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- Page 1 Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS1B Operating Instructions NV-GS3B NV-GS4B NV-GS5B NV-GS1 NV-GS3 NV-GS4 NV-GS5 Card DV In AV In Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT9670...
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Page 2: Before Use
Dear Customer, Before Use 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: Table Of Contents
Contents Before Use CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ..........2 Using a Card..............33 Contents ................3 Recording on a Card............33 Standard Accessories ............4 Playing Back a Card ............36 Optional Accessories............4 Recording Pictures on a Card to a Tape ......37 Controls and Components........... -
Page 4: Standard Accessories
08705 357357 Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm VFF0155 (NV-GS5) ≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! -
Page 5: Controls And Components
Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor ( l 11, 50) ......................... ≥ Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.......................... - Page 6 33) Reset Button [RESET] ( l 43) 34) Speaker ( l 26) 35) Cassette Holder 36) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] ( l 10) 37) Cassette Compartment Cover ( l 10) 38) Cassete Cover Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] ( l 10) 38) 39) 39) Lens Hood ( l 50) 40) Lens...
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Page 7: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance. START/ Buttons on the Remote Controller DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT 1) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] ( l 43) 2) Indication Output Button [OSD] ( l 30) COUNTER RESET... -
Page 8: Using The Remote Controller
≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery.......................... 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 9: Power Supply
Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera. Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC Adaptor and the AC mains socket. ≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor socket. -
Page 10: Lens Cap And Grip Belt
Lens Cap and Grip Belt ª Attach the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Pass the end of the Lens Cap String through the Lens Cap String holder. Pass the other end of the String through the loop made by the String itself and pull it toward the direction indicated by an arrow. -
Page 11: Turning On The Movie Camera And Selecting Modes
Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select modes. ª How to Turn on the Power Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing 1, 2 the centre button ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª... -
Page 12: Using The Menu Screen
Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus. 2, 3, 4, 5 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is displayed. -
Page 13: List Of Menus
List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Ω º [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] ( l 21) 2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] ( l 18) 3) Image Stabilizer [SIS] ( l 19) 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] ( l 19) 5) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] ( l 20) - Page 14 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] ( l 27) 2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) ( l 34) 3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] ( l 28) 4) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] ( l 30) 5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] ( l 45) 6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN] [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu...
- Page 15 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) [ERASE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu 1) Selecting and Erasing a File [ERASE FILE BY SELECTION] ( l 40) 2) Erasing All Files [ERASE ALL FILES] ( l 40) 3) Selecting and Erasing a Title [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] ( l 40) [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu 4) Recording to Tape [RECORD TO TAPE] ( l 37) 5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] ( l 37)
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Page 16: Setting Date And Time
3 months.......................... WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER.......................... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. -
Page 17: Camera Mode
CAMERA Mode Recording When recording with the Mode Selector Switch set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjust the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. CAMERA ( l 22, 23) Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. -
Page 18: Photoshot
Photoshot This Movie Camera can take approximately 7 seconds still pictures containing sound. Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE]. (NV-GS4/GS5 only) Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. ≥The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then TAPE CARD CARD... -
Page 19: Digital Zoom Function
Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 20k or even to 500k. -
Page 20: Cinema Function
Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 44. -
Page 21: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 44. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) -
Page 22: Adjusting White Balance Manually
Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and makes 3, 4, 5 adjustment so that the white colour will become pure white. The Movie Camera determines the hue of light that it receives through the Lens and White Balance Sensor ( l 6), thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. -
Page 23: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2, 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication appears. Turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/50–1/8000 s The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. -
Page 24: Digital Effect Functions
Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special [EFFECT1] effects to the scene. 2) P-IN-P 1) MULTI Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) Multi Mode [MULTI] 2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] ( l 24) 4) Mix Mode [MIX] ( l 24) 3) WIPE 4) MIX... -
Page 25: Multi-Picture Mode
ª Picture-in-Picture Mode You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> PHOTO SHOT [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >> 1234 [P-IN-P] >> a position ( ) where you want to insert a small still picture. -
Page 26: Vcr Mode
VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. CAMERA Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. CARD ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Press the [ 6 ] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. -
Page 27: Slow Motion Playback
Slow Motion Playback This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM Press the [ 1 ] Button. MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥ Press the [ E ] Button or [ D ] Button on the Remote Controller. /REW PLAY ≥The [}] or [~] Indication... -
Page 28: Index Search Functions
Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot Mode. ( l 18) Photoshot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous Photoshot Mode. -
Page 29: Playback Digital Effect Functions
Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during recording, are obtained. START/ Press the [ 1 ] Button. DATE/ PHOTO STOP... -
Page 30: Playing Back On Your Tv
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 Connect the [AV OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the 21-pin Adaptor Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. -
Page 31: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette 2, 4, 5 (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left start the following procedures. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. -
Page 32: Using The Dv Cable For Recording
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment that has MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P a DV Input/Output Terminal using a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) /REW PLAY dubbing can be done in the digital format. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV... -
Page 33: Card Mode
CARD Mode Using a Card A Card can be used to record still pictures. ≥Use genuine Card only. ª Inserting a Card Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Open the Card Slot Cover. While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right, insert it into the Card Slot. - Page 34 Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode) Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD]. Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication appears. (NV-GS5 only) Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
- Page 35 ª Recording a Moving Picture (MPEG4) (NV-GS5 only) You can record moving pictures for e-mailing on a Card. The recorded data can be also played back on Windows Media Player. Recording from the Movie Camera Lens (Camera Mode) Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD]. Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until the [MPEG4] Indication appears.
