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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS37EB NV-GS27EB
NV-GS37EB DV IN Video Light

NV-GS27EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.
Information for Your Safety
As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, do not expose this equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the equipment. AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol.

Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover.

How to replace the Fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Fuse (5 ampere)

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Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS37 and NV-GS27. The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS37, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models. Depending on the model, some functions are not available. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description. Use only the recommended accessories. Do not use any other AV cables and USB cables except the supplied one. When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 meters.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/ or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

WARNING

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyrightprotected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety.. 2

Playback mode

Playing back tape.. Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback.. Variable-speed search function (NV-GS37 only).. Playback on TV.. 32 33

Before using

Accessories... 5 Optional... 5 Parts identification and handling.. 6 Fitting the lens cap.. 7 The grip belt... 7 Power supply... 8 Charging time and recordable time. 9 Turning the camera on.. 9 Setting date and time.. 10 Using the LCD monitor.. 11 Using the viewfinder.. 11 Quick start.. 12 Inserting/removing a cassette. 13 Selecting a mode.. 14 How to use the joystick.. 14 Help mode... 15 Switching the language.. 16 Using the menu screen.. 16 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder. 17 Using the remote control (NV-GS37 only).. 18 Recording with the built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only).. 20

Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing).. 34 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)... 35 Audio dubbing (NV-GS37 only).. 35
Menu list... Menus related to taking pictures. Menus related to playback.. Other menus.. 38 38

Others

Indications... Warning/alarm indications.. Functions cannot be used simultaneously.. Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions).. Cautions for Use.. Explanation of terms.. 45 48

Record mode

Check before recording.. Recording on a tape.. Recording check.. Blank search function. Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot).. Zoom in/out function.. Recording yourself... Backlight compensation function. Colour Night view function.. Soft skin mode.. Fade in/fade out function. Wind noise reduction function. Recording images for wide-screen TVs. Image stabilizer function.. Recording in various situations (Scene mode)... Recording in natural colours (White balance).. Manual focus adjustment. Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment... 29 30

Specifications

Specifications.. 50 Index.. 51

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Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with this product.

VSK0651B (DE-974GB)

K2GJ2DC00015
K2CT3CA00004 (RJA0053-3X)

CR2025

CGR-DU06

N2QAEC000017

K2KC4CB00022

K1HA05CD0009

1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead
2) Battery pack -8The supplied battery pack is not available as spare part, see the list of optional batteries below for alternative battery. 3) Remote control, button-type battery (supplied with NV-GS37) -184) AV cable -345) USB cable and CD-ROM (supplied with NV-GS37)

Optional

1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11EB) 2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh) 3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh) 4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh) 5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E) 8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E) 9) ND filter (VW-LND30E) 10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E) 11) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 12) DV cable (VW-CD1E) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

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Parts identification and handling

Camera

(12) (13)
(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (14)

(1) (2)

(1) Built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only) -20(2) White balance sensor -29-
Remote control sensor (NV-GS37 only)
-19(3) Grip belt -7(4) Lens (12) Viewfinder -11-, -48-
Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E; optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E; optional), the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in front of the lens. Do not fit the other accessories. (except for the lens cap) (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -26(6) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -34(7) (8)
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.
(13) Battery holder -8(14) Battery release lever (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22)
[BATTERY RELEASE] -8DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -8Power switch [OFF/ON] -9Status indicator -9Menu button [MENU] -16Joystick -14Mode dial -14Light button [LIGHT] (NV-GS37 only) -20Recording start/stop button -22-
(23) (10) (11) (24) (23) LCD monitor -11-, -48-

(25) (26)

(7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
Speaker -31Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13Cassette holder -13DV terminal [DV] -34-, -35USB terminal [ ]
Due to limitations in LCD production 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.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover by pressing the mark 2.

REC SAVE

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Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. Set your desired mode to 1.
Joystick and screen display Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape Playback Mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])
: TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape.

How to use the joystick

Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.
5 Select by moving up. Select by moving down. Select by moving left. Select by moving right. Determine by pushing the centre.

2 1/1 2/3/2 4/4 1

Fade Backlight compensation Help mode Soft skin mode Colour night view Recording check Blank search

-26-25-15-25-25-22-23-

1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
Before using 2) Tape Recording Mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

Help mode

Select an icon for an explanation of the function. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

mode icon [ ].

