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Before Use

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Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

Lead

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2) Battery Pack

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3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Battery

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4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

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5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord

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6) AV Cable

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7) S-Video Cable

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8) Shoulder Strap

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9) SD Memory Card

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10) USB Connection Kit

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Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B)
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)
5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)
6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)
7) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)
8) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)
9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)
10) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)
11) Tripod (VZ-CT55E)
12) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS50E)
13) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)
14) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM21E)

15) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Card

(VW-DTM22E)

16) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM20E)

K2CT3DA00003

K2GJ2DZ00017

VSK0631

VFA0353

1)

2)

K2KC4CB00009

6)

5)

8)

9)

10)

7)

VFC3506

CR2025

N2QCBD000030

K2KC4CB00008

N2QAEC000003

CGA-DU07

3)

4)

VGQ7304

VYF2887

VFF0190

VFA0397

17) Internet Videophone Software (VW-DTC1E)
18) SD Memory Card Application Software

(VW-SWA1E)

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“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music
are included. (However, this Movie Camera
cannot play back music.)

19) SD Memory Card

(RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/
RP-SDH512)

20) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)
21) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

22) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

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Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.

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For United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK and Republic of
Ireland customers only)

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Order accessory and consumable items for your
product with ease and confidence by
telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon–
Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. (Excluding public
holidays.)

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Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application.

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Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

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All enquiries transactions and distribution
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
Ltd.

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It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.

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Summary of Contents for NV-GS40

Page 1: ...Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions Model No NV GS40B NV GS50B Before use please read these instructions completely For UK and Republic of Ireland Customers Only VQT0C46 2 ...

Page 2: ...e fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG ...

Page 3: ...ay back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa For this reason check the compatibility of the equipment in advance Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number for example 00 Use only the recommended accessories ª WARNING Do not remove the ...

Page 4: ...Adjustment 25 Manual Iris Adjustment 26 Manual Focus Adjustment 26 Digital Effect Functions 27 VCR Mode Playing Back 30 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 30 Slow Motion Playback 31 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 31 Finding the End of Recording 32 Index Search Functions 32 Playback Zoom Function 33 Playback Digital Effect Functions 33 Playing Back on Your TV 35 Audio Dubbing 35 Copying o...

Page 5: ...VYF2887 VFF0190 VFA0397 17 Internet Videophone Software VW DTC1E 18 SD Memory Card Application Software VW SWA1E TitleStudio software for title creation and SD Jukebox software for recording music are included However this Movie Camera cannot play back music 19 SD Memory Card RP SD008 RP SD016 RP SD032 RP SD064 RP SD128 RP SDH256 RP SDH512 20 MultiMediaCard VW MMC8E VW MMC16E 21 PC Card Adaptor fo...

Page 6: ...t the recorded picture SEARCH SEARCH TITLE BACK LIGHT FADE COLOUR NIGHT VIEW STILL MULTI P IN P 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Lens Hood 64 16 Recording Lamp 18 17 Lens 18 Microphone built in stereo 21 23 19 Lock Button 11 20 Lock Cover 11 21 Accessory Shoe Accessories such as a stereo microphone VW VMS2E optional are attached here 22 Eyecup 23 Audio Video Input Output Socket AV IN OUT Inpu...

Page 7: ...Start Recording Button QUICK START 19 42 Quick Start Recording Lamp 19 43 Off On Mode Selector Switch OFF ON MODE 12 18 61 44 Recording Start Stop Button 18 40 45 Operation Mode Lamps CAMERA VCR CARD PB 12 18 30 41 46 Menu Button MENU 13 47 Mode Selector Switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 18 24 48 Shoulder Strap Holders 11 49 Grip Belt One Touch Free Style Grip Belt 10 50 Battery Eject Button PUSH BATT 10 5...

Page 8: ...CT STORE STOP K L OSD COUNTER V REW STILL ADV OFF ON P B DIGITAL DATE TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r REC MULTI P IN P PHOTO SHOT START STOP A DUB PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET 6 1 5 E D VAR SEARCH P B ZOOM 68 69 74 77 78 79 75 76 70 71 72 73 78 Set Button SET 14 79 Item Button ITEM 14 ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles high...

Page 9: ... CHARGE THE OLD BATTERY OR RE USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE IT SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN INCINERATION 15 15 15 15 35 The above operative ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the Movie Camera may not operate properly even within the above ranges Within a 1 metre range you can also use the Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of t...

Page 10: ... notes concerning this item see 54 PUSH BATT O FF ON MODE 50 43 Charging Time and Available Recording Time A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time C Intermittent Recording Time Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions 1h10min indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes Battery CGA DU07 is supplied The times shown in the table are appr...

