LSQT1131_ENG.book 1 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS80EB Before use, please read these instructions completely.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 2 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Dear Customer, 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.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 3 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 Information for Your Safety WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. ≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 4 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 5 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Contents Caution for AC mains lead ....................................2 Information for Your Safety ...................................3 Before using Accessories...........................................................6 Optional.................................................................6 Parts identification and handling ...........................7 Fitting the lens cap................................................9 The grip belt ................
LSQT1131_ENG.book 6 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Before using ª Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre ≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥For customers within the Republic of lreland: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.
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LSQT1131_ENG.book 8 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using (20) (22) (21) (20) LCD monitor -13-, -47- 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. (21) LCD monitor open part -13(22) Speaker -31- (29) (29) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 9 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Fitting the lens cap Power supply Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre-attached to the grip belt. ≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 ≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2 ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 10 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using ª Connecting to the AC outlet The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the battery to remove it.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 11 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 oC and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 oC, the charging time will become longer. Supplied battery/ CGR-DU06 (7.2 V/ 640 mAh) CGA-DU12 (7.2 V/ 1150 mAh) A B C A B C CGA-DU14 (7.2 V/ 1360 mAh) A B C CGA-DU21 (7.2 V/ 2040 mAh) A B C CGA-DU07 (7.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 12 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode. OFF Setting date and time When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 13 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Using the viewfinder WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 14 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Quick start When quick start is on the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopened. ≥Please note in quick start mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed. Using quick start mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 15 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Inserting/removing a cassette ª When the cassette holder does not 1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on ≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening. the power.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 16 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. ≥Set your desired mode to 1. 1 ª Joystick and screen display Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 17 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using 2) Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the function. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 1 2 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ 1 ].
LSQT1131_ENG.book 18 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. select the sub-menu. 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -37-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 19 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. [LCD SET] : Brightness of the LCD monitor : Colour level of the LCD monitor [EVF SET] : Brightness of the viewfinder 3 Move the joystick left or right to move the bar indication representing the brightness.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 20 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera has not been used for a long time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic camera holding 1) 2) 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the camera with both hands. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. 3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 21 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode ª Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using the SP mode for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 22 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode ª On-screen display in the tape Blank search function recording mode 1) 0h00m10s00f R 0:30 2) Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is finished, the blank search function is cancelled and the camera is put into recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 23 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot) Still pictures can be recorded from the movie camera lens. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [ ] button in the recording pause mode. Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 32koptically. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
LSQT1131_ENG.book 24 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50k to 1000k. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or [1000k]. 50t 50 tW T Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 25 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode ≥The backlight compensation function is cancelled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial. ≥The backlight compensation is canceled when you activate the colour night view function. Colour night view function This function allows you to record colour subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the camera to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 26 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears. Wind noise reduction function Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 27 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode ≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback. ≥When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be connected. (-32-) ≥Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not be displayed properly. For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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LSQT1131_ENG.book 29 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode ª To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. ≥When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. ≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 30 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Record mode Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the shutter aperture icon [ icon [ ]. ] or shutter speed MNL 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 31 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. 1 Move the [sVOLr] lever to adjust the volume. VOL 1 Operate with joystick. 1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 32 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback Playback on TV ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 During playback, move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to pause playback. Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. ≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV. 1 Connect the movie camera and a TV. 21-pin Adaptor 2 Push the [sVOLr] lever.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 33 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Edit mode Edit mode Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment with a DV terminal) Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) S / 2 (L2) Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the movie camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the movie camera and the recorder.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 34 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-imagequality dubbing can be done in digital format. This model cannot be used as a Recorder. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 35 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Edit mode 3 Start the Windows Messenger/MSN Using on Macintosh Messenger/Windows Live Messenger. ≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Messenger]/[MSN Messenger]/[Windows Live Messenger]. ª Operating environment on iMovie 4/ ª When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera When you use the movie camera as a Web Camera in the tape playback mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 36 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 Edit mode ª Notes ≥Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ≥Intel® and Pentium® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 37 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 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] -382) [ADVANCED] [REPEAT PLAY] -31- 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -27[REC SPEED] -21[WIND CUT] -26[REC ASPECT] -26[CLOCK SET] -122) [ADVANCED] [O.I.S.] -27[GUIDE LINES] -27[FADE COLOUR] -26[AUDIO REC] -38[D.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 38 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Menu Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. ≥The movie camera automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed.) [16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 39 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 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 [DEMO MODE] If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette, the movie camera is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 40 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others Others Indications Various functions and the movie camera status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 15:30:45: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 41 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible. CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette cover. -15COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 42 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the movie camera still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. • Is the LCD monitor open or the viewfinder extend? 2: The movie camera power is turned off automatically.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 43 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-48-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-29-) Indications 1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen centre. • Read the contents and respond to them.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 44 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others 2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed. • An irregularity in the movie camera has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss A. The movie camera will be activated. RESET A • If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the movie camera is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 45 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the playback, it automatically stops about 15 seconds later.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 46 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others Do not use this movie camera for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the movie camera for a long time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. ≥This movie camera is not intended for business use. When you are not going to use the movie camera for an extended time. ≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a cabinet, it is recommended that you put a desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 47 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others temperature and humidity. The wound tape may stick to itself. ≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the movie camera and the heads. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright. Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 48 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Others ª White balance The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white colour under sunlight and which is the white colour under a fluorescent lamp, the movie camera can adjust the balance among the other colours.
LSQT1131_ENG.book 49 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.1 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
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LSQT1131_ENG.book 51 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 Index ª Numerics ªM 4:3 Function ...................................................26 ªA Manual Focus ................................................ 29 Mode Dial ...................................................... 16 AC Adaptor ..............................................10, 46 Aperture .........................................................30 ªP Portrait Mode .................................................
LSQT1131_ENG.book 52 ページ ２００７年１月１１日 木曜日 午前９時５分 B LSQT1131 A F0107Kk0 ( 500 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://panasonic.
