User manual PANASONIC NV-GS15

[. . . ] R Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS 8 EB NV-GS11EB NV-GS15EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. LSQT0782 A Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. Information for Your Safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in 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. [. . . ] For other notes concerning this item, see -53-. Audio Dubbing (Remote Control only) You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is erased. (If you wish to preserve the original sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording. ) Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording made in LP Mode. (-19-) 1 Press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound. sVOL r (39) 2 Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) PHOTO SHOT MULTI/ P-IN-P V T ¥REC A. DUB FF/W (56) W /REW PLAY 6 1 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape (NV-GS15 only) Card Images can be recorded to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode. E INDEX K SELECT ; STOP D INDEX L P. B. ZOOM (70) 2 Press the [A. DUB] Button (56) on the Remote Controller. 3 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote Controller. (39) 2 Display the first picture. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36). (36) To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote Controller. The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again. PHOTO SHOT During the copying, the following Indication appears. NOW RECORDING It takes a few seconds to record a picture to the Tape. -41- Editing Mode To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously. To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound. When a microphone is used for audio dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded sound while dubbing the audio. (When using headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES]. ) For other notes concerning this item, see -53-. Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures. If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (-8-) on the Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15) prior to copying so that no indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied. If various setups (such as external input, tape speed, etc. ) are required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Movie Camera: 6 Press the [] Button to stop playback. Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital video equipment that has a DV Input/Output Terminal with a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, dubbing can be done in the digital format. 21-pin Adaptor [S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 Only the NV-GS15 can be used as a Recorder. Player/Recorder: 1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode. 2 1 A/V OUT PHONES/ MIC REMOTE 1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable (not supplied) -42- Editing Mode Player: 2 Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback. (17) The same setting can be done using press the [1] Button (73) on the Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15). Recorder: 3 while pressing the [REC] Button (6), press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12). Or While pressing the [¥REC] Button (55), press the [1] Button (73) on the Remote Controller. sVOL r MULTI/ P-IN-P V T ¥REC A. DUB FF/W (55) W (73) (70) (71) /REW PLAY 6 1 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K ; STOP D INDEX L P. B. ZOOM Recording starts. To Stop Dubbing Press the [;] Button (70) or the [] Button (71). For other notes concerning this item, see -53-. -43- With a PC With a PC Importing still pictures onto a PC (NV-GS15 only) Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures onto your personal computer. 2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode. When using with DV STUDIO: Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO]. (20) It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV STUDIO Mode. 4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [ Socket (28). ] (39) 3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [ Socket (28). [. . . ] 490 g (with CGR-D08R and DVM60) Operating Temperature: 0oC­40oC Operating Humidity: 10%­80% Card Memory Functions Recording Media (NV-GS15 only): MultiMediaCard (4 MB/8 MB/16 MB), SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/512 MB) Still Picture Recording File Format (NV-GS15 only): JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2. 2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still Image Size (NV-GS15 only): 640k480 pixels (VGA) WEB Camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image Size: 320 k240 pixels (QVGA) AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source: AC 100­240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 20 W DC Output: DC 7. 9 V, 9 W (Movie Camera Operation) DC 8. 4 V, 1. 2 A (Battery Charging) Dimensions: 70 (W)k45 (H)k116 (D) mm Weight: Approx. Specifications may change without prior notice. -61- Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB FINE 45 100 220 440 880 1760 3520 NORMAL 95 200 440 880 1760 3520 7040 ECONOMY 190 400 880 1760 3520 7040 14080 These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. The numbers shown in the table are approximations. -62- Index ªA AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 ªP PC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]