Panasonic NV-GS180EP Operating Instructions Manual
Digital video camera model no. nv-gs180ep; nv-gs230ep
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsługi Digital Video Camera NV-GS230EP NV-GS180EP Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym włączeniem kamery prosimy o dokładne przeczytanie instrukcji obsługi. VQT0T85-1... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
ª Carefully read the Operating Information for your safety Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly. ≥Injury or material damage resulting from any WARNING: kind of use that is not in accordance with the TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC operating procedures explained in these SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, Operating Instructions are the sole... - Page 3 ENGLISH Files recorded on SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on Information on Disposal for Users of this Movie Camera recorded on and created by Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, (private households) check the compatibility of the equipment in This symbol on the products and/...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for your safety ........2 Playback mode Playing back tape..........33 Before using Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback ............33 Accessories............5 Variable-speed search function......34 Optional..............5 Playback on TV ..........35 Parts identification and handling ......5 Playing back card..........35 Fitting the lens cap.......... -
Page 5: Before Using
Before using ≥Some optional accessories may not be Before using available in some countries. Accessories Parts identification and handling The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. ª Camera VSK0651B K2GJ2DZ00018 K2CQ2CA00006 CR2025 N2QAEC000017 N2QAEC000021 VYF3031 Recording lamp -44- Grip belt Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-... - Page 6 Before using (22) (NV-GS180) (13) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] (14) (NV-GS230) (10) (15) LCD monitor open part (16) (17) (11) (23) Reset button [RESET] -47- (18) (24) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -16- (19) Power LCD lamp -16- (25) Mode select switch (12) [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]...
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Page 7: Fitting The Lens Cap
Before using ≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the Fitting the lens cap tripod is used. Insert the card first and then Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. attach the tripod. If you do not use the movie camera when the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE;... -
Page 8: The Grip Belt
Before using The grip belt Using the viewfinder Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. ª Extending the viewfinder Adjust the belt length and the pad position. Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by pinching the extension knob and pulling. ª... -
Page 9: Power Supply
≥Battery charging time ( completely connected to the AC adaptor -10- ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ( socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap. ≥Do not use the AC mains lead for other ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee equipment since the AC mains lead is the quality of this product. -
Page 10: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Before using ≥The actual time may become shorter than this. Charging time and recordable time The recordable time shown in the table are The times shown in the table below show the approximations. The recordable time will times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of become shorter in the following cases: 60%. -
Page 11: Inserting/Removing A Card
Before using ≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette Inserting/removing a card completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the case in an upright position. ( -55- the power off. ≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power main unit of the movie camera, even if no... -
Page 12: Turning The Camera On
Before using ª ª Card access lamp How to turn off the power While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥The status indicator goes off. ≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. -
Page 13: How To Use The Joystick
Before using How to use the joystick 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to ª Basic joystick operations [MANUAL]) Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set White balance -30-... -
Page 14: Switching The Language
Before using Using the menu screen 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to For each individual menu, please refer to -42- [MANUAL]) Press the [MENU] button. MENU ≥The menu corresponding to the mode White balance -30- selected by the mode dial is displayed. Shutter speed ≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is Iris or gain value... -
Page 15: Setting Date And Time
Before using Setting date and time Press the joystick to determine the setting. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. -
Page 16: Adjusting Lcd Monitor/Viewfinder
Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor ª Adjusting the brightness and colour Press the [POWER LCD] button. level Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. POWER LCD ≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
Before using Using the remote control (10) (14) ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera (15) to be controlled. (16) (11) (12) (13) (17) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ (10) (11) Rewind/review button [6]... - Page 18 Before using ª Concerning the button-type battery ≥When the button-type battery runs down, Warning replace it with a new battery (part number: Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not CR2025). The battery is normally expected to recharge, disassemble, heat above last about 1 year, but it depends on operation 60 xC or incinerate.
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Page 19: Record Mode
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the 1) Hold the camera with both hands. LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. cassettes marked LP mode. 3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image... -
Page 20: Recording On A Tape
Record mode Recording on a tape ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen Remove the lens cap. ( ≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When the camera is turned on with the lens cap (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment indication starts flashing.) may not function properly. -
Page 21: Check The Recording
Record mode Check the recording Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. - Page 22 Record mode ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded ª Select the size of still pictures to be on a card, refer to recorded on a card -59- ≥The sound cannot be recorded. Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select ≥While data are recorded on a card, do not the desired picture size.