Page 11: ...ade by itself and pull tight 1 19 20 2 2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt It is not possible when using as a hand strap When you are not recording be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommen...

Page 12: ...tem see 54 OPEN EJECT 32 PUSH CLOSE 34 R E C SAVE 1 Turning on the Movie Camera and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select modes ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the OFF ON MODE Switch 43 to ON while pressing the button 1 The CAMERA Lamp 45 lights up ª How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the OFF ON MODE Switch 43 With each rotate the Mode changes The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up ª How...

Page 13: ...ESS It adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen LCD Colour Level LCD COLOUR LEVEL It adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen Brightness of the Viewfinder EVF BRIGHTNESS It adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder To Adjust Press the PUSH Dial and select the item to be adjusted and then turn the PUSH Dial to raise or lower the number of vertical bars i...

Page 14: ...tion of the file After the above File Selection Procedure carry out the various Menu Operations The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only and they are different from the actual Menus PICTURE No 25 100 0012 ª CAMERA FUNCTIONS Camera Mode Main Menu 1 CAMERA SETUP Camera Setup Sub Menu PROG AE Auto E...

Page 15: ...thout 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 The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting DEMO MODE to ON and by exiting the Menu To terminate the Demonstration Mode insert a Cassette or set the DEMO MODE to OFF INITIAL SET Initial Setting M...

Page 16: ...O EXIT 1 DELETE CARD FILE 2 CARD EDITING 3 DISPLAY SETUP 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS CARD FORMAT Formatting a Card 48 3 DISPLAY SETUP Display Setup Sub Menu All of the items on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu are the same as those on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu 4 OTHER FUNCTIONS Other Functions Sub Menu REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 9 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting 17 VOICE POWE...

Page 17: ...Y 08 HOUR 14 MIN 30 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with REC SPEED on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu If LP Mode is selected the recording time becomes 1 5 times longer th...

Page 18: ...D PB OFF ON MODE 43 45 TAPE CARD CARD MODE 27 44 RECORD REC ª Recording Lamp Tally Lamp The Recording Lamp 16 lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress The Recording Lamp does not light up if the REC LAMP on the OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub Menu is set to OFF ª To Pause the Recording Press the Recording Start Stop Button 44 again The PAUSE Indication is displ...

Page 19: ...d the Viewfinder is disabled automatically However when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward the image is also shown in the Viewfinder SEARCH SEARCH BACK LIGHT 7 9 REC 80 84 If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror set SELF REC on the OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub Menu to MIRROR Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs If MIRROR is used ...

Page 20: ... ON and keep the PHOTO SHOT Button pressed the Movie Camera will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0 7 seconds intervals until the button is released However this does not operate when using Progressive Photoshot The screen blinks and at the same time a shutter clicking sound is recorded ª Digital Still Picture When the STILL Button 13 is pressed images become still pictures When...

Page 21: ...otes concerning this item see 55 Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification With the Digital Zoom Function you can select a magnification of 20k or even to 500k W T 39 1tW 5tW 10tW T T T Z MIC Z MIC 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP D ZOOM 20k or 500k 20k Digital zooming to 20k 500...

Page 22: ...ppears gradually PHOTO SHOT 26 44 FADE 12 44 Fade Out Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually leaving a black screen at the end of a scene 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button 12 while recording The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button 44 to stop recording 3 Release the FADE Button 12 The still picture cannot fade in or fad...

Page 23: ...tton repeatedly until neither the C NIGHT VIEW Indication nor the 0LUX NIGHT VIEW Indication appears For other notes concerning this item see 55 COLOUR NIGHT VIEW 11 C NIGHT VIEW 0LUX NIGHT VIEW C NIGHT VIEW Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of a wind hitting the microphone when recording 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS RECORDING SETUP WIND CUT ON The WIND CUT Indication appears...

Page 24: ...ning this item see 56 AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 47 M E N U PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 1 3 2 4 5 Recording in Natural Colours White Balance Depending on the scene or light condition the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours In such a case the white balance can be adjusted manually When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Automatic...

Page 25: ...e White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording Otherwise White Balance will not function normally AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 47 PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 38 MNL 1 35 16 The red light from the Recording Lamp 16 will be reflected off your hand or object possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the colouring Outside of the effective range of Automatic White B...

Page 26: ...47 PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 38 MNL 1 50 F2 4 Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OP Opened i0dB OPi18dB When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker When a value closer to OPi18dB is selected the image becomes brighter The value to which idB is attached indicates a Gain up value If this value is too large the quality of the image deteriorates To Resume Automa...

