Panasonic NV GS11GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions  
Digital Video Camera  
Model No.  
NV-GS11GN  
NV-GS15GN  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
LSQT0783 A  
Contents  
Information for Your Safety.............................. 2  
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  
Before Use  
Standard Accessories...................................... 5  
Optional Accessories....................................... 5  
Controls and Components............................... 5  
The Remote Controller .................................... 8  
Power Supply .................................................. 9  
Charging Time and Available Recording  
(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  
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  
-3-  
Playback Mode  
Editing Mode  
Playing Back a Tape...................................... 31  
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 31  
Slow Motion Playback .................................. 32  
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 32  
Index Search Functions................................. 33  
Playback Zoom Function .............................. 33  
Playback Digital Effect Functions .................. 34  
Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only)............ 34  
Slide Show (NV-GS15 only).......................... 35  
Creating a Title (NV-GS15 only).................... 36  
Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only) ...................... 36  
Writing Printing Data on a Card  
(NV-GS15 only)........................................... 37  
Protecting the Files on a Card  
(NV-GS15 only)........................................... 38  
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card  
(NV-GS15 only)........................................... 38  
Formatting a Card (NV-GS15 only) ............... 38  
Playing Back on Your TV............................... 39  
Recording from a Tape onto a Card  
(NV-GS15 only) .......................................... 40  
Recording Pictures from a Card onto a  
Tape (NV-GS15 only) ................................. 40  
Audio Dubbing............................................... 40  
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)  
Cassette...................................................... 41  
Recording the Contents of Other  
Equipment................................................... 41  
Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 42  
With a PC  
Importing still pictures onto a PC  
(NV-GS15 only) .......................................... 43  
Using as a Web Camera or with  
DV STUDIO ................................................ 43  
Using a Card in a Personal Computer  
(NV-GS15 only) .......................................... 43  
Others  
Indications ..................................................... 45  
Initializing the Modes..................................... 46  
Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 46  
Notes and Hints............................................. 47  
Cautions for Use............................................ 52  
Before Requesting Repair  
(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 56  
Using the RESET button ............................... 58  
Explanation of Terms .................................... 58  
Specifications  
Specifications ................................................ 60  
-4-  
Before Use  
Before Use  
The following is for the NV-GS15 model only.  
Standard Accessories  
17) SD Memory Card  
(RP-SD008/RP-SD016/RP-SD032/  
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/  
RP-SDH512)  
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the  
Movie Camera.  
1)  
18) MultiMediaCard (VW-MMC8E/VW-MMC16E)  
19) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card  
(BN-SDABPE)  
2)  
20) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card  
(BN-SDCAPE)  
Some optional accessories may not be  
available in some countries.  
3)  
4)  
5)  
Controls and Components  
6)  
8)  
7)  
9)  
ª Movie Camera  
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains  
Lead -9-  
2) Battery Pack -9-  
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type  
Battery -7-  
4) Free Style Remote Controller -8-  
5) AV Cable -57-  
6) Shoulder Strap -11-  
7) SD Memory Card (supplied with NV-GS15)  
-12-  
(1) (2) (3)  
(4)  
(5)  
NV-GS15  
(6) (7) (8) (9) (10)  
RESET  
8) Digital Video Head Cleaner -54-  
9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and  
CD-ROM) -43-  
(11)  
(12)  
(20)  
(21)  
(13)  
(14)  
Optional Accessories  
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD9A)  
(3)  
2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D08S/800mAh)  
3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGR-D16S/1600mAh)  
4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGP-D28S/2800mAh)  
5) Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E)  
6) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E)  
7) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E)  
8) ND Filter (VW-LND27E)  
(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)  
NV-GS11  
(6) (7) (8) (9) (10)  
RESET  
(11)  
(12)  
9) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E)  
(20)  
(21)  
10) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)  
11) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)  
12) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)  
13) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)  
(13)  
(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)  
14) Tripod (VW-CT45E)  
15) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)  
16) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board  
(VW-DTM41E)  
-5-  
Before Use  
(1) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN4] -13-  
(2) LCD Monitor -13-, -55-  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
(26)  
(27)  
technology, there may be some tiny bright or  
dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does  
not affect the recorded picture.  
(30)  
(31)  
(3) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN]  
(NV-GS15 only) -12-  
(4) Card Slot (NV-GS15 only) -12-  
(5) Card Slot Cover (NV-GS15 only) -12-  
(6) Recording Check Button [S] -20-  
Recording Button [REC] -42-  
(28) (29)  
AV IN/OUTPHONES/  
REMOTE  
MIC  
(32) (33)  
(7) Colour Night View Button  
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -24-  
(26) Cassette Holder  
(8) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -25-  
(9) Reset Button [RESET] -47-, -58-  
(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -29-, -35-  
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -30-  
(11) Speaker -31-  
(12) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -24-  
(13) Light Button [LIGHT] -21-  
(14) Card Access Lamp (NV-GS15 only) -12-  
(15) Pause Button [;] -32-  
Still Button [STILL] -20-  
(16) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -31-, -35-  
(17) Play Button [1] -31-, -35-  
Enter Button [ENTER] -14-  
(18) Stop Button [] -31-, -35-  
(27) Cassette Compartment Cover -12-  
(28) USB Socket [ ] -43-  
(29) DV Terminal [DV] -42-  
Connect this to the digital video equipment  
(30) Built-in LED Video Light -21-  
(31) White Balance Sensor -26-  
Remote Control Sensor-9-  
(32) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket  
[AV IN/OUT] -39-  
Socket for Free Style Remote Controller  
[REMOTE]  
Headphone Socket [PHONES]  
Connecting an AV Cable to this socket  
activates the Movie Camera’s built-in  
speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc.  
deactivates it.  
When connecting the pin plug of the AV  
Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it  
goes.  
Fade Button [FADE] -24-  
(19) Rewind/Review Button [6] -31-, -35-  
(20) Menu Button [MENU] -14-  
(21) Mode Selector Switch  
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -19-, -25-  
When connecting the pin plug of the Free  
style Remote Controller to this socket, plug  
it in as far as it goes.  
When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of  
the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to  
[OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to  
[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.  
(33) Microphone Socket [MIC]  
When connecting an external microphone  
or audio equipment to this socket, the  
built-in microphone does not operate.  
(25)  
(22)  
(23)  
(24)  
(22) Lens Hood -56-  
(23) Lens  
(24) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -23-, -25-  
(25) Eyecup  
-6-  
Before Use  
ª Remote Controller  
(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)  
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is  
supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the  
Movie Camera functions can be operated from a  
distance.  
NV-GS15 NV-GS11  
(39)  
(51)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
(40)  
(41)  
(52)  
(53)  
(54)  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
(55)  
(56)  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(42)  
(43)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
(44)  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
L
(34) Viewfinder -13-, -56-  
SELECT  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
(57)  
OFF/ON  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
technology, there may be some tiny bright or  
dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does  
not affect the recorded picture.  
P.B.DIGITAL  
(51) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -46-  
(52) Indication Output Button [OSD] -39-  
(53) Display Button [DISPLAY] -46-  
(54) Reset Button [RESET] -59-  
(55) Recording Button [¥REC] -42-  
(56) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -40-  
(57) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed  
Search Function [π, ] -32-  
(35) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13-  
(36) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -20-,  
-21-, -40-  
(37) Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -22-  
(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -12-  
(39) Mode Dial -13-  
(40) Power Lamp -13-, -19-, -31-  
(41) Quick Start Recording Button  
[QUICK START] -22-  
Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom  
Function [π, , , ] -34-  
Quick Start Recording Lamp -22-  
(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -19-  
(43) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -13-, -19-, -52-  
(44) DC Input Socket [DC/C.C.IN] -9-  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(63)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
(58)  
(59)  
(60)  
(61)  
(62)  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
SELECT  
L
(45)  
(46)  
(64)  
(65)  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
(47)  
(48)  
(58) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]  
(E: reverse, D: forward) -32-  
(49)  
(50)  
(59) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]  
(:: reverse, 9: forward) -33-  
(60) Selection Button [SELECT] -34-  
(61) Store Button [STORE] -34-  
(62) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -34-  
(63) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]  
-22-, -31-, -34-  
(64) Variable Speed Search Button  
[VAR. SEARCH] -32-  
(65) Menu Button [MENU] -14-  
(45) Shoulder Strap Holders -11-  
(46) Grip Belt -11-  
(47) Battery Holder  
(48) S-Video Input/Output Socket  
[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -39-  
(49) Battery Release Lever  
[BATTERY RELEASE] -10-  
(50) Tripod Receptacle  
Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an  
optional tripod.  
-7-  
Before Use  
The Remote Controller  
ª Inserting a Button-type Battery  
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the  
supplied button-type battery.  
1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the  
Battery Holder.  
(66)  
(67)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
(72)  
OSD  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
(73)  
(74)  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(68)  
(69)  
(70)  
(71)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
(75)  
(76)  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
OFF/ON  
1
P.B.DIGITAL  
2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)  
marking facing upward.  
(66) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-, -40-  
(67) Title Button [TITLE] -36-  
(68) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button  
[MULTI/P-IN-P] -29-, -35-  
(69) Rewind/Review Button [6] -31-, -35-  
(70) Pause Button [;] -32-  
3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote  
Controller.  
(71) Stop Button [] -31-, -35-  
(72) Recording Start/Stop Button  
[START/STOP] -19-  
(73) Play Button [1] -31-, -35-  
When the button-type battery is exhausted,  
replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery  
is normally expected to last about 1 year.  
However, it depends on operation frequency.)  
Make sure to match the poles correctly when  
inserting the battery.  
(74) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -31-, -35-  
(75) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -33-  
(76) Enter Button [ENTER] -14-  
ª Free Style Remote Controller  
This controller allows the scene to be shot from  
various angles, high to low, and is also  
convenient when the Tripod is used. When the  
controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip  
Belt for convenience.  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the equipment  
manufacturer. Discard used batteries  
according to manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for  
left-handed users.  
(80)  
(77)  
(78)  
(79)  
WARNING  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do  
not recharge, disassemble, heat  
above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the  
Button-Type battery out of the reach  
of children. Never put Button-Type  
battery in mouth. If swallowed call  
your doctor.  
(77) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]  
(78) Zoom Lever [W/T]  
(79) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]  
(80) Clip  
Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]  
Socket as far as it will goes. A loose  
connection will spoil normal operation.  
-8-  
Before Use  
ª Using the Remote Controller  
Power Supply  
1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote  
Control Sensor (31) of the Movie Camera  
and press an appropriate button.  
ª Using the AC Adaptor  
1
15˚  
15˚  
(31)  
15˚  
15˚  
1
2
Distance from the Movie Camera: Within  
approximately 5 metres  
Angle: Within approximately 15o in the  
vertical and horizontal directions from the  
central axis  
The above operating ranges are for indoor use.  
Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie  
Camera may not operate properly even within  
the above ranges.  
3
1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the  
[DC/C.C.IN] Socket on the Movie Camera.  
2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC  
Adaptor.  
3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC  
Adaptor and the AC mains socket.  
The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit  
entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will  
remain as shown 1.  
Before connecting or disconnecting the  
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on  
the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure  
that Power Lamp is not lit.  
Selecting Remote Controller Modes  
When 2 Movie Cameras are used  
simultaneously, they can be operated individually  
by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.  
If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie  
Camera and that of the Remote Controller do  
not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.  
ª Using the Battery  
Setup on the Movie Camera:  
Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the  
desired Remote Controller Mode. (-16-)  
Before use, fully charge the Battery.  
We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery.  
We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie  
Camera when batteries of other companies are  
used.  
Setup on the Remote Controller:  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and  
E
;
D
2
1
charge it.  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
L
[VCR1]:  
Press the [D] Button and [] Button  
simultaneously. 1  
[VCR2]:  
Press the [E] Button and [] Button  
simultaneously. 2  
When the battery in the Remote Controller is  
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to  
[VCR1] Mode.  
Since the Battery will not be charged when  
the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC  
Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.  
The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp  
lights up, and charging starts.  
When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,  
charging is completed.  
-9-  
Before Use  
When charging the overdischarged battery,  
Charging Time and Available  
Recording Time  
the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the  
battery is charged normally. When the  
temperature of the battery is too high or low,  
the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging  
time becomes longer than usual.  
NV-GS11/NV-GS15  
CGR-D08R  
CGR-D08S  
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
1h  
2h10min. (1h45min.)  
1h5min. (55min.)  
2h  
4h20min. (3h30min.)  
2h10min. (1h45min.)  
3h15min.  
2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie  
Camera.  
CGR-D16S  
CGP-D28S  
7h40min. (6h)  
3h50min. (3h)  
A Charging Time  
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time  
C Intermittent Recording Time  
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available  
recording time with repeated recording and  
stopping actions.)  
To Remove the Battery  
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF], and while  
sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Lever (49),  
slide the Battery to remove it.  
When attaching or removing Battery, set the  
[OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the  
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.  
“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.  
Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.  
The times shown in the table are approximate  
times. The numbers indicate the recording time  
when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in  
parentheses indicate the recording time when  
the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the  
available recording time may be shorter.  
The times shown in the table are for continuous  
recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity  
of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or  
lower temperature, the charging time may be  
longer.  
The available recording time becomes shorter if  
you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor  
simultaneously when using the Colour Night  
View function, rotating the LCD Monitor  
frontward to record yourself or setting  
[EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].  
(43)  
(49)  
ª Using the Car Battery Charger  
(optional)  
If you use the Car Battery Charger (VW-KBD2E;  
optional), you can supply power to the Movie  
Camera and charge the battery inside your car.  
For further information, refer to the instruction  
manual of the Car Battery Charger.  
