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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS11GN

NV-GS15GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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5GN-ENG.book 1 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 R Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS11GN NV-GS15GN Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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15GN-ENG.book 2 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Information for Your Safety Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. ≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S.
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15GN-ENG.book 3 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Contents Recording Mode Information for Your Safety.............................. 2 About Recording............................................ Recording on a Tape ..................................... Recording a Still Picture on a Tape (Photoshot) (NV-GS11 only) ....................... Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only) ....................... Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ..........................................
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15GN-ENG.book 4 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape...................................... Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... Slow Motion Playback .................................. Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ Index Search Functions................................. Playback Zoom Function .............................. Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only)............ Slide Show (NV-GS15 only) .....
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15GN-ENG.book 5 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use Before Use The following is for the NV-GS15 model only. 17) SD Memory Card (RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/ RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/ RP-SDH512) 18) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E) 19) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE) 20) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE) ≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
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15GN-ENG.book 6 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use (1) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -13(2) LCD Monitor -13-, -55- 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.
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15GN-ENG.book 7 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use ª Remote Controller (34)(35)(36)(37)(38) Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance. (39) (51) (52) (53) (54) (40) (41) (42) (43) (44) OSD DATE/ TIME TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P A.
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15GN-ENG.book 8 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use The Remote Controller (68) (69) (70) (71) OSD DATE/ TIME DISPLAY RESET PHOTO SHOT T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB PLAY FF/W 1 5 /REW ZOOM TITLE V 6 START/ STOP sVOL r (66) (67) ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ VAR. SEARCH (75) P.B. ZOOM MENU STORE Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. 1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder.
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15GN-ENG.book 9 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Control Sensor (31) of the Movie Camera and press an appropriate button. 15˚ 1 15˚ (31) 15˚ 15˚ 1 2 ≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within approximately 5 metres ≥Angle: Within approximately 15o in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis ≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use.
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15GN-ENG.book 10 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use ≥When charging the overdischarged battery, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera. To Remove the Battery Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Lever (49), slide the Battery to remove it.
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15GN-ENG.book 11 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use ≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 The Grip Belt ª To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. 2 1 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size ≥When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. of your hand. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 3 Reattach the Grip Belt.
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15GN-ENG.book 12 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use Inserting a Cassette Using a Card (NV-GS15 only) 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward A Card can be used to record pictures. the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover. ≥To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected. OPEN/ EJECT (38) Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.
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15GN-ENG.book 13 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use Turning on the Movie Camera Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. pressing the button 1. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up. (40) (43) 1 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (35).
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15GN-ENG.book 14 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. ≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera. Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus.
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GN-ENG.book 15 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use ª File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode (NV-GS15 only) A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure. 1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select a file. ≥The selected file is marked by a frame. PICTURE No.25 100-0012 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm the selection of the file. ≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations.
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15GN-ENG.book 16 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use [BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search -20[DEMO MODE] Demonstration Mode ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled.
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15GN-ENG.book 17 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use [SHTR EFFECT] Shutter Effect -48≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.
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15GN-ENG.book 18 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Before Use 3 Press the [MENU] Button (20) to finish setting the date and time. ≥The clock operation starts from [00] second. ≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. ≥The clock uses the 24-hour system. Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
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15GN-ENG.book 19 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (NV-GS15 only). When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
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15GN-ENG.book 20 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ª To Check the Recording ª Progressive Photoshot By pressing the [S] Button (6) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures as frame still pictures with higher quality by this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use.
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15GN-ENG.book 21 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode. ª Continuous Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a regular intervals. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. (20) (39) ≥The [ ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
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15GN-ENG.book 22 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ≥Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1. 1 GAINUP Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] (NV-GS15 only) >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. 2 (20) 3 ≥The [ ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -48-. ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
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15GN-ENG.book 23 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 20 mm from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.
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15GN-ENG.book 24 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) during the Recording Pause Mode. Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12). (18) (12) ≥The image fades out gradually. 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to start recording.
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15GN-ENG.book 25 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (8). CINEMA (8) ≥The [ SOFT SKIN ] Indication appears. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-. SOFT SKIN ≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take the bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen.
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15GN-ENG.book 26 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ≥For recording a subject under a spotlight in a party, theatre, etc. 5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode ≥For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc. To Cancel the Programme AE Function Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.
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15GN-ENG.book 27 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor (31) determines the nature of the light source during recording. Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL]. (21) (31) ≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally.
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15GN-ENG.book 28 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Iris Indication appears. MNL MF 3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)(17)(16) (19) to adjust the focus. MNL 1/50 F2.4 3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust the iris. Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
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15GN-ENG.book 29 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] ≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half. 9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH] ≥The Picture is expanded horizontally. 10) Slim Mode [SLIM] ≥The picture is expanded vertically. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]. (20) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL].
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15GN-ENG.book 30 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Recording Mode ≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to restart the recording. ≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene. 2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (10) to insert a small still picture. (10) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.
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15GN-ENG.book 31 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up. ª Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever (37) to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume.
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15GN-ENG.book 32 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button (17). ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. (17) 2 Push the [W/T] Lever (37) to select a desired search speed. VOL/JOG W ≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction.
