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Fuse Cover Operating Instructions ≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS1, NV-GS3, NV-GS4 and NV-GS5. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS5, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available. ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. ≥SD Logo is a trademark.
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B.book 3 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Contents Before Use CARD Mode Information for Your Safety ................................................. 2 Contents .............................................................................. 3 Standard Accessories ......................................................... 4 Optional Accessories........................................................... 4 Controls and Components................................................... 5 Remote Controller ...........
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B.book 4 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Standard Accessories 1) K2GJ2DZ00014 VJA0940 VSK0581A 2) Illustrated on the left are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.
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B.book 5 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 11, 50) ......................................................................................................................... 3) 1) ≥ 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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B.book 8 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ª Inserting a Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type battery. 1 1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder. 2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i) marking facing upward. 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller. ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year.
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ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Power Supply 1 ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera. 2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor. 3 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. A gap will remain as shown 1. ≥Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to [OFF].
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B.book 11 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes OF Turn on the power first and then select modes. 3 N MODE F O 1 1, 2 ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the centre button 1. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch. ≥With each rotate, the Mode changes. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.
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B.book 12 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 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 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 is displayed. ≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. 2 ≥When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 3 ≥When the [CARD P.
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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF 5 4 Ω PROGRESSIVE OFF ON SIS OFF OFF 20 D.
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B.book 15 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] (NV-GS4/GS5 only) ERASE 1) 2) 3) 1.ERASE 2.ERASE 3.
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Setting Date and Time CLOCK Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording. SET YEAR 2002 MONTH 10 DAY 08 HOUR 14 MIN. 30 PRESS MENU TO 1 Set [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MIN.] and turn to set it to a desired value. RETURN ≥Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
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B.book 17 ページ２００２年１月２８日 CAMERA Mode MNL FOCUS Recording OF 2 午後３時４８分 AUTO 1 月曜日 N MODE F O 1 3 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B When recording with the Mode Selector Switch 1 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. (l 22, 23) 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 2 2 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE].
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2 1 TAPE PHOTO SHOT CARD CARD MODE PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO 1 1tW T 5tW T T 10tW Z.
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B.book 19 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 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. 2 1 W T 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20t] or [500t].
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B.book 20 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen. 1 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. MENU ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 44.
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B.book 21 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> 1 [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears. MENU ≥For other notes concerning this item, see page 44. 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Recording in Special Situations (Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.
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Adjusting White Balance Manually 22
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B.book 23 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment It is useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MNL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial until the Shutter Speed Indication 2 2, 3 MENU appears. 3 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. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.
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B.book 24 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Digital Effect Functions This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. [EFFECT1] 1) MULTI 3) WIPE 2) P-IN-P 4) MIX Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 5) STROBE 7) 8) 6) GAINUP 7) TRACER 9) Multi Mode [MULTI] Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] Wipe Mode [WIPE] (l 24) Mix Mode [MIX] (l 24) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.
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B.book 26 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 VCR Mode 1 OF Playing Back N MODE F O The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B 1 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Movie Camera to the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1 5 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 3 Press the [1] Button to start playback.
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ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Slow Motion Playback COUNTER RESET 1 2 TITLE T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 V This Movie Camera can play back at a slow speed. ZOOM 6 1 Press the [1] Button. 2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥The [}] or [~] Indication 1 appears. sVOL r W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ ≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.
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B.book 28 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Index Search Functions 1 MENU DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET 3 4 2 TITLE ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 6 ZOOM T MULTI/ P-IN-P V START/ STOP PHOTO SHOT sVOL r OSD W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L SELECT ∫ VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM 1 STORE SET OFF/ON 2 ITEM A ª Photoshot Index Search 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. 2 Press the [9] Button 1 or [:] Button 2 on the Remote MENU P.B.
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ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Playback Digital Effect Functions DATE/ TIME COUNTER RESET 1 TITLE 1 Press the [1] Button. 2 Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller to ZOOM select a desired digital effect. T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB /REW PLAY FF/ V START/ STOP PHOTO SHOT 6 sVOL r OSD 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.
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B.book 30 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 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 TV. 1 Connect the [AV OUT] Socket of the Movie Camera and the 21-pin Adaptor Video and Audio Input Sockets of the TV. [S-VIDEO IN] ≥Using the AV Cable 1, make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video Cable 2 (not supplied), too.
