Panasonic NV-GS11GN, NV-GS15GN operating instructions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

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Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The Battery may become unusable after it is charged.

Disposing of an Unusable Battery

The Battery has a limited life.

Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.

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.

ªCautions for Storage

Before storing the Movie Camera, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store 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 Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,

the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. Do not allow the Battery terminals to come

in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.

Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use

up the charged capacity.

Cassette

Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Movie Camera and other components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case.

Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.

Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment.

The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds.

Card (NV-GS15 only)

When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.

Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.

Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded 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. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first.

However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

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Contents NV-GS15GN Information for Your Safety Contents With a PC Playback ModeEditing Mode SpecificationsMovie Camera Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Controls and ComponentsBuilt-in LED Video Light LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN4 LCD Monitor -13Microphone Socket MIC Variable Speed Search Button VAR. Search Menu Button Menu Remote ControllerViewfinder -13 Eyepiece Corrector Knob Photoshot Button Photo ShotFree Style Remote Controller Remote ControllerInserting a Button-type Battery Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the Remote Controller Using the AC AdaptorCharging Time and Available Recording Time Using the Car Battery Charger OptionalAttach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera To Remove the BatteryTo Use as a Grip Belt Grip BeltRe-attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapAccidental Erasure Prevention Using a Card NV-GS15 onlyCard Access Lamp Inserting a CassetteTurning on the Movie Camera Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorSelecting Modes Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode NV-GS15 onlyTape Recording Menu AV IN/OUT Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu NV-GS15 only 12bit AudioCard Format Formatting a Card -38-3 Digital Setting Date and TimePicture Playback Menu NV-GS15 only CardLP Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeAudio Recording Mode Recording on a Tape About RecordingRecording Yourself Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Photoshot NV-GS11 only Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot NV-GS15 onlySelecting the Quality of Photoshot images Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingTo Cancel the Quick Start Quick StartTo Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsSoft Skin Function To Cancel the Night View FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Night View FunctionsCinema Function To Cancel the Soft Skin FunctionTo Cancel the Cinema Mode Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colours Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Cancel the Programme AE Function To Resume Automatic AdjustmentNumber Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment About White Balance SensorDigital Effect Functions Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Picture-in-Picture Mode Multi-Picture ModePress the Recording Start/Stop Button 42 to start recording Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Mix ModeCue/Review Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackPlayback with Zoom Lever Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Variable Speed Search FunctionContinuous Index Search Index Search FunctionsPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playback Zoom FunctionSlide Show NV-GS15 only Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlyTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Stop the Slide Show Creating a Title NV-GS15 onlyAdding a Title NV-GS15 only To Pause the Slide ShowWriting Printing Data on a Card NV-GS15 only To Verify Dpof SettingTo Clear the Title Display To Select and Delete Files or Titles Protecting the Files on a Card NV-GS15 onlyDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card NV-GS15 only Formatting a Card NV-GS15 onlyTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVAudio Dubbing To Cancel Audio DubbingRecording from a Tape onto a Card NV-GS15 only Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape NV-GS15 onlyCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentTo Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for RecordingDigital Dubbing RecorderNV-GS15 only Using a Card in a PersonalUsing as a Web Camera or with DV Importing still pictures onto a PCTitle Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PCIndications OthersTo Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode Initializing the ModesAlarm Sounds Concerning the Power SupplyInserting/Removing the Cassette Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer RecordingRecording Check Recording on a Card NV-GS15 onlyBacklight Compensation Function Zoom Microphone FunctionDigital Zoom Functions Image Stabilizer FunctionDigital Effect Functions Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalancePlaying Back a Card NV-GS15 only Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back on Your TV Lock Setting NV-GS15 onlyRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingCondensation About AC AdaptorBlink in yellow Video Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Editing Audio dubbing cannot be performed HeadphonesOriginal sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Other Recording Auto Focus Function does not workDigital Video System Using the Reset buttonAuto Focus Adjustment Explanation of TermsRecording a subject with little contrast Time CodeMemory Stop Function Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications Specifications190 Page Page LSQT0783 a