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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS300

NV-GS280

GS300EB.book 1 ページ２００５年１１月１５日　火曜日　午後９時３８分

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GS300EB.book 1 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. DV IN NV-GS300 ± NV-GS280 j NV-GS300 NV-GS280 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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GS300EB.book 2 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８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.
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GS300EB.book 3 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日 Operating instructions ≥These operating instructions cover the NV-GS300 and NV-GS280. ≥The illustrations in these operating instructions are for the model NV-GS300, but part of the description is for other models. ≥Some functions are not available depending on the model. ≥SD Logo is a trademark. ≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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dvc_nextTOC.fm 4 ページ２００５年１１月１６日水曜日午後７時４５分 Contents Information for Your Safety .................................. 2 Manual focus adjustment ................................... 38 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment........ 38 Before using Accessories.......................................................... 5 Optional................................................................ 5 Parts identification and handling .......................... 6 Fitting the lens cap (VW-LF37WE; optional) .....
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GS300EB.book 5 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８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.uk Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.
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body.fm 6 ページ２００５年１１月１６日水曜日午後８時２８分 Before using Parts identification and handling (14) (15) ª Camera (11) (16) (5) (1) (12) (6) (2) (3) (7) (13) (4) (1) Built-in video flash -33(2) White balance sensor -37Remote control sensor -22(3) Recording lamp -52(4) Grip belt BATT (11) Viewfinder -13-, -63- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.
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GS300EB.book 7 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Before using (22) (23) (20) (21) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (36) (36) Tripod receptacle (20) LCD monitor -12-, -63- 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. This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E.
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body.fm 8 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後６時３０分 Before using 1 2 (38) (38) Lens hood 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-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except for the lens cap) (Refer to the operating instructions for the Filter Kit.
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GS300EB.book 9 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Before using The one-touch free-style grip belt Power supply ª To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position. ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time (-10-) ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
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body.fm 10 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後６時３０分 Before using 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket. 2 Connect the DC input lead to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC input lead to this product. ≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not completely connected to the AC adaptor socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap. ≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for the movie camera.
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body.fm 11 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後１０時２５分 Before using the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, using the 0 Lux colour night view function, etc. ≥When you use this camera with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button. ≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The main unit of the movie camera being used will also heat up. This is normal. ≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: # # # # . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.
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body.fm 12 ページ２００５年１１月２１日月曜日午前１０時３１分 Before using Setting date and time When the movie camera is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. Using the LCD monitor ≥Select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Do steps 2 and 3 below to set the date/ time. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it.
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body.fm 13 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後１時３１分 Before using Using the viewfinder Quick Start ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by When quick start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The movie camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reopended. ≥Please note in quick start mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed.
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body.fm 14 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後６時３０分 Before using ª To cancel Quick Start 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. (-19-) ≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the unit is in quick start standby, the lens cover closes and the power turns off. ≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the Status indicator will go off and the camera will be completely turned off.
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GS300EB.book 15 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Before using ≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you are overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording. ≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case.
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body.fm 16 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後１時３１分 Before using ª Card access lamp Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. ≥Set your desired mode to 1. ≥When the camera accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the camera may malfunction. ≥Inserting or removing the card.
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body.fm 17 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後１時１０分 Before using 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 or the Card Playback Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.
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body.fm 18 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後１時１３分 Before using 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 2 1/2 3 1 2 2/2 1 Self-timer recording Backlight compensation Help mode Soft skin mode Tele macro 1 -30-18-31-31- 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. ≥The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon.
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body.fm 19 ページ２００５年１１月２０日日曜日午前１１時３０分 Before using 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. selection. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -50-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
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body.fm 20 ページ２００５年１１月２０日日曜日午前１１時３０分 Before using 2 Select a menu item. ≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit. Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu screen. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted.
