Panasonic NV-GS150GN 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.

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.

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.

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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.

Leica is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

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

Files recorded on 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-

The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description.

ªWarning

To prevent electric shock, 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 Operating Instructions Information for your safety Contents Parts identification and handling Before usingAccessories OptionalLCD monitor open part Open Smart accessory shoe Viewfinder -8Lens hood Tripod receptacle Shoulder strap fixtureOne-touch free-style grip belt To restore the strap to the grip beltFitting the lens cap optional To use as a hand strapPower supply Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Removing the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Charging time and recordable timeInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing the cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampInserting/removing a card SD Memory CardHow to use the joystick Using the lens coverSelecting a mode Turning the camera onCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTape playback mode Joystick and screen displaySwitching the language Using the menu screenSetting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderSet Setup LCD AI Dynamic or Using the remote controlRemote control Changing the picture quality on LCD monitorSelecting the remote control mode Install a button-type batteryRemote control usable range Concerning the button-type batteryAbout the clip on the backside Free style remote control with micSwitching the microphone Record mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Check the recordingBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughProgressive Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeConcerning the focusing area Select the size of still pictures to be Recorded on a cardDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionRecording yourself To use the zoom microphone functionBacklight compensation function To cancel the quick start when Power is OFFQuick start Night view functionsTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the tele-macro functionWind noise reduction function Using the built-in video flashFade in/fade out function Self-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen TVs To cancel the Wide/Cinema functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Image stabilizer functionContinuous Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function To stop continuous photoshot Midway throughRecording in natural colours White balance To restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Playback modePlaying back tape To return to normal playback Variable-speed search functionPlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo display multiple playback files Playing back cardTo display the on-screen information On the TV About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card To complete the settingsDeleting files recorded on a card Protecting files on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not Printed Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingBefore recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Playback ModeAudio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Tape Recording Menu MenuMenu list Tape Playback MenuCard Recording Menu SetupSetup Display -44-REMOTE Picture Playback MenuMenus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackInitial SET Demo ModeOther menus Others IndicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions cannot be used simultaneously Change Aspect toMovie camera power is turned off automatically Before requesting repair Problems and solutionsPower/Body Movie camera power cannot be turned on Movie camera power does not stay on long enoughNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Remote control does not functionCassette cannot be removed RecordingAudio dubbing cannot be performed Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played backAbout condensation About dirty heads When 3 in redWhen the lens is fogged About the movie cameraAbout the battery About the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups White balanceRecording a subject in dark surroundings Auto focusRecording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass Recording a fast-moving subjectSpecifications SpecificationsAC adaptor VQT0N50