Be sure to start the car engine before you  
connect the Car Adaptor Cord, otherwise the  
fuse may blow.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -47-.  
-10-  
Before Use  
When you are not recording, be sure to cover  
The Grip Belt  
the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2  
ª To Use as a Grip Belt  
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of  
your hand.  
1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.  
2
1
2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size  
of your hand.  
When you remove the Lens Cap, press the  
knobs firmly.  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
3 Reattach the Grip Belt.  
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder  
Strap before going out of doors to record so as to  
avoid dropping the Movie Camera.  
1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through  
the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Movie  
Camera.  
Re-attaching the Lens Cap  
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.  
1 The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord comes  
preattached to the Grip Belt.  
2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it  
through the Shoulder Strap Length  
Adjuster, and pull it.  
Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the  
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it  
cannot slip off.  
2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through  
the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then  
pass the Lens Cap through the loop made  
by itself and pull tight.  
1
Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to  
the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same  
way.  
When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens  
Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1  
-11-  
Before Use  
Inserting a Cassette  
Using a Card (NV-GS15 only)  
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward  
the front and pull down to fully open the  
Cassette Compartment Cover.  
To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully  
opened, the cassette cannot be ejected.  
A Card can be used to record pictures.  
Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure  
to turn off the Movie Camera.  
Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function  
properly or it may cause the loss of recorded  
data in a Card.  
(38)  
ª Inserting a Card  
1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card  
Slot Cover (5).  
2 Insert a Cassette.  
(3)  
(5)  
OPEN  
2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut  
corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card  
Slot (4).  
3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the  
[PUSH] mark 1.  
(4)  
1
1
PUSH  
3 Close the Card Slot Cover (5) securely.  
Removing the Card  
4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.  
Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of  
the Card and then pull it straight out.  
After removing the Card, close the Card Slot  
Cover.  
The Movie Camera may be damaged if the  
Card is forced out when the Card is fully  
inserted.  
ª Accidental Erasure Prevention  
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider  
1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE]  
arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable  
recording, close the accidental erasure  
prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow  
direction).  
ª Card Access Lamp (14)  
RESET  
(14)  
While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card  
(reading, recording, playback or erasing), Card  
Access Lamp lights up.  
1
R
E
C
SAVE  
While Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt  
to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the  
Card, to turn off the Movie Camera, or to turn  
the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the  
Card, and recorded data, and cause the Movie  
Camera to malfunction.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -47-.  
-12-  
Before Use  
Turning on the Movie Camera  
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor  
ª How to Turn on the Power  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while  
pressing the button 1.  
ª Using the Viewfinder  
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of  
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder  
become clear and easy to read.  
The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.  
1 Pull the Viewfinder.  
(40)  
(43)  
1
2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector  
Knob (35).  
ª How to Turn off the Power  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while  
pressing the button 1.  
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(43)  
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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the  
LCD Monitor  
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].  
The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD  
Monitor is opened.  
When you turn the Movie Camera off, this  
setting is cancelled.  
Selecting Modes  
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the  
Mode Dial.  
1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).  
ª Using the LCD Monitor  
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record  
the picture while watching it.  
(39)  
1 Put a finger on the [OPEN4] Knob (1) and  
pull the LCD Monitor (2) out in the direction  
of the arrow.  
NV-GS15  
NV-GS11  
The Viewfinder is deactivated.  
:Tape Recording Mode  
The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum  
of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,  
it becomes convenient to operate menus or to  
play back pictures.  
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.  
NV-GS15 only: Also, you can record still pictures  
on the card simultaneously during recording on a  
tape.  
:Tape Playback Mode  
Use this mode when playing back the recorded  
scene on a tape.  
:Card Recording Mode (NV-GS15 only)  
Use this mode when recording still pictures on a  
card.  
(2)  
(1)  
:Picture Playback Mode (NV-GS15 only)  
Use this mode when playing back the recorded  
still picture on a card.  
:PC Mode (NV-GS15 only)  
Use this mode when you want to connect the  
PC  
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.  
-13-  
Before Use  
2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to  
Using the Menu Screen  
the desired recording angle.  
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or  
setup, this Movie Camera displays various  
function setups on Menus.  
When operating the menu with the Viewfinder,  
set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or  
rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.  
The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of  
180o 1 from the vertical position upwards  
and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward  
direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor  
beyond these ranges will damage the Movie  
Camera.  
1 Press the [MENU] Button (20).  
(20)  
1180o  
290o  
The Menu corresponding to the Mode  
selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is  
displayed.  
Closing the LCD Monitor  
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.  
Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed  
(NV-GS15 only).  
ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour  
Level  
(39)  
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]  
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are  
displayed.  
NV-GS15 NV-GS11  
2 Press the [;/] Button to select a desired  
Sub-Menu.  
Press the [;/] Button to display the  
LCD/EVF SETUP  
1LCD BRIGHTNESS  
[-]||||----[+]  
LCD COLOUR LEVEL  
[-]||||----[+]  
highlighted item.  
3 Press the [5] Button to display the  
selected Sub-Menu.  
4 Press the [;/] Button to select the item.  
5 Press the [5] Button to display the  
selected item.  
6 Press the [;/] Button to select the desired  
mode and press [ENTER] Button to  
determine the setting.  
While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or  
play back. Menus can be displayed during  
playback but not during recording. The above  
operations can be done using the [MENU]  
Button, [π, , , ] Buttons and [ENTER]  
Button on the Remote Controller. (-7-)  
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
[-]||||----[+]  
;/:SELECT &/%:SETUP  
!/MENU:EXIT  
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]  
Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD  
screen.  
LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]  
Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the  
LCD screen.  
Brightness of the Viewfinder  
[EVF BRIGHTNESS]  
Adjusts the brightness of the image in the  
Viewfinder.  
To Adjust  
To Return the Previous Screen  
Press the [6] Button.  
Press the [;/] Button and select the item to be  
adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to  
raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the  
Bar Indication.  
To Exit the Menu Screen  
Press the [MENU] Button again.  
About the Menu Mode Setting  
A larger number of vertical bars indicates  
stronger brightness or colour saturation.  
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained  
even when the Movie Camera is turned off.  
However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is  
disconnected before turning off the Movie  
Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.  
(The setups of [EFFECT2] (-29-) are not retained.)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.  
Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.  
-14-  
Before Use  
[USB FUNCTION]  
ª File Selection in the Picture Playback  
Mode (NV-GS15 only)  
A File Selection Operation may be necessary  
during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out  
the following procedure.  
1 Press the [;//6/5] Button and select  
a file.  
USB Functions Mode -43-  
If you press [6] Button, the menu changes  
back to the previous screen.  
2) [DIGITAL]  
Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[EFFECT1]  
Digital Effects 1 -28-  
[EFFECT2]  
Digital Effects 2 -29-  
The selected file is marked by a frame.  
PICTURE  
[MULTI MODE]  
Multi-Picture Mode -29-  
[TITLE IN] (NV-GS15 only)  
Adding a Title -36-  
3) [CARD] (NV-GS15 only)  
Card Setup Sub-Menu  
[PICT QUALITY]  
Picture Quality -21-  
[CREATE TITLE]  
No.25  
100-0012  
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm  
the selection of the file.  
After the above File Selection Procedure, carry  
out the various Menu Operations. (The above  
procedure will not be repeated in the following  
instructions.)  
Title Creation -36-  
4) [RECORDING]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
[REC SPEED]  
List of Menus  
Recording Speed Mode -18-  
The figures of the Menus are for explanation  
purposes only, and they are different from the  
actual Menus.  
[AUDIO REC]  
Audio Recording Mode -18-  
[SCENE INDEX]  
Scene Index Mode -33-  
[WIND CUT]  
Wind Noise Reduction -25-  
[ZOOM MIC]  
Zoom Microphone -23-  
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]  
Tape Recording Mode  
TAPE RECORDING MENU  
NV-GS15  
PROG.AE  
!
CAMERA  
SIS  
DIGITAL  
CARD  
D.ZOOM  
SELF TIMER  
USB FUNCTION  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
[CINEMA]  
Cinema-like Format Recording -25-  
5) [DISPLAY]  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
[DISPLAY]  
Display Mode -46-  
[DATE/TIME]  
TAPE RECORDING MENU  
NV-GS11  
PROG.AE  
!
CAMERA  
SIS  
DIGITAL  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
D.ZOOM  
SHTR EFFECT  
SELF TIMER  
USB FUNCTION  
Date and Time Indication -46-  
[C.DISPLAY]  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
Counter Display Mode -46-  
[C.RESET]  
Counter Reset -59-  
It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot  
reset the Time Code.  
6) [LCD/EVF]  
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu  
[LCD/EVF SET]  
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -14-  
[SELF REC]  
Recording Yourself -19-  
1) [CAMERA]  
Camera Setup Sub-Menu  
[PROG.AE]  
Auto Exposure Mode -25-  
[SIS]  
Image Stabilizer -23-  
[D.ZOOM]  
Digital Zoom -23-  
[SHTR EFFECT] (NV-GS11 only)  
Shutter Effect -20-  
[EVF ON/AUTO]  
Using the Viewfinder -13-  
7) [INITIAL]  
You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.  
[SELF TIMER]  
Self-timer Recording -22-  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
-15-  
Before Use  
[A.DUB INPUT]  
[BLANK SEARCH]  
Blank Search -20-  
Audio Dubbing Input -40-  
[DEMO MODE]  
[DV OUT]  
Demonstration Mode  
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -52-  
3) [DIGITAL]  
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[EFFECT ON]  
Digital Effect On/Off -34-  
[EFFECT SEL]  
Digital Effect Selection -34-  
[TITLE IN] (NV-GS15 only)  
Adding a Title -36-  
4) [CARD] (NV-GS15 only)  
Card Setup Sub-Menu  
[PICT QUALITY]  
If no operation takes place for approximately  
10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to  
the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is  
turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a  
Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to  
Demonstration Mode for introducing its  
functions. If any button is pressed or operated,  
the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The  
Demonstration Mode can be started by setting  
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the  
Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode,  
insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to  
[OFF].  
Picture Quality -21-  
[CREATE TITLE]  
[AV JACK]  
Title Creation -36-  
AV Socket -57-  
5) [RECORDING]  
[REMOTE]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
Remote Controller Mode -9-  
[REC SPEED]  
[BEEP SOUND]  
Beep Sound -47-  
Recording Speed Mode -18-  
[AUDIO REC]  
[CLOCK SET]  
Audio Recording Mode -18-  
Date and Time Setting -17-  
6) [DISPLAY]  
[INITIAL SET]  
Initial Setting Mode -46-  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are  
the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu  
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Main-Menu.  
7) [LCD/EVF]  
Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level  
[LCD/EVF SET]  
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -14-  
[EVF ON/AUTO]  
Using the Viewfinder -13-  
8) [INITIAL]  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
[BLANK SEARCH]  
Blank Search -20-  
[REMOTE]  
ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]  
Tape Playback Mode  
TAPE PLAYBACK MENU  
NV-GS15  
NV-GS11  
PLAYBACK  
AV IN/OUT  
DIGITAL  
CARD  
!SEARCH  
12bit AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
USB FUNCTION  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
TAPE PLAYBACK MENU  
PLAYBACK  
!SEARCH  
AV IN/OUT  
DIGITAL  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
12bit AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
USB FUNCTION  
Remote Controller Mode -9-  
[BEEP SOUND]  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
Beep Sound -47-  
1) [PLAYBACK]  
Playback Functions Sub-Menu  
[SEARCH]  
Index Search Mode -33-  
[12bit AUDIO]  
ª
[CARD RECORDING MENU]  
(NV-GS15 only)  
Card Recording Mode  
CARD RECORDING MENU  
CAMERA  
DIGITAL  
CARD  
!PROG.AE  
SHTR EFFECT  
SELF TIMER  
Audio Selector -41-  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
[AUDIO OUT]  
Audio Output Mode -51-  
[USB FUNCTION]  
USB Functions Mode -43-  
2) [AV IN/OUT]  
Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu  
[AV JACK]  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
1) [CAMERA]  
Camera Setup Sub-Menu  
[PROG.AE]  
AV Socket -40-  
Auto Exposure Mode -25-  
-16-  
Before Use  
[TITLE BY SEL]  
[SHTR EFFECT]  
Shutter Effect -48-  
Selecting and Deleting a Title -38-  
You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.  
[SELF TIMER]  
Self-timer Recording -22-  
2) [EDITING]  
Editing a File Sub-Menu  
[FILE LOCK]  
2) [DIGITAL]  
Setting the Lock -38-  
Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[TITLE IN]  
[DPOF SET]  
Setting DPOF -37-  
Adding a Title -36-  
[CARD FORMAT]  
3) [CARD]  
Formatting a Card -38-  
Card Setup Sub-Menu  
3) [DIGITAL]  
[PICT QUALITY]  
Picture Quality -21-  
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[TITLE IN]  
[CREATE TITLE]  
Adding a Title -36-  
Title Creation -36-  
4) [DISPLAY]  
[BURST MODE]  
Continuous Photoshot -21-  
4) [DISPLAY]  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
[DISPLAY]  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are  
the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu  
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].  
5) [LCD/EVF]  
Display Mode -46-  
Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level  
[DATE/TIME]  
[LCD/EVF SET]  
Date and Time Indication -46-  
5) [LCD/EVF]  
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -14-  
[EVF ON/AUTO]  
Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level  
All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are  
the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu  
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].  
6) [INITIAL]  
Using the Viewfinder -13-  
6) [INITIAL]  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
[AV JACK]  
AV Socket -57-  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
[REMOTE]  
[AV JACK]  
Remote Controller Mode -9-  
AV Socket -57-  
[REMOTE]  
Setting Date and Time  
Remote Controller Mode -9-  
[BEEP SOUND]  
Beep Sound -47-  
[CLOCK SET]  
Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has  
a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time  
before recording.  
