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Summary of Contents for Panasonic NV-GS27EB
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Digital Video Camera NV-GS37EB NV-GS27EB NV-GS37EB DV IN — ¥ Video Light NV-GS27EB — — LSQT1006 A... -
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-GS37 and NV-GS27. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS37, 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 Before using Accessories ... 5 Optional ... 5 Parts identification and handling... 6 Fitting the lens cap ... 7 The grip belt... 7 Power supply ... 8 Charging time and recordable time... 9 Turning the camera on... 9 Setting date and time... -
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: Parts Identification And Handling
Parts identification and handling ª Camera Built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only) -20- White balance sensor Remote control sensor (NV-GS37 only) -19- Grip belt Lens ≥Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E; optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E; optional), the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E;... -
Page 7: Fitting The Lens Cap
(27) Cassette cover -13- (28) Zoom lever [W/T] -24- Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] (29) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] (30) (30) 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.) (31) Shoulder strap fixture... -
Page 8: Power Supply
Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time ( ≥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 9: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer. -
Page 10: Setting Date And Time
ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode. -
Page 11: Using The Lcd Monitor
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. Put a finger on the LCD monitor open part and open the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 12: Quick Start
Quick start When quick start is on the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopened. ≥Please note in quick start mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed. -
Page 13: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
Inserting/removing a cassette Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. ≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette. -
Page 14: Selecting A Mode
Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial. ≥Set your desired mode to 1. : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. -
Page 15: Help Mode
2) Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Iris or gain value White balance Shutter speed Manual focus adjustment (When set to [FOCUS]) ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]. -
Page 16: 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 17: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
ª Operating with remote control (NV-GS37 only) The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. Press the [MENU] button. Select a menu item. ≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit. -
Page 18: Using The Remote Control (Nv-Gs37 Only)
Using the remote control (NV-GS37 only) ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] -33- Date/time button [DATE/TIME] Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] Record button [¥REC] (not operable) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] Slow/frame-by-frame forward button... - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: Recording With The Built-In Led Video Light (Nv-Gs37 Only)
Recording with the built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only) Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video light to enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the natural colours in a scene. Press the [LIGHT] button. 1 ≥The built-in LED video light lights up and the gain up mode is set to on. -
Page 21: 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 22: Recording On A Tape
≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. ≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback. 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. -
Page 23: Blank Search Function
Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is finished, the blank search function is cancelled and the camera is put into recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. -
Page 24: Zoom In/Out Function
Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T]. 1t t W 1t W 5t t W 5t W ≥When zooming in and taking a picture while... -
Page 25: Backlight Compensation Function
Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ª... -
Page 26: Fade In/Fade Out Function
Fade in/fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. Move the joystick left to select the fade icon ≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera. -
Page 27: Image Stabilizer Function
Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF]. ≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. -
Page 28: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. -
Page 29: Manual Focus Adjustment
ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the [ indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. ≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. -
Page 30: Manual Shutter Speed/Aperture Adjustment
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Move the joystick left or right to select the shutter aperture icon [ icon [ Move the joystick left or right in order to... -
Page 31: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) 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 ≥The power will not turn off when the LCD... -
Page 32: Slow-Motion Playback/Frame-By-Frame Playback
Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control.) Slow-motion playback (NV-GS37 only) If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed. -
Page 33: Playback On Tv
Playback on TV Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. Connect the movie camera and a TV. [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] ≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable 1. -
Page 34: Edit Mode
Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. -
Page 35: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image- quality dubbing can be done in digital format. This model cannot be used as a Recorder. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. - Page 36 ª Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ≥When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording, set [ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) ≥Set [BASIC] >>...
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Page 37: 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] -21- [WIND CUT] -26- [CINEMA] -26- [CLOCK SET] -10- 2) [ADVANCED] [SIS]... -
Page 38: 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 39: Others Indications
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 40: Warning/Alarm Indications
Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the movie camera. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in battery is low. -
Page 41: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the movie camera are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions Conditions which disable the functions ≥Image stabilizer ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥When the built-in LED video light lights and the... -
Page 42: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. - Page 43 2: The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. ( -38- 3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
- Page 44 Playback (Pictures) 1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
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Page 45: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use ª About condensation If you turn the movie camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. - Page 46 ª About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the movie camera away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment.
- Page 47 ≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. ≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording.
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Page 48: Explanation Of Terms
ª LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥If your movie camera is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. - Page 49 ª White balance The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white colour under sunlight and which is the white colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust...
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Page 50: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 2.5 W (When using viewfinder) 3.1 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 51: Index
Index ª A AC Adaptor ...8, 47 Aperture ...30 Audio Dubbing ...35 ª B Backlight Compensation ...25 Built-in LED Video Light ...20 ª C Charging the Battery ...8 Cinema Function ...26 Colour Night View Function ...25 Condensation ...45 ª D Digital Dubbing ...35 Digital Zoom ...24 Dubbing ...34... - Page 52 LSQT1006 A F1205Nm0 ( 20000 A ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...