5B-ENG.book 1 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 R Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS 8 EB NV-GS11EB NV-GS15EB Before use, please read these instructions completely.
15B-ENG.book 2 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５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.
15B-ENG.book 3 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Operating Instructions ≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS8, NV-GS11, and NV-GS15. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS15, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. ≥Depending on the model, some functions are not available. ≥Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. ≥SD Logo is a trademark.
15B-ENG.book 4 ページ ２００４年１月２７日 火曜日 午後４時３１分 Contents Recording Mode Information for Your Safety.............................. 2 About Recording............................................ Recording on a Tape ..................................... Recording a Still Picture on a Tape (Photoshot) (NV-GS8/NV-GS11 only)......... Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only) ....................... Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ...................................................
15B-ENG.book 5 ページ ２００４年１月２７日 火曜日 午後４時３１分 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape...................................... Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control only)................................. Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ Index Search Functions (Remote Control only)................................. Playback Zoom Function (Remote Control only)................................. Playback Digital Effect Functions ..................
15B-ENG.book 6 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use Before Use 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15) -8≥If you wish to operate NV-GS8 with a Remote Controller, consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre.
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15B-ENG.book 8 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use (41) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] -23Quick Start Recording Lamp -23(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -20(43) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -20-, -53(44) DC Input Socket [DC/C.C.
15B-ENG.book 9 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use ª Free Style Remote Controller (58) (59) (60) (61) (62) DATE/ TIME DISPLAY RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB V PLAY FF/W 1 5 /REW 6 This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to low, and is also convenient when the Tripod is used. When the controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience. This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for left-handed users.
15B-ENG.book 10 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use ≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery. 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.
15B-ENG.book 11 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use ª Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Camera when batteries of other companies are used. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. ª Using the Car Battery Charger (optional) If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E; optional), you can supply power to the Movie Camera and charge the battery inside your car.
15B-ENG.book 12 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use ≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 The Grip Belt ª To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. 2 1 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size ≥When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. of your hand. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 3 Reattach the Grip Belt.
15B-ENG.book 13 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use Inserting a Cassette Using a Card (NV-GS15 only) 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward A Card can be used to record pictures. the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover. ≥To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected. OPEN/ EJECT (38) Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.
15B-ENG.book 14 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use Turning on the Movie Camera Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. pressing the button 1. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up. (40) (43) 1 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (35).
B-ENG.book 15 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. ≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Movie Camera. Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Movie Camera displays various function setups on Menus.
15B-ENG.book 16 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use ª File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode (NV-GS15 only) A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure. 1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select a file. ≥The selected file is marked by a frame. PICTURE No.25 100-0012 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm the selection of the file. ≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations.
15B-ENG.book 17 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use [DEMO MODE] Demonstration Mode ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled.
15B-ENG.book 18 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -383) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -22[CREATE TITLE] Title Creation -37[BURST MODE] Continuous Photoshot -224) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -47[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -475) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level ≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].
15B-ENG.book 19 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Before Use Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.
15B-ENG.book 20 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (NV-GS15 only). When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) set to [AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
15B-ENG.book 21 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode ª To Check the Recording ª Progressive Photoshot By pressing the [S] Button (6) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures as frame still pictures with higher quality by this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use.
15B-ENG.book 22 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Movie Camera. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode. ª Continuous Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a regular intervals. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. (20) (39) ≥The [ ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
15B-ENG.book 23 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode 3 Press the [LIGHT] Button (13). 3 ≥The LED Video Light turns off. ≥Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1. 1 Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] (NV-GS15 only) >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. GAINUP (20) 2 ≥The [ 3 ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
15B-ENG.book 24 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 20 mm from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.
15B-ENG.book 25 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) during the Recording Pause Mode. Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12). NV-GS15 (18) (12) ≥The image fades out gradually. 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to start recording.
15B-ENG.book 26 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode Soft Skin Function Cinema Function This enables you to record skin colours in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colours similar to the skin colour of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer background lacking in detail. 1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (8). This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
15B-ENG.book 27 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears. 1) 2) 3) 4) 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17). (19)(17)(16) 5) ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to select a desired White Balance Mode. 1) [5] Sports Mode ≥For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [7] Portrait Mode ≥For bringing up people clearly from the background.
15B-ENG.book 28 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode 3 Press the [ENTER] Button (17). (19)(17)(16) ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. 4 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) until the [1] Indication is displayed.
15B-ENG.book 29 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL]. Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL]. (21) (21) AUTO FOCUS AUTO MANUAL MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
15B-ENG.book 30 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with a painting-like effect. This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect.
15B-ENG.book 31 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Recording Mode To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer. To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One (When pictures were captured in [MANUAL]) When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the pictures captured last is deleted continuously. ≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they cannot be displayed again. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.
15B-ENG.book 32 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up. ª Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever (37) to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume.
15B-ENG.book 33 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button (17). ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. (17) 2 Push the [W/T] Lever (37) to select a desired search speed. VOL/JOG W ≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction.
15B-ENG.book 34 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode 2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (59) on the Remote Controller. sV ≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. V /REW PLAY FF/W 1 5 6 W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Index Search Functions (Remote Control only) (59) E ; D INDEX K STOP INDEX L ∫ P.B.