(20)  
Date and Time Setting -17-  
[INITIAL SET]  
Initial Setting Mode -46-  
ª
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]  
(NV-GS15 only)  
Picture Playback Mode  
1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].  
PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU  
DELETE  
!FILE BY SEL  
ALL FILES  
TITLE BY SEL  
CLOCK SET  
EDITING  
DIGITAL  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
1YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
2004  
10  
8
HOUR  
MIN.  
14  
30  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
;/:SELECT &/%:SETUP  
!/MENU:EXIT  
1) [DELETE]  
Deleting a File Sub-Menu  
[FILE BY SEL]  
Selecting and Deleting a File -38-  
[ALL FILES]  
2 Press the [;/] Button to select [YEAR],  
[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and  
press the [6/5] Button to set it to the  
desired value.  
Year will cycle in the order shown below.  
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...  
Deleting All Files -38-  
-17-  
Before Use  
3 Press the [MENU] Button (20) to finish  
setting the date and time.  
The clock operation starts from [00] second.  
If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication  
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.  
The clock uses the 24-hour system.  
Audio Recording Mode  
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be  
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the  
[RECORDING] Sub-Menu.  
High sound-quality recording is possible with  
“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit  
32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be  
recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other  
2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge  
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation  
of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes,  
the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie  
Camera with the power turned off and then  
connect to the AC Mains socket.  
1
2
3
After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium  
battery can power the clock for approximately  
3 months.  
WARNING  
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST  
ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED  
PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,  
CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER  
CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR  
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.  
LP Mode  
A desired recording speed can be selected with  
[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.  
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time  
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP  
Mode.  
Although the image quality does not decrease  
with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise  
may appear on a playback image, or some  
normal functions may be restricted.  
The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are  
not completely compatible with other  
equipment.  
Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.  
(-40-)  
-18-  
Recording Mode  
When the LCD Monitor is opened, the  
Recording Mode  
About Recording  
Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However,  
when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the  
image is also shown in the Viewfinder.  
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode  
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].  
When recording still pictures on a card, set the  
If you prefer to have the image on the LCD  
Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set  
[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to  
[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and  
no left and right reversal occurs.  
Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [  
(NV-GS15 only).  
When recording with the  
]
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) set to  
[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts  
the focus and white balance. In some cases, they  
cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be  
adjusted manually. (-26-, -28-)  
Recording on a Tape  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].  
The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.  
(40)  
(43)  
(21)  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
Before turning on the power, remove the  
Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached  
when the power is turned on, Automatic  
White Balance Adjustment (-26-) may not  
function correctly.  
When the Recording Pause Mode continues for  
more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off  
automatically for tape protection and power  
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the  
power is turned off only when the tape is  
inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the  
tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if  
the Recording Pause Mode continues for more  
than 6 minutes, the power is turned off  
automatically.  
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording  
Mode.  
(39)  
NV-GS15 NV-GS11  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).  
Recording starts.  
After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes  
to [REC].  
REC  
(42)  
To resume recording from this condition, turn  
off, then turn on the power again.  
RECORD  
When the Movie Camera is connected to a  
personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby  
mode is not available.  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)  
again to pause the recording.  
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.  
ª Recording Yourself  
By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it  
frontward (to the lens side), you can let the  
subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the  
shot while recording is in progress.  
PAUSE  
PAUSE  
Recording ”Simultaneous Motion/Still Record  
Mode” (NV-GS15 only)  
Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording  
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,  
you can also record a still picture on a card by  
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
-19-  
Recording Mode  
ª To Check the Recording  
ª Progressive Photoshot  
By pressing the [S] Button (6) briefly in the  
Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the  
last few seconds of the recorded scene.  
When the [æ] Indication is displayed,  
Progressive Photoshot Function works.  
You can record still pictures as frame still pictures  
with higher quality by this function.  
The Progressive Photoshot Function may not  
be activated depending on the function you use.  
(-46-)  
(6)  
NV-GS15 only:  
To record still pictures with higher quality, we  
recommend setting to the Card Recording  
Mode. (To activate the progressive function  
regardless of the function you use)  
When you record the tape and the card  
simultaneously, the progressive function is not  
activated.  
The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After  
checking, the Movie Camera resumes the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.  
ª Finding the End of Recording  
(Blank Search Function)  
Recording a Still Picture on a Tape  
(Photoshot) (NV-GS11 only)  
The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the  
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or  
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>  
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].  
Still pictures can be recorded from the Movie  
Camera lens.  
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36) in the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
(20)  
(36)  
PHOTO SHOT  
The [BLANK] Indication appears during the  
Blank Search.  
Approximately 1 second before the last  
recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches  
to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still  
Playback Mode.  
The Movie Camera records a still picture for  
about 7 seconds and then switches back to  
the Recording Pause Mode.  
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA]  
Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add image and a  
sound like releasing the shutter.  
If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the  
Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
PHOTO  
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion  
Press the [] Button.  
ª Digital Still Picture  
When the [STILL] Button (15) is pressed, images  
become still pictures. When the button is pressed  
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.  
(15)  
Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior  
image quality.  
ª Continuous Photoshot  
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA]  
Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button pressed, the Movie Camera will  
continuously record still pictures in approximately  
0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released.  
The screen blinks and, at the same time, a  
shutter clicking sound is recorded.  
We recommend that you press the [STILL]  
Button first at the position where you wish to  
record the still picture so as to enter the Digital  
Still Picture Mode and then press the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
-20-  
Recording Mode  
ª Continuous Photoshot  
The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a  
regular intervals.  
Recording a Still Picture on a Card  
(Photoshot) (NV-GS15 only)  
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory  
Card from the Movie Camera.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording  
Mode.  
1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]  
>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].  
(20)  
(39)  
The [  
] Indication appears.  
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).  
(36)  
PHOTO SHOT  
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).  
(36)  
The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.  
Selecting the Quality of Photoshot images  
1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]  
>> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image  
quality.  
PHOTO SHOT  
When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can  
be recorded in approximately 0.5 second  
intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is  
released or 10 pictures are recorded.  
(20)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.  
Recording with the Built-in LED  
Video Light  
Maximum number of images recordable on  
the supplied Card (8MB)  
[FINE] (high image quality): approximately  
45 pictures  
[NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately  
95 pictures  
[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately  
190 pictures  
To brighten the natural colours in a scene. Gain  
Up mode works with the Built-in LED Video Light  
to enhance the light’s brightness.  
1 Press the [LIGHT] Button (13). 1  
(13)  
These figures vary depending on the subject  
being photographed.  
Maximum number of still pictures recordable  
on an SD Memory Card (optional)  
LIGHT  
The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the  
Gain Up mode is set to on.  
PICTURE  
QUALITY  
FINE  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only  
the LED Video Light is on, however, ghost  
images will appear.  
2 Press the [LIGHT] Button (13). 2  
Gain Up mode is set to off.  
To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.  
3 Press the [LIGHT] Button (13). 3  
The LED Video Light turns off.  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
100  
220  
440  
880  
1760  
3520  
200  
440  
880  
1760  
3520  
7040  
400  
880  
1760  
3520  
7040  
14080  
These figures vary depending on the subject  
being photographed.  
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Recording Mode  
Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to  
1.  
Self-timer Recording  
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts  
automatically after 10 seconds.  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or  
[CARD RECORDING MENU] (NV-GS15 only)  
>> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].  
1
2
3
GAINUP  
(20)  
The [ ] Indication appears.  
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).  
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.  
(36)  
Quick Start  
By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (41), and  
the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in  
approximately 1.3 seconds after the Movie  
Camera is turned on.  
1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (41).  
The Quick Start Recording Lamp (41) lights  
up.  
PHOTO SHOT  
The [ ] Indication flashes and the recording  
starts after 10 seconds.  
You can also use the Continuous Photoshot  
(NV-GS15 only). (-21-)  
(41)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.  
QUICK START  
Zoom In/Out Functions  
(41)  
It gives special effects to the picture by recording  
objects close by or with wide-angle shot.  
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):  
Push the [W/T] Lever (37) towards [W].  
For close-ups (zoom in):  
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF].  
The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.  
(43)  
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].  
VOL/JOG  
W
T
(37)  
3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].  
The Movie Camera will be ready for recording  
in approximately 1.3 seconds.  
Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for  
a few seconds.  
To Cancel the Quick Start  
T
1tW  
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for  
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the  
Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.  
5tW  
T
24tW  
T
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.  
-22-  
Recording Mode  
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function  
ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small  
Subjects  
(Macro Close-up Function)  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]  
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie  
Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as  
approximately 20 mm from the Lens. Small  
subjects like insects can be recorded with this  
function.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
Image Stabilizer Function  
If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording,  
the camera shake in the image can be corrected.  
If the Movie Camera shakes too much, the  
images may not be stabilized.  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON].  
ª To Use the Zoom Microphone  
Function  
Along with the zooming operation, the  
microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are  
varied for recording sounds.  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].  
(The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)  
(20)  
Z.MIC  
The [[] Indication appears.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
Digital Zoom Function  
This function is useful when you want to record  
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a  
normal zoom range of 1k to 24k magnification.  
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a  
magnification from 60k up to 800k.  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [60k] or [800k].  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)  
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36) to start  
recording.  
(36)  
PHOTO SHOT  
(42)  
(20)  
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]  
>> [SIS] >> [OFF].  
60k: Digital zooming to 60k  
800k: Digital zooming to 800k  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
60tW  
T
Fade In/Out Functions  
D.ZOOM  
Fade In  
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually  
2 Push the [W/T] Lever (37) towards [W] or  
towards [T] to zoom in or out.  
VOL/JOG  
from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.  
W
T
(37)  
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Recording Mode  
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18)  
during the Recording Pause Mode.  
Backlight Compensation Function  
This prevents the subject from being recorded too  
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that  
shines from behind the subject being recorded.)  
1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12).  
(18)  
(12)  
The image fades out gradually.  
2 When the image is completely gone, press  
the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to  
start recording.  
The [ª] Indication flashes and then is  
displayed.  
The entire screen becomes brighter.  
(42)  
ª
3 Release the [FADE] Button (18) about  
3 seconds after starting recording.  
The image reappears gradually.  
Fade Out  
Fade Out causes images and sounds to  
disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the  
end of a scene.  
To Resume Normal Recording  
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
Night View Functions  
Colour Night View Function  
This function allows you to record colour images  
brightly in a dark place.  
1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button  
(7).  
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) while  
recording.  
(7)  
C.NIGHT  
VIEW  
The [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears.  
(18)  
To Cancel the Night View Functions  
Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button  
repeatedly.  
The image fades out gradually.  
2 When the image is completely gone, press  
the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to stop  
recording.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
Soft Skin Function  
(42)  
This enables you to record skin colours in a softer  
tone. In order to get the best result, avoid  
background colours similar to the skin colour of  
the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer  
background lacking in detail.  
3 Release the [FADE] Button (18).  
The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.  
-24-  
Recording Mode  
1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (8).  
Black bars appear at the top and bottom of  
the screen.  
CINEMA  
(8)  
SOFT SKIN  
The [  
] Indication appears.  
To Cancel the Cinema Mode  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].  
SOFT SKIN  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
To obtain the best effect, we recommend to  
take the bust shot, so that the upper part from  
the breast of the subject can be framed in the  
screen.  
Recording in Special Situations  
(Programme AE)  
You can select optimal automatic exposure under  
specific recording situations.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
(21) to [MANUAL].  
To Cancel the Soft Skin Function  
Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.  
Wind Noise Reduction Function  
(21)  
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting  
the microphone when recording.  
AUTO  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
(20)  
2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or  
[CARD RECORDING MENU] (NV-GS15 only)  
>> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired  
mode ([5], [7], [4], [] or [º]).  
(20)  
The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.  
WIND CUT  
The Indication of the selected Mode appears.  
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
1)  
2)  
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
3)  
4)  
Cinema Function  
This function is for recording in a cinema-like  
screen.  
5)  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].  
1) [5] Sports Mode  
For recording scenes involving quick  
movements, such as sports scenes.  
2) [7] Portrait Mode  
(20)  
For bringing up people clearly from the  
background.  
3) [4] Low Light Mode  
For recording a dark scene brighter.  
4) [] Spotlight Mode  
-25-  
Recording Mode  
For recording a subject under a spotlight in  
4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent  
a party, theatre, etc.  
lamp) [{]  
5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode  
For recording in a glaring surrounding, such  
as ski slopes, beaches, etc.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)  
until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the  
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].  
To Cancel the Programme AE Function  
Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu  
to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]  
Switch to [AUTO].  
Adjusting White Balance Manually  
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour  
of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure  
white. The Movie Camera determines the hue of  
light that comes through the Lens and White  
Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording  
condition, and selects the closest hue setting.  
This function is called Automatic White Balance  
Adjustment.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -49-.  
Recording in Natural Colours  
(White Balance)  
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions,  
the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode  
may not be able to bring out natural colours. In  
this case, the white balance can be adjusted  
manually.  
For light outside the functional Auto White  
Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White  
Balance Adjustment Mode.  
When the Movie Camera is turned on with the  
Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance  
Adjustment may not function properly. Please  
turn on the Movie Camera after removing the  
Lens Cap.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
(21) to [MANUAL].  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
(21) to [MANUAL].  
(21)  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2 Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen  
white subject.  
(21)  
AUTO  
3 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).  
(19)(17)(16)  
The [AWB] Indication appears.  
4 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) until the [1] Indication is displayed.  
(19)(17)(16)  
The [AWB] Indication appears.  
