Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS500 Before use, please read these instructions completely.
Information for your safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a well-ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.
-If you see this symbol- ª How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
Contents Information for your safety ................................... 2 Before using Accessories.......................................................... 5 Optional................................................................ 5 Parts identification and handling .......................... 5 Fitting the lens cap............................................... 8 The one-touch free-style grip belt ........................ 8 Power supply .......................................................
Before using Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) 15) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E) 16) Video flash (VW-FLH3E) 17) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 18) DV cable (VW-CD1E) 19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) ≥Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.
Before using (13) (14) (10) (15) (16) (17) (18) (11) (21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -12(22) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -24-, -37-, -39(23) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -20] -50(24) USB terminal [ (25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -48(26) Reset button [RESET] -62(27) Card access lamp -15(28) Card slot -15(29) Card slot cover -15- (12) BATT (31) (10) Viewfinder -12-, -66- (32) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfind
Before using 1 2 (37) (37) Lens hood (35) (35) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) ≥When the tripod is used, operate the camera from the free style remote control for convenience. (When not using the remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt for convenience. When you move with remote control attached to a pocket, etc.
Before using Fitting the lens cap The one-touch free-style grip belt Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Push the string through the belt. Push the lens cap through the loop in the string. 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. 3 2 ≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of your first 2 fingers. 1 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt.
Before using Power supply 1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC 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. ≥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.
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/ CGA-DU14 (7.2 V/ 1360 mAh) CGA-DU21 (7.2 V/ 2040 mAh) A B C A B C CGR-DU06 (7.2 V/ 640 mAh) A B C CGA-DU07 (7.2 V/ 680 mAh) A B C CGA-DU12 (7.
Before using ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not using the movie camera. ≥The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the movie camera again. ª How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder OFF 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 or Card Recording Mode.
Before using ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥If [0] or [--] appears when the camera is turning on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When turn on the power for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time. Connect the AC adaptor to the camera or attach the battery to the camera, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx.
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 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. Using quick start mode will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in the following cases.
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.
Before using Inserting/removing a card Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. 1 Turn off the power 1. 1 OFF ON ª Concerning the card ≥Do not format the card with another movie camera or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable. ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
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. PC 1 : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.
Before using 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 2 1/2 3 1 2 2/2 1 1 Self-timer recording Backlight compensation Help mode Soft skin mode Tele macro -35-30-18-31-31- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 2 5/5 3 1 Iris or gain value White balance Shutter speed -39-38-39- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
Before using Help mode Switching the language Select an icon for an explanation of the function. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. 1 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -52-.
Before using 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. ª Operating with remote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the [MENU] button. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. 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. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª In order to increase the brightness of ª Adjusting the brightness and colour the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button. level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. POWER LCD 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted.
Before using Using the remote control (10) ª Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all the functions of this camera to be controlled.
Before using Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 xC or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed call your doctor. ª Remote control usable range 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].
Before using Free style remote control This controller can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this camera more easily.
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.
Record mode ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. ≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback. ≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -10-.
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.
Record mode ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card in Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select the desired picture size. REC ASPECT [16:9], [PRO-CINEMA]: : 1280k720 1 0.2 : 640k360 REC ASPECT [4:3]: 1280k960 1M : 640k480 0.3M : Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. PC 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) ≥If you set [O.I.S.
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]: : 2288k1288 3 0.2 : 640k360 REC ASPECT [4:3]: 2288k1728 4M : 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. ª Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.
Record mode ª Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 30k to 700k. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30k] or [700k]. Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 12k optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
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.
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.
Record mode 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears. Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears.
Record mode 3 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 bars of the [ ] on the centre of the screen will not light red. (Otherwise,the Sound is distorted.) Select a lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL] to [AUTO]. ≥The [MIC LEVEL] ([AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET]) setting on the Tape Recording/Playback Mode will be the same. (Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on each mode separately.
Record mode ≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear and the video flash may not be light. ≥Using the video flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750 or faster to 1/500. ≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥The picture may appear dark if video flash is lit in front of a white background.
Record mode Self-timer recording Wide/Pro-Cinema 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 [ ]. You can record images with a 16:9 ratio. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
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].
