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3:

The Movie Camera power does not stay on long 
enough.

3-1: Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully 

charged Battery.

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3-2: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 

Condensation Indication disappears. 

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Battery
1:

Battery runs down quickly.

1-1: Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC 

Adaptor. 

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1-2: Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In 

cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes 
shorter. 

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1-3: Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still 

too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the 
Battery has worn out.

2:

The Battery cannot be charged.

2:

If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, 
charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Input 
Lead.

Normal Recording
1:

Recording does not start although power is 
supplied to the Movie Camera and the Cassette is 
correctly inserted.

1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the 

Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording 
cannot be performed. 

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1-2: Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. 

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1-3: Is the Movie Camera power turned on? 

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1-4: Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is 

not on, no recording function can be operated. 

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1-5: Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 

Condensation Indication disappears. 

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Other Recording
1:

Auto Focus Function does not work.

1-1: Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is 

selected, focus is automatically adjusted. 

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1-2: There are some recording subjects and recording 

surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does 
not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual 
Focus Mode to adjust the focus. 

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Editing
1:

Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

1-1: Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the 

Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording 
cannot be performed. 

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1-2: Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was 

recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio 
dubbing to operate. 

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Indications
1:

The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

1:

The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant 
in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, 
but this is not a malfunction.

2:

The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.

2:

When you record still pictures in Photoshot Mode, the 
Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear 
temporarily. However, it reappears when recording 
normally.

3:

The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not 
match the actual remaining tape time.

3-1: If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously 

recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed 
correctly.

3-2: 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 [

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Button is pressed.

1:

Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the 
playback function cannot be used. 

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2:

Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during 
Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.

2:

This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video 
systems. It is not a malfunction.

3:

Although the Movie Camera is correctly connected 
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

3:

Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please 
read the operating instructions of your TV and select the 
channel that matches the input sockets used for the 
connection.

4:

Playback picture is not clear.

4:

Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the heads 
are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. 

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Playback (Sound)
1:

Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker 
of the Movie Camera or the headphones.

1:

Is the volume too low? During playback, keep pressing 
the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME] Indication appears. 
Then, turn the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. 

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2:

Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

2:

[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] 
Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu has 
been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and 
sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played 
back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds 
separately.

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3:

The original sound was erased when audio dubbing 
was performed.

3:

If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in 
[16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you 
wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select 
[12bit] Mode at the time of recording.

4:

Sounds cannot be played back.

4-1: Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being 

played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the 
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the 
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To play 
back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] 
must be set to [ST1]. 

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4-2: Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press 

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Card (NV-GS4/GS5 only)
1:

Recorded pictures are not clear.

1:

Is [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP] 
Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If 
recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or 
[ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a 
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICTURE QUALITY] to [FINE]. 

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B.book  51 ページ  2002年1月28日 月曜日 午後3時48分

Summary of Contents for NV-GS1

Page 1: ...de please carry out the following procedures To Copy 1 Picture 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication appears NV GS5 only 2 Display a desired picture 3 Set the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to TAPE 4 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button During the copying the indication 1 appears It takes a few seconds to record a picture to the Tape When recording to tape select ...

Page 2: ... Show Playback Order Indication 1 4 Turn the PUSH Dial to adjust the playback time and press the dial Playback Time Second Indication 2 The Indication 3 is displayed to the picture set To select the next picture repeat the Steps 2 to 4 above 5 Press the MENU Button to end the setup To Play Back the Slide Show That Has Been Set You must set SLIDE SHOW EDIT first 1 1 1 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS CARD EDIT...

Page 3: ...the original colour black blue green cyan red magenta yellow and white after which the bright portion of the image is missing 2 and the colours of the dark portion change in the above order 6 Select RECORD and press the PUSH Dial The title is recorded on the Card For other notes concerning this item see page 47 Adding a Title A title can be added to the picture It is displayed in Camera Mode VCR M...

