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Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS37EB

NV-GS27EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

LSQT1006 A

NV-GS37EB NV-GS27EB

DV IN — —

Video Light ¥ —

37_CoverEB_Eng.fm 1 ページ２００５年１２月１３日　火曜日　午後８時３９分

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37_CoverEB_Eng.fm 1 ページ２００５年１２月１３日火曜日午後８時３９分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS37EB NV-GS27EB NV-GS37EB NV-GS27EB DV IN — — Video Light ¥ — Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 2 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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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LSQT1006ENG.book 3 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日 Operating Instructions ≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS37 and NV-GS27. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS37, 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.
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LSQT1006ENGTOC.fm 4 ページ２００５年１２月１４日水曜日午前１１時５４分 Contents Information for Your Safety.............................. 2 Before using Accessories ..................................................... 5 Optional ........................................................... 5 Parts identification and handling...................... 6 Fitting the lens cap .......................................... 7 The grip belt..................................................... 7 Power supply ..............................
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Eng_Body.fm 5 ページ２００５年１２月１５日木曜日午後１時４８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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LSQT1006ENG.book 7 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt. Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 8 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using Power supply ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time (-9-) ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 9 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, 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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 10 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 11 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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. Extend it by pinching the extension knob. Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 12 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 13 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using Inserting/removing a cassette 1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. OPEN/ EJECT ≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette. ≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 14 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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Eng_Body.fm 15 ページ２００５年１２月１３日火曜日午後８時３５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 [ ].
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LSQT1006ENG.book 16 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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 -37-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 17 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using ª Operating with remote control (NV-GS37 only) The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the [MENU] button. Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting the brightness and colour level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 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.
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Eng_Body.fm 18 ページ２００５年１２月１３日火曜日午後８時３６分 Before using Using the remote control (NV-GS37 only) (10) ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 19 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using WARNING “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ITS USE. REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER. THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS OBSERVED.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 20 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Before using Recording with the built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only) Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video light to enhance the light’s brightness and brighten the natural colours in a scene. 1 Press the [LIGHT] button. 1 LIGHT ≥The built-in LED video light lights up and the gain up mode is set to on. ≥The gain up mode will be brighter than when only the LED video light is on, but washed out images will appear. 2 Press the [LIGHT] button.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 21 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 22 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode ≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. ≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback. Recording on a tape ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode 1) 0h00m10s00f R 0:30 Remove the lens cap. (-7-) (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.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 23 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode Blank search function 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. 2 Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon [ ].
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LSQT1006ENG.book 24 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode Zoom in/out function ª About the variable speed zoom You can zoom in up to 30k optically. ≥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]. ≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 30k in 3.5 seconds at the maximum. ≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 25 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode Backlight compensation function ª To cancel the colour night view This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 26 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode Fade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥Set to Tape 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 fade icon [ ]. This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 27 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode Image stabilizer function Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON]. 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 Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
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LSQT1006ENG.book 28 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Record mode ª To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode ≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 29 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 30 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Move the joystick left or right to select the shutter aperture icon [ icon [ ].
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LSQT1006ENG.book 31 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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 [sVOLUMEr] lever to adjust the volume. VOLUME W T 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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LSQT1006ENG.book 32 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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 (NV-GS37 only) 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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LSQT1006ENG.book 33 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Playback mode Playback on TV Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. 1 Connect the movie camera and a TV. ª To display the on-screen information on the TV (NV-GS37 only) The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.) can be displayed on the TV. (This operation is only available when using the remote control.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 34 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Edit mode Edit mode 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. ≥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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 35 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 36 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日 Edit mode ª Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ≥When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording, set [ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) ≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 37 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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] -38[USB FUNCTION] (NV-GS37 only) (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 38 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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. (NV-GS37 only) ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.
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Eng_Body.fm 39 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午後１０時２３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 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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LSQT1006ENG.book 40 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the movie camera. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in battery is low. -10°: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 41 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others Functions cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the movie camera are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 42 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 43 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others 2: The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. (-38-) 3: A cassette cannot be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. 4: Auto focus function does not work.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 44 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others Playback (Pictures) 1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene, but this is not a malfunction. 3: Although the movie camera is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 45 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others Cautions for Use ª About condensation If you turn the movie camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure below. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. ≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 46 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others ª About the movie camera ≥When the movie camera is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the movie camera away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment. ≥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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LSQT1006ENG.book 47 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others ≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. ≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 48 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７分 Others ª LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥If your movie camera is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to normal brightness.
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LSQT1006ENG.book 49 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午前１１時１７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.
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Eng_Body.fm 50 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午後１０時２４分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 2.5 W (When using viewfinder) 3.1 W (When using LCD monitor) Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
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LSQT1006ENGIOM.fm 51 ページ２００５年１２月１３日火曜日午後８時３８分 Index ªA ªR AC Adaptor ................................................8, 47 Aperture .........................................................30 Audio Dubbing ...............................................35 Recording Speed ........................................... 21 Remaining Tape Time ................................... 39 Remote Control ............................................. 18 Repeat Playback ...........................................
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37_BackEB_Eng.fm 52 ページ２００５年１２月９日金曜日午後１時３４分 B LSQT1006 A F1205Nm0 ( 20000 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.