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GS300EB.book 21 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Before using ª In order to increase the brightness of Using the remote control the entire LCD monitor ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled. 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button. POWER LCD (1) (2) ≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD monitor. ≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.
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GS300EB.book 22 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Before using (10) (14) (15) (16) (11) (12) (13) (17) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ Rewind/review button [6] Pause button [;] Stop button [∫] Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP] ¢ (15) Playback button [PLAY 1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -20¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the movie camera.
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GS300EB.book 23 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Before using ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) 1 Setting on the camera: Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].
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GS300EB.book 24 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８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) ª About auto mode ≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and colour balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.
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GS300EB.book 25 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode ª On-screen display in the tape Recording on a tape recording mode ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1) PC 0h00m10s00f R 0:30 ≥The lens cover opens automatically. 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 2 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ; 2) 3)¢ 100 0.2 4)¢ 5)¢ 6)¢ ¢These are only displayed when you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way while a card is inserted.
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GS300EB.book 26 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode Recording check ª Stopping blank search midway The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a 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. 2 Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon [ ]. Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.
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body.fm 27 ページ２００５年１１月２０日日曜日午後１時４８分 Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. PC ≥The lens cover opens automatically. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) ≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ MEGA (MEGA OIS)] will be indicated.) ≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera focuses on the subject automatically.
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body.fm 28 ページ２００５年１１月２１日月曜日午後５時５８分 Record mode ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select the desired picture size. REC ASPECT [16:9]: 2.4 : 2048k1152 0.2 : 640k360 REC ASPECT [4:3]: 2048k1512 3.1M : 1600k1200 2M : 1280k960 1M : 640k480 0.3M : ≥When you purchase this unit, [REC ASPECT] is set to [16:9]. The sides of pictures recorded when [16:9] is set may be cut at printing. Check before printing.
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GS300EB.book 29 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25k to 700k. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k]. Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
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GS300EB.book 30 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode Recording yourself Colour night view functions You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.) ≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
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GS300EB.book 31 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode ª To cancel the colour night view function Select the colour night view icon until the colour night view indication disappear. ≥The [0 LUX COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera. ≥If the 0 Lux colour night view function is selected without reversing the LCD monitor, the [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] indication appears. ≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while.
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body.fm 32 ページ２００５年１１月２４日木曜日午前１１時２５分 Record mode Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥The default setting is [ON]. ≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.
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body.fm 33 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後１０時５分 Record mode Using the built-in video flash Use the built-in video flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA]. ≥If [ßA] is selected, then the video flash will automatically flash as necessary. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. ≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually.
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GS300EB.book 34 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode Self-timer recording Wide/4:3 Function You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer recording icon [ ]. This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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GS300EB.book 35 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode Image stabilizer function Continuous Photoshot Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [ 0.2 ] or [ 0.3M ]. 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].
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GS300EB.book 36 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.
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body.fm 37 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後６時３１分 Record mode Recording in natural colours (White balance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Move the joystick up to select the white balance icon [ ].
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body.fm 38 ページ２００５年１１月２０日日曜日午前１１時３０分 Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL 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/Card Recording Mode.
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GS300EB.book 39 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Record mode ≥During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. ≥When recording in the extremely bright place, the colour of the screen may change or flickers. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or 1/100. Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥Set the shutter speed before setting the aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting both settings. ≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the gain value.
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GS300EB.book 40 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８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 [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the volume. PC 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.
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GS300EB.book 41 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Playback mode Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control.) Slow-motion playback If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed. If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the normal speed.
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GS300EB.book 42 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Playback mode Playback on TV Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this camera. 1 Connect the movie camera and a TV. 21-pin Adaptor 2 [AUDIO IN] A/V ≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
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GS300EB.book 43 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Playback mode ≥It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file. ≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the “UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear as warning. ≥When playing back still pictures recorded in 4:3 mode ( 3.1M , 2 M , 1 M , 0.3M ) on a wide-screen TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.
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GS300EB.book 44 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Playback mode ª Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment ≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on the movie camera may be erased. Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >> [YES].