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15GN-ENG.book 33 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode 2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (59) on the Remote Controller. sV ≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
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15GN-ENG.book 34 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode 2 Press the [SELECT] Button (60) on the Playback Zoom Function Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect. A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (75) on the Remote Controller. INDEX K ∫ SELECT (57) P.B. ZOOM INDEX L STOP (60) (75) (62) P.B.DIGITAL ≥The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times.
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15GN-ENG.book 35 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode ≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote Controller during playback. ≥If the [OFF/ON] Button (62) is pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button (62) again will bring back the effect. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -51-. Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only) It plays back files recorded on a Card.
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15GN-ENG.book 36 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode To Pause the Slide Show Press the [;] Button. ≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. SLIDE To Stop the Slide Show Press the [∫] Button. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -51-. Creating a Title (NV-GS15 only) You can create a title and record on a Card. 1 Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title.
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15GN-ENG.book 37 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode ≥A list of titles is displayed. 2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]. (20) USR00002.TTL 1 ≥File Name 1 4 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired title. DPOF SETTING 1 2 !:ENTER ≥The selected title is marked with a frame. 5 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) or press the [MULTI] Button (10). ≥The selected title is displayed.
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15GN-ENG.book 38 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode Protecting the Files on a Card (NV-GS15 only) (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 if the Card is formatted.) 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) PHOTO SHOT ≥A verification message appears. 4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (17).
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15GN-ENG.book 39 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Playback Mode ≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC before proceeding. ≥A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC) might be unusable or it might take more time for recording. We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card.
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15GN-ENG.book 40 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card (NV-GS15 only) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode. (39) 2 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) ≥When recording to tape, select the tape position before recording.
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15GN-ENG.book 41 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Editing Mode To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. ST1: It plays back only the original sound. ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing. MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously.
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15GN-ENG.book 42 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Editing Mode Player: 2 Press the [1] Button (73) to start playback. (20) (73) (70) (71) 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette. Other Equipment: 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback. Movie Camera: 4 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (55), press the [1] Button (73). Or while pressing the [REC] Button (6), press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12) on the Movie Camera. (73) (70) (71) ¥REC A.
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15GN-ENG.book 43 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 With a PC With a PC When using with DV STUDIO: Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO]. Importing still pictures onto a PC (NV-GS15 only) (20) Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures onto your personal computer. ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. 1 Install the supplied USB Driver. 2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode. ≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV STUDIO Mode.
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15GN-ENG.book 44 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 With a PC Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure. SD Memory Card: DCIM 100CDPFP MISC PRIVATE VTF TITLE MultiMediaCard: DCIM 100CDPFP IM01CDPF MISC TITLE [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image can be found here.
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15GN-ENG.book 46 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others ¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more picture) -37[640k480] Image size 640 : ≥For images not recorded with this Movie Camera, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 or more, less than 800 (The 640 : size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
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15GN-ENG.book 47 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the mechanism has been detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-6-, -58-). This may solve the problem. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO CARD: Card is not inserted. NO DATA: There is no recorded files in the Card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back a data which is not compatible with this Movie Camera.
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15GN-ENG.book 48 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others ª Recording Check ≥The LED Video Light enables to lighten simply the images taken in a dimly-lit place. However we recommend using it in a bright place in order to obtain the high quality images. ≥For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If different, playback images will be distorted.
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15GN-ENG.book 49 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others ª Zoom Microphone Function ≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud. ≥It does not work with an external microphone. ≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes. ≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed.
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15GN-ENG.book 50 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others ≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. Low Light Mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode ≥With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark. ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish. Surf & Snow Mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
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15GN-ENG.book 51 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others Choosing Sound during Playback You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound) L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub sound) ≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].
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15GN-ENG.book 52 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others ª Lock Setting (NV-GS15 only) ≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can. ª Playing Back on Your TV ≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the movie camera with your TV.
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15GN-ENG.book 53 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others ≥If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). ≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
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15GN-ENG.book 54 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others Blink in red: Dews are adhere on the head or the tape. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. ≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction. 2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature. When [3DEW] blinks in yellow ≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/ Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera for about 30 minutes.
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15GN-ENG.book 55 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The Battery may become unusable after it is charged. Disposing of an Unusable Battery ≥The Battery has a limited life.
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15GN-ENG.book 56 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 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. Viewfinder ≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.
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15GN-ENG.book 57 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (-28-) • There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. (-58-) Editing 1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
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15GN-ENG.book 58 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others 2: Photoshot Playback images do not look normal. • The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a personal computer is recommended. (-40-, -43-) 3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. 4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used. • Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.
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15GN-ENG.book 59 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Others 5) Recording a fast-moving subject ≥Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with the fast-moving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast ≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry. 3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing. 4 Start audio dubbing.
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15GN-ENG.book 60 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 2.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 3.3 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
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15GN-ENG.book 61 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8 MB 45 95 190 16 MB 100 200 400 32 MB 220 440 880 64 MB 440 880 1760 128 MB 880 1760 3520 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 512 MB 3520 7040 14080 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. ≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
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15GN-ENG.book 64 ページ２００４年２月５日木曜日午後１０時５５分 A LSQT0783 A F0204Ha0 ( 7000 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.