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

2 5/6/6 1

Iris or gain value White balance Shutter speed Manual focus adjustment (When set to [FOCUS])

-30-28-30-29-

The help mode explains the operation icons displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select the desired icon.
1 is displayed while recording on a tape. 2 is displayed only when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]. 3) Tape Playback Mode An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. Playback/pause Stop Rewind (review playback) Fast forward (cue playback)

-31-31-31-31-

To exit the Help mode Select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] button. When the Help mode is used, functions cannot be set.

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Switching the language

Recording check

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

For the recording time on a tape, refer to -9-. Carry out a recording check (-22-) to verify that the image is recorded properly. In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (-23-). If you want to preserve the original sound recorded when audio dubbing (-35-), set [ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures.
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the camera will be set to a recording pause. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon [ ].
The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] indication appears on the screen of the movie camera.

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Blank search function
Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is finished, the blank search function is cancelled and the camera is put into recording pause. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon [ ].
Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded from the movie camera lens. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button in the recording pause mode.

PHOTO SHOT

3 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the centre of the joystick. Stopping blank search midway
The movie camera records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the recording pause mode. If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON], you can add image and a sound like releasing the shutter.

through

Move the joystick down to select the [] icon.
If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the camera will stop at the end of the tape. The camera stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. When you start recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image.

Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior image quality. Continuous photoshot If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] button pressed, the movie camera will continuously record still pictures in approx. 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released. The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded.

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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 30k optically. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
About the variable speed zoom

function

When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 30k in 3.5 seconds at the maximum. The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever. The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control. (NV-GS37 only) To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

VOLUME

1t W t T 5t W t T 10t W 10t T

Recording yourself

When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the movie camera by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.3 metres or further from the movie camera. When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. When the zoom magnification is 1k, the movie camera can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm distant from the lens. Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 30 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50k to 1000k. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or [1000k].

50t W 50t T

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.) Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

To cancel the Cinema function Set [BASIC] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV. This function does not widen the recording range. When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

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Image stabilizer function
Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [ON].
Recording in various situations (Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [SIS] >> [OFF]. When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colours may not look natural. When the colour night view function is used, the image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [[] indication flashes. In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. When the digital zoom is used When a conversion lens is used When recording is done in an extremely dark place When the camera is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while tracking it
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

1) [5] Sports mode To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2) [ ] Portrait mode To make persons stand out against the background 3) [ ] Low light mode To record dark scenes so they are brighter 4) [ ] Spotlight mode To record subjects spotlit in a party or theatre 5) [ ] Surf & snow mode To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches

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Record mode To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes. During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change. If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes. If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. Portrait mode If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Spotlight mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark. Surf & snow mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

Recording in natural colours (White balance)
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]

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Record mode To restore to the automatic

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap. When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first. Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the white balance for correct adjustment. To set the white balance manually Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication. About flashing of the [ ] indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again. When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode. During setting in the manual adjustment mode When the setting is completed, it will keep lit. About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording. Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording, or it may not function properly.
2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

MF MNL
The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.

Variable-speed search function
(NV-GS37 only) The speed of cue/review playback can be varied. (This operation is only available when using the remote control.) Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape. 1 Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the remote control.
If the slow-motion playback continues for approx. 10 minutes or more, then the playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes of slow-motion playback is equivalent to approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 3 minutes in the LP mode.) Frame-by-frame playback 1 During playback, press the [;] button on the remote control. 2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control.
2 Press the [3] or [4] button to vary the

speed.

The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k (SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k. To return to normal playback Press the [VAR SEARCH] button or [PLAY 1] button on the remote control. Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern. The sound is muted during search. This function is cancelled when the operation icon is displayed. When you cue/review playback at 20k, the speed switches to 10k near the end of the tape. ([10k] flashes on the screen.)
Pushing the [sVOLUMEr] lever towards [T] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this camera during playback pause also turns into the frame-by-frame playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame.

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Playback on TV
Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV. Insert a recorded tape into this camera. 1 Connect the movie camera and a TV.
To display the on-screen information on the TV (NV-GS37 only) The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.) can be displayed on the TV. (This operation is only available when using the remote control.) 1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control.

