使用說明書 Operating Instructions 數位攝錄放影機 Digital Video Camera NV-GS250GC Model No. 使用前,請仔細閱讀本說明書。 Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N70...
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規格 AC 適配器 VSK0651B 安全注意事項 電源: AC 110–240 V,50/60 Hz 耗電量: 19 W DC 輸出: DC 7.9 V,1.4 A ( 攝錄放影機工作時 ) DC 8.4 V,0.65 A ( 電池充電時 ) 外廓尺寸: 61 mm ( 寬 ) 32 mm ( 高 ) 91 mm ( 深...
ENGLISH Information for your safety technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright- protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is As this equipment gets hot during use, prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie operate it in a well-ventilated place;...
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Contents Information for your safety ......... 53 Playback mode Playing back tape..........83 Before using Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback......... 83 Accessories............55 Variable-speed search function......84 Optional.............. 55 Playback on TV ..........84 Parts identification and handling ......55 Playing back card..........85 Fitting the lens cap ..........
Before using Before using 16) Video flash (VW-FLH3E) 17) Tripod (VW-CT45E) Accessories 18) DV cable (VW-CD1E) 19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) The followings are the accessories supplied with ≥Some optional accessories may not be this product. available in some countries. Parts identification and handling ª...
Before using In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. ≥Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF43WE; optional) in front of the lens hood.
Before using The one-touch free-style grip belt ª To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. ª To use as a hand strap Adjust the belt length and the pad position. If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily.
Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time ( -60- ≥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.
Before using Charging time and recordable time Connect the DC input lead to this product. ≥Lift up the viewfinder beforehand. The times shown in the table below show the ≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of completely connected to the AC adaptor 60%.
Before using ≥When you use both the viewfinder and the ≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, the case in an upright position.
Before using ≥If the following operations are performed when Inserting/removing a card the access lamp is lit, then the card or the Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn recorded data may be damaged or the camera the power [OFF]. may malfunction.
Before using Selecting a mode ª Joystick and screen display Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. displayed on the screen. Each push switches the Rotate the mode dial. display as follows depending on the mode.
Before using Switching the language 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to You can switch the language on the screen [AUTO]) display or the menu screen. Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. Tele-macro -76- Soft skin mode -76- Backlight compensation -75-...
Before using Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. VAR. MENU SEARCH ENTER Move the joystick up or down in order to Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu select the item to be set. screen.
Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor ª Adjusting the brightness and colour Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or level [NORMAL]. Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid.
Before using Using the remote control (13) Stop button [∫] (14) Recording start/stop button [START/STOP] ¢ ª Remote control (15) Playback button [1] Using the remote control supplied will enable (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] controlling almost all the functions of this camera (17) Enter button [ENTER] to be controlled.
Before using ª Free style remote control with mic Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the This controller can be used from different high mode for one pair of movie camera and remote and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to used.
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Before using ª About the clip (on the backside) When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod and causing the camera to fall off the table. ≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the free style remote control with mic cannot be pressed halfway.
≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic 1) Hold the camera with both hands. cassettes marked LP mode. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt.
Record mode Recording on a tape ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen Remove the lens cap. ( -57- ≥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.)
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.
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Record mode ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded ª Select the picture quality for on a card, refer to -111- photoshot images ≥The sound cannot be recorded. Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select ≥While data are recorded on a card, do not the desired picture quality.
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 10koptically. 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.
Record mode Quick start Backlight compensation function This camera will be put into standby in approx. This protects a backlit subject from being 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. darkened. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Record mode 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 ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the tele-macro icon [...
Record mode Using the built-in video flash Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the Use the built-in video flash in order to record still image/audio completely disappears, recording pictures in dark places. stops. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >>...
Record mode ª Self-timer recording To adjust the brightness of the video flash You can record still pictures on a card using the Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> timer. select the desired brightness level. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. [ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or Set [BASIC] >>...
≥Intervals between recording pictures may ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer become longer depending on the card. We function may not work effectively. recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory ≥When the digital zoom is used Card. ≥When a conversion lens is used ≥When using the card formatted by other...
Record mode ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong Recording in various situations light or a highly reflective subject, vertical (Scene mode) lines of light may appear. When you record images in different situations, ≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports this mode automatically sets optimum shutter mode does not function.
Record mode Manual focus adjustment 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ 2) Indoor mode (for recording under If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, incandescent lamps) [ then manual focusing is available. 3) Outdoor mode [ ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 4) Manual adjustment mode [ Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to ª...
Record mode ≥When recording in the extremely bright place, Manual shutter speed/aperture the colour of the screen may change or flickers. adjustment If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 Shutter Speed or 1/100. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual iris/gain adjustment When recording persons outdoors at night, select ≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you...