Page 27: ... B W It records an image in black and white 13 Solarisation Mode SOLARI It records an image with a painting like effect 3 WIPE 4 MIX 5 STROBE 6 GAIN UP 7 TRAIL 8 MOSAIC 9 MIRROR 1 MULTI 2 P IN P 10 NEGA 11 SEPIA 12 B W 13 SOLARI To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 a desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital Effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITA...

Page 28: ...8 1 2 3 4 MULTI P IN P 14 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 44 or the PHOTO SHOT Button 26 to record on the Cassette For other notes concerning this item see 57 ª Multi Picture Mode Strobe Multi Picture Mode You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures Manual Multi Picture Mode You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT E...

Page 29: ...AL has been selected press the MULTI Button after 9 pictures are displayed 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 ar...

Page 30: ... 38 To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or press the W Button to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off a few seconds after the adjustment is finished The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode 33 If a cassette recorded with a copyrig...

Page 31: ... Normal Playback Press the 1 Button 75 PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 38 INDEX INDEX SELECT STOP K L V REW STILL ADV W s V PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV 6 1 5 E D 75 60 60 Still Playback Still Advance Playback This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame advance playback 1 Press the 1 Button 75 2 Press the Button 72 The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode 3 Press the E...

Page 32: ...apse of 2 hours or longer If it is set to DAY an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording While the index signal is recorded the INDEX Indication flashes for a few seconds M E N U PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 INDEX If the Movie Camera is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set before the start...

Page 33: ...OP A DUB PLAY FF W 6 1 5 65 Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2 which are used during recording are obtained 1 Press the 1 Button 75 2 Press the SELECT Button 62 on the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect When the SELECT Button is pressed repeatedly the ...

Page 34: ... taken are longer at the beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period and it is useful for analyzing swing motion etc in sports M E N U PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 3 Play back the tape 4 Press the MULTI Button 14 If STROBE is selected 9 screens are automatically captured starting at the point which the Button is pressed If MANUAL is selected Press the MULTI Button at e...

Page 35: ...g of the AV cable into the AV IN OUT Socket plug it in as far as it goes To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button 54 on the Remote Controller If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets the 21 pin Adaptor purchase separately is necessary Consult your dealer For other notes concerning this item see 58 Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cass...

Page 36: ...from the speaker The AV JACK setting and the line input are on NV GS50 Model only For other notes concerning this item see 58 Copying on an S VHS or a VHS Cassette Dubbing After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated start the following procedures 1 AV Cable 2 S Video Cable If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets the 21 pin Adaptor purchase separately is necessary Consult ...

Page 37: ...LL ADV T W s VOL r REC MULTI P IN P A DUB PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV 6 1 5 E D 57 75 72 73 5 Press the Button 72 or Button 73 to stop recording Other Equipment 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback For other notes concerning this item see 58 Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting this Movie Camera with other digital video equipment that has a DV Input Output Terminal usin...

Page 38: ...e Card cause loss of recorded data and cause the Movie Camera to malfunction OPEN 4 5 1 6 ACCESS 3 Recording on a Card 3 kinds of data can be recorded by selecting with the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector 27 When recording picture slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector until the PICTURE Indication 1 appears Card Photoshot when recording moving picture slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector until the ...

Page 39: ...WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card 8MB FINE high image quality approximately 44 pictures NORMAL normal image quality approximately 85 pictures ECONOMY low image quality approximately 180 pictures These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed ª Card Continuous Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a regular intervals 1...

Page 40: ...2 TAPE CARD CARD MODE 27 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector 27 to CARD MODE until the MPEG4 Indication appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 44 It takes 2 to 3 seconds to start recording During recording the Indication is lit in red The maximum continuous recording times are SUPERFINE super high image quality 2 minutes FINE high image quality 2 minutes NORMAL normal image quality 1...

Page 41: ...nnected to the MIC Socket can also be recorded During recording the Indication is lit in red 44 M E N U PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 TAPE CARD CARD MODE 27 44 VOICE When Remaining Time Indication becomes R 0h00m this Indication flashes in red Recording may not be started Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 8MB Approximately 24 minutes For other notes concerning this item see 59 Pl...

Page 42: ... When the picture is played back 52 Playback time When MPEG4 data or Voice data is played back 3 File Number When the picture or Voice data is played back File Number and MPEG4 Picture Quality When the MPEG4 data is played back 100 0001 MPEG4 VOICE 3 3 2 1 2 3 2 1 To Select a Desired File and Play It Back 1 Set the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector 27 to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector 27...

