Panasonic NV-GS15GN, NV-GS11GN Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Photoshot NV-GS11 only

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Recording Mode

ªTo Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (6) briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

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The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.

ªFinding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

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The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.

Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [] Button.

ªDigital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (15) is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

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We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

ªProgressive Photoshot

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. (-46-)

NV-GS15 only:

To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the progressive function regardless of the function you use)

When you record the tape and the card simultaneously, the progressive function is not activated.

Recording a Still Picture on a Tape (Photoshot) (NV-GS11 only)

Still pictures can be recorded from the Movie Camera lens.

1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36) in the

Recording Pause Mode.

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PHOTO SHOT

The Movie Camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add image and a sound like releasing the shutter.

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Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.

ªContinuous Photoshot

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Movie Camera will continuously record still pictures in approximately

0.7seconds intervals until the button is released. The screen blinks and, at the same time, a

shutter clicking sound is recorded.

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Contents NV-GS15GN Information for Your Safety Contents Playback Mode Editing ModeSpecifications With a PCStandard Accessories Optional AccessoriesControls and Components Movie CameraMicrophone Socket MIC LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN4 LCD Monitor -13Built-in LED Video Light Remote Controller Viewfinder -13Eyepiece Corrector Knob Photoshot Button Photo Shot Variable Speed Search Button VAR. Search Menu Button MenuInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerFree Style Remote Controller Power Supply Using the Remote ControllerUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryUsing the Car Battery Charger Optional Attach the charged Battery to the Movie CameraTo Remove the Battery Charging Time and Available Recording TimeGrip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltUsing a Card NV-GS15 only Card Access LampInserting a Cassette 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 Tape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu NV-GS15 only12bit Audio AV IN/OUTSetting Date and Time Picture Playback Menu NV-GS15 onlyCard 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 Self-timer Recording To Cancel the Quick StartQuick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsTo Cancel the Night View Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionNight View Functions Soft Skin FunctionTo Cancel the Soft Skin Function To Cancel the Cinema ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionAdjusting White Balance Manually To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural ColoursManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor NumberDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe ModeMix Mode Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 42 to start recordingAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverIndex Search Functions Photoshot Index SearchScene 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 Creating a Title NV-GS15 only Adding a Title NV-GS15 onlyTo Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide ShowTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card NV-GS15 only Protecting the Files on a Card NV-GS15 only Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card NV-GS15 onlyFormatting a Card NV-GS15 only To Select and Delete Files or TitlesPlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a Card NV-GS15 onlyRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape NV-GS15 only Audio DubbingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingRecorder To Stop DubbingUsing a Card in a Personal Using as a Web Camera or with DVImporting still pictures onto a PC NV-GS15 onlyFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC TitleOthers IndicationsTo Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Self-timer Recording Recording CheckRecording on a Card NV-GS15 only Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightZoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom FunctionsImage Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation FunctionManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentWhite Balance Digital Effect FunctionsIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlyLock Setting NV-GS15 only Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing 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 Headphones Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedOther Recording Auto Focus Function does not work Editing Audio dubbing cannot be performedUsing the Reset button Auto Focus AdjustmentExplanation of Terms Digital Video SystemTime Code Memory Stop FunctionRecording a fast-moving subject Recording a subject with little contrastSpecifications Specifications190 Page Page LSQT0783 a