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to select a desired White Balance  
Mode.  
MNL  
1
1)  
2)  
1AWB  
1
5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (17) until the  
[1] Indication stops flashing.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
3)  
4)  
1
1
Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)  
until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the  
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].  
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]  
2) The white balance setting that was previously  
set manually [1]  
3) Outdoor Mode [z]  
-26-  
Recording Mode  
ª About White Balance Sensor  
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
The White Balance Sensor (31) determines the  
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
(21) to [MANUAL].  
nature of the light source during recording.  
(21)  
(31)  
AUTO  
Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with  
your hand during recording because White  
Balance will not function normally.  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the  
Shutter Speed Indication appears.  
10 000K  
2)  
9
8
000K  
000K  
3)  
4)  
7
6
000K  
000K  
5)  
5
4
000K  
000K  
6)  
7)  
8)  
1)  
(19)(17)(16)  
9)  
3
000K  
MNL  
10)  
11)  
1/1000  
2
1
000K  
000K  
12)  
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to adjust the shutter speed.  
Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment  
1/50–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode  
1/50–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode (NV-GS15  
only)  
The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.  
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the  
shutter speed to be faster.  
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White  
Balance Adjustment, the image will become  
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range  
of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the  
Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not  
function properly if there is more than one light  
source. In this case, adjust the White Balance.  
1) The effective range of Automatic White  
Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera  
2) Blue sky  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to  
[AUTO].  
3) Cloudy sky (rain)  
4) TV screen  
5) Sunlight  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
6) White fluorescent lamp  
Manual Iris Adjustment  
7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset  
8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset  
9) Halogen light bulb  
(F Number)  
You can use this function when the screen is too  
10) Incandescent light bulb  
bright or too dark.  
11) Sunrise or sunset  
12) Candlelight  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
(21) to [MANUAL].  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
(21)  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
-27-  
Recording Mode  
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Iris  
Indication appears.  
The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)  
appears.  
MNL  
MF  
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to adjust the focus.  
(19)(17)(16)  
MNL  
1/50  
F2.4  
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to adjust the iris.  
(19) (16)  
Range of Iris Adjustment  
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,  
If you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6]  
Button, the speed of adjusting becomes  
faster.  
OP (Opened)i0dB, ..., OPi18dB  
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the  
image becomes darker.  
When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected,  
the image becomes brighter.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to  
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].  
The value to which idB is attached indicates a  
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality  
of the image deteriorates.  
Digital Effect Functions  
This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect  
Functions that add special effects to the scene.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to  
[AUTO].  
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]  
1) MULTI  
2) P-IN-P  
3) WIPE  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
4) MIX  
5) STROBE  
6) TRAIL  
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in  
a situation where auto focus may not function  
well.  
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
7) MOSAIC  
10) SLIM  
8) MIRROR  
9) STRETCH  
(21) to [MANUAL].  
(21)  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch  
(21) to [FOCUS].  
1) Multi Mode [MULTI]  
2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]  
3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]  
4) Mix Mode [MIX]  
5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]  
(21)  
It records images with a stroboscopic effect.  
6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]  
It records images with a trailing effect.  
7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
FOCUS  
It produces a mosaic-like image.  
-28-  
Recording Mode  
8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].  
The right half of an image becomes a mirror  
image of the left half.  
9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]  
The Picture is expanded horizontally.  
10) Slim Mode [SLIM]  
(20)  
The picture is expanded vertically.  
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]  
11) NEGA  
12) SEPIA  
2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE]  
or [MANUAL].  
3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).  
13) B/W  
14) SOLARI  
MULTI/  
(10)  
P-IN-P  
11) Negative Mode [NEGA]  
If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI]  
Button at each scene you want to capture.  
The colours of the recorded image are  
inverted as seen in a negative.  
12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]  
Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures  
While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the  
[MULTI] Button.  
It records a scene with a brownish tint, like  
the colour of old pictures.  
13) Black & White Mode [B/W]  
It records an image in black and white.  
14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]  
It records an image with a painting-like  
effect.  
If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the  
[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.  
To Display the Multi-Pictures Again  
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.  
To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One  
To Select a Desired Digital Effect  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]  
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital  
Effect.  
(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])  
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second  
or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the  
pictures captured last is deleted continuously.  
After still pictures are deleted one by one, they  
cannot be displayed again.  
To Cancel the Digital Effect  
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]  
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].  
If the Movie Camera is turned off, the  
[EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
ª Picture-in-Picture Mode  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
ª Multi-Picture Mode  
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:  
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside  
the screen.  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].  
(20)  
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small  
still pictures.  
Manual Multi-Picture Mode:  
You can manually capture and record 9 small still  
pictures.  
-29-  
Recording Mode  
2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you  
The last scene is stored in memory. The  
[WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B]  
or [C].  
want to capture and press the [P-IN-P]  
Button (10) to insert a small still picture.  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)  
to restart the recording.  
The last image of the previous scene  
gradually changes to the new scene.  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
(10)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
A small still picture is displayed in a normal  
picture.  
If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the  
small still picture is cleared.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
Wipe Mode:  
Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last  
recorded scene gradually changes to the moving  
image of a new scene.  
WIPE  
WIPE  
WIPE  
Mix Mode:  
While the moving image of a new scene fades in,  
the still image of the last recorded scene  
gradually fades out.  
MIX  
MIX  
MIX  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>  
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].  
(20)  
The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)  
to start recording.  
(42)  
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)  
to pause the recording.  
-30-  
Playback Mode  
ª Adjusting the Sound Volume  
Playback Mode  
Playing Back a Tape  
To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever (37)  
to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the  
[W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or  
push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the  
volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off after  
the adjustment is finished.  
The recorded scene can be played back  
immediately after the recording.  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].  
The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.  
VOL/JOG  
(40)  
(43)  
W
T
(37)  
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller,  
press the [T] or [W] Button to display the  
[VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to  
increase the volume or press the [W] Button to  
decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication  
goes off after the adjustment is finished.  
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback  
Mode.  
(39)  
NV-GS15 NV-GS11  
3 Press the [6] Button (19) to rewind the  
tape.  
The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the  
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.  
(-33-)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.  
(19)  
Finding a Scene You Want to Play  
Back  
Rewind the tape to the point where you want  
to start playback.  
When the tape reaches the beginning,  
rewinding stops automatically.  
ª Cue/Review Playback  
4 Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback.  
The [!] Indication appears.  
(17)  
(19) (16)  
If the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) is  
pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback  
A or Review Playback B.  
If a cassette recorded with a copyright  
protection signal is played back, the picture is  
distorted by mosaic-like patterns.  
A
B
To Stop Playback  
If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue  
Press the [] Button (18).  
Playback or Review Playback until you release  
it.  
(18)  
-31-  
Playback Mode  
When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion  
ª Variable Speed Search Function  
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback  
can be varied.  
1 During playback, press the [1] Button (17).  
The [1k!] Indication appears.  
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.  
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion  
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.  
Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back  
at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.  
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back  
at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.  
(17)  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button (73).  
If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback  
Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie  
Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect  
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
2 Push the [W/T] Lever (37) to select a desired  
search speed.  
VOL/JOG  
Still Playback/Still Advance  
Playback  
W
T
(37)  
This Movie Camera is capable of still picture  
playback and frame-advance playback.  
(73)  
The following 6 playback speeds are available for  
the Variable Speed Search Function in both the  
fast-forward and rewind directions:  
1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k  
(slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k,  
10k and 20k.  
This function works by pressing the  
[VAR. SEARCH] and cursor buttons ([π, ]) on  
the Remote Controller. (-7-)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
(70)  
(58)  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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1 Press the [1] Button (73).  
2 Press the [;] Button (70).  
The playback image stops in the Still  
Playback Mode.  
3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (58) on  
the Remote Controller.  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button (17).  
With each press of the [E] Button, still  
pictures advance in the reverse direction.  
With each press of the [D] Button, still  
pictures advances in the forward direction. If  
one of the buttons continues to be pressed,  
still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at  
a time until the button is released.  
During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving  
images may show a noise like a mosaic.  
The sound is muted during search.  
Slow Motion Playback  
This Movie Camera can play back at a slow  
speed.  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button (73).  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(73)  
(58)  
6
1
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ª Playback with Zoom Lever  
By pushing the [W/T] Lever (37) of the Movie  
Camera in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures  
can be advanced one frame at a time in the  
forward or backward direction.  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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(58)  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
SELECT  
L
1 Press the [1] Button (73).  
2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (58) on  
If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures  
advances continuously.  
the Remote Controller.  
The [}] or [~] Indication appears.  
VOL/JOG  
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(37)  
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Playback Mode  
If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback  
2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (59)  
Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie  
Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect  
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
on the Remote Controller.  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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Index Search Functions  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
(59)  
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(59)  
To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this  
Movie Camera automatically records index  
signals during recording, as explained in the  
following.  
Photoshot Index Signal  
NV-GS11:  
With each press of the corresponding button,  
still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are  
searched.  
Sounds are played back for approximately  
4 seconds.  
These signals are automatically recorded  
whenever still pictures are taken in Photoshot  
Mode. (-20-) Photoshot Index Signals are not  
recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous  
Photoshot Mode.  
ª Scene Index Search  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].  
2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (59)  
on the Remote Controller.  
NV-GS15:  
When the corresponding button is pressed  
once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and  
searching for the subsequent scene marked  
with an index signal starts. Each time the button  
is pressed after the start of Scene Index  
Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to  
[S 9], and the beginning of the scene  
corresponding to the selected number will be  
searched.  
These signals are automatically recorded when  
still pictures on a card is recorded to a tape.  
Scene Index Signal  
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded  
when you start recording after inserting a  
Cassette.  
If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu  
on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to  
[2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when  
recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours  
or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is  
recorded when recording is restarted after the  
date has changed since the last recording.  
(While the index signal is being recorded, the  
[INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)  
S
1
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.  
Continuous Index Search  
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (59) is  
pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be  
continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel,  
press the [1] Button (73) or the [] Button (71).)  
INDEX  
If the Movie Camera is switched from the Tape  
Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if  
the date and time is set before the start of  
recording, the index signal is not recorded.  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(73)  
6
1
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STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
ª Photoshot Index Search  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].  
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For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
(20)  
-33-  
Playback Mode  
2 Press the [SELECT] Button (60) on the  
Playback Zoom Function  
Remote Controller to select a desired digital  
effect.  
A part of the image can be enlarged up to  
10 times during playback.  
1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM]  
Button (75) on the Remote Controller.  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
SELECT  
VAR.  
MENU  
(60)  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
OFF/ON  
(62)  
(75)  
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SELECT  
L
P.B.DIGITAL  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
(57)  
When the [SELECT] Button is pressed  
repeatedly, the digital effect selection  
changes.  
ENTER  
(57)  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
The same setting can be done using  
[EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the  
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].  
The centre of the image is enlarged to  
approximately 2 times.  
To suspend Playback Digital Effect  
Temporarily  
ZOOM 2t  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button (62) to suspend or  
restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is  
paused temporarily, the selected effect’s  
indication flashes.  
To Change the Zoom Magnification  
2 Change the magnification by pressing the  
[W] Button or [T] Button (63) on the Remote  
Controller.  
To Cancel the Digital Effect  
Press the [SELECT] Button (60) on the Remote  
Controller and clear the digital effect indication.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
1 Press the [1] Button (73).  
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¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
(63)  
W
(73)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
6
1
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W
6
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STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image  
3 Press the Arrow Button (π, , , ) (57)  
on the Remote Controller that points to the  
area you want to enlarge.  
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2 Press the [SELECT] Button (60) on the  
Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or  
[MIX].  
To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function  
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (75) on the  
Remote Controller.  
SELECT  
VAR.  
MENU  
(60)  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
(61)  
OFF/ON  
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
(62)  
P.B.DIGITAL  
Playback Digital Effect Functions  
3 Press the [STORE] Button (61) at the  
moment you want to save as a still picture.  
The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and  
the image is saved.  
4 Press the [OFF/ON] Button (62) in the scene  
in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix  
effect.  
During playback, special digital effects can be  
added to the recorded pictures. The same effects  
as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are  
used during recording, are obtained.  
1 Press the [1] Button (73).  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(73)  
The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or  
Mix effect.  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
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Playback Mode  
The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be  
The files recorded on the Card are displayed  
used only from the Remote Controller during  
playback.  
in Multi-Picture Mode.  
PICTURE  
If the [OFF/ON] Button (62) is pressed while  
Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop  
temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON]  
Button (62) again will bring back the effect.  
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640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
No.25  
100-0014  
1 2  
3
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
1 Picture Size  
2 File Number  
3 Folder File Number  
Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only)  
It plays back files recorded on a Card.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
3 Press the [;//6/5] Button to select a  
desired file.  
(39)  
The selected file is marked with a frame.  
4 Press either the [ENTER] Button (17) or the  
[MULTI] Button (10).  
The selected file is shown on the entire  
screen.  
2 Start Playback.  
1: Starting the Slide Show  
5: Playing back the next picture  
6: Playing back the previous picture  
: Stop the Slide Show  
;: Pause the Slide Show  
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
1
Slide Show (NV-GS15 only)  
100-0001  
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be  
played back like a Slide Show.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
2
3
1 Folder File Number  
2 Picture Size (-46-)  
3 File Number  
(39)  
To Select a Desired File and Playing Back  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
2 Press the [1] Button (17).  
(17)  
(39)  
The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.  
2 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).  
SLIDE  
Each of the pictures are played back for  
several seconds.  
MULTI/  
(10)  
P-IN-P  
-35-  
Playback Mode  
4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the  
To Pause the Slide Show  
Press the [;] Button.  
The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.  
