Panasonic NV-GS300 manual

GN Bef ore use , please read these instruction s completely . VQT0T 29 Operatin g Instr uctions Digital Video Camera Model No . NV -GS300 300_CoverGN_Eng.fm 1 ペ ージ ２００ ５年１１月２ ３日　水曜日　午後 １０時０分[...]

2 VQT0 T29 Information for your safety ª Carefully rea d the Opera ting Instruction s and use the Movie Came ra c orre ctl y ≥ Injury or m aterial dam age resulti ng from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instru ctions are the so le responsibility of the user. Try out the Movie C[...]

3 VQT0T 29 -If you see this symbo l- Informat ion on Disposal in ot her Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. VQT0T29_ENG.book 3 ペー ジ ２００５ 年１１月２２ ?[...]

4 VQT0 T29 Contents Info rmation f or you r safety ... ....... ....... ....... ....... .... 2 Before using Acce ssories........ ....... ...... ..... ....... ....... ....... ....... .... 5 Optional . ........... .......... .............. ......... ............ ....... 5 Parts iden tification and handling ..................... ..... 5 Fitting the len[...]

Before us ing 5 VQT0T 29 Before u sing Accesso ries The followings are t he accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC i nput lead, AC mains lead -9- 2) Battery pack -9- 3) Remote control, button-type ba ttery -21- 4) Free style remo te control -23- 5) Multi cable -46 - 6) Shoul der strap -7- 7) Digital video head cleaner -61- 8) USB[...]

Before u sing 6 VQT0 T29 (8) Speaker -40- (9) Audio-vi deo/S-V ideo out put termi nal [A/V] -46- ≥ Use the supplied Multi cable only , otherwise audio may not be played back normally. (10) Terminal for free style rem ote control [REMOT E] -23- Microphon e termin al [MIC] ≥ A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external micro[...]

Before us ing 7 VQT0T 29 (36) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for at taching the camera to opt ional tripod/VW-CT45E. (P lease carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach t he tripod to the camer a.) ≥ When the tripod is used, operate the camera from the free style remote control for convenience. (Whe n not using the rem ote cont[...]

Before us ing 8 VQT0 T29 Fitting the lens cap (VW-LF37WE ; optional) Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap is included in t he Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional). If you do not use the movie camera when the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attac hed to the front of the lens hood, at [...]

Before us ing 9 VQT0T 29 Power supply ª Cha rging th e bat tery When this product is purchas ed, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥ Battery charging time ( -10- ) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ If the DC inpu[...]

Before us ing 10 VQT0 T29 Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are f or when the temperature is 25 o C and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or l ower than 25 o C, the charging time will become longer. A Charging time B Maximum cont inuously recordable time C Intermittent recordable time (The intermi[...]

Before us ing 11 VQT0T 29 ª How to turn the p ower on and off with the LCD mon itor/viewfinde r When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off wit h the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Reco rding Mode. 1 Open the L CD monitor o ut or extend the viewfinder to use. ( -12- ) ≥[...]

Before us ing 12 VQT0 T29 WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THI S UNIT MUST ONLY BE RE PLACED BY Q UALIF IED PERSONNEL. IF T HIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAR EST AU THOR IZED SERVI CE CEN TRE. Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Place your fin[...]

Before us ing 13 VQT0T 29 Quick Star t When quick start is ON the battery power is sti ll being consumed, even when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed. The movie camera will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 sec onds after the LCD monitor or the viewfinder is reop ended. ≥ Please no te in quick start mode approximately half the pau[...]

Before us ing 14 VQT0 T29 Insertin g/removin g a cass ette 1 Fit th e AC adaptor or the batte ry and turn on the power. 2 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT] lever and op en the cassette cover. ≥ When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette . ≥ When inserting a cassett[...]

Before us ing 15 VQT0T 29 Inserting/removing a card Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ ON] sw it ch to [O FF] . ≥ If the card is inserted or remov ed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. 1 Turn off t he power 1 . ≥ Check that the Status indicator has gone off. 2 Open th[...]

Before us ing 16 VQT0 T29 Selecting a mode Rotate the mo de dial to select the des ired mode. 1 Rotate the mo de dial. ≥ Set your desired mode to 1 . : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously rec ord still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to[...]