Page 4: ...tored In NV GS5 slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the type of data to be erased indication appears first To Select and Delete Files 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS ERASE CARD FILE ERASE FILE BY SELECTION To erase a title select ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION 2 Select the file you wish to delete and press the PUSH Dial The frame around the selected file flashes To erase 2 files or more repea...

Page 5: ...t might take more time for recording We recommend that you use this equipment to format it Writing Printing Data on a Card 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 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication appears NV GS5 only 2 Set CARD F...

Page 6: ...arch l 27 R Repeat Playback l 45 2k Variable Speed Search l 26 1 500 When you adjust shutter speed manually this indication appears l 23 SLIDE Slide Show Playback l 38 SLIDE Slide Show Playback Pause l 38 M SLIDE Manual Slide Show Playback l 38 M SLIDE Manual Slide Show Playback Pause l 38 F2 4 When you adjust the F Number manually this indication appears l 23 AWB Automatic White Balance Mode l 21...

Page 7: ...es please check the condition of the Movie Camera Some Indications may not be displayed according to the model 3 Condensation has occurred l 49 Y The accidental erasure prevention slider on the inserted Cassette is open that is set to SAVE You are about to do audio dubbing on the unrecorded blank portion of the tape No Cassette is inserted l 10 6 The Battery is low Recharge it l 9 0 The built in b...

Page 8: ...r When the shutter speed is 1 750 s or faster When EFFECT1 is set to WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP TRACER MOSAIC MIRROR When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen ªZoom In Out Functions When you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 2 metres or more away from the Movie Camera ªImage Stabilizer Function The Image Stabilizer Function does not oper...

Page 9: ...of the following operations is carried out stored images will be erased and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used Use the Camera Search Function Press the STILL Button Picture in Picture If the Movie Camera is turned off the smaller picture disappears Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture Multi Picture Mode If the MULTI Button is pressed while self recording Mirror Mode l 17 is used t...

Page 10: ...be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function ªRecording on a Card The Shutter Effect cannot be used If NORMAL or ECONOMY is selected for recording mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content During automatic copyin...

Page 11: ... 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 If it is moved back you can ªUsing a Card in a Personal Computer NV GS4 GS5 only To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by using the Movie Camera be sure to erase them on the Movie Camera not on the computer Using the optional DV Editing Softw...

Page 12: ...ed images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purpose 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 This Movie Camera is not intended for business use When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get in...

Page 13: ...the image is not still clear repeat Steps 1 to 3 Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively Notes Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner Rewind only when the tape reaches the end and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the tape may be damaged In this case immediately stop using that Cassette D...

Page 14: ...orded content may be damaged After use be sure to remove the Card from the Movie Camera After usage store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers Do not allow dirt dust or water to enter it ªLCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Hood LCD Monitor In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD Monitor Wi...

Page 15: ...ndication does not match the actual remaining tape time 3 1 If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly 3 2 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 ...

Page 16: ...rrectly 4 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects Because the Movie Camera focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects the recording subject may become blurry 5 Recording a fast moving subject Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with the fast moving subject 6 Recording a su...

Page 17: ...316 mV 600 ohm Video Input Level NV GS5 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Input Level NV GS5 Y Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Input 0 3 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Input Level Line NV GS5 316 mV 10 kohm or more Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack Digital Still Picture Digital Still Picture Output Control Signal Input Output Transfer rate max 115 kbps USB Mini SystemD NV GS4 GS5 Card reader wri...

Page 18: ...ose up 18 Manual Focus 23 Memory Stop 52 Menu Screen 12 Microphone 18 Mirror Mode 24 Mix Mode 24 Mosaic Mode 24 Moving Picture MPEG4 Recording 35 ªN Negative Mode 24 ªP Photoshot 18 33 Picture Size 37 Playback Digital Effects 29 Playback Zoom 28 Portrait Mode 21 Programme AE 21 ªQ Quick Start 20 ªR Recording Check 17 Recording Pause Mode 17 Recording Speed 16 Remaining Tape Time 42 Remote Controll...

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