Panasonic NV-GS15GN, NV-GS11GN operating instructions Information for Your Safety

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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.

Movie Camera

The rating plate is on the underside of the Movie Camera.

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions apply to models 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.

Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

SD Logo is a trademark.

All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play 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-

ªWARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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Contents NV-GS15GN Information for Your Safety Contents Specifications Playback ModeEditing Mode With a PCControls and Components Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Movie CameraMicrophone Socket MIC LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN4 LCD Monitor -13Built-in LED Video Light Eyepiece Corrector Knob Photoshot Button Photo Shot Remote ControllerViewfinder -13 Variable Speed Search Button VAR. Search Menu Button MenuInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerFree Style Remote Controller Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Remote Controller Using the BatteryTo Remove the Battery Using the Car Battery Charger OptionalAttach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAttaching the Shoulder Strap Grip BeltRe-attaching the Lens Cap To Use as a Grip BeltInserting a Cassette Using a Card NV-GS15 onlyCard Access Lamp Accidental Erasure PreventionSelecting Modes Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Movie Camera Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelTape Recording Menu File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode NV-GS15 onlyList of Menus 12bit Audio Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu NV-GS15 only AV IN/OUTCard Setting Date and TimePicture Playback Menu NV-GS15 only Card Format Formatting a Card -38-3 DigitalAudio Recording Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Recording Yourself About RecordingRecording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Photoshot NV-GS11 only Selecting the Quality of Photoshot images Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot NV-GS15 onlyRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light Quick Start Self-timer RecordingTo Cancel the Quick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsFade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsNight View Functions To Cancel the Night View FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Soft Skin FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function To Cancel the Soft Skin FunctionTo Cancel the Cinema Mode Cinema FunctionTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Cancel the Programme AE Function Recording in Natural ColoursAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment NumberDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeMix Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 42 to start recordingFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Cue/Review PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playback with Zoom LeverScene Index Search Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Continuous Index SearchPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlySlide Show NV-GS15 only To Pause the Slide Show Creating a Title NV-GS15 onlyAdding a Title NV-GS15 only To Stop the Slide ShowTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card NV-GS15 only Formatting a Card NV-GS15 only Protecting the Files on a Card NV-GS15 onlyDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card NV-GS15 only To Select and Delete Files or TitlesPlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape NV-GS15 only To Cancel Audio DubbingRecording from a Tape onto a Card NV-GS15 only Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteRecorder Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing To Stop DubbingImporting still pictures onto a PC Using a Card in a PersonalUsing as a Web Camera or with DV NV-GS15 onlyFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC TitleOthers IndicationsInitializing the Modes To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Recording on a Card NV-GS15 only Self-timer RecordingRecording Check Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightImage Stabilizer Function Zoom Microphone FunctionDigital Zoom Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionWhite Balance Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Digital Effect FunctionsPlayback Digital Effect Functions Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlyUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Lock Setting NV-GS15 onlyRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Playing Back on Your TVBlink in yellow About AC AdaptorCondensation Optimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Other Recording Auto Focus Function does not work HeadphonesOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Editing Audio dubbing cannot be performedExplanation of Terms Using the Reset buttonAuto Focus Adjustment Digital Video SystemRecording a fast-moving subject Time CodeMemory Stop Function Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications Specifications190 Page Page LSQT0783 a