Before us ing 17 VQT0T 29 2) Tape rec ording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) ≥ 1 is displayed while rec ording on a tape. ≥ 2 is displayed only when the [ AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]. 3) Tape playback mode 4) Card recording mod e ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 5) Card recording mod e ([AUTO/M[...]

Before us ing 18 VQT0 T29 Help mod e Select an icon for an explanation of t he function. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recording Mo de. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move th e joystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. ≥ The help mode explains the opera tion ico[...]

Before us ing 19 VQT0T 29 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the m enu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back t o the previous screen Move th e joysti ck left . ª About th e menu setting ?[...]

Before us ing 20 VQT0 T29 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting th e brightness a nd colour level 1 Set [ SETUP ] >> [LC D SET] or [EVF SET ] >> [YES]. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. [LCD SET] :Brightn ess of th e LCD monitor :Colour level of the LCD monitor [EVF SET ] :Brightness of t[...]

Before us ing 21 VQT0T 29 Using the r emote control ª Remo te c ont rol Using the remote control supplied will enable controlling almost all t he functions of t his camera to be controlled. (1) On-screen display b utton [ EXT DISPLAY ] -42- (2) Date/time bu tton [DATE/ TIME] -50 - (3) Audio dubbi ng button [AUDIO DUB] -48- (4) Record button [ ¥ R[...]

Before us ing 22 VQT0 T29 ª Remote co ntrol usable range ≥ The distance between the remote control and the camera: Within approx. 5 m Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, lef t, and right ª Selecting the remote control m ode If 2 cameras are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of movie camera and remote control to [VCR 1] and that o[...]

Before us ing 23 VQT0T 29 Free styl e remote control This controller can be used from different high and low angles. It is also han dy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this camera more easily. (1) Recording start/stop button [REC] (2) Zoom lever [W/T] (3) Photosh [...]

Rec ord mod e 24 VQT0 T29 Record mode Check bef ore rec ording Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the movie camera has not been used for a long t ime. Conduct a test re cording t o make sure that t he image recordi ng and t he audio r ecording work properly . ª Basic camera holding 1) Hold the camera wit[...]

Rec ord mod e 25 VQT0T 29 Recording on a tape ≥ Set to Tape Rec ording M ode. ≥ The lens co ver opens autom atically. 1 Press the record ing start/stop b utton to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop bu tton again to pause record ing. ≥ For the recor ding time o n a tape, refer to -10- . ≥ Carry out a recording check ( -26- ) [...]

Rec ord mod e 26 VQT0 T29 Recordin g check The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause. ≥ Set to Tape Rec ording M ode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move th e joystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select t[...]

Rec ord mod e 27 VQT0T 29 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. ≥ The lens co ver opens autom atically. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button h alfway in order to adjust focusing. (F or auto focusing only) ≥ If you set [O.I.S.] t o [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ (MEGA OI[...]

Rec ord mod e 28 VQT0 T29 ª Select the siz e of still pi ctures to be recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SI ZE] >> select the desired picture size. REC ASPE CT [16:9]: : 2048 k 1152 : 640 k 360 REC ASPECT [4:3]: : 2048 k 1512 : 1600 k 1200 : 1280 k 960 : 640 k 480 ≥ When you purchase this unit, [REC ASPECT] is set to [16:9][...]

Rec ord mod e 29 VQT0T 29 Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10 k optically. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recording Mo de. 1 Wide-a ngle recor ding (z oom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close- up recording (zoom i n): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T]. ≥ When zoom ing in and taking a picture while holding the movie camera by hand, we rec[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 VQT0 T29 Recording yourself You can rec ord yourself while v iewing the LCD monitor. You c an record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is ho rizontally flip ped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.) ≥ Extend the viewfinder to see the picture[...]

Rec ord mod e 31 VQT0T 29 ª To cance l the colour n ight view function Select the colour night view icon until the colour night view indication disappear. ≥ The [0 LUX COLOUR NIGHT VIEW OFF] indication appears o n the screen of the movie camera. ≥ If the 0 Lux colour night view function is selected without reversing the LCD monitor, the [REVER[...]

Rec ord mod e 32 VQT0 T29 Start recording . (fade in ) When you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears. Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely dis appears, recording stops. ª To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. ≥ The [FADE O[...]