[ENTER] Button (17), then press the [5]  
Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust  
the title contrast and press the [ENTER]  
Button (17).  
SLIDE  
5 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to adjust the colour and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
To Stop the Slide Show  
Press the [] Button.  
1
2
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
The dark portion of the image is missing 1,  
and the colours of the bright portion change  
in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red,  
magenta, yellow and white, after which the  
bright portion of the image is missing 2 and  
the colours of the dark portion change in the  
above order.  
Creating a Title (NV-GS15 only)  
You can create a title and record on a Card.  
1 Recording Mode:  
Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording  
Mode or Card Recording Mode.  
Set the Lens to the image you want to use  
for creating a title.  
6 Select [RECORDING] and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
The title is recorded on the Card.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only)  
(39)  
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed  
in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture  
Playback Mode.  
1 Tape Playback Mode:  
Search for the image you want to use for  
creating a title and set the Movie Camera to  
the Still Playback Mode.  
(15)  
1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].  
2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].  
(20)  
(20)  
2 Press the [MENU] Button (20).  
The title is displayed.  
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).  
3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).  
(36)  
PHOTO SHOT  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
(10)  
The title is stored.  
To perform Photoshot again, select  
[RETURN].  
-36-  
Playback Mode  
A list of titles is displayed.  
2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >>  
[VARIABLE].  
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USR00002.TTL  
1
File Name 1  
4 Press the [;//6/5] Button to select a  
desired title.  
DPOF SETTING  
1
2
!:ENTER  
MENU:EXIT  
When all images are not printed, select  
[ALL 0].  
3 Select a desired picture and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
The selected picture is marked with a frame.  
The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is  
displayed.  
4 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to select the number of pictures to be  
printed, and press the [ENTER] Button (17).  
[¥] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture  
set. (-46-)  
The selected title is marked with a frame.  
5 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) or press the  
[MULTI] Button (10).  
The selected title is displayed.  
Recording and Photoshot Recording can be  
made with pictures that have titles.  
A title can be displayed also by pushing [TITLE]  
Button on the Remote Controller.  
To Clear the Title Display  
Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF].  
Or press [TITLE] Button (67) on the Remote  
Controller.  
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU]  
Button (20) when the setup is completed.  
To Verify DPOF Setting  
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which  
1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back  
continuously.  
Writing Printing Data on a Card  
(NV-GS15 only)  
(DPOF Setting)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.  
DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings),  
such as the number of images to be printed, can  
be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital  
Print Order Format.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
(39)  
-37-  
Playback Mode  
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).  
Protecting the Files on a Card  
(NV-GS15 only)  
(36)  
(Lock Setting)  
Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked  
to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are  
locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is  
formatted.)  
1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].  
PHOTO SHOT  
A verification message appears.  
4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button  
(17).  
The selected file is deleted from the Card.  
If [NO] is selected, the file selection is  
cancelled.  
(20)  
To Select and Delete All Files  
1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].  
FILE LOCK  
(20)  
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640  
1
!:ENTER  
MENU:EXIT  
2 Select the file to be locked, and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
The selected file is locked and the [  
Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure  
to lock 2 or more files.  
A verification message appears.  
2 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button  
(17).  
]
All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased.  
A locked file cannot be erased.  
If there are many files in a card, it takes  
several minutes for deleting.  
Press the [ENTER] Button (17) again to  
cancel.  
The SD Memory Card has a write protection  
switch. (-52-)  
Formatting a Card (NV-GS15 only)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.  
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie  
Camera, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all  
the data recorded on a Card.  
Deleting the Files Recorded on a  
Card (NV-GS15 only)  
1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the files  
recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it  
cannot be restored.  
[EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].  
(20)  
To Select and Delete Files or Titles  
1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES].  
(20)  
A confirmation message appears, select  
[YES] and formatting will be carried out.  
CARD FORMAT  
FORMAT WILL DELETE  
ALL FILES  
NO ---  
;:  
RETURN  
To erase a title in  
YES  
:  
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select  
[TITLE BY SEL].  
2 Select the file you wish to delete and press  
the [ENTER] Button (17).  
!:ENTER  
MENU:EXIT  
When the formatting is completed, the screen  
becomes white.  
The selected picture is marked with a frame.  
To erase 2 files or more, repeat this step.  
-38-  
Playback Mode  
It may not be able to use the Card formatted by  
this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case,  
format the Card on the unit which will use the  
Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are  
stored on your PC before proceeding.  
A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC)  
might be unusable or it might take more time for  
recording. We recommend that you use this  
equipment to format the Card.  
Playing Back on Your TV  
By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV,  
the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV  
screen.  
Before connecting them, turn off the power of  
both the Movie Camera and TV.  
1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket of the  
Movie Camera and the Video and Audio  
Input Sockets of the TV.  
[VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
2
1
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES/  
MIC  
REMOTE  
Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1,  
make a connection with the TV. If the TV has  
an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video  
Cable 2, too.  
When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable  
into the [AV IN/OUT] Socket, plug it in as far  
as it goes.  
To Make the Indications Appear on the TV  
Screen  
Press the [OSD] Button (52) on the Remote  
Controller.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
(52)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.  
-39-  
Editing Mode  
When recording to tape, select the tape position  
Editing Mode  
before recording. The picture will be recorded to  
the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button is pressed at Step 3.  
Photoshot index signals are automatically  
recorded.  
Recording from a Tape onto a Card  
(NV-GS15 only)  
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory  
Card from scenes that have already been  
recorded on a cassette.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback  
Mode.  
Audio Dubbing  
You can add music or narration to the recorded  
Cassette.  
(39)  
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. (-18-)  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
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)  
(20)  
PHOTO SHOT  
Recording Pictures from a Card onto  
a Tape (NV-GS15 only)  
2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select  
[A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].  
Set to [AV IN] when external device is used,  
and to [MIC] when an external or built-in  
microphone is used.  
Card Images can be recorded to the Tape.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
3 Press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote  
Controller where you want to add new  
sound.  
(39)  
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MULTI/  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(56)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
2 Display the first picture.  
(70)  
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3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
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4 Press the [A.DUB] Button (56) on the  
Remote Controller.  
5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;]  
Button (70) on the Remote Controller.  
PHOTO SHOT  
To Cancel Audio Dubbing  
Press the [;] Button (70) on the Remote  
Controller.  
During the copying, the following Indication  
appears.  
The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode  
again.  
NOW RECORDING  
It takes a few seconds to record a picture to  
the Tape.  
-40-  
Editing Mode  
Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (-7-) on the  
To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit  
Audio Dubbing  
Remote Controller prior to copying so that no  
indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed  
tape counter and function indications are also  
copied.  
Movie Camera:  
1 Insert the recorded Cassette.  
VCR:  
Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK]  
>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].  
ST1: It plays back only the original sound.  
ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio  
Dubbing.  
MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the  
sound added by Audio Dubbing  
simultaneously.  
2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an  
erasure prevention tab.  
If various setups (such as external input, tape  
speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the  
operating instructions of your VCR.  
Movie Camera:  
3 Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
VCR:  
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 [AV IN/OUT]  
or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES].)  
When the line input is used, you can dub audio  
while listening to the pre-recorded sound from the  
speaker.  
4 Start recording.  
5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
Movie Camera:  
6 Press the [] Button to stop playback.  
Recording the Contents of Other  
Equipment  
After connecting the Movie Camera and the  
other equipment as illustrated, start the  
following procedures.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.  
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)  
Cassette  
(Dubbing)  
After connecting the Movie Camera and the  
VCR as illustrated, start the following  
procedures.  
[VIDEO OUT]  
[AUDIO OUT]  
[S-VIDEO OUT]  
2
1
[VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
AV IN/OUT  
2
1
PHONES/  
REMOTE  
MIC  
1 AV Cable  
2 S-Video Cable (not supplied)  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES/  
MIC  
REMOTE  
1 AV Cable  
2 S-Video Cable (not supplied)  
-41-  
Editing Mode  
Player:  
Movie Camera:  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
2 Press the [1] Button (73) to start playback.  
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[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
MULTI/  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(55)  
(20)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(73)  
(70)  
(71)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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Recorder:  
2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.  
Other Equipment:  
3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start  
playback.  
3 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (55),  
press the [1] Button (73) on the Remote  
Controller.  
Or while pressing the [REC] Button (6),  
press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12).  
Recording starts.  
Movie Camera:  
4 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (55),  
press the [1] Button (73).  
Or while pressing the [REC] Button (6),  
press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (12) on the  
Movie Camera.  
To Stop Dubbing  
Press the [;] Button (70) or the [] Button (71).  
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.  
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MULTI/  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(55)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(73)  
(70)  
(71)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
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When Recording on a card, press the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button. (NV-GS15 only)  
5 Press the [;] Button (70) or [] Button (71)  
to stop recording.  
Other Equipment:  
6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.  
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.  
1
Player/Recorder:  
1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape  
Playback Mode.  
-42-  
With a PC  
When using with DV STUDIO:  
With a PC  
Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >>  
Importing still pictures onto a PC  
(NV-GS15 only)  
[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].  
(20)  
Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can  
import still pictures onto your personal computer.  
Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB  
Driver is installed.  
1 Install the supplied USB Driver.  
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode.  
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).  
]
PC connection mode is activated.  
(28)  
5 Start the Windows Messenger or DV  
STUDIO.  
DV STUDIO MODE can be used with  
Windows98 Second Edition/Me/XP.  
WEB CAMERA Mode can be used with  
Windows XP.  
When using as a Web Camera, it is not possible  
to record on a tape or a card or display a title.  
For more details on the operating environment,  
installation, connections, and procedures,  
please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating  
instructions.  
(28)  
Use AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie  
Camera. (The Card or its contents may be  
destroyed if battery power is lost while  
transmitting data.)  
Mode cannot be changed in PC connection  
mode by operating Mode Dial.  
For more details on the operating environment,  
installation, connections, and procedures,  
please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating  
instructions.  
Using a Card in a Personal  
Computer (NV-GS15 only)  
When using Card Data recorded with this Movie  
Camera, please note the following points.  
To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card  
by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase  
them on the Movie Camera, not on the  
computer.  
Using the optional DV Editing Software (Motion  
DV STUDIO) for Windows (VW-DTM41), a  
variety of visual effects can be added and titles  
can be created.  
You may not be able to properly play back or  
search the images on the Movie Camera after  
changing the image data on a personal  
computer.  
The image data files recorded on the Card with  
this Movie Camera conform to the DCF (Design  
rule for Camera File system) stipulated by  
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
To disconnect the USB Cable safely,  
double-click the [ ] Icon in the task tray and  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
Using as a Web Camera or with DV  
STUDIO  
If the Movie Camera is connected to your  
Personal Computer, you can send video and  
sound from the Movie Camera to other parties via  
the network.  
Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB  
Driver and WebCam Driver is installed.  
1 Install the supplied USB Driver and  
WebCam Driver.  
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode  
or Tape Playback Mode.  
3 When using as a Web Camera:  
Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >>  
[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA].  
-43-  
With a PC  
Folder Configuration when the Card is used  
with a PC  
When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted  
into a personal computer, folders will be  
displayed as in the figure.  
SD Memory Card:  
DCIM  
100CDPFP  
MISC  
PRIVATE  
VTF  
TITLE  
MultiMediaCard:  
DCIM  
100CDPFP  
IM01CDPF  
MISC  
TITLE  
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,  
etc.) in this folder are recorded in  
the JPEG format.  
[MISC]:  
Files in which DPOF Data has  
been set to the image can be  
found here.  
[TITLE]:  
This contains the data of the  
original titles (USR00001.TTL,  
etc.).  
[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], etc.  
are necessary items in the folder structure.  
They have nothing to do with actual operations.  
In the Card Recording Mode, the Movie Camera  
automatically saves file numbers  
(IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images.  
The file numbers are recorded with each image  
as consecutive numbers.  
When using software without an indication  
function, indication data, such as date, are not  
displayed. Depending on the software in use,  
the date and the time may not be displayed  
correctly.  
The memory capacity indicated on the SD  
Memory Card label corresponds to the total  
amount of the capacity to protect and manage  
the copyright and of the capacity available as a  
conventional memory for a Movie Camera,  
Personal Computer or others.  
Capacity that can be used as conventional  
memory:  
8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes  
-44-  
Others  
:  
Spotlight Mode (Programme AE)  
-25-  
Others  
Indications  
º:  
Surf & Snow Mode (Programme  
AE) -26-  
Recording -19-  
Recording Pause -19-  
Self-Timer Recording -22-  
Playback -31-  
Various functions and the Movie Camera status  
are shown on the screen.  
r:  
When the battery power becomes low, the  
Indication changes. When the battery is  
discharged completely, the u (v)  
Indication flashes.  
REC:  
PAUSE:  
:
!:  
;:  
Remaining Battery Power  
Still Playback -32-  
%:  
&:  
Fast-forward/Cue Playback -31-  
Rewind/Review Playback -31-  
Slow Motion Playback -32-  
Still Advance Playback -32-  
Index Search -33-  
Recording Check -20-  
Audio Dubbing -40-  
Audio Dubbing Pause -40-  
Blank Search -20-  
Repeat Playback -50-  
Variable Speed Search -32-  
When you adjust shutter speed  
manually, this indication appears.  
-27-  
Slide Show Playback -35-  
Slide Show Playback Pause -35-  
When you adjust the F Number  
manually, this indication appears.  
-28-  
R0:45:  
Remaining Tape Time  
~, }:  
";, ;!:  
*, ):  
CHK:  
A.DUB !:  
A.DUB ;:  
BLANK:  
R !:  
Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.  
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the  
indication starts flashing.)  