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Page 36: Playing Back A Card
Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. Set the Movie Camera to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B] Lamp lights up. ≥The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until [PICTURE], [MPEG4] or [VOICE] (NV-GS5 only) Indication appears. -
Page 37: Recording Pictures On A Card To A Tape
To Select a Desired File and Play It Back Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD]. 4, 5 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until the desired type of data indication appears. (NV-GS5 only) Press the [MULTI] Button. ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. -
Page 38: Slide Show
Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]. ≥This step is skipped when there is no picture that has set for the Slide Show. -
Page 39: Creating A Title
Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. Camera Mode: In NV-GS5, slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until [PICTURE] Indication appears first. Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. VCR Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode. -
Page 40: Protecting The Files On A Card
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked (to prevent accidental erasure). (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Card is formatted.) Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >>... -
Page 41: Formatting A Card
Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera, formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. ≥Since a confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out. -
Page 42: Others
Audio Dubbing ( l 30) A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause ( l 30) Others Photoshot Mode Recording ( l 18) PHOTO: Blank Search ( l 27) BLANK: Indications R !: Repeat Playback ( l 45) Variable Speed Search ( l 26) 2k%: Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown 1/500:... -
Page 43: Owner Id
ª To Change the Counter Display Mode The Battery is low. Recharge it. ( l 9) By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] The built-in battery is low. ( l 16) Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to The video heads are dirty. -
Page 44: Recording Check
ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette ≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE], [GAINUP], [TRACER], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR] ≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you ≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen can use the Camera Search Function to find the position ª... -
Page 45: White Balance
Spotlight Mode Wipe Mode and Mix Mode ≥With this mode, recorded images may turn out to be If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored extremely dark. images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded be used. -
Page 46: Digital Dubbing
ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ª Recording on a Card ≥Signals of images to which digital effects are added during ≥The Shutter Effect cannot be used. playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal ( l 6) or ≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for recording, Digital Still Picture Terminal ( l 32) . -
Page 47: Using A Card In A Personal Computer
ª Voice Power Save (NV-GS5 only) ≥Using the optional DV Editing Software (Motion DV STUDIO) for Windows (VW-DTM20/21/22), variety of ≥Voice Power Save Function is to turn off the monitor to visual effects can be added and title can be created. reduce the power consumption when no operation is done ≥You may not be able to properly play back or search the in the Voice Recording Mode. -
Page 48: Cautions For Use
≥The [SD_VOICE] folder and the Voice files in the folder are Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose set as hidden. Depending on the settings of your personal or other business use. ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the computer, this hidden folder and these hidden files might not appear in Windows Explorer or the “My Computer”... -
Page 49: Optimal Use Of The Battery
ª Condensation Notes: ≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner. If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the it again from the beginning in the same manner as before. -
Page 50: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
ª Cautions for Storage ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out LCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively may form on the LCD Monitor. - Page 51 The Movie Camera power does not stay on long The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not enough. match the actual remaining tape time. 3-1: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully 3-1: If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously charged Battery.
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Page 52: Explanation Of Terms
ª Time Code Card Photoshot Playback images do not look normal. Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (25 frames per loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a second). -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Consumption: 20 W DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Operation) Power Consumption: (NV-GS1/GS3) Recording DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging) -
Page 54: Index
Index ª A ª P AC Adaptor ..............9, 48 Photoshot ..............18, 33 Audio Dubbing ..............30 Picture Size ...............37 Auto Focus ............... 52 Playback Digital Effects ............29 ª B Playback Zoom ..............28 Portrait Mode ..............21 Backlight Compensation ........... 20 Programme AE ..............21 Black &... - Page 56 VQT9670 F0202To0 (5900 A) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...