Rec ord mod e 33 VQT0T 29 ≥ The AGS fun ction may a ctivate and ca use the movie camera to pa use the reco rding if you are r ecording a s ubject rig ht above or right b elow you . In thes e cas es, set [AGS] >> [OFF] t hen c onti nue th e reco rdin g. ≥ Use the Recor ding st art/stop b utton t o pause or stop the r ecording. The AGS func[...]

Rec ord mod e 34 VQT0 T29 Self-timer recor ding You can record s till pictures on a card us ing the timer. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the self-ti mer recor ding icon [ ]. ≥ The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on the[...]

Rec ord mod e 35 VQT0T 29 Image stab ilize r funct ion Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tap e/Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. ª To canc el the image stabilizer funct ion Set [A DVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ OFF]. ≥ When recording still pictures in the Card [...]

Rec ord mod e 36 VQT0 T29 Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode autom atically sets optimum s hutter speeds and apert ures. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recording Mo de. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desir ed mode. 1[...]

Rec ord mod e 37 VQT0T 29 Recording in natural colours (White b alance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance m anually. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recording Mo de. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick[...]

Rec ord mod e 38 VQT0 T29 Manual f ocus adju stment If auto focusing is dif ficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recording Mo de. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. ≥ The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. 3 M[...]

Rec ord mod e 39 VQT0T 29 Manual shu tter speed adjus tment ≥ Avoid recording u nder fluorescent light, mer cury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the play back image may change. ≥ If you increase the shutter s peed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accor dingly the gain value increases automatically, which may incre[...]

Playback mode 40 VQT0 T29 Playback mode Playing back ta pe ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automati cally appears on the LCD moni tor.) 1 Operate with joystick. 1 / ; : Playback/Pause 6 : Rewind/Revie w playbac k (Rev er ts to play back with the 1 / ; icon.) 5 : Fast forward/Cue playback (Re verts to play back with the 1 / ; icon.[...]

Playback mode 41 VQT0T 29 Slow-motion playback/ fra me-b y-fram e play back ≥ Set to Tape Playb ack Mode. ( Slow-motion playba ck can only be perform ed by using the remote control.) Slow-mot ion playba ck If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the normal speed. If the image is recorded in the [...]

Playback mode 42 VQT0 T29 Playba ck on TV Images recorded by this camer a can be played back on a T V. ≥ Insert a recorded tape or card i nto this camera. 1 Connect the m ovie camera and a TV. ≥ Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the Multi cable 1 . ≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also con ne ct to th is t erm ina l 2 . It a[...]

Playback mode 43 VQT0T 29 ≥ If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the “UNPLA YABLE CAR D’’ indi cation may appear as warning. ≥ When playing ba ck still pictures rec orded in 4:3 mode ( , , , ) on a wide-screen TV, the picture quality may deteriorate[...]

Playback mode 44 VQT0 T29 ª Deleting st ill picture files rec orded on a card by othe r equipment ≥ A still picture file (other t han JPEG) that cannot be played back on the movie camera may be erased. Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is f ormatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a [...]

Playback mode 45 VQT0T 29 Writing the printing da ta on a card (DPOF setting) You can writ e the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other informat ion (DPOF data) onto the card. ≥ Set to Card Playback Mod e. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [DPOF SE T] >> [SET]. 2 Move the j oystick to select a file to b e set, and then p ress i[...]

Edit mode 46 VQT0 T29 Edit mo de Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scene s that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥ Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. 2 Pause at t he scene you wi sh to record, an d press the [P[...]

Edit mode 47 VQT0T 29 ≥ For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥ When you do not need funct ional indications or date and time indica tion, set [BASIC] >> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in t he Tape Playback Mode and press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote c ontrol for no indication. (When[...]

Edit mode 48 VQT0 T29 ≥ If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guar d) is recorded by the movie camera, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback. ≥ Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is connected with the USB cable. ≥ While pictures[...]

Edit mode 49 VQT0T 29 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting the movie camera to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer. ) ≥ Insert a card and set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Connect the m ovie camera and t he prin[...]

Menu 50 VQT0 T29 Men u Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual m enu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -36- [REC SP EED] -24- [WIND CU T] -32 - [REC ASPECT] -34- [CLOCK SET ] -11 - 2) [ADVANCED] [PICT . QU ALIT Y] -28- [FLASH] -[...]

