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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS75GN Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N61... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
Information for your safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for your safety ... 2 Before using Accessories... 4 Optional... 4 Parts identification and handling ... 4 Fitting the lens cap ... 6 The one-touch free-style grip belt ... 7 Using the LCD monitor... 7 Using the viewfinder... 8 Power supply ... -
Page 4: Before Using
Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. CR2025 VSB0484 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead 2) Battery pack 3) Remote control, button-type battery 4) Free style remote control 5) Lens cap 6) AV cable -37- 7) Shoulder strap 8) Digital video head cleaner... - Page 5 (12) (13) (14) S-VIDEO (12) Viewfinder -55- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (13) Battery holder (14)
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Page 6: Fitting The Lens Cap
(39) Shoulder strap fixture ≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm. ≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly. (40) (40) Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. -
Page 7: The One-Touch Free-Style Grip Belt
The one-touch free-style grip belt ª To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily. Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the projections 2 on both sides. -
Page 8: 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 9: Charging Time And Recordable Time
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. As shown in 1, there is a gap. ≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera. -
Page 10: 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 11: Inserting/Removing A Card
Inserting/removing a card Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the power [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 12: 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 13 ª Joystick and screen display Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each push switches the display as follows depending on the mode. (In the Tape playback mode or the Picture playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to...
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Page 14: 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 15: Setting Date And Time
[OFF], the battery is still being recharged.) WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª... -
Page 16: Using The Remote Control
Using the remote control ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT ZOOM ¥ A.DUB /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP VAR. -
Page 17: Free Style Remote Control
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]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) Setting on the camera:... -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Zoom In/Out Function
ª On-screen display in the card recording mode 1) Still picture size 2) Number of recordable still pictures (When no pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.) 3) Quality of still pictures ª Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. -
Page 22: Recording Yourself
ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ZOOM ª... -
Page 23: Backlight Compensation Function
≥Since about half the power of normal recording is used in quick start standby, using quick start reduces the recordable time. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick right to select the backlight compensation icon [ ª... -
Page 24: Soft Skin Mode
Soft skin mode This allows the skin colour to be recorded in a softer tone. This is more effective if you record the bust image of a person. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. Move the joystick down to select the soft skin icon [ ª... -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. -
Page 28: 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 29: 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]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. - Page 30 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 31: 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 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 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] S-VIDEO ≥Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable 1. -
Page 34: 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. Towards [r]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Towards [`]: Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.) ≥In the multi-screen display, ≥Move the joystick to select a file (The selected file will be encircled by a yellow... -
Page 35: 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 36 ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. ≥DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognised by this camera. Please perform the DPOF settings on your movie camera. ª To set so that all pictures are not printed Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.
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Page 37: 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 38: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
≥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 [OSD] button on the remote control for no indication. (When you connect the movie camera and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) ª... -
Page 39: 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 [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will REMOTE/MIC Find a scene that you want to add sound to, and press the [;] button on the remote control. -
Page 40: 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 41: 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] -18- [BLANK SEARCH] -20- [WIND CUT] -25- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE]... - Page 42 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -27- [PICT. QUALITY] -21- [PICTURE SIZE] -21- [SELF TIMER] -25- [CLOCK SET] -15- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -26- [SHTR EFFECT] -21- [DATE/TIME] -43- [INITIAL SET] -44- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -43- [DISPLAY] -43- [REMOTE] -17-...
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Page 43: 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 44: Other Menus
Other menus ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.) ª... -
Page 45: Others
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 46: Warning/Alarm Indications
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 47: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
NO INK IN PRINTER: There is no ink. Check the connected printer. NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is no paper. Check the connected printer. PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected printer. PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: The movie camera is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2.0. -
Page 48: 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 49 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 -51- not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
- Page 50 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. ( -31- 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
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Page 51: Cautions For Use
Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª About condensation If you turn the movie camera on when... - Page 52 When [3] in yellow ≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/ Playback Mode. Leave the movie camera for about 30 minutes. ≥However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a cassette is not inserted. When [3] in red ≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the movie camera automatically turns off.
- Page 53 When you use your movie camera in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the movie camera. Also, protect the movie camera from getting wet. ≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or cassette.
- Page 54 ª About the AC adaptor ≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. ≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged.
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Page 55: Explanation Of Terms
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. - Page 56 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 57: Specifications
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/ 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 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 58 AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions: 61 mm (W) 32 mm (H) 91 mm (D) Weight: Approx.
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