Page 43: ...OW RECORDING R E C When recording to tape select the tape position before recording The picture will be recorded to the tape position when the PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed at Step 4 To Copy All the Pictures 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector 27 to CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication appears 2 Display the first picture If a picture other than the first one is displayed only the subsequent ...

Page 44: ...PUSH Dial 38 to select a picture and then press the dial 3 Turn the PUSH Dial 38 to select playback order and then press the dial This step is skipped when there is no picture that has set for the Slide Show Playback Order Indication 1 4 Turn the PUSH Dial 38 to adjust the playback time and press the dial Playback Time Second Indication 2 The Indication 3 is displayed to the picture set 52 To sele...

Page 45: ... PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 TAPE CARD CARD MODE 27 STILL 13 M E N U PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 26 The title is stored To perform Photoshot again select RETURN 4 Select LUMINANCE and press the PUSH Dial 38 turn it to adjust the title contrast and press it 5 Select COLOUR and press the PUSH Dial 38 turn it to adjust the colour and press it The dark...

Page 46: ...D CARD MODE 27 2 Set CARD FUNCTIONS CARD EDITING DPOF SETTING YES VARIABLE To print all pictures one at a time select ALL 1 When all images are not printed select ALL 0 3 Select a desired picture and press the PUSH Dial 38 The selected picture is marked with a frame The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is displayed 4 Turn the PUSH Dial 38 and select the number of pictures to be printed and press the...

Page 47: ...h to delete and press the PUSH Dial 38 The frame around the selected file flashes To erase 2 files or more repeat this step FILE LOCK PRESS MENU TO EXIT 640 640 640 640 640 640 1 TAPE CARD CARD MODE 27 M E N U PUSH MF VOL JOG WB SHUTTER IRIS 46 38 4 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 26 A verification message appears 5 Select YES and press the PUSH Dial 38 The selected file is deleted from the Card If NO...

Page 48: ...t be possible to use the Card which was formatted using this Movie Camera on another unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card Take steps to ensure that valuable pictures are stored on the personal computer etc as well before proceeding A Card formatted with an other equipment like a Personal Computer might be unusable or it might take more time for recording We re...

Page 49: ...river 2 Set the Movie Camera to Camera Mode DV S VIDEO IN OUT 30 3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket 30 4 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP WEB CAMERA ON It enters WEB CAMERA Mode 5 Start the NetMeeting When using as a web camera it is not possible to record on a tape or a card or display a title When the LCD Monitor is opened and rotated frontward in the WEB CAMERA Mode the Viewfinder beco...

Page 50: ...or Macintosh is required DCIM IM01CDPF PRIVATE VTF SD_VIDEO SD_VOICE etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operations In the Card Photoshot Mode the Movie Camera automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as a consecutive number In the SD_VC100 folder the Voice data MOB001 VM1 e...

Page 51: ...light Mode Programme AE 24 º Surf Snow Mode Programme AE 24 REC Recording 18 PAUSE Recording Pause 18 Self Timer Recording 20 When connecting the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to REMOTE Socket and the TALK Button is pressed this indication appears 19 Playback 30 Forward Camera Search 19 Reverse Camera Search 19 Still Playback 31 Fast forward Cue Playback 30 Rewind Review Playback 30 Slow M...

Page 52: ...SVGA XGA SXGA UXGA QXGA PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE MPEG4 MPEG4 MPEG4 VOICE VOICE VOICE 0h00m00s00f 15 By repeatedly pressing the COUNTER Button on the Remote Controller you can change the Counter Display Mode ª To Display Date Time Indication To display Date Time Indication set the appropriate Date Time in DATE TIME on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu 15 You can also press the DATE TIME Button of the Remot...

Page 53: ... incompatible PLEASE RE OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET BUTTON Mechanism Irregular is detected Press the RESET Button 7 This may solve the problem TO SERVICE It is a malfunction CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select Card Mode and delete unnecessary files NO CARD Card is not inserted NO FILE Card has no files recorded on it UNPLAYABLE CARD You are attempting to play back a dat...

Page 54: ...ntain mosaic pattern noise This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction If the recording speed modes SP LP of previous recording and new recording are different playback images may be distorted ª Quick Start During the Quick Start Standby Mode a minute amount of electricity is consumed When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 6 minutes it ...

Page 55: ...g noise is too loud It does not work with an external microphone ª Digital Zoom Functions As the magnification of digital zoom increases the quality of image may deteriorate White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range ª Image Stabilizer Function The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly lit place In this case the Indication flashes Under fluorescent lighting image brightn...