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.
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 [ ]. MNL 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode.
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 FOCUS 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. When recording persons outdoors at night, select a slow shutter speed and use a flash.
Record mode Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. ≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
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.
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. 1 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control.
Playback mode Playback on TV ª If the image or audio from this camera 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. ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-50-) ≥Check the connected terminal. ≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.
Playback mode ≥The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Tape/Card playback mode. ≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the previous or next picture can be displayed. ≥While the data on a card are played back, do not operate the mode dial. ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card. ≥Depending on the picture size, it may take time to display the file.
Playback mode ª To delete all files 1 Move the joystick down to select [ Formatting a card ]. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select [ALL FILES] and then press it. 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]. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the joystick in order to format the card.
Playback mode Protecting files on a card Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.) ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES]. 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be locked, and then press it. Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of prints, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card.
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.
Edit mode ≥If you record (dub) images onto another video device and then play them back on a widescreen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instructions for the device that you are recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions for the TV and set to 16:9 (full). ≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder.
Edit mode ª To cancel the standby for recording When the camera is standby for recording, move the joystick down and select the [∫] icon or press the [∫] button on the remote control. ≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly. ≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] on playback.
Edit mode ≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. 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 record images. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) ≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures.
Edit mode 2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT]. ≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you cannot select [DPOF PRINT]. ≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing, set the number of prints in DPOF setting. ≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after you determine the paper size. (Step 6) ≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, date printing is unavailable. 3 Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it. 4 Select the desired number of prints. ≥You can set up to 9 prints.
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] -54[USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -37[REC SPEED] -24[WIND CUT] -32[REC ASPECT] -35[CLOCK SET] -112) [ADVANCED] [PICT.QUALITY] -28[PICTURE SIZE] -27[FLASH] -33[RED EYE] -34[FLASH LEVEL] -34[O.I.S.
Menu ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -37[PICT.QUALITY] -28[PICTURE SIZE] -28[REC ASPECT] -35[CLOCK SET] -112) [ADVANCED] [BURST MODE] -36[FLASH] -33[RED EYE] -34[FLASH LEVEL] -34[O.I.S.
Menu Menus related to recording ª [H.SHOE MIC] Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional) mounted on the smart accessory shoe. 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.
Menu Menus related to playback Other menus ª [REC DATA] Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values, and white balance settings (-38-), etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. ≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on the display. ≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the display.
Others Others : Indications LOWCUT : 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 5: : : 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.
Others (Red flash): Using the card that cannot be recognized or no card is inserted ( ): Photoshot picture quality -280: Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) : Slide show playback -43PictBridge: PictBridge mode -50100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -46: Lock setting -46[640k360] Image size 0.2 : : [1280k720] Image size 1 : [2288k1288] Image size 3 [640k480] Image size 0.
Others NO DATA: There are not any recorded files on the card. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. -63CHANGE 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 (-6-). This may solve the problem.
Others ≥Change of white balance ≥When digital zoom (12k or higher) is used ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥When the shutter speed is 1/12 or slower in the Card Recording mode ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥When the colour night view function is used ≥When the scene mode is used ≥Variable-speed search ≥During repeat playback ≥Deleting files ≥When the write protect switch on the card is set to [LOCK] ≥When the file is protected ≥Formatting ≥When the write protect switch on the
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. (-62-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.
Others 5: A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is not shown. • If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than the tape running condition, warning, and date indications disappear. 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.
Others 4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used. • Either the movie camera or the card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD Memory Card from 8 MB to 2 GB with this unit. 5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed. • Turn off the power to the movie camera.
Others 3 Turn the movie camera on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. If so, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for condensation even before the condensation indication is displayed.
Others When you use your movie camera in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach, do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the movie camera. Also, protect the movie camera from getting wet. ≥Sand or dust may damage the movie camera or cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette.) ≥If sea water splashes onto the movie camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully.
Others recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be faulty. If so, please contact a dealer. ≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio. ≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. ≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.
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.
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.
Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.2 W (When using viewfinder) 4.5 W (When using LCD monitor) Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
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. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) 16:9/PRO-CINEMA mode: PICTURE SIZE 0.2 1 ¢ 3 PICT.
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