the [MENU] Button again. -44- ≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes About the Menu Mode Setting back to the previous screen. The setting selected on the Menu will be retained 2) [DIGITAL] even when the Movie Camera is turned off. - Page 16 PLAYBACK SEARCH [BLANK SEARCH] AV IN/OUT 12bit AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CARD Blank Search -21- RECORDING DISPLAY [AV JACK] (NV-GS44 only) LCD/EVF INITIAL AV Socket -58- ;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT [REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode 1) [PLAYBACK] [REC LAMP] Playback Functions Sub-Menu...
- Page 17 Before Use [SHTR EFFECT] 1) [DELETE] Shutter Effect Deleting a File Sub-Menu -49- ≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter. [FILE BY SEL] [SELF TIMER] Selecting and Deleting a File -38- Self-timer Recording [ALL FILES] -23- 2) [DIGITAL] Deleting All Files -39- Digital Setup Sub-Menu...
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Page 18: Setting Date And Time
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS ENTER EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED FADE BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL (18) MENU PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. CLOCK SET 1 YEAR 2004 MONTH HOUR MIN. ; / ∫ :SELECT & / % :SETUP ! /MENU:EXIT Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],... -
Page 19: Lp Mode
Before Use LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu. If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode. Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted. -
Page 20: Recording Mode
Recording Mode ≥The [POWER] Lamp Recording Mode (47) lights up. About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ (46) When recording still pictures or moving pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ (47) When recording with the... -
Page 21: Recording A Still Picture On A Card (Photoshot)
Recording Mode Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or You can record still pictures as frame still pictures [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> with higher quality by this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. be activated depending on the function you use. STILL -47- ≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we... -
Page 22: Recording A Moving Picture On A Card (Mpeg4)
Recording Mode ª Continuous Photoshot (45) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a ≥The maximum continuous recording times are regular intervals. approximately 120 minutes. Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] The Movie Camera will automatically stop >>... -
Page 23: Quick Start
Recording Mode ≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the ≥The [ ] Indication appears. (39) Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder. (39) ≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD PHOTO SHOT... -
Page 24: Digital Zoom Function
Recording Mode ≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k Press the [TELE MACRO] Button ≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k 20tW TELE MACRO D.ZOOM ≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and (40) Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] or the subject can be focused on as close as towards [T] to zoom in or out. -
Page 25: Fade In/Out Functions
Recording Mode Fade In/Out Functions When the image is completely gone, press (45) the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop Fade In recording. Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. (45) Release the [FADE] Button (15) -
Page 26: Soft Skin Function
Recording Mode 0 Lux Night View Function the breast of the subject can be framed in the Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of screen. almost 0 lux can be recorded. To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button. -
Page 27: Recording In Special Situations
Recording Mode Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural Colours (Programme AE) (White Balance) You can select optimal automatic exposure under Depending on the scene or light condition, the specific recording situations. Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch not be able to bring out natural colours. -
Page 28: Adjusting White Balance Manually
Recording Mode ≥The red light from the Recording Lamp Adjusting White Balance Manually (20) will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour causing the White Balance sensor to operate of light and adjust so that the white colour will incorrectly and changing the colouring. -
Page 29: Manual Iris Adjustment
Recording Mode (14) Press the [ENTER] Button until the When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected, Shutter Speed Indication appears. the image becomes brighter. The value to which idB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality STILL of the image deteriorates. -
Page 30: Digital Effect Functions
Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with a painting-like This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect effect. Functions that add special effects to the scene. To Select a Desired Digital Effect Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>... - Page 31 Recording Mode To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer. the still image of the last recorded scene To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One gradually fades out.
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Page 32: 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 33: Slow Motion Playback
Playback Mode ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (76) (14) ≥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 34: Playback Zoom Function
Playback Mode Photoshot Index Signal corresponding to the selected number will be These signals are automatically recorded when searched. still pictures on a card is recorded to a tape. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a ≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected. -
Page 35: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Mode To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function (63) Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (78) on the [MIX]. Remote Controller. ∫ ≥For other notes concerning this item, see SELECT (63) -52-... -
Page 36: Slide Show
Playback Mode When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at 3 Folder File Number (When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) Step 1 ≥File is numbered in hexadecimal. File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is ≥When the object is moving fast or zoom selected at Step 1) Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a operation is performed, picture may appear to... -
Page 37: Creating A Title
Playback Mode ≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1, ≥For other notes concerning this item, see and the colours of the bright portion change -53- in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red, Creating a Title magenta, yellow and white, after which the bright portion of the image is missing 2 and You can create a title and record on a Card. -
Page 38: Writing Printing Data On A Card
Playback Mode ≥The selected title is marked with a frame. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] (14) (18) Press the [ENTER] Button or press the Button when the setup is completed. [MULTI] Button To Verify DPOF Setting ≥The selected title is displayed. -
Page 39: Formatting A Card
Playback Mode ≥To erase a title in ≥A confirmation message appears, select [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select [YES] and formatting will be carried out. [TITLE BY SEL]. CARD FORMAT Select the file you wish to delete and press FORMAT WILL DELETE ALL FILES (14) the [ENTER] Button... -
Page 40: Playing Back On Your Tv
Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Movie Camera and TV. Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. -
Page 41: Editing Mode
Editing Mode ≥During the copying, the following Indication Editing Mode appears. Recording from a Tape onto a Card R E C Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have NOW RECORDING already been recorded on a cassette. ≥It takes a few seconds to record a picture to (43) Set the Mode Dial... -
Page 42: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette
Editing Mode Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] (73) Button on the Remote Controller. Cassette To Cancel Audio Dubbing (Dubbing) Press the [;] Button (73) on the Remote After connecting the Movie Camera and the Controller. -
Page 43: Recording The Contents Of Other Equipment
Editing Mode Recording the Contents of Other (11) press the [BACK LIGHT] Button on the Movie Camera. Equipment MULTI/ (NV-GS55 only) ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (58) After connecting the Movie Camera and the /REW PLAY (76) other equipment as illustrated, start the STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV... -
Page 44: With A Pc
With a PC With a PC When using as a Web Camera: Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> USB Connection Kit [WEB CAMERA]. When using with DV STUDIO: Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> import still pictures onto your personal computer. - Page 45 With a PC ≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be ≥In the Card Recording Mode, the Movie Camera played back on this device is ASF. (Depending automatically saves file numbers on the file, it may not be able to be played back (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images.
