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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera NV-GS150EB Model No. NV-GS140EB Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0N43... -
Page 2: Information For Your Safety
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. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. - Page 3 ª Carefully observe copyright laws. Operating Instructions ≥These Operating Instructions apply to models Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for NV-GS140 and NV-GS150. ≥The illustrations used in these Operating purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Information for Your Safety ........2 Playback mode Playing back tape..........36 Before using Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback......... 37 Accessories............5 Variable-speed search function......37 Optional..............5 Playback on TV ..........38 Parts identification and handling ......6 Playing back card..........38 Fitting the lens cap (optional) ....... -
Page 5: Before Using
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. 17) Tripod (VW-CT45E) ≥All enquiries transactions and distribution 18) DV cable (VW-CD1E) facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK 19) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) Ltd. ≥Some optional accessories may not be ≥It couldn’t be simpler! available in some countries. -
Page 6: Parts Identification And Handling
Before using Parts identification and handling (16) (17) ª Camera (13) (18) (19) (20) (14) (21) (22) (15) (23) S-VIDEO Built-in video flash -29- Recording lamp -48- (13) Viewfinder -10- -59- Microphone (built-in, stereo) -25- -28- Grip belt Due to limitations in LCD production (One-touch free style grip belt) technology, there may be some tiny bright or Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) - Page 7 Before using (27) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -17- Power LCD lamp -17- (28) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -21- -32- -34- (29) Card access lamp -13- (30) DV terminal [DV] (Input function on NV- GS150 Model only) -42- (31) Card slot cover -13- (32)
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Page 8: Fitting The Lens Cap (Optional)
Before using Fitting the lens cap (optional) Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. If you do not use the movie camera when the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW- LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, attach the lens cap to protect the (42) surface of the lens. -
Page 9: The One-Touch Free-Style Grip Belt
Before using The one-touch free-style grip belt Adjust the belt length and the pad position. ª To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this camera more easily. Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the projections 2 on both sides. -
Page 10: Using The Viewfinder
Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time ( -11- ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. -
Page 11: Charging Time And Recordable Time
Before using ≥The output plug of the AC mains lead is not Charging time and recordable time completely connected to the AC adaptor The times shown in the table below show the socket. As shown in 1, there is a gap. times at a temperature of 25oC and a humidity of ≥Do not use the power cord for other 60%. -
Page 12: Inserting/Removing A Cassette
Before using the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, may have formed on the heads or the cassette using the 0 lux night view function, etc. tape. Do not open the cassette cover. ( -56- ≥When you use this camera with the LCD ª... -
Page 13: Inserting/Removing A Card
Before using ≥If the following operations are performed when Inserting/removing a card the access lamp is lit, then the card or the Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn recorded data may be damaged or the camera the power [OFF]. may malfunction. -
Page 14: Turning The Camera On
Before using Turning the camera on How to use the joystick When the camera is turned on with the lens cover ª Basic joystick operations closed, the automatic white balance adjustment Operations on the menu screen and selection may not function properly. Please turn the camera of files to be played back on the multi-image on after opening the lens cover. -
Page 15: Switching The Language
Before using 2) Tape recording mode 6) Picture playback mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Playback/stop -38- Erase -39- White balance -33- Playback previous picture -38- Shutter speed Playback next picture -38- Iris or gain value Select/Adjust -33- Switching the language Select/Adjust -33- You can switch the language on the screen... - Page 16 Before using Move the joystick up or down in order to Select a menu item. ≥Use the direction buttons (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) and select the sub-menu. [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit. VAR. MENU SEARCH ENTER Move the joystick right or press it to set the...
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Page 17: Setting Date And Time
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED POWER LCD BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. ≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. ≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal. -
Page 18: Using The Remote Control
Before using ≥If you turn on the camera when the AC adaptor Using the remote control is used, the [POWER LCD] function will ª automatically be activated. Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable ª Changing the picture quality on the controlling almost all the functions of this camera LCD monitor to be controlled. - Page 19 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV “THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025 STOP MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO [VCR1]: EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1 MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN...