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Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated at left A, start the following procedures. ≥If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. ≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (l 7) on the Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied.
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TAPE 1, 2 CARD CARD MODE OF N MODE F O 3 R:0h20m VOICE 35
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Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 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. 2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until [PICTURE], [MPEG4] or [VOICE] Indication appears. (NV-GS5 only) 3 Start Playback.
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B.book 37 ページ２００２年１月２８日 4, 5 2 1 MENU 月曜日午後３時４８分 To Select a Desired File and Play It Back 1 Set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD]. 2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until the desired type of data indication appears. (NV-GS5 only) 3 Press the [MULTI] Button. ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. 1 4 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired file. ≥The selected file is marked with a frame.
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B.book 38 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. 1 To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [ALL]. MENU ≥This step is skipped when there is no picture that has set for the Slide Show. 2 Press the [1] Button. ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. 1 ≥All of the pictures are played back for several seconds each.
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B.book 39 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Creating a Title CREATE You can create a title and record on a Card. TITLE 1 Camera Mode: LUMINANCE RETURN PRESS MENU TO EXIT 1 TAPE CARD CARD 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.
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B.book 40 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 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.) 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. ≥The [FILE LOCK] Menu is displayed. 2 Select [PICTURE] or [TITLE]. 3 Select the file to be locked, and press the [PUSH] Dial. ≥The selected file is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 is attached.
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1 TAPE CARD CARD MODE DPOF SETTING (PRINT QUANTITY) 2 1 PRESS MENU TO EXIT 41
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B.book 42 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. ≥Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model. r: Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. s: (When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s] Indication may appear, however, this is not a malfunction.
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B.book 43 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ª To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication [TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (l 12) By repeatedly pressing the [COUNTER] Button on the Remote Controller, you can change the Counter Display Mode.
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B.book 44 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette ≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you can use the Camera Search Function to find the position where you want to continue recording. ≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording. ≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
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B.book 45 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Spotlight Mode ≥With this mode, recorded images may turn out to be extremely dark. ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish. Surf & Snow Mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.
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B.book 46 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ª Recording on a Card ≥Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal (l 6) or Digital Still Picture Terminal (l 32). ≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non-recorded portion of tape. ≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT] with NV-GS5, nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback.
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B.book 47 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ª Voice Power Save (NV-GS5 only) ≥Voice Power Save Function is to turn off the monitor to reduce the power consumption when no operation is done in the Voice Recording Mode. When [VOICE POWER SAVE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Menu is set to [ON], the power save function is activated, and the screen turns off in a few seconds after some operations such as play or recording. ≥The Voice Power Saving Function is cancelled when any operation is performed.
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B.book 48 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ≥The [SD_VOICE] folder and the Voice files in the folder are set as hidden. Depending on the settings of your personal computer, this hidden folder and these hidden files might not appear in Windows Explorer or the “My Computer” screen.
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ª Condensation If the Condensation Indication flashes after the Movie Camera is turned on, condensation has formed inside the Movie Camera. In this case, the Movie Camera power is turned off automatically after about 1 minute. Follow the steps below: 1 Take out the Cassette. ≥None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of condensation, removing the Cassette may even become difficult. If this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out.
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B.book 50 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 ª Cautions for Storage ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC, Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%) Movie Camera ≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera. ≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to high temperature.
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B.book 3: 51 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough. 3-1: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (l 9) 3-2: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (l 49) Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly. 1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (l 9) 1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter.
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B.book 52 ページ 2: ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Card 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. (l 32, 37, 47) During Playback the [t] Indication is displayed. The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. 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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B.book 53 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: Power Consumption: DC 7.9/7.2 V (NV-GS1/GS3) Recording 2.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 3.6 W (When using LCD Monitor) (NV-GS4/GS5) Recording 2.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 3.
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Index ªA ªP AC Adaptor ................................................................... 9, 48 Audio Dubbing .................................................................. 30 Auto Focus ....................................................................... 52 Photoshot ....................................................................18, 33 Picture Size .......................................................................37 Playback Digital Effects .............................................
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B.book 56 ページ２００２年１月２８日月曜日午後３時４８分 B VQT9670 F0202To0 (5900 A) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.