:
:
:
:
:
Tape Recording Mode -19-  
Tape Playback Mode -31-  
Card Recording Mode -21-  
Picture Playback Mode -34-  
PC Mode -43-  
Cinema Mode -25-  
Digital Zoom -23-  
Multi Mode -28-  
P-IN-P Mode -28-  
Wipe Mode -28-  
Mix Mode -28-  
Strobe Mode -28-  
Trailing Effect Mode -28-  
Mosaic Mode -28-  
Mirror Mode -29-  
Stretch Mode -29-  
Slim Mode -29-  
Negative Mode -29-  
Sepia Mode -29-  
Black & White Mode -29-  
Solarisation Mode -29-  
Playback Zoom -33-  
Standard Play Mode (Recording  
Speed Mode) -18-  
Long Play Mode (Recording  
Speed Mode) -18-  
Index signal recording -33-  
Search Number -33-  
Zoom Magnification Indication  
-22-  
PC  
2k!!:  
1/500:  
CINEMA:  
D.ZOOM:  
MULTI:  
P-IN-P:  
WIPE:  
MIX:  
STROBE:  
TRAIL:  
MOSAIC:  
MIRROR:  
STRETCH:  
SLIM:  
NEGA:  
SEPIA:  
B/W:  
SLIDE!:  
SLIDE;:  
F2.4:  
AWB:  
Automatic White Balance Mode  
-26-  
White Balance Adjustment Mode  
-26-  
Outdoor Mode -26-  
Indoor Mode (recording under  
incandescent lamp) -26-  
1:  
z:  
{:  
SOLARI:  
(PB) ZOOM:  
SP:  
C.NIGHT VIEW:  
Colour Night View Function -24-  
Zoom Microphone -23-  
Wind Noise Reduction -25-  
Progressive Photoshot Mode -20-  
Soft Skin Mode -25-  
Z.MIC:  
WIND CUT:  
æ:  
LP:  
SOFT SKIN  
:
INDEX:  
S 1:  
5k:  
PICTURE:  
TITLE:  
VOLUME:  
15:30:45:  
N (F, E):  
Picture -34-  
Title picture -36-  
Volume adjustment -31-  
Date/Time Indication -46-  
Photoshot Picture Quality (during  
Photoshot recording)  
[F] means Fine, [N] means  
Normal and [E] means Economy.  
-21-  
Remaining Number of Photoshot  
pictures  
Continuous Photoshot Recording  
-21-  
AUTO:  
MNL:  
[:  
Automatic Mode -19-  
Manual Mode -25-  
Image Stabilizer -23-  
Audio Dubbing Input Display -40-  
MIC, AV IN:  
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -18-  
MF:  
ª:  
5:  
Manual Focus -28-  
Back Light Mode -24-  
Sports Mode (Programme AE)  
-25-  
Portrait Mode (Programme AE)  
-25-  
Low Light Mode (Programme AE)  
-25-  
000:  
:
7:  
:
Lock Setting -38-  
Video Light is on. -21-  
Gain-up Mode -21-  
:
4:  
GAINUP:  
-45-  
Others  
When using Card Recording Mode  
¥ (White):  
DPOF Setting completed (set to  
1 or more picture) -37-  
(NV-GS15 only)  
640 :  
[640k480] Image size  
When brightness is insufficient  
When the Night View Function is ON  
When the Built-in LED Video Light lights and the  
Gain Up mode is set to on.  
For images not recorded with this Movie  
Camera, the size display is determined as  
follows according to the number of horizontal  
pixels.  
Initializing the Modes  
:
640 or more, less than 800 (The  
size is not displayed at under  
640 pixels.)  
800 or more, less than 1024  
1024 or more, less than 1280  
1280 or more, less than 1600  
1600 or more, less than 2048  
2048 or more  
640  
You can change the Menu settings back to the  
shipping condition.  
:
SVGA  
1 Set [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES].  
The initializing takes a little while.  
After the initializing is completed, the  
[COMPLETED] Indication appears with  
beeps.  
:
XGA  
:
:
:
SXGA  
UXGA  
QXGA  
(Cyan): Photoshot Mode  
PICTURE  
PICTURE  
Initializing will not erase the clock setting (-17-)  
that has been adjusted.  
(Red):  
While Photoshot recording is  
activated  
PICTURE  
PICTURE  
(Green): While the card is being read  
(Red): No Card (Still Picture Mode)  
Warning/Alarm Indications  
If any one of the following indications lights up or  
flashes, please check the condition of the Movie  
Camera.  
3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):  
Condensation has occurred. -53-  
Y (CHECK REC TAB/TAPE NOT INSERTED):  
You are attempting to record pictures on a  
Tape with setting the accidental erasure  
prevention slider to [SAVE].  
ª To Change the Counter Display Mode  
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]  
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display  
Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER]  
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY]  
(M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication  
[TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (-15-) By repeatedly  
pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote  
Controller, you can change the Counter Display  
Mode.  
You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital  
dubbing on a Tape with setting the  
accidental erasure previntion slider to  
[SAVE].  
ª To Display Date/Time Indication  
To display Date/Time Indication, set the  
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the  
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (-15-)  
No Cassette is inserted. -12-  
6 (LOW BATTERY):  
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -9-  
0: The built-in battery is low. -18-  
: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):  
The video heads are dirty. -54-  
2END (TAPE END):  
The tape came to the end during recording.  
REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):  
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been  
selected. -9-  
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of  
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or  
change the Date/Time Indication.  
ª To Change the Display Mode  
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]  
Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to  
All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display  
[OFF]. (-15-)  
ª Progressive Photoshot  
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot  
Function in the following cases.  
When using Tape Recording Mode  
Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]  
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]  
UNPLAYABLE TAPE  
(OTHER FORMAT):  
You are attempting to play back a tape  
section that has been recorded with a  
different TV system.  
UNABLE TO A. DUB  
1/750 s or faster shutter speed  
When brightness is insufficient  
When the Night View Function is ON  
When the Portrait Mode is used  
When the Built-in LED Video Light lights and the  
Gain Up mode is set to on.  
(LP RECORDED):  
Because the original recording was done in  
LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be  
performed.  
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:  
This cassette is incompatible.  
-46-  
Others  
PUSH THE  
RESET SWITCH:  
UNABLE TO WRITE  
(WIDE MODE):  
You are attempting to record pictures of S1  
An irregularity in the mechanism has been  
detected. Press the [RESET] Button  
(-6-, -58-). This may solve the problem.  
signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing  
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
CARD FULL:  
FILE LOCKED:  
Card does not have sufficient memory  
remaining.  
You are attempting to erase protected  
pictures.  
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete  
unnecessary files.  
CARD LOCKED:  
The write protection switch on the SD  
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].  
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:  
NO CARD:  
Card is not inserted.  
NO DATA:  
There is no recorded files in the Card.  
UNPLAYABLE CARD:  
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or  
turn the Movie Camera off in PC Mode with  
connecting the USB cable to the Movie  
Camera.  
You are attempting to play back a data  
which is not compatible with this Movie  
Camera.  
Notes and Hints  
CARD ERROR:  
ª Concerning the Power Supply  
When the Movie Camera is used for a long time,  
the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not  
a malfunction.  
If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up  
although the Battery is attached to the AC  
Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.  
This Card is not compatible with this Movie  
Camera.  
COPY INHIBITED:  
Because the medium is protected by a copy  
guard, images cannot be recorded  
correctly.  
INCORRECT OPERATION:  
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed  
without connecting the USB cable to the PC  
in Picture Playback Mode.  
CAN NOT USE USB  
CHANGE MODE:  
ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette  
In the case of using a previously recorded  
Cassette, you can use the Blank Search  
Function to find the position where you want to  
continue recording.  
The USB cable is connected to the Movie  
Camera in Card Recording Mode or Picture  
Playback Mode.  
If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the  
beginning of the tape before starting recording.  
When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces  
in the right direction and then push it in until it  
stops.  
When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not  
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.  
When closing the Cassette Compartment  
Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover,  
such as a cable of an optional stereo  
microphone.  
CAN NOT OPERATE:  
You are attempting to record pictures on a  
Card with connecting the USB cable to the  
Movie Camera in Tape Recording/Playback  
Mode.  
UNABLE TO WRITE  
(MULTI RECORDING):  
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed  
when you are recording pictures on a Tape  
with setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of  
[EFFECT1].  
ª Alarm Sounds  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]  
Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is  
set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued  
as follows.  
UNABLE TO WRITE:  
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed  
when you are recording still pictures on the  
Card.  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from  
[OFF] to [ON]  
2 Beeps  
When you pause recording  
2 Beeps 4 times  
CASSETTE DOOR OPENED:  
Close the Cassette Compartment Cover  
before recording.  
NO TITLE:  
Titles are not recorded.  
If you perform a wrong operation before or  
during recording  
-47-  
Others  
The LED Video Light enables to lighten simply  
ª Recording Check  
the images taken in a dimly-lit place. However  
we recommend using it in a bright place in order  
to obtain the high quality images.  
For Recording Check, the recording speed  
mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode  
used for the recording. If different, playback  
images will be distorted.  
ª Quick Start  
During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute  
amount of electricity is consumed.  
ª Recording on a Card (NV-GS15 only)  
Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the  
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the  
picture.  
Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot  
be copied.  
When the colour of the screen changes or blurs,  
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or  
1/100.  
When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording  
Pause Mode for 6 minutes, it will be turned into  
the Quick Start Standby Mode. To turn the  
Movie Camera on again, set the [OFF/ON]  
Switch to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again.  
(The Quick Start Mode will be restored.)  
This Function is not activated in the following  
cases:  
Photoshot  
Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted,  
while the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set.  
In the following cases, Quick Start is cancelled  
during the Quick Start Standby Mode.  
Operate the Mode Dial.  
The sound cannot be recorded.  
The file format supported by this Movie Camera  
is JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will  
be played back.)  
If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for  
recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on  
a playback image depending on the image  
content.  
The Battery is replaced  
If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and  
held for approximately 2 seconds during the  
Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off  
and the Movie Camera will completely be turned  
off.  
If the Movie Camera is not operated for  
approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start  
Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and  
the Movie Camera will completely be turned off.  
In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the  
colour may be recorded unnaturally at the  
beginning of the recording.  
Continuous Photoshot  
One more still picture may be recorded after  
you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function  
cannot be used simultaneously.  
When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the  
Movie Camera records the maximum number of  
pictures recordable depending on the  
[BURST MODE] setting.  
When using the card formatted by other  
equipment, intervals of recording pictures may  
become large.  
If recording or erasing pictures is repeated  
many time, intervals of recording pictures may  
become large. In this case, back up your  
important data on PC, and format your card by  
this Movie Camera.  
The zoom magnification differs from when it is  
in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the  
recording starts.  
ª Self-timer Recording  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]  
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be  
emitted in the Self-timer Standby Mode.  
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording  
Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer  
Standby Mode is cancelled.  
Intervals of recording pictures may become  
large depending on the card. We recommend  
using Panasonic SD Memory Card.  
ª Recording with the Built-in LED Video  
Light  
ª Zoom In/Out Functions  
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a  
sharper focus is achieved if the recording  
subject is 1.2 metres or further from the Movie  
Camera.  
The subject should be within 1.5 metres of the  
Movie Camera.  
Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.  
Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.  
Do not look directly into the light.  
If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion  
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening  
around edges) effect occurs on the screen.  
Using the Night View Function at the same time  
will make conditions even brighter.  
When you record pictures with 10k or more of  
magnification, the Movie Camera is susceptible  
to camera shake. We recommend using a  
tripod.  
-48-  
Others  
The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In  
ª Zoom Microphone Function  
this case, the [[] Indication flashes.  
The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight  
Compensation Function cannot be changed.  
The Zoom Microphone Function may not work  
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.  
It does not work with an external microphone.  
ª Wind Noise Reduction Function  
It does not work with the microphone on an  
external microphone.  
When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone  
is regulated depending on the strength of wind  
to reduce wind noise.  
ª Digital Zoom Functions  
As the magnification of digital zoom increases,  
the quality of image may deteriorate.  
White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom  
range.  
ª Image Stabilizer Function  
ª Cinema Function  
Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the  
recording angle.  
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate  
in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[]  
Indication flashes.  
If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode  
on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback  
size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV  
screen format. Please refer to the TV’s  
operating instructions for details.  
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness  
may change or colours may not look natural.  
After-images may appear.  
When a tripod is used, it is recommended that  
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.  
When images are displayed on a TV screen, the  
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some  
cases.  
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may  
be deteriorated.  
The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is  
displayed.  
The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot  
be used simultaneously.  
Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]  
and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].  
Depending on the software in use, the imported  
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.  
Within the digital zoom range, or when  
recording with a conversion lens attached, the  
Image Stabilizer Function may not work  
effectively.  
When you record pictures with setting 10k or  
more of magnification and turning the Image  
Stablizer Function to [ON] in dim places,  
after-images may stand out. In this case, we  
recommend using a tripod with turning the  
Image Stablizer Function to [OFF].  
ª Backlight Compensation Function  
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight  
Compensation Function does not work.  
ª Programme AE  
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the  
Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.  
If any of the Programme AE Modes are  
selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed  
(-27-) or iris (-27-).  
ª Night View Functions  
In a bright place, such as outdoors, the  
recorded picture may become whitish.  
In a dark place, the recorded picture is  
presented in a time-lapse-like manner.  
Adjust the Focus manually.  
Using the Night View Function cancels any of  
the Programme AE modes.  
Using the Light Function cancels any of the  
Program AE modes.  
Sports Mode  
The Progressive Photoshot Function is  
automatically turned off.  
The Continuous Photoshot Function cannot be  
used.  
During normal playback, the image  
movement may not look smooth.  