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Page 20: Free Style Remote Control With Mic
Before using ≥Within a 1 metre range, you can operate the ª About the clip (on the backside) remote control from beside the remote control sensor (LCD monitor side) of the movie camera. Free style remote control with mic This controller can be used from different high and low angles. -
Page 21: Record Mode
1) Hold the camera with both hands. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic 3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with cassettes marked LP mode. -
Page 22: Recording On A Tape
Record mode Recording on a tape ª Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen Open the lens cover. ( -13- ≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When the camera is turned on with the lens (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the cover closed, the automatic white balance indication starts flashing.) adjustment may not function properly. -
Page 23: Check The Recording
Record mode Check the recording Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. - Page 24 Record mode ≥While data are recorded on a card, do not ª Select the picture quality for operate the mode dial. photoshot images ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select remove a card.
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Page 25: Zoom In/Out Function
Record mode Zoom in/out function ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the You can zoom in up to 10k optically. microphone will collect sounds clearly far away ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the Wide-angle recording (zoom out): wide-angle shot. -
Page 26: Quick Start
Record mode ≥Since about half the power of normal recording Quick start is used in quick start standby, using quick start This camera will be put into standby in approx. reduces the recordable time. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. -
Page 27: Night View Functions
Record mode Night view functions this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. This function allows you to record colour subjects ≥The night view function is cancelled when you in dark locations to stand out against the operate the power switch or the mode dial. -
Page 28: Fade In/Fade Out Function
Record mode Fade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Fade in This reduces the wind noise coming into the The image and audio gradually appear. microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. Set [BASIC] >>... -
Page 29: Using The Built-In Video Flash
Record mode Using the built-in video flash ª To adjust the brightness of the video flash Use the built-in video flash in order to record still Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> pictures in dark places. select the desired brightness level. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. -
Page 30: Self-Timer Recording
Record mode Self-timer recording Recording images for wide-screen You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. This allows you to record images compatible with ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. wide-screen TVs. Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. Wide Function Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. -
Page 31: Image Stabilizer Function
≥Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. -
Page 32: Recording In Various Situations (Scene Mode)
Record mode ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong Recording in various situations light or a highly reflective subject, vertical (Scene mode) lines of light may appear. When you record images in different situations, ≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports this mode automatically sets optimum shutter mode does not function. -
Page 33: Recording In Natural Colours (White Balance)
Record mode Recording in natural colours ª About flashing of the [ ] indication When the manual adjustment mode is (White balance) selected The automatic white balance function may not ≥Flashing indicates that the white balance reproduce natural colours depending on the previously adjusted is stored. -
Page 34: Manual Focus Adjustment
Record mode Manual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Shutter Speed ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to Aperture [MANUAL]. - Page 35 Record mode ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/50–1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode 1/25–1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
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Page 36: Playback Mode
Playback mode ≥The [ Playback mode ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set Playing back tape [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].) ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEBCAM] and then connect the USB connection cable, the repeat playback mode is cancelled. -
Page 37: Slow-Motion Playback/ Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback mode Slow-motion playback/ Slow-motion playback frame-by-frame playback ≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion code indication may be unstable. playback can only be performed by using Frame-by-frame playback ≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the the remote control.) playback pause, and then the images will Slow-motion playback... -
Page 38: Playback On Tv
Playback mode Playback on TV mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. Images recorded by this camera can be played Press the [OSD] button on the remote back on a TV. control. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this camera. Connect the movie camera and a TV. -
Page 39: Deleting Files Recorded On A Card
Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the images. The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete. Towards [r]: Full-screen display ≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display. -
Page 40: Formatting A Card
Playback mode Formatting a card Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. You can write the data of pictures to be printed, Store important data on a personal computer, etc. -
Page 41: Edit Mode
Edit mode Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Recording from a tape onto a card Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer from scenes that have already been recorded on to the instructions for the recorder. -
Page 42: Using The Dv Cable For Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Edit mode Using the DV Cable for Recording Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon to stop playback. (Digital Dubbing) Stop recording. By connecting other digital video equipment with ≥For more information, refer to the operating DV terminal and the movie camera by using the instructions for your TV set and recorder. -
Page 43: Audio Dubbing
Edit mode Audio dubbing the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] on playback. You can add music or narration to the recorded ≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV cassette. terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. -
Page 44: Printing Pictures By Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)
Edit mode ª Printing pictures by directly Before recording with audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. connecting to the printer (PictBridge) ≥When you want to preserve the original sound To print pictures by directly connecting the movie taken during recording, set [SETUP] >> camera to the printer, use a printer compatible [AUDIO REC] >>... - Page 45 Edit mode Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture, and then press it. Select the desired number of prints. ≥You can set up to 9 prints. Select the setting for date printing. ≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable.
