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Panasonic NV-GS11GN, NV-GS15GN operating instructions Contents, Before Use, Recording Mode

Models: NV-GS15GN

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Contents

Information for Your Safety	2
Before Use
Standard Accessories	5
Optional Accessories	5
Controls and Components	5
The Remote Controller	8
Power Supply	9
Charging Time and Available Recording
Time	10
The Grip Belt	11
Re-attaching the Lens Cap	11
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	11
Inserting a Cassette	12
Using a Card (NV-GS15 only)	12
Turning on the Movie Camera	13
Selecting Modes	13
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor	13
Using the Menu Screen	14
List of Menus	15
Setting Date and Time	17
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge	18
LP Mode	18
Audio Recording Mode	18

Recording Mode
About Recording	19
Recording on a Tape	19
Recording a Still Picture on a Tape
(Photoshot) (NV-GS11 only)	20
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only)	21
Recording with the Built-in LED Video
Light	21
Quick Start	22
Self-timer Recording	22
Zoom In/Out Functions	22
Digital Zoom Function	23
Image Stabilizer Function	23
Fade In/Out Functions	23
Backlight Compensation Function	24
Night View Functions	24
Soft Skin Function	24
Wind Noise Reduction Function	25
Cinema Function	25
Recording in Special Situations	25
Recording in Natural Colours	26
Adjusting White Balance Manually	26
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment	27
Manual Iris Adjustment	27
Manual Focus Adjustment	28
Digital Effect Functions	28

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Panasonic NV-GS11GN, NV-GS15GN operating instructions Contents, Before Use, Recording Mode