Because the colour and brightness of the  
playback image may change, avoid  
recording under fluorescent light, mercury  
light or sodium light.  
If you record a subject illuminated with  
strong light or a highly reflective subject,  
vertical lines of light may appear.  
If the light is insufficient, the [5]  
Indication flashes.  
White Balance cannot be set.  
The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.  
The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE, Multi  
Title Screen, or Digital Effect Modes in  
[EFFECT1] cannot be set.  
When recording with the Night View Function, it  
is recommended that you use the tripod.  
The Night View Function makes the signal  
charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than  
usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible  
to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For  
this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this  
is not a malfunction.  
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode  
If you record a still picture in Progressive  
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of  
the recorded still picture may become  
unstable.  
-49-  
Others  
If this mode is used for indoor recording,  
playback images may flicker.  
Low Light Mode  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to  
be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.  
Spotlight Mode  
ª Digital Effect Functions  
If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA],  
changing the selected White Balance Mode is  
not possible. (-26-)  
Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the  
Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture  
Mode.  
With this mode, recorded images may  
become extremely dark.  
During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital  
Effect Functions cannot be set.  
If the recording subject is extremely bright,  
its recorded image may becomes whitish.  
Surf & Snow Mode  
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1]  
on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.  
When the Night View Mode is set (-24-)  
When the Built-in LED Video Light lights and the  
Gain Up mode is set to on.  
If the recording subject is extremely bright,  
its recorded image may turn out to be  
whitish.  
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect  
Function is not possible.  
Title In  
ª White Balance  
In the following cases, you cannot change  
White Balance:  
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to  
[B/W].  
If the following operation is carried out, stored  
images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix  
Functions cannot be used.  
Set other item of Digital Effect  
Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial  
Insert or eject a cassette  
Picture-in-Picture Mode  
If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture  
disappears.  
Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller  
picture.  
Multi-Picture Mode  
If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while  
self-recording Mirror Mode (-19-) is used, the still  
picture is displayed from the upper right corner  
of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is  
recorded from the upper left corner as usual.  
The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.  
The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be  
cut off slightly.  
When you set the Zoom to higher than 24k  
During Digital Still Picture Mode  
When you display a Menu  
When you use the Night View Mode  
In the following cases, the [1] Indication  
flashes:  
The flashing indicates that the previously  
adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This  
setting will be kept until White Balance is  
adjusted again.  
You may not be able to achieve correct White  
Balance Adjustment manually under weak  
illumination.  
ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
You may see vertical lines of light in the  
playback image of a brightly shining subject or  
highly reflective subject.  
During normal playback, movement in the  
images may not look smooth.  
Because the colour and brightness of the  
playback image may become unstable, avoid  
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light  
or sodium light.  
If you are using Night View Mode (-24-) or  
Programme AE Mode (-25-), you cannot adjust  
the shutter speed.  
ª Playing Back  
Repeat Playback  
If you continue to press the [1] Button for  
5 seconds or longer, the Movie Camera switches  
to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !]  
Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback  
Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].)  
Listening to Playback Sound through  
Headphones  
If you want to use the headphones to listen to the  
playback sound, set [AV JACK] on the  
[AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to  
[OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to  
the [PHONES] Socket (-6-) on the Movie Camera.  
In this case, no sound (including warning and  
shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the  
built-in speaker of the Movie Camera.  
ª Manual Iris Adjustment  
Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris  
values that will not be displayed.  
If you are using Night View Mode (-24-) or  
Programme AE Mode (-25-), you cannot adjust  
the iris.  
If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after  
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be  
cancelled.  
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In the following cases, black bars may appear,  
Choosing Sound during Playback  
You can select the sound by using the  
[AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK]  
Sub-Menu.  
depending on the playback device.  
When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture  
with this Movie Camera and recording it  
onto a tape  
STEREO:  
Stereo Sound (main sound and  
sub sound)  
Changing the picture size to 640k480  
pixels with DV STUDIO  
L:  
R:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
ª Slide Show (NV-GS15 only)  
It may take playback time longer than usual  
time depending on the picture.  
If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit]  
selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the  
[RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound  
becomes stereo sound regardless of the  
[AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to  
[MIX].  
ª Creating a Title (NV-GS15 only)  
Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the  
portions where there is little difference between  
light and dark and where the boundary between  
light and dark is unclear may not appear.  
The Title may not appear well if something  
small is used for it.  
If titles are created, the number of images that  
can be recorded on a Card decreases.  
If the number of images that can be recorded on  
a Card is small, you may not be able to create a  
title.  
ª Index Search Functions  
Index Search may not be possible at the  
beginning of the tape.  
Scene Index Search may not function properly if  
the interval between 2 scene index signals is  
less than 1 minute.  
ª Playback Zoom Function  
You cannot adjust the sound volume with the  
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.  
If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you  
operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is  
automatically cancelled.  
ª Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only)  
The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot  
be used simultaneously.  
The Title In Function and Continuous Photoshot  
cannot be used simultaneously.  
Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being  
used, images that are output from the DV  
Terminal (-6-) are not enlarged.  
As you enlarge an image, the quality of the  
image deteriorates.  
During a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed  
Search Function cannot be changed with the  
Remote Controller.  
When a title is displayed in Tape Playback  
Mode, the title is not output from the DV  
Terminal.  
The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once  
the title is inserted.  
A full-coloured title made on other equipment  
cannot be played back or added to the picture  
with this Movie Camera.  
A title with size other than 640k480 pixels  
cannot be displayed.  
ª Playback Digital Effect Functions  
Signals of images to which digital effects are  
added during playback cannot be output from  
the DV Terminal (-6-).  
When the title is displayed on the Multi screen,  
the recording and the playback cannot be  
performed.  
You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while  
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.  
During external input or DV input, you cannot  
use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi  
screen. Select the desired titles to display them  
on the screen before connecting the cable to  
the Movie Camera.  
ª Playing Back a Card (NV-GS15 only)  
If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the  
screen becomes white.  
If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a  
different format or a file data is defective, the  
whole display becomes bluish and the  
[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear  
as warning.  
ª DPOF (NV-GS15 only)  
Perform the DPOF Settings with your own  
Movie Camera in use.  
When playing back a picture recorded on other  
equipment, its size and that of this Movie  
Camera may appear differently.  
Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little  
time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.  
When playing back a picture recorded on other  
equipment, the picture may not be played back  
or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated.  
When playing back a nonstandardized file, the  
Folder File Number may not be displayed.  
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Analog-Digital Conversion  
ª Lock Setting (NV-GS15 only)  
When the Movie Camera is connected with  
other digital video equipment through its DV  
Terminal, images recorded in analog form from  
other external equipment can be output to the  
digital video equipment through the DV  
Terminal.  
The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie  
Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera.  
The SD Memory Card has a write protection  
switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK]  
side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it  
is moved back, you can.  
To DV-output analog video signals sent from  
other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the  
[AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally,  
keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to  
[ON], the quality of the image may be  
disturbed.)  
ª Playing Back on Your TV  
Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown  
even if you correctly connect the movie camera  
with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the  
[AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].  
If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT]  
Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown  
on the TV screen except during playback.  
Picture size may be displayed differently when  
playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen  
TV with Playback Digital Effect.  
ª Using the DV Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)  
Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is  
carried out automatically in the same audio  
recording mode as that of the playback  
Cassette.  
The images on the recorded monitor may be  
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded  
images.  
Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback  
Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used,  
these effects are not output from the DV  
Terminal.  
Even if you use device equipped with DV  
Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be  
able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.  
Date or other information to be displayed cannot  
be displayed if the software of the connected  
equipment does not support the display  
function.  
ª Recording Pictures from a Card onto a  
Tape (NV-GS15 only)  
When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its  
size is transformed into 720k576 according to  
the DV format.  
If you attempt to record a still picture with a  
large image size on a Tape, there may be a  
reduction in the quality of the image.  
ª Audio Dubbing  
The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.  
Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot  
be dubbed.  
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the  
tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be  
disturbed when this portion of the tape is played  
back.  
Cautions for Use  
If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the  
position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing  
so as to make it possible to use the Memory  
Stop Function (-59-), Audio Dubbing is  
terminated automatically when the tape reaches  
this position.  
In the case of importing data recorded with  
Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software,  
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported,  
depending on the software.  
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit  
emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately  
stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic  
Customer Care Centre on 132600.  
ª After Use  
1 Take out the Cassette. (-12-)  
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].  
3 Take out the Card (NV-GS15 only). (-12-)  
4 Detach the power supply and retract the  
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-9-, -13-)  
5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied  
Lens Cap.  
ª Recording the Contents of Other  
Equipment  
Recording to a Card (NV-GS15 only)  
If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode,  
you can use the Photoshot function for external  
input signals.  
ª Cautions for Use  
When you use your Movie Camera in a rainy  
or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that  
no water enters the Movie Camera.  
Water may cause the Movie Camera or  
Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure  
may occur.)  
Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the  
image.  
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If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera,  
Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out  
the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.  
Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To  
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is  
soaked in a detergent diluted with water and  
afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.  
For storing or transporting the Movie Camera,  
place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so  
as to prevent the coating on the camera body  
from being worn.  
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and  
use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,  
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
Keep the Movie Camera away from  
magnetized equipment (such as a microwave  
oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).  
If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,  
images or sounds may be disturbed due to  
electromagnetic wave radiation.  
Do not use near cell phone because doing so  
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture  
and sound.  
Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or  
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic  
fields created by speakers or large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a  
microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie  
Camera, causing the disturbance of images and  
sounds.  
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and  
detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or  
pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains  
socket.  
If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the  
tape sags and deteriorates.  
If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a  
long time, the voltage drops excessively, and  
the Battery will not function even after it is  
recharged.  
If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically  
charged equipment and does not function  
properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and  
detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then  
connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.  
Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.  
Do not use your Movie Camera near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage cables.  
If you record pictures near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds  
may be adversely affected.  
Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance  
purposes or other business use.  
If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of  
time, the internal temperature increases and,  
consequently, this may cause malfunction.  
This Movie Camera is not intended for business  
use.  
When you use your Movie Camera on a beach  
or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust  
get into the Movie Camera.  
Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or  
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting  
and removing the Cassette.)  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile  
chemicals onto the Movie Camera.  
If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such  
chemicals, the camera body may be deformed  
and the surface finish may peel off.  
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the Movie Camera for a long period  
of time.  
ª About AC Adaptor  
If the temperature of the Battery is extremely  
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp  
may continue flashing, and the Battery may not  
be charged. After the temperature of the Battery  
has decreased or increased sufficiently,  
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE]  
Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery  
temperature has decreased or increased  
sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be  
faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.  
If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer  
time than normal.  
If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio  
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC  
Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.  
When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate  
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead  
from the AC mains socket. (If they are left  
connected, a minute amount of current is  
consumed.)  
Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and  
Battery always clean.  
ª Condensation  
If you turn the Movie Camera on when  
condensation occurs on the head or the tape,  
Condensation Indication [3DEW] (yellow or red)  
blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and  
the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE]  
(only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this  
case, follow the procedure below.  
Blink in yellow:  
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for  
cleaning the Movie Camera.  
The camera body may be deformed and the  
Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the  
tape.  
surface finish may peel off.  
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Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head  
Blink in red:  
Dews are adhere on the head or the tape.  
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.  
It takes about 20 seconds to open the  
Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.  
2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette  
Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm  
it to the ambient temperature.  
Cleaner  
1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie  
Camera in the same manner as a Video  
Cassette.  
2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately  
20 seconds later, press the [] Button. (Do  
not rewind the tape.)  
When [3DEW] blinks in yellow  
You cannot use the Tape Recording/  
Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera  
for about 30 minutes.  
3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video  
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the  
tape back to check the recorded image.  
4 If the image is not still clear, repeat  
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner  
for 3 times or more consecutively.)  
Notes:  
However, you can use the Card Recording  
Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the  
cassette is not inserted.  
When [3DEW] blinks in red  
Do not rewind every time you use the Head  
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches  
the end, and then use it again from the  
beginning in the same manner as before.  
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,  
the tape may be damaged. In this case,  
immediately stop using that Cassette.  
Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive  
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the  
heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be  
played back even after the heads are cleaned.)  
If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the  
Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be  
cleaned at a service centre. Please consult a  
dealer.  
The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1  
minute and then the Movie Camera  
automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2  
to 3 hours.  
3 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to  
the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and  
then check if the condensation indication  
disappears.  
Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen.  
In this case, it may take more time before the  
condensation indication disappears.  
Watch for Condensation even before the  
Condensation Indication is displayed.  
The condensation indication may not appear  
depending on circumstances. When  
condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie  
Camera, it also may occur on the head and the  
tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment  
Cover.  
Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from  
service centres.  
Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not  
considered a malfunction of the product. It is not  
covered by the warranty.  
When the Lens is Fogged:  
Periodical Check-up  
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the  
Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour.  
When the lens temperature becomes close to the  
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears  
naturally.  
To maintain the highest image quality, we  
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as  
heads, etc., after approximately 1,000 hours of  
use. (This, however, depends on operating  
conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust,  
etc.)  
ª Video Head Clogging and Care  
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the  
tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear  
on the playback image, or the screen as a whole  
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,  
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the  
worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at  
all.  
ª Optimal Use of the Battery  
Battery Characteristics  
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.  
Its ability to generate power is based upon the  
chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This  
reaction is susceptible to the surrounding  
temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature  
is too high or too low, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in  
an extremely cold environment, the Battery may  
operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery  
becomes extremely hot, a protective function may  
operate, and the Battery may become unusable  
for a while.  