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Page 46: Menu
Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -48- [AV JACK] -48- [USB FUNCTION] (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) 2) [ADVANCE] 1) [BASIC]... - Page 47 Menu ª ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] 1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -48- [SCENE MODE] -32- [PROTECT] -40- [PICT. QUALITY] -24- [PICTURE SIZE] -24- 2) [ADVANCE] [SELF TIMER] -30- [DPOF SET] -40- [CLOCK SET] -17- [CARD FORMAT] -40- 2) [ADVANCE] 3) [SETUP] [BURST MODE]...
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Page 48: Menus Related To Taking Pictures
Menu Menus related to taking pictures [5 MINUTES]:When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the movie ª [H.SHOE MIC] camera automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound battery from running down. -
Page 49: Other Menus
Menu Other menus ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. ª [DEMO MODE] If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the movie camera is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. -
Page 50: Others
Others Others External microphone supporting LOWCUT the smart accessory shoe (LOW Indications CUT) Sports mode (Scene mode) -32- Various functions and the movie camera status Portrait mode (Scene mode) -32- are shown on the screen. Low light mode (Scene mode) Basic indications -32- Remaining battery power... -
Page 51: Warning/Alarm Indications
Others 100-0001: Folder/File display tape with the accidental erasure prevention No.00: File number slider placed in the [SAVE] position. Number of DPOF Setting You are attempting audio dubbing or digital -40- Lock setting dubbing on a tape with the accidental -40- [640k480] Image size erasure prevention slider placed in the... -
Page 52: Functions Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Others Functions cannot be used PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the equipment has been simultaneously detected. Press the [RESET] button ( Some functions in the movie camera are disabled This may solve the problem. or cannot be selected due to its specifications. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The table below shows examples of functions The USB cable is connected to the movie... -
Page 53: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)
Others Before requesting repair (Problems ≥Flash ≥While recording to a tape and solutions) ≥During demo mode ≥When continuous Power/Body photoshot is used 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned ≥When the colour night view function is used • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully ≥Zoom ≥When the microphone of charged battery. - Page 54 Others access lamp is on may destroy the data on the 5: Auto focus function does not work. card.) • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus 6: The cassette cannot be removed. mode is selected, focus is automatically •...
- Page 55 Others dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the clear. Clean the heads by using the head sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a cleaner for digital video (optional). ( -56- later time. To hear the sounds separately, set •...
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Page 56: Cautions For Use
Others the [RESET] button with the boss A. The Cautions for Use movie camera will be activated. ª About condensation If you turn the movie camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, RESET condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is... - Page 57 Others and playback are not properly performed. battery or AC adaptor. Then, connect the Clean the heads with the digital video head battery or AC adaptor again and turn on the cleaner. movie camera power. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the movie camera, Do not use your movie camera near radio set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it transmitters or high-voltage cables.
- Page 58 Others ≥If the operating time is very short even after the ª About the battery battery has been recharged, the battery has The battery used in the movie camera is a worn out. Please purchase a new battery. rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the ª...
- Page 59 Others stronger than expected, and they may erase the internal temperature increases, it goes back to contents of a recording or may increase noise. normal brightness. ª About the card Extremely high precision technology is When inserting or removing the card, always employed to produce the LCD monitor set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
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Page 60: Explanation Of Terms
Others Explanation of terms light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance. ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment determines the white colour under different light sources. By White balance adjustment recognizes the colour recognizing which is the white colour under of light and adjusts so the white colour will sunlight and which is the white colour under a become a pure white. -
Page 61: Specifications
Specifications Specifications USB: Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed) Specifications No copyright protection support PictBridge-compliant Digital interface: Digital Video Camera (NV-GS140) DV output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Information for your safety (NV-GS150) DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Video flash: Power source: GN 4.0 DC 7.9/7.2 V Dimensions:... - Page 62 Specifications AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 19 W DC output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie camera operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) Dimensions: 61 mm (W) 32 mm (H) 91 mm (D) Weight: Approx.
- Page 63 Index ª Numerics Self-Recording ..........25 Self-timer Recording ........30 0 Lux Night View Function ......27 ª A Shutter chance mark ........23 Shutter Speed ..........34 AC Adaptor ..........10, 58 Slow Motion Playback ........37 Aperture ............34 Soft Skin Mode ..........
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