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GS300EB.book 45 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 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 Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET]. 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set, and then press it. 1 ≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is displayed.
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GS300EB.book 46 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 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 contents and a card. 1 Start playback. Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder.
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body.fm 47 ページ２００５年１１月２０日日曜日午前１１時３１分 Edit mode 6 Stop recording. (Recorder) 7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫] 4 Start recording. (Recorder) When operating with the main unit: Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon. icon to stop playback. (Player) ≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder.
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GS300EB.book 48 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Edit mode ≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the movie camera, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is connected with the USB cable.
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body.fm 49 ページ２００５年１１月２１日月曜日午後５時５７分 Edit mode Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥Insert a card and set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Connect the movie camera and the printer with the supplied USB cable. 1 3 Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it.
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GS300EB.book 50 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８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] -52[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[REC SPEED] -24[WIND CUT] -32[REC ASPECT] -34[CLOCK SET] -122) [ADVANCED] [PICT.
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GS300EB.book 51 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Menu ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[PICT. QUALITY] -28[PICTURE SIZE] -28[REC ASPECT] -34[CLOCK SET] -122) [ADVANCED] [BURST MODE] -35[FLASH] -33[RED EYE] -33[FLASH LEVEL] -33[O.I.S.
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GS300EB.book 52 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８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. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.
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GS300EB.book 53 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Menu Other menus ª [JOYSTICK LED] If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation. 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.
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body.fm 54 ページ２００５年１１月１６日水曜日午後６時２６分 Others Others : Low light mode (Scene mode) : Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -36- 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 R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
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GS300EB.book 55 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others PictBridge: PictBridge mode -49100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -45: Lock setting -44[640k360] Image size 0.2 : [2048k1152] Image size 2.4 : [640k480] Image size 0.3M : [1280k960] Image size 1M : [1600k1200] Image size 2M : [2048k1512] Image size 3.1M : ≥For images not recorded with this unit, the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ so the image size is not displayed.
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body.fm 56 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後１０時８分 Others CHANGE TO 0.2M/0.3M MODE: When continuous photoshot is used, set [PICTURE SIZE] to [ 0.2 ] or [ 0.3M ]. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press the [RESET] button (-7-). This may solve the problem. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the movie camera in Card Recording Mode.
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GS300EB.book 58 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though powered up. The movie camera does not operate normally. • The movie camera cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. • Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-60-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
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body.fm 59 ページ２００５年１１月１６日水曜日午後８時２９分 Others Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the movie camera. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-40-) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time.
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GS300EB.book 60 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed. • Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the movie camera from.
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GS300EB.book 61 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others When the lens is fogged: Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the movie camera in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fogging disappears naturally. 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.
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GS300EB.book 62 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others wipe the movie camera with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the instructions. 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.
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GS300EB.book 63 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others ª About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. ≥The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out. ≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months (depending on the storage condition) in the movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may sag and be damaged.
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GS300EB.book 64 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Others Explanation of terms ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a pure white. The movie camera determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
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body.fm 65 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後６時３１分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 3.6 W (When using viewfinder) 3.9 W (When using LCD monitor) Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
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body.fm 66 ページ２００５年１１月１７日木曜日午後６時３１分 Specifications AC adaptor VSK0651 Information for your safety Power source: AC 110 V to 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: Approx. 61 mm (W) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 110 g Mass and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice.
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GS300EB.book 67 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後９時３８分 Index ª Numerics ªS 0 Lux Night View Function .............................30 4:3 Function ...................................................34 Scene mode .................................................. 36 Self-Recording ............................................... 30 Self-timer Recording ...................................... 34 Shutter Speed ............................................... 38 Slow Motion Playback ...................................
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300_BackEB_Eng.fm 68 ページ２００５年１１月１５日火曜日午後１０時９分 B VQT0T19 F1105Nw0 ( 3000 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.