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Panasonic NV-GS180EB Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

NV-GS180EB
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT0T87

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS180EB Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0T87...

  • 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. ≥All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa.

  • 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... 8 The grip belt ... 8 Using the LCD monitor... 8 Using the viewfinder... 9 Power supply ... 9 Charging time and recordable 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 Recording lamp -45- Grip belt Microphone (built-in, stereo) Lens White balance sensor -31- Remote control sensor Audio-video output terminal [AV] ≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally.
  • Page 7 (22) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (23) Reset button [RESET] -48- (24) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] Power LCD lamp -17- (25) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (26) Card access lamp -12- (27) DV terminal [DV] -40- (28) Card slot cover -12- (29) Card slot...

  • Page 8: Fitting The Lens Cap

    Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. If you do not use the movie camera when the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

  • Page 9: Using The Viewfinder

    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 10: Charging Time And Recordable Time

    ª Connecting to the AC outlet Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket. Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor. Connect the DC input lead to this product. ≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely connected to the AC adaptor socket.

  • Page 11: Inserting/Removing A Cassette

    ≥The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 lux night view function, etc. ≥When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button.

  • Page 12: Inserting/Removing A Card

    Inserting/removing a card 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. Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.

  • Page 13: Turning The Camera On

    Turning the camera on When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

  • Page 14: Switching The Language

    2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) White balance Shutter speed Iris or gain value Select/Adjust Select/Adjust 3) Tape playback mode Playback/pause Stop Rewind (review playback) Fast forward (cue playback) 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) Tele-macro Soft skin mode...

  • Page 15: Using The Menu Screen

    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. ≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu.

  • Page 16: Setting Date And Time

    [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 Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level Set [SETUP] >>...

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control

    ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor Press the [POWER LCD] button. ≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. ≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal. ≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 ª Remote control usable range ≥The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2].

  • 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 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 21: Recording On A Tape

    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. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

  • Page 22: Check The Recording

    Check the recording The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Press the joystick during the recording pause until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon [ Blank search function...
  • Page 23 ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -60- ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥While data are recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial. ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card.

  • Page 24: Zoom In/Out Function

    Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card 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]. 10tW ≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the movie camera by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.

  • Page 25: Quick Start

    Quick start This camera will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed. Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time.

  • Page 26: Night View Functions

    Night view functions This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥Only manual focusing can be used. ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.

  • Page 27: Tele-Macro Function

    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 tele-macro icon [ ≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is...

  • Page 28: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength.

  • 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)

    Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.

  • Page 31: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)

    Recording in natural colours (White balance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

  • Page 32: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. ≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed.
  • Page 33 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...

  • Page 34: Playback Mode

    Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 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 ≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show noise as a mosaic.

  • Page 35: Variable-Speed Search Function

    Frame-by-frame playback During playback, press the [;] button on the remote control. Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control. ≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this camera during playback pause also turns into the frame-by-frame playback.

  • Page 36: 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. 21-pin Adaptor [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] S-VIDEO ≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable 1.

  • Page 37: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card

    ª To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the images. NO.25 NO.25 NO.25 100-0005 100-0005 100-0005 Towards [r]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Towards [`]: Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

  • Page 38: Formatting A Card

    Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].

  • Page 39: Edit Mode

    Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card.

  • Page 40: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)

    Start recording. Stop recording. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon to stop playback. ≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications, press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for no indication.

  • Page 41: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. Insert an external microphone securely into the [MIC] terminal as far as it will go. Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press the [;] button on the remote control.

  • Page 42: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)

    Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode.

  • Page 43: 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] -30- [REC SPEED] -20- [BLANK SEARCH] -22- [WIND CUT] -28- [CLOCK SET] -16- 2) [ADVANCE]...
  • Page 44 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -30- [PICT. QUALITY] -23- [PICTURE SIZE] -23- [SELF TIMER] -28- [CLOCK SET] -16- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -29- [SHTR EFFECT] -23- [DATE/TIME] -45- [INITIAL SET] -46- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -45- [DISPLAY] -45- [REMOTE] -19-...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Menus Related To Playback

    Menus related to playback ª [AV JACK] This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone terminal. [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV and headphone output. [OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in [OUT/Ë].

  • Page 47: 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 48: Warning/Alarm Indications

    2048 or more QXGA 1600 or more, less than 2048 UXGA 1280 or more, less than 1600 SXGA 1024 or more, less than 1280 800 or more, less than 1024 SVGA 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or...

  • Page 49: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the movie camera in Card Recording Mode. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC mode with the USB cable connected to the movie camera. You are attempting to record pictures on a tape/card with the USB cable connected to the movie camera.

  • Page 50: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)

    ≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥Change of ≥When digital zoom white balance (10k or higher) is used ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥When a menu is displayed ≥Adjusting the ≥When the colour night...
  • Page 51 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up. The movie camera does not operate normally. • Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. ( ) If normal conditions are -53- not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
  • Page 52 Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera or the headphones. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. ( -34- 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
  • Page 53 5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed. • Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.

  • Page 54: 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] (yellow or red) 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 55 ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the movie camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds. ≥If the movie camera is affected by such equipment and does not function properly, turn off the movie camera power and detach the battery or AC adaptor.
  • Page 56 ≥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. Do not throw old battery into fire.

  • Page 57: 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 58 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...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/ 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum) Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding...
  • Page 60 Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE [640] SIZE PICT. QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1760 3520 512 MB 3520 7040 1 GB 7040 14080 2 GB 14080 28160...
  • Page 61 Index ª Numerics 0 Lux Night View Function ...26 ª A AC Adaptor ...10, 56 Aperture ...32 Audio Dubbing ...41 ª B Backlight Compensation ...25 Black Balance ...31 Blank Search ...22 ª C Card Playback ...36 Charging the Battery ...9 Cinema Function ...28 Colour Night View Function ...26 Condensation ...54...
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