Menu 51 VQT0T 29 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -36- [PICT . QU ALIT Y] -28- [PICTURE SIZE] -28- [REC ASPECT] -34- [CLOCK SET ] -11 - 2) [ADVANCED] [BURST MODE] -35- [FLASH] -33- [RED EY E] -33- [FLASH L EVEL] -33- [O.I.S .] -35- [REC LAM P] -52- [SHTR EFFECT ] -28- 3) [SETUP] [DISPLA Y] -52- [DATE/TIME] -52- [PO WER SAV E] -52- [...]

Menu 52 VQT0 T29 Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The movie camera autom atically records the date and time o f picture taking on the tape. ≥ You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [ DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AUDIO REC[...]

Menu 53 VQT0T 29 Other menus ª [JOYSTICK LED] If set to [ON ], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation. ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of f unctions, s et to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be[...]

Others 54 VQT0 T29 Others Indications Various funct ions and the m ovie came ra status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining batte ry power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 15:30:45: Date/Time indication Recording indicati ons R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minut es. (When it reache s less than 3 minutes, [...]

Others 55 VQT0T 29 PictBridge: PictBridge mode -49- 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: N umber of DPOF Setting -45- : Lock set ting -44- : [640 k 360] Image size : [2048 k 1152] Image size : [640 k 480] Image size : [1280 k 960] Image size : [1600 k 1200] Image size : [2048 k 1512] Image size ≥ For images not recorded with this u[...]

Others 56 VQT0 T29 FILE LOCKED: Y ou are attempting to erase protected files . CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory C ard is set to [LOCK ]. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video he ads are dirty. -61- CHANGE TO 0.2M/0.3M MODE: When continuous photoshot is used, set [PICTURE SIZE ] to [ ] or [ ]. PUSH THE R ESE T SWI TCH: An irregulari[...]

Others 57 VQT0T 29 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/ Body 1: The movie camera power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection c ircuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 s econds. If t he movie camer a still cannot be used, t[...]

Others 58 VQT0 T29 5: The movie camera cannot be operated though pow ered up. The movie camera does not operate normally. • The movie camer a cannot be oper ated unless you open the LCD monitor or ext end the viewfinder. • Remove the cassette and the n press the [RESET] button. ( -60- ) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off t he p[...]

Others 59 VQT0T 29 Playback (Sound ) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the mo vie camera . 0 Is the v olume too low? During playbac k, push the [ s /VOL r ] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it . ( -40- ) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at th e same time. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit A UDIO] >[...]

Others 60 VQT0 T29 Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be p erforme d. • Turn off the power to the movie camera. If the power cannot be turned off, press t he [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. Af ter that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is st ill not [...]

Others 61 VQT0T 29 Cautions for Use In the event of abnorm al operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the P anasonic Customer Care Cent re on 132600. ª About condensa tion If you turn the movie camera on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [[...]

Others 62 VQT0 T29 ª About the movie camer a ≥ When the movie cam era is used for a long time, the camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the movie camera away from magnetized equ ipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game eq uipment. ≥ If you use the movie camera on or near a TV, images or so[...]

Others 63 VQT0T 29 ≥ To store the batter y for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. ≥ Dust and other matter attached to t he battery terminals should be removed. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appr[...]

Others 64 VQT0 T29 ª Folder structure o f the card The folder structure of the card formatted by the movie camera will be disp layed on the PC as the illu stration belo w. ≥ Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc. ≥ Files with the DPOF se ttings can be recor ded on MISC folder. ª LCD monitor /viewfinder LCD monitor ≥ When[...]

Others 65 VQT0T 29 ª White balanc e The image recorded by the movie camera may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To av oid such phen omena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the wh ite colour under different light sources. By recognizing which is the white colour under sunlight and which is [...]

Specifications 66 VQT0 T29 Specificat ions Specifications Digit al Video Ca mera Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consu mer-use digital vi deo SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digit al video tape Record ing/p layba ck time: SP: 80 min; LP: 120 m in (with DVM80) Video Record ing s ystem: Digital component Televisi on sy stem[...]

Specifications 67 VQT0T 29 AC ad aptor V SK06 51 Informa tion for you r safety Dimens ions: Approx . 61 mm (W) k 32 mm (H) k 91 mm (D) Mass : Approx . 110 g Mass and di mensi ons ar e appr oximat e val ues. Specifi cations may cha nge with out prio r notice. 4:3 mode: ≥ The numbers shown in the tab le are approximations. ≥ These figures vary de[...]

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