Causes of Dirty Heads  
Large quantity of dust in the air  
High-temperature and high-humidity  
environment  
Damaged tape  
Long operating hours  
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Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct  
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use  
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie  
Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie  
Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed  
even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the  
Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a  
long time, over-discharge takes place. The  
Battery may become unusable after it is charged.  
Disposing of an Unusable Battery  
sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may  
damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral  
particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the  
heads of the Movie Camera and other  
components. Develop a habit of returning the  
Cassette back to its case.  
Once every half year, wind the tape to the end  
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the  
Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without  
winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity  
changes may cause the Cassette to deform due  
to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound  
tape may stick to itself.  
The Battery has a limited life.  
Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may  
cause an explosion.  
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery  
Clean  
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with  
dirt, dust, or other substances.  
Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic  
substances or equipment.  
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see  
if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.  
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie  
Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie  
Camera or AC Adaptor.  
The surface of tape is covered with extremely  
minute magnetic particles, upon which signals  
are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc.,  
have magnetic force that is stronger than you  
may normally expect, and they may erase the  
contents of a recording or may cause noise in  
images and sounds.  
ª Cautions for Storage  
Before storing the Movie Camera, take the  
Cassette out and detach the Battery.  
Store all the components in a dry place with a  
relatively stable temperature.  
Card (NV-GS15 only)  
When the Card is being read, do not remove the  
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration  
or impact.  
Do not leave the Card in places where there is  
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where  
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are  
easily generated.  
Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the  
recorded content may be damaged.  
After use, be sure to remove the Card from the  
Movie Camera.  
After usage, store the supplied SD Memory  
Card in the enclosed bag.  
(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC,  
Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)  
Movie Camera  
Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from  
getting into the Camera.  
Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that  
expose it to high temperature.  
Battery  
Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.  
If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,  
the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.  
Do not allow the Battery terminals to come  
in contact with metal objects (such as  
necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in  
a short circuit or heat generation and, if you  
touch the Battery in this condition, you may  
be badly burned.  
Store the Battery in a completely discharged  
state. To store the Battery for a long period of  
time, we recommend you charge it once every  
year and store it again after you completely use  
up the charged capacity.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the  
Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or  
water to enter it.  
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood  
LCD Monitor  
In a place with drastic temperature changes,  
condensation may form on the LCD Monitor.  
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.  
If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when  
you turn its power on, the image on the LCD  
Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first.  
However, as the internal temperature increases,  
it goes back to the normal brightness.  
Cassette  
Before storing it, rewind the tape to the  
beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than  
6 months with the tape stopped midway, the  
tape sags (although it depends on the storage  
condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.  
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Before Requesting Repair (Problems  
and Solutions)  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD Monitor  
screen featuring a total of approximately  
105,000 pixels. The result is more than  
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of  
the pixels inactive or always lit. However,  
this is not a malfunction and does not affect  
the recorded picture.  
Power  
1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned  
on.  
• Is the power source connected correctly? (-9-)  
2: The Movie Camera power is turned off  
automatically.  
• When the Recording Pause Mode continues  
for more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off  
automatically for tape protection and power  
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the  
power is turned off only when the tape is  
inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the  
tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if  
the Recording Pause Mode continues for more  
than 6 minutes, the power is turned off  
automatically.  
To resume recording from this condition, turn  
off, then turn on the power again. (-19-)  
3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on  
long enough.  
• Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or  
attach a fully charged Battery. (-9-)  
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the  
Condensation Indication disappears. (-53-)  
Battery  
Viewfinder  
Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.  
Internal components may be seriously  
damaged.  
When the Movie Camera is used with a large  
capacity Battery (CGR-D16S, CGP-D28S;  
optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look  
in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.  
Extremely high precision technology  
is employed to produce the  
Viewfinder screen featuring a total of  
approximately 67,000 pixels. The  
result is more than 99.99% effective  
pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels  
inactive or always lit. However, this is  
not a malfunction and does not affect  
the recorded picture.  
1: Battery runs down quickly.  
• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the  
AC Adaptor. (-9-)  
Lens Hood  
• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold  
place? In cold places, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter. (-54-)  
• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time  
is still too short even after the Battery is fully  
charged, the Battery has worn out.  
2: The Battery cannot be charged.  
• If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC  
Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.  
Disconnect the DC Input Lead.  
Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of  
the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for  
the attachment.  
When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion  
Lens (VW-LT2714N2E; optional), Wide  
Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E; optional),  
MC Protector (VW-LMC27E; optional), or ND  
Filter (VW-LND27E; optional), first of all, turn  
the Lens Hood counterclockwise. If the MC  
Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood  
can be mounted on the filter.  
If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during  
recording with the filter and conversion lens  
attached together to the Movie Camera,  
4 corners of the image may become dark  
(vignetting). For details, please refer to the  
operating instructions of your accessories.  
Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the  
Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary  
light.  
Normal Recording  
1: Recording does not start although power is  
supplied to the Movie Camera and the  
Cassette is correctly inserted.  
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on  
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed. (-12-)  
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new  
Cassette. (-12-)  
• Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-19-)  
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the  
Condensation Indication disappears. (-53-)  
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Others  
4: Playback picture is not clear.  
Other Recording  
• Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the  
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be  
clear. (-54-)  
5: Playing back or recording do not function,  
the screen has frozen or the indication has  
disappeared.  
• Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie  
Camera is not turned off after operating the  
[OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button  
(-6-, -58-) first. And detach the Battery or AC  
Adaptor and then reattach it.  
1: Auto Focus Function does not work.  
• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus  
Mode is selected, focus is automatically  
adjusted. (-28-)  
• There are some recording subjects and  
recording surroundings for which the Auto  
Focus Function does not operate correctly. In  
this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to  
adjust the focus. (-58-)  
Editing  
1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.  
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on  
the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed. (-12-)  
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that  
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not  
allow audio dubbing to operate. (-18-)  
Indications  
1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.  
0 The Time Code Indication counter may not be  
constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion  
Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.  
2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does  
not match the actual remaining tape time.  
• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are  
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time  
cannot be displayed correctly.  
Playback (Sound)  
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in  
speaker of the Movie Camera or the  
headphones.  
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push  
the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME]  
Indication and adjust the volume. (-31-)  
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the  
same time.  
• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu  
of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set  
to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and  
sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are  
played back together. It is possible to  
reproduce the sounds separately. (-41-)  
3: The original sound was erased when audio  
dubbing was performed.  
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording  
made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be  
erased. If you wish to preserve the original  
sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the  
time of recording.  
• In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time  
Indication may show remaining tape time that  
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual  
remaining tape time.  
Playback (Pictures)  
1: Pictures cannot be played back even when  
4: Sounds cannot be played back.  
• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is  
being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the  
[PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the  
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To  
play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,  
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-41-)  
• Is the Variable Speed Search Function  
working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the  
Variable Speed Search Function. (-32-)  
Card (NV-GS15 only)  
the [1] Button is pressed.  
0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not,  
the playback function cannot be used. (-31-)  
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images  
during Cue, Review or Slow Motion  
Playback.  
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital  
video systems. It is not a malfunction.  
3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly  
connected to a TV, playback images cannot  
be seen.  
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.  
0 Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu  
set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording  
is done with it set to [NORMAL] or  
[ECONOMY], images with fine details may  
include a mosaic-like pattern. Set  
• Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV?  
Please read the operating instructions of your  
TV and select the channel that matches the  
input sockets used for the connection.  
• Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown  
even if you correctly connect the movie camera  
with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on  
the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to  
[OUT].  
[PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-21-)  
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Others  
2: Photoshot Playback images do not look  
normal.  
Explanation of Terms  
• The picture may be damaged. In order to  
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a  
Cassette or a personal computer is  
recommended. (-40-, -43-)  
3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is  
displayed.  
ª Digital Video System  
In a digital video system, images and sounds are  
converted into digital signals and recorded on a  
tape. This complete digital recording is capable of  
recording and playback with minimal image and  
sound deterioration.  
• The image was either recorded in a different  
format, or data is damaged.  
4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be  
used.  
• Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be  
damaged. Please consult a dealer.  
Others  
1: The Free Style Remote Controller does not  
operate correctly.  
In addition, it automatically records data, such as  
Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.  
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes  
Because this Movie Camera employs a digital  
system for recording image and sound data, it is  
not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS  
video equipment that employs an analog  
recording system.  
The size and shape of the Cassettes are also  
different.  
• If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate  
correctly.  
Compatibility with Output Signals  
Because AV signal output from the AV signal  
output socket is analog (the same as  
conventional video systems), this Movie Camera  
can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a  
TV for playback.  
2: The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it.  
• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a  
malfunction.  
3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an  
error message will appear on PC.  
• To disconnect the USB cable safely,  
double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and  
follow the instructions on the screen. (-43-)  
ª Focus  
Auto Focus Adjustment  
The Auto Focus System automatically moves  
forward and backward the focusing lens inside  
the Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus  
so that the subject can be seen clearly.  
However, the Auto Focus System does not  
function properly for the following subjects or  
under the following recording conditions.  
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.  
1) Recording a subject whose one end is  
located closer to the Movie Camera and  
the other end farther away from it  
Using the RESET button  
1 Open the LCD Monitor. (-13-)  
2 Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens Cap  
Cord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt.  
2
1
Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at  
the centre of an image, it may be impossible  
to focus on a subject that is located in both  
foreground and background.  
3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to press  
the [RESET] Button 4.  
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty  
glass  
4
3
Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the  
subject behind the glass will not be focused.  
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
Because the light information that comes  
through the lens decreases considerably,  
the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly.  
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by  
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly  
reflective objects  
Because the Movie Camera focuses on the  
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly  
reflective objects, the recording subject may  
become blurry.  
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Others  
5) Recording a fast-moving subject  
Because the focus lens-inside moves  
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the  
fast-moving subject.  
6) Recording a subject with little contrast  
Because the Movie Camera achieves focus  
based upon the vertical lines of an image, a  
subject with little contrast, such as a white  
wall, may become blurry.  
3 Play back the still picture where you want to  
start audio dubbing.  
4 Start audio dubbing. (-40-)  
Audio dubbing automatically stops at the  
position where the counter was set to zero.  
ª Time Code  
Time Code signals are data that indicate time  
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and  
frames (25 frames per second). If this data is  
included in a recording, an address is assigned to  
each image on the tape.  
The Time Code is automatically recorded as a  
part of the sub-code at each recording.  
When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette  
is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts  
from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted,  
the Time Code picks up from the point where  
the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when  
the Cassette is inserted, the zero display  
[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code  
starts from the previous value.)  
The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.  
Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded  
from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing  
may not be possible. To ensure that the Time  
Code will be recorded with no breaks, we  
recommend the use of the Blank Search  
Function (-20-) before recording a new scene.  
ª Memory Stop Function  
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the  
following operations.  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a  
desired position  
1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>  
[MEMORY].  
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape  
position from which you want to play it  
back later. (-7-, -15-)  
3 Start playback or recording.  
4 After playback or recording has finished:  
Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback  
Mode.  
5 Rewind the tape.  
The tape automatically stops approximately  
at the position where the counter was set to  
zero.  
Stopping editing automatically during audio  
dubbing  
1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>  
[MEMORY].  
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the  
position where you want to stop editing.  
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Specifications  
Mic Input:  
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo  
mini jack)  
USB:  
Specifications  
Specifications  
Card reader/writer function (NV-GS15 only), USB  
2.0 compliant (max. 12 Mbps)  
No copyright protection support  
Digital Video Camera  
Information for your safety  
Digital Interface:  
DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)  
Dimensions:  
Approx. 69 (W)k87 (H)k112 (D) mm  
Weight:  
Approx. 410 g (without Battery and DV cassette)  
Approx. 490 g (with CGR-D08R and DVM60)  
Operating Temperature:  
Power Source:  
DC 7.9/7.2 V  
Power Consumption:  
Recording  
2.6 W (When using Viewfinder)  
3.3 W (When using LCD Monitor)  
0oC–40oC  
Operating Humidity:  
10%–80%  
Card Memory Functions  
Recording Format:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)  
Tape Used:  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
Recording/Playback Time:  
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)  
Video  
Recording System:  
Digital Component  
Television System:  
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal  
Audio  
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  
Recording System:  
PCM Digital Recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)  
Image Sensor:  
1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor  
Lens:  
Compression:  
Motion JPEG  
Image Size:  
320 k240 pixels (QVGA)  
AC Adaptor  
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.1–50.4 mm, Macro  
(Full Range AF)  
Information for your safety  
Filter Diameter:  
27 mm  
Zoom:  
24:1 Power Zoom  
Monitor:  
2.5-inch LCD  
Viewfinder:  
Power Source:  
AC 100–240 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)  
Electronic Viewfinder  
Microphone:  
Stereo (with a zoom function)  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker 20 mm  
Standard Illumination:  
1,400 lx  
Dimensions:  
70 (W)k45 (H)k116 (D) mm  
Weight:  
Approx. 165 g  
Minimum Required Illumination:  
2 lx (Colour Night View Mode)  
Video Output Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
S-Video Output Level:  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Audio Output Level (Line):  
316 mV, 600 ohm  
Video Input Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
S-Video Input Level:  
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Audio Input Level (Line):  
316 mV, 10 kohm or more  
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Specifications  
Maximum number of still pictures recordable on  
an SD Memory Card (optional)  
PICTURE  
QUALITY  
FINE  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
45  
100  
220  
440  
880  
1760  
3520  
95  
190  
400  
200  
440  
880  
880  
1760  
3520  
7040  
14080  
1760  
3520  
7040  
These figures vary depending on the subject  
being photographed.  
The numbers shown in the table are  
approximations.  
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A
LSQT0783 A  
F0204Ha0 ( 7000 A )  
C
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  

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