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] >>...
Playback mode ≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k Frame-by-frame playback During playback, press the [;] button on (SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP the remote control. mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k, Press the [E] button or the [D] button on 10k, 20k.
Playback mode ≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a ª If the image or audio from this camera different format or file data is defective, the is not output on the TV ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they whole display becomes bluish and the “UNPLAYABLE CARD’’...
Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card Formatting a card The deleted files cannot be restored. Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Move the joystick left or right to select a file Store important data on a personal computer, etc.
Playback mode Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET]. Move the joystick to select a file to be set, and then press it.
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 [VIDEO IN] contents and a card.
Edit mode ª ¥ When neither image nor sound from Or, while pressing the [ REC] button on the remote controller, press the [ ] button. the movie camera is output to the TV ¥ ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they A.DUB /REW PLAY...
Edit mode ª Using the DV Cable for Recording Analog/digital conversion When setting [ADVANCE] >> [DV OUT] >> [ON], (Digital Dubbing) you can output video input from other equipment By connecting other digital video equipment with in analog form to other digital video equipment DV terminal and the movie camera by using the connected through the DV terminal in digital form.
Edit mode ª Audio dubbing To cancel the standby for recording When the camera is standby for recording, move You can add music or narration to the recorded the joystick down and select the [∫] icon. cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (If you perform ≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during external input, set [BASIC] >>...
Edit mode Printing pictures by directly Press the [;] button on the remote control to start audio dubbing. connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie A.DUB ¥ /REW PLAY camera to the printer, use a printer compatible STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV...
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Edit mode Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it. Select the desired number of prints. ≥You can set up to 9 prints. Select the setting for date printing. ≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable.
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] -96- [AV JACK] -91- [USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 2) [ADVANCE] 1) [BASIC]...
Menu Menus related to taking pictures recording after you press the recording start/stop button. ª [H.SHOE MIC] [5 MINUTES]:When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the movie Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound camera automatically turns off to noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom protect the tape or to prevent the microphone (VW-VMH3E;...
Menu 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...
Others Others External microphone supporting LOWCUT the smart accessory shoe (LOW Indications CUT) -56- Sports mode (Scene mode) -80- Various functions and the movie camera status Portrait mode (Scene mode) -80- are shown on the screen. Low light mode (Scene mode) Basic indications -80- Remaining battery power...
Others Photoshot picture quality time until the cassette holder opens, but this -73- Remaining number of photoshot is not a malfunction. -104- pictures (When the remaining LOW BATTERY: number of photoshot pictures The battery is low. Recharge it. -59- reaches 0, the red indication NO TAPE : flashes.) No tape is inserted.
Others Functions cannot be used CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3: You are attempting to record pictures with simultaneously an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the Some functions in the movie camera are disabled [PHOTO SHOT] button. or cannot be selected due to its specifications. FILE LOCKED: The table below shows examples of functions You are attempting to erase protected files.
Others Before requesting repair (Problems ≥Flash ≥While recording to a tape and solutions) ≥During demo mode ≥When continuous Power/Body photoshot is used 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned ≥When the colour night view function is used • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully ≥Zoom ≥When the microphone of charged battery.
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Others access lamp is on may destroy the data on the 4: Auto focus function does not work. card.) • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus 6: The cassette cannot be removed. mode is selected, focus is automatically •...
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Others 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the TV and select the channel that matches the same time. input terminals used for the connection. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> 4: Playback picture is not clear. [MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and •...
Others Others 6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears 1: The indication disappears, the screen is when the camera is operated in the WEB frozen, or no operation can be performed. camera mode. • Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the •...
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Others ª Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, If so, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. the camera body becomes warm, but this is not Watch for condensation even before the a malfunction.
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Others ≥The camera body may be discoloured and the After use, be sure to take the cassette out and surface finish may peel off. detach the battery from the movie camera or ≥Wipe the movie camera with a soft dry cloth to pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains remove dust and fingerprints.
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Others ª When storing the cassette after use, be sure Folder structure of the card to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it The folder structure of the card formatted by out. the movie camera will be displayed on the PC ≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months as the illustration below.
Others 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this movie camera Extremely high precision technology is 2) Blue sky employed to produce the viewfinder screen 3) TV screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 4) Cloudy sky (rain) pixels.
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Others Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects ≥The recording subject may become blurry because the movie camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects. Recording a subject in dark surroundings ≥The movie camera cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably.
Specifications Specifications S-Video input level: Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm Specifications Audio input level (Line): 316 mV, 10 kohm or more Mic input: Digital Video Camera Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo Information for your safety mini jack) USB:...
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Specifications AC adaptor VSK0651B 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:...
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