[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]

1 Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable 1. If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. Turn on this camera and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode. Select the input channel on the TV. Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback. The image and audio are output on the TV. Move the joystick down to select the [] icon to stop playback.
Press the button again to erase the information.
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. If the image or audio from this camera

is not output on the TV

Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-35-) Check the connected terminal. Check the TVs input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)

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Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing)
Pictures recorded by the movie camera can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder. Place a recorded cassette in the movie camera, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the movie camera and the recorder. Connecting with the AV cable
For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. When you do not need functional indications or date and time indication, set [BASIC] >> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode and press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for no indication. (When you connect the movie camera and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) When neither image nor sound from
the movie camera is output to the TV set
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-35-) Check the connected terminal.
1 Connect the movie camera and the recorder by using the AV cable 1. If your recorder is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment with a DV terminal)

S 2 (L2)

2 Turn on the movie camera and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and

recorder.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
icon to start playback. (Player) The image and sound are reproduced. 5 Start recording. (Recorder) 6 Stop recording. (Recorder) 7 Move the joystick down to select the [] icon to stop playback. (Player)

: 5: : : : :

Gain up -20Zoom microphone -24Wind noise reduction -26Sports mode (Scene mode) -27Portrait mode (Scene mode) -27Low light mode (Scene mode)
Spotlight mode (Scene mode)
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

Auto white balance -28-

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Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the movie camera. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in battery is low. -10: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -192END: The tape came to the end during recording. :: The video heads are dirty. -45Textual indications 3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -45LOW BATTERY: The battery is low. Recharge it. -8NO TAPE : No tape is inserted. -13TAPE END: The tape came to the end during recording. CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering-on. -19WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible. CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette cover. -13-
UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non-recorded tape. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. -45PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press the [RESET] button (-6-). This may solve the problem. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the USB cable connected to the movie camera. PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: The movie camera is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2.0. (Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.) CAN NOT USE USB: You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE): You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM] setting during MotionDV Mode. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT: You are attempting to select an item in [SCENE MODE] when light is on. CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE: You are attempting to select an item other than [OFF] in [SCENE MODE] during night view mode.

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Others To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording. Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in. In cold places such as a ski resort, the period during which you can record pictures is shortened. When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries at your destination. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed battery to the movie camera or the AC adaptor may damage the movie camera or the AC adaptor. Do not throw old battery into fire. Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. About the AC adaptor If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. 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 battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging, the battery or the AC adaptor may be faulty. If so, please contact a dealer. 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.) Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and the battery clean. About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out. If the cassette is left for more than 6 months (depending on the storage condition) in the movie camera or stopped midway, the tape may sag and be damaged. Once every 6 months, 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, the tape may be deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to temperature and humidity. The wound tape may stick to itself. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the movie camera and the heads. After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright. Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism. Apparatuses using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise.

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Others LCD monitor/viewfinder LCD monitor When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. If your movie camera is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to normal brightness. 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. Viewfinder Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67,500 pixels for NV-GS27 and approximately 113,000 pixels for NV-GS37. 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. Periodical check-ups To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions including temperature, humidity and dust.)

Explanation of terms

Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjusts so the white colour will become a 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 is called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the movie camera only stores white colour information under several light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under the other light sources.
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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. For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this movie camera 2) Blue sky 3) TV screen 4) Cloudy sky (rain) 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset 9) Halogen light bulb 10) Incandescent light bulb 11) Sunrise or sunset 12) Candlelight

Mobile Technology Project PD Session
How to transfer video from mini-DV camcorder to a PC
(Digital video recorder or Digital camcorders) Keeping it simple there are three kinds of digital video recorders and the distinction is how they capture the video image: 1. Mini DV (which is a mini tape - tape can hold about 45 minutes of video footage) 2. DVD - records directly onto a DVD disc 3. HDD (Hard Disk Drive) From my experience if you want to edit on a PC with Movie Maker the mini-DV recorders are a lot easier than both DVD and HDD. With a mini-DV recorder you can capture the video footage directly in Movie Maker. With the other types of recorders you are more likely to have to install the software that comes with the video recorder which is an issue if you are trying to keep the whole process simple. (NOTE: the software that comes with these devices normally has editing functions it is just that we use Movie Maker for a range of applications so it makes it easier to stick with using just Movie Maker).

Panasonic NV-GS27

Panasonic NV-GS27 digital video recorder is a mini-DV recorder so you record the video footage, then connect to computer using a mini USB cable. Switch recorder on and onto playback mode.Open up Movie Maker and follow instructions below to capture video from device to transfer the video footage from the recorder onto the PC.

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Click on your device (refer to diagram below). My digital video recorder will not show if it is no switched on. Then click next and name your video (this is the name of the video you are recording by capturing footage from your device which will be a different name from your final video podcast). Now click next and then keep on Best Quality for play back on computer.
Start your video device playing and then click on capture. You should see the video playing in the preview screen. When you have finished click on stop capture and then finish. Do not worry if you have stopped to late or started too early because you edit this when you using Movie Maker. When you click on stock capture and then finish, it will break your video footage into clips (small sections - you will need to drag each section onto your timeline to have the entire footage).

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