Page 56: ... 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 turn out to be extremely dark If the recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be whitish Surf Snow Mode If the recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be whitish ª White Balance In the follo...

Page 57: ...e set the OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones NV GS50 only If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT SETUP Sub Menu to OUT PHONES and connect the headphones to the PHONES Socket 6 on the Movie Camera In this case no sound including a warning sound and shutter sound will be reproduced through the built in spea...

Page 58: ... you can use the Card Photoshot function for external input signals Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image If the VOICE Indication is displayed recording to a Card is not possible Analog Digital Conversion When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal images recorded in analog form from other external equipment can be output to the digi...

Page 59: ...ction PHOTO SHOT Button does not operate The sound is recorded in the monaural that is mixed L and R of the stereo sound The continuous recording time for voice depends on the capacity of the memory card 24 hours max More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated as R 99h59m ª Playing Back a Card If a blank nothing recorded Card is played the screen becomes white and the NO FILE Indication app...

Page 60: ...cording the Card Images on a Tape a Photoshot index signal is automatically recorded with a picture Even if you edit the Slide Show it is not applied to the order in copying the pictures The MPEG4 data and the Voice data cannot be recorded on a Tape ª Slide Show The playback time can be set from 7 to 99 seconds for 2048k1496 and sized pictures and from 5 to 99 seconds for other sizes 52 Perform th...

Page 61: ...or and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again Thereafter turn on the Movie Camera power Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage lines recorded 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 ...

Page 62: ...e Condensation Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Movie Camera In extremely cold places condensation may freeze and form frost In this case the frost melts first thus forming condensation and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation When the Lens is Fogged Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF and leave the Mov...

Page 63: ...re all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended Temperature 15 to 25oC Recommended Humidity 40 to 60 Movie Camera Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that expose it to high temperature Battery Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery If the Ba...

Page 64: ...with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Lens Hood Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood there is no mount to be used for the attachment When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens VW LT2714N2E optional Wide Conversion Lens VW LW2707N2E optional MC Protector VW LMC27E optional or ...

Page 65: ...ning 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 0 Is the VCR Lamp on If the VCR Lamp is not on the playback function cannot be used 30 2 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It i...

Page 66: ... video equipment that employs an analog recording system The size and shape of the Cassette are also different Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is analog the same as conventional video systems this Movie Camera can be connected with S VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback ª Focus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically mo...

Page 67: ...rded with no breaks we recommend the use of the Camera Search Function 19 or the Blank Search Function 32 before recording a new scene 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 SETUP C DISPLAY MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play i...

Page 68: ...ohm Audio Input Level Line NV GS50 316 mV 10 kohm or more Power Source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power Consumption Recording 2 1 W When using Viewfinder 3 0 W When using LCD Monitor Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant max 12 Mbps No copyright protection support Digital Interface NV GS40 DV Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin NV GS50 DV...

Page 69: ...ICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8MB 45 95 190 16MB 100 200 400 32MB 220 440 880 64MB 440 880 1760 128MB 880 1760 3520 256MB 1760 3520 7040 512MB 3520 7040 14080 Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving picture on an SD Memory Card optional MPEG4 MODE SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL 8MB 1min30sec 2min 6min 16MB 4min 5min 15min 32MB 8min 10min 32min 64MB 17min 21min 1h5min 128MB 35min 44min 2h20min 256MB 1h1...

Page 70: ...ing Time 24 hours 1h10min indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes The numbers shown in the table are approximations Maximum recording time of Voice on an SD Memory Card optional 8MB 25min 16MB 58min 32MB 2h 64MB 4h 128MB 8h10min 256MB 17h 512MB 34h30min ...

Page 71: ...ck Setting 46 Low Light Mode 24 ª M Macro Close up 21 Manual Focus 26 Memory Stop 67 Microphone 21 Mirror Mode 27 Mix Mode 27 Mosaic Mode 27 Moving Picture MPEG4 Recording 40 Multi Picture Mode 28 ª N Negative Mode 27 ª P Photoshot 20 38 Picture Size 42 Picture in Picture Mode 28 Playback Digital Effects 33 34 Playback Zoom 33 Portrait Mode 24 Programme AE 24 ª Q Quick Start 19 ª R Recording Check...

Page 72: ... 72 ª W Web Camera 49 White Balance 24 Wipe Mode 27 ª Z Zoom 21 Zoom Microphone 21 ...

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Page 76: ...B VQT0C46 2 F0103Me2033 3000 C C Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web site http www panasonic co jp global ...

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