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Page 23: Zoom In/Out Function
Record mode Zoom in/out function ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the You can zoom in up to 10k optically. microphone will collect sounds clearly far away ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the Wide-angle recording (zoom out): wide-angle shot. -
Page 24: Quick Start
Record mode ≥When the camera is quick-started with the white Quick start balance on automatic, it may take some time This camera will be put into standby in approx. until the white balance is adjusted if the scene 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. being recorded has a light source different from ≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately the scene last recorded. -
Page 25: Night View Functions
Record mode Night view functions ª To cancel the colour night view function This function allows you to record colour subjects Select the night view icon until the night view in dark locations to stand out against the indication disappear. background. -
Page 26: Tele-Macro Function
Record mode Tele-macro function Fade in/fade out function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the Fade in background, the image can be impressive. This The image and audio gradually appear. camera can focus on the subject at a distance of Fade out approx. -
Page 27: Wind Noise Reduction Function
Record mode Wind noise reduction function Recording images for wide-screen This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. This allows you to record images compatible with ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. wide-screen TVs. Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. -
Page 28: 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 29: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)
Record mode Recording in various situations ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set (Scene mode) the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause speeds and apertures. -
Page 30: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
Record mode Recording in natural colours ª To set the white balance manually Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white (White balance) subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up The automatic white balance function may not to select the [ ] indication. -
Page 31: Manual Focus Adjustment
Record mode Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Shutter Speed ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to Aperture [MANUAL]. - Page 32 Record mode 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 33: Playback Mode
Playback mode Playback mode ª Repeat playback When the tape end is reached, the tape will be Playing back tape rewound and played back again. Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >>... -
Page 34: Variable-Speed Search Function
Playback mode Variable-speed search function Frame-by-frame playback During playback, press the [;] button on The speed of cue/review playback can be varied. the remote control. (This operation is only available when using Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control.) the remote control. -
Page 35: Playback On Tv
Playback mode Playback on TV ª To display the on-screen information on the TV Images recorded by this camera can be played The information displayed on the LCD monitor or back on a TV. the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. -
Page 36: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card
Playback mode ª Deleting files recorded on a card To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are The deleted files cannot be restored. displayed. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the Move the joystick left or right to select a file images. -
Page 37: Formatting A Card
Playback mode Formatting a card ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then Writing the printing data on a card all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. -
Page 38: Edit Mode
Edit mode Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Recording from a tape onto a card Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer from scenes that have already been recorded on to the instructions for the recorder. -
Page 39: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Edit mode ≥For more information, refer to the operating Using the DV Cable for Recording instructions for your TV set and recorder. (Digital Dubbing) ≥When you do not need functional indications or By connecting other digital video equipment with date and time indications, press the DV terminal and the movie camera by using the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1,... -
Page 40: Audio Dubbing
Edit mode Audio dubbing ª Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. You can add music or narration to the recorded ≥When you want to preserve the original sound cassette. taken during recording, set [SETUP] >> ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. [AUDIO REC] >>... -
Page 41: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
Edit mode Printing pictures by directly Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it. connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. -
Page 42: Menu
Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK 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] [DATE/TIME] -44- [AV JACK] -45- [USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 2) [ADVANCE] 1) [BASIC]... - Page 43 Menu ª ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] [DATE/TIME] -29- -44- [PICT. QUALITY] [PROTECT] -22- -37- [PICTURE SIZE] -22- [SELF TIMER] 2) [ADVANCE] -27- [CLOCK SET] [DPOF SET] -15- -37- [CARD FORMAT] -37- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] 3) [SETUP]...
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Page 44: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menu Menus related to taking pictures ª [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed ª [DATE/TIME] without any operation, the This switches between date and time indications. standby mode automatically will ≥The movie camera automatically records the be set. In the standby mode, [;] date and time of picture taking on the tape. -
Page 45: Menus Related To Playback
Menu Menus related to playback Other menus ª ª [AV JACK] [INITIAL SET] This switches among the output settings of the When there is a menu that cannot be selected AV/headphone terminal. depending on a combination of functions, set to [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the and headphone output. -
Page 46: Others Indications
Others Others Indoor mode (recording under incandescent lamp) -30- Indications Outdoor mode -30- White balance adjustment mode Various functions and the movie camera status -30- are shown on the screen. WEB CAMERA mode (recording) Basic indications -41- Remaining battery power Playback indications 0h00m00s00f: Time code Playback... -
Page 47: Warning/Alarm Indications
Others 2048 or more CHECK REMOTE MODE: QXGA 1600 or more, less than 2048 An incorrect remote control mode has been UXGA 1280 or more, less than 1600 selected. This is only displayed at the first SXGA 1024 or more, less than 1280 operation of the remote control after 800 or more, less than 1024 powering-on. -
Page 48: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Functions cannot be used CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the movie simultaneously camera in Card Recording Mode. Some functions in the movie camera are disabled DISCONNECT USB CABLE: or cannot be selected due to its specifications. You are attempting to turn the mode dial in The table below shows examples of functions PC mode with the USB cable connected to... -
Page 49: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others Before requesting repair ≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/ (Problems and solutions) MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] Power/Body ≥When the colour night 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned view function is used ≥Change of ≥When digital zoom • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully white balance (10k or higher) charged battery. - Page 50 Others 5: The movie camera cannot be operated 2: The screen has changed suddenly. though powered up. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape The movie camera does not operate Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> normally. [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, •...
- Page 51 Others Playback (Sound) Playback (Pictures) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in 1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images speaker of the movie camera or the during cue or review playback. headphones. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push video systems.
- Page 52 Others 5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is 5: The movie camera malfunctions on editing, displayed. dubbing from digital video equipment, or • The image was either recorded in a different using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV” format, or data is damaged. (NV-GS180)/“MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV”...
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Page 53: Cautions For Use
Others Cautions for Use ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact ª About condensation with the tape) become dirty, normal recording If you turn the movie camera on when and playback are not properly performed. condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Clean the heads with the digital video head condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is... - Page 54 Others ≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures Do not use this movie camera for surveillance may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by internal temperature increases and, microprocessors may adversely affect the...
- Page 55 Others ≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we ≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and recommend you charge it once every year and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage store it again after you have completely used up may cause damage to the movie camera and the charged capacity.
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Page 56: Explanation Of Terms
Others ª Explanation of terms LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a ª Automatic white balance dry soft cloth. White balance adjustment recognizes the colour ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, of light and adjusts so the white colour will condensation may form on the LCD monitor. - Page 57 Others ª White balance Recording a subject with little contrast ≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white The image recorded by the movie camera may wall, may become blurry because the movie become bluish or reddish under the influence of camera achieves focus based upon the light sources.
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Page 58: Specifications
Recording system: Please confirm the latest information on the Digital component following website. Television system: CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Audio (This Site is English only.) Recording system: PCM digital recording Still picture recording file format:... - Page 59 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE [640] [1280] [1760] SIZE PICT. QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1760 3520 512 MB 3520 7040 1246 1 GB 7040 14080...
- Page 60 VQT0T85-1 F1105Nm1126 ( 2500 J ) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.net...
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