Contents

Before use, please read these instructions completely NV-GS15GNOperating Instructions Digital Video CameraUse only the recommended accessories Information for Your SafetyThe manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents Refer servicing to qualified service personnelContents Before UseRecording Mode With a PC SpecificationsPlayback Mode Editing ModeRemote Controller and Button-Type Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Battery PackSocket for Free Style Remote Controller REMOTE 8 Soft Skin Button SOFT SKIN 9 Reset Button RESET -4714 Card Access Lamp NV-GS15 only 15 Pause Button Still Button STILL 21 Mode Selector Switch AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS45 Shoulder Strap Holders 46 Grip Belt 47 Battery Holder ª Remote Controller39 Mode Dial 40 Power Lamp -13-, -19 43 Power Switch OFF/ON -13-, -19 44 DC Input Socket DC/C.C.IN1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder The Remote Controllerª Free Style Remote Controller ª Inserting a Button-type Batteryª Using the Battery Power Supplyª Using the Remote Controller ª Using the AC AdaptorCharging Time and Available Recording Time ª Using the Car Battery Charger optional2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera To Remove the BatteryAttaching the Shoulder Strap 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handThe Grip Belt Re-attaching the Lens Capª Accidental Erasure Prevention Using a Card NV-GS15 onlyª Card Access Lamp Inserting a Cassetteª Using the Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitorª How to Turn on the Power ª How to Turn off the Powermode and press ENTER Button to determine the setting Using the Menu Screenª Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level To AdjustList of Menus SELF TIMER Self-timer Recording3 CARD NV-GS15 only Card Setup Sub-Menu PICT QUALITY Picture Quality CREATE TITLE Title Creation 4 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub-Menuª CARD RECORDING MENU NV-GS15 only 4 CARD NV-GS15 only Card Setup Sub-Menu PICT QUALITY Picture QualityCREATE TITLE Title Creation 5 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub-Menu ª TAPE PLAYBACK MENUª PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU NV-GS15 only Setting Date and TimeSELF TIMER Self-timer Recording 2 DIGITAL TITLE IN Adding a Title -36- 4 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub-MenuAudio Recording Mode Internal Lithium Battery Recharge3 Press the MENU Button 20 to finish setting the date and time LP ModeAbout Recording ≥Before turning on the power, remove the1 Set the OFF/ON Switch 43 to ON Recording Modeª Finding the End of Recording To Cancel Blank Search Before CompletionRecording a Still Picture on a Tape Photoshot NV-GS11 only ª To Check the Recording2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot NV-GS15 onlyRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light 1 Set the Mode Dial 39 to Card Recording ModeTo Cancel the Quick Start Self-timer Recording2 Set the OFF/ON Switch 43 to OFF 3 Set the OFF/ON Switch 43 to ONImage Stabilizer Function To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionTo Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionSoft Skin Function To Cancel the Night View FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Night View FunctionsWind Noise Reduction Function To Cancel the Soft Skin FunctionTo Cancel the Cinema Mode 1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch 21 to MANUALRecording in Natural Colours Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Cancel the Programme AE Function To Resume Automatic Adjustment2 Press the ENTER Button 17 until the Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment ª About White Balance SensorDigital Effect Functions Manual Focus Adjustment3 Press the 5 Button 16 or 6 Button 19 to adjust the focus 2 Slide the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch 21 to FOCUSDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 To Cancel the Digital Effectª Multi-Picture Mode ª Picture-in-Picture Mode2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 42 to start recording ª Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Mix ModeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back ª Adjusting the Sound VolumePlayback Mode Playing Back a TapeStill Playback/Still Advance Playback the Remote Controller3 Press the E Button or D Button 58 on the Remote Controller Slow Motion PlaybackIndex Search Functions Photoshot Index Signal NV-GS11Scene Index Signal 2 Press the 9 Button or Button 59 on the Remote ControllerRemote Controller and select WIPE or MIX Remote Controller to select a desired digital effectButton 75 on the Remote Controller To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function2 Start Playback Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 onlySlide Show NV-GS15 only 1 Set the Mode Dial 39 to Picture Playback ModeTo Stop the Slide Show Creating a Title NV-GS15 onlyAdding a Title NV-GS15 only To Pause the Slide Show4 Press the / /6/5 Button to select a desired title DPOF SettingTo Verify DPOF Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card NV-GS15 onlyFormatting a Card NV-GS15 only Lock SettingProtecting the Files on a Card NV-GS15 only Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card NV-GS15 onlyTo Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVEditing Mode Controller where you want to add new sound4 Press the A.DUB Button 56 on the Remote Controller To Cancel Audio DubbingTo Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback Movie Camera Using the DV Cable for RecordingMovie Camera 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU AV IN/OUT AV JACK IN/OUT 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette. Other Equipment1 Install the supplied USB Driver Using a Card in a PersonalUsing as a Web Camera or with DV When using with DV STUDIOetc. in this folder are recorded in Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PCIndications OthersInitializing the Modes Warning/Alarm IndicationsWhen using Tape Recording Mode When using Card Recording Mode NV-GS15 onlyª Inserting/Removing the Cassette ª Concerning the Power Supplyª Alarm Sounds Notes and Hintsª Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ª Self-timer Recordingª Recording Check ª Recording on a Card NV-GS15 onlyª Backlight Compensation Function ª Zoom Microphone Functionª Digital Zoom Functions ª Image Stabilizer Functionª White Balance ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustmentª Manual Iris Adjustment Listening to Playback Sound through Headphonesª Playing Back a Card NV-GS15 only ª Index Search Functionsª Playback Zoom Function ª Playback Digital Effect Functions1 Take out the Cassette 2 Set the OFF/ON Switch to OFF ª Lock Setting NV-GS15 onlyª Recording the Contents of Other Equipment ª Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingBlink in yellow Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Cameraª About AC Adaptor ª CondensationWhen the Lens is Fogged ª Optimal Use of the BatteryWhen 3DEW blinks in yellow ≥You cannot use the Tape Recording When 3DEW blinks in redª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Disposing of an Unusable BatteryAlways Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean ª Cautions for Storage3 The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough Before Requesting Repair Problems and SolutionsPower 1 The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on 2 The Movie Camera power is turned off automaticallyOther Recording 1 Auto Focus Function does not work 1 Pictures cannot be played back even when the 1 Button is pressedheadphones 3 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCompatibility with Output Signals Using the RESET buttonOthers 1 The Free Style Remote Controller does not operate correctly 3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to press the RESET Button5 Recording a fast-moving subject 3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbingª Time Code ª Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications SpecificationsSpecifications ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations Page Page LSQT0783 A F0204Ha0 7000 A