15B-ENG.book 35 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode Playback Zoom Function (Remote Control only) A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (75) on the Remote Controller. (57) INDEX L STOP ∫ VAR. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM (20) (75) MENU STORE (57) ENTER OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL ≥The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times.
15B-ENG.book 36 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode 2 Press the [SELECT] Button (60) on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. K (60) (61) (62) SELECT ∫ L VAR. SEARCH To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode. MENU (39) STORE ENTER OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL 3 Press the [STORE] Button (61) at the moment you want to save as a still picture. ≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and the image is saved.
15B-ENG.book 37 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode Slide Show (NV-GS15 only) creating a title and set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode. The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode. (39) (15) 2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. (20) 2 Press the [1] Button (17). (17) 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.
15B-ENG.book 38 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only) A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture Playback Mode. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -52-. Writing Printing Data on a Card (NV-GS15 only) (DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format.
15B-ENG.book 39 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode Protecting the Files on a Card (NV-GS15 only) (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.) 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) PHOTO SHOT ≥A verification message appears. 4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (17).
15B-ENG.book 40 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Playback Mode ≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC before proceeding. ≥A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC) might be unusable or it might take more time for recording. We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card.
15B-ENG.book 41 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card (NV-GS15 only) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode. (39) 2 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) ≥When recording to tape, select the tape position before recording.
15B-ENG.book 42 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Editing Mode To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. ST1: It plays back only the original sound. ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing. MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously.
15B-ENG.book 43 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Editing Mode Player: 2 Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback. (17) ≥The same setting can be done using press the [1] Button (73) on the Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15). Recorder: 3 while pressing the [REC] Button (6), press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12). Or While pressing the [¥REC] Button (55), press the [1] Button (73) on the Remote Controller. (73) (70) (71) ¥REC A.
15B-ENG.book 44 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 With a PC With a PC When using with DV STUDIO: Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO]. Importing still pictures onto a PC (NV-GS15 only) (20) Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures onto your personal computer. ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB driver is installed. 1 Install the supplied USB driver. 2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode. ≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV STUDIO Mode.
15B-ENG.book 45 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 With a PC Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure. SD Memory Card: DCIM 100CDPFP MISC PRIVATE VTF TITLE MultiMediaCard: DCIM 100CDPFP IM01CDPF MISC TITLE [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image can be found here.
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15B-ENG.book 47 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others ¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more picture) -38[640k480] Image size 640 : ≥For images not recorded with this Movie Camera, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 or more, less than 800 (The 640 : size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
15B-ENG.book 48 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the mechanism has been detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-7-, -59-). This may solve the problem. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO CARD: Card is not inserted. NO DATA: There is no recorded files in the Card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back a data which is not compatible with this Movie Camera.
15B-ENG.book 49 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others ª Recording Check ≥The LED Video Light enables to lighten simply the images taken in a dimly-lit place. However we recommend using it in a bright place in order to obtain the high quality images. ≥For Recording Check, the recording speed mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode used for the recording. If different, playback images will be distorted.
15B-ENG.book 50 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others ª Zoom Microphone Function ≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud. ≥It does not work with an external microphone. ≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this case, the [[] Indication flashes. ≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed.
15B-ENG.book 51 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others Sports Mode/Portrait Mode ≥If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable. ≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker. Low Light Mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode ≥With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark.
15B-ENG.book 52 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound, set [AV JACK] to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Socket (-8-) on the Movie Camera. In this case, no sound (including warning and shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera.
15B-ENG.book 53 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others ª DPOF (NV-GS15 only) ≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use. ≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. ª Lock Setting (NV-GS15 only) ≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card.
15B-ENG.book 54 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables. ≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected. Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
15B-ENG.book 55 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 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 districts, dews may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed. ≥The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances.
15B-ENG.book 56 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, dust, or other substances. If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie Camera or AC Adaptor. ª Cautions for Storage Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery.
15B-ENG.book 57 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others ≥When the Movie Camera is used with a large capacity Battery (CGR-D16S, CGP-D28S; optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
15B-ENG.book 58 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others 2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly. • In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. Playback (Pictures) 1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.
15B-ENG.book 59 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others Using the RESET button 1 Open the LCD Monitor. (-14-) 2 Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens Cap Cord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt. 2 1 3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to press the [RESET] Button 4. 4 3 Explanation of Terms ª Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape.
15B-ENG.book 60 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Others ª Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations. Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position 1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later. (-8-, -16-) 3 Start playback or recording. 4 After playback or recording has finished: Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback Mode. 5 Rewind the tape.
15B-ENG.book 61 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Specifications Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 2.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 3.3 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
15B-ENG.book 62 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8 MB 45 95 190 16 MB 100 200 400 32 MB 220 440 880 64 MB 440 880 1760 128 MB 880 1760 3520 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 512 MB 3520 7040 14080 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. ≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
15B-ENG.book 63 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 Index ªA ªP AC Adaptor .............................................. 10, 53 Audio Dubbing ............................................... 41 Auto Focus .................................................... 57 PC Mode ....................................................... 43 Photoshot ...................................................... 22 Picture Size ................................................... 36 Picture-in-Picture Mode ...........................
15B-ENG.book 64 ページ ２００４年２月２日 月曜日 午後４時４５分 B LSQT0782 A F0104Ha0 ( 8500 A ) C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.