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Page 46: Others
Others Others Low Light Mode (Programme AE) -27- Indications Ω: Spotlight Mode (Programme AE) -27- Various functions and the Movie Camera status º: Surf & Snow Mode (Programme are shown on the screen. -27- Remaining Battery Power REC: Recording -20- ≥When the battery power becomes low, the PAUSE: Recording Pause... -
Page 47: Initializing The Modes
Others [F] means Fine, [N] means All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display Normal and [E] means Economy. [OFF]. ( -15- -21- ª Progressive Photoshot : MPEG4 Picture Quality -22- You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Remaining Number of Photoshot Function in the following cases. -
Page 48: Notes And Hints
Others section that has been recorded with a with setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of different TV system. [EFFECT1]. UNABLE TO A. DUB UNABLE TO WRITE (LP RECORDED): (MPEG4 RECORDING): Because the original recording was done in The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be when you are recording MPEG4 moving performed. -
Page 49: Recording Check
≥Intervals of recording pictures may become Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover, large depending on the card. We recommend such as a cable of an optional stereo using Panasonic SD Memory Card. microphone. Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) ≥The following functions are disabled: ª... - Page 50 Others ≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is ≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled. recording starts. ª Night View Functions ª Self-timer Recording ≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the ≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] recorded picture may become whitish.
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Page 51: White Balance
Others ª Programme AE ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ≥If any of the Programme AE Modes are ≥You may see vertical lines of light in the selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed playback image of a brightly shining subject or ) or iris ( highly reflective subject. -
Page 52: Playing Back
ª Playback Zoom Function Zoom Lever. ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the ≥If you try to play back on other Panasonic Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. cameras an MPEG4-recorded image for which ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you... - Page 53 Others ≥When playing back a MPEG4 data recorded on ª DPOF ≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--] or the date and Movie Camera in use. ≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time display is different from it when recorded.
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Page 54: Cautions For Use
Others ª Recording the Contents of Other Cautions for Use Equipment ª After Use ≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 Take out the Cassette. ( recording from external input signals is in -12- Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. progress. - Page 55 Others ≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust from the AC mains socket. (If they are left get into the Movie Camera.
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Page 56: Cautions For Storage
Others ambient temperature, the fogging disappears conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust, naturally. etc.) ª Video Head Clogging and Care ª Optimal Use of the Battery If the heads (the parts that make contact with the Battery Characteristics tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. - Page 57 67,500 are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., pixels for NV-GS44 and approximately have magnetic force that is stronger than you 113,000 pixels for NV-GS55. The result is may normally expect, and they may erase the more than 99.99% effective pixels with a...
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Page 58: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Other Recording Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. light. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically Before Requesting Repair (Problems adjusted. -
Page 59: Explanation Of Terms
Others 4: Playback picture is not clear. Cassette or a personal computer is • Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the recommended. ( -41- -44- heads are dirty, playback image cannot be 3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is clear. -
Page 60: Memory Stop Function
Others ª Memory Stop Function Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is The Memory Stop Function is useful for the located closer to the Movie Camera and following operations. the other end farther away from it Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a ≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at desired position... -
Page 61: Specifications
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant (max. 12 Mbps) Digital Video Camera No copyright protection support Information for your safety Digital Interface: (NV-GS44) DV Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Power Source: (NV-GS55) DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, DC 7.9/7.2 V 4-pin) Power Consumption:... - Page 62 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 16MB 32MB 64MB 1760 128MB 1760 3520 256MB 1760 3520 7040 512MB 3520 7040 14080 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
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Page 63: Index
Index ª Numerics ª M 0 Lux Night View Function ......26 Macro Close-up ..........23 Manual Focus ..........29 ª A Memory Stop ..........60 AC Adapter ..........9, 55 Microphone ............ 24 Audio Dubbing ..........41 Mirror Mode ........... 30 Auto Focus ............ - Page 64 ª T Tape Playback Mode ........32 Tape Recording Mode ........20 Tele-Macro Function ........23 Time Code ............. 60 Trailing Effect Mode ........30 ª V Variable Speed Search ........32 Video Head Clogging ........56 Viewfinder ..........13, 57 ª...
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