(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)

(47) (48) (49) (45) (46) (47) (48) (50)
Shoulder Strap Holders -12Grip Belt -12Battery Holder S-Video Output Socket [S-VIDEO OUT]
-40(49) Battery Release Lever
[BATTERY RELEASE] -11(50) Tripod Receptacle
Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an optional tripod.
Remote Controller (supplied with NV-GS11 and NV-GS15)
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be operated from a distance.

(51) (52) (53) (54)

DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP

NV-GS8/ NV-GS15 NV-GS11

(39) (40) (41) (44) (42) (43)
DISPLAY RESET MULTI/ P-IN-P

sVOL r

A.DUB FF/W

(55) (56)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

INDEX K SELECT

INDEX L P.B. ZOOM

VAR. SEARCH

(34) Viewfinder -14-, -56-

STORE ENTER 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.
(35) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -14(36) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-, -22-, -41(37) Zoom Lever [W/T] [`VOL/JOG_] -23(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13(39) Mode Dial -14(40) Power Lamp -14-, -20-, -32-

P.B.DIGITAL

(51) (52) (53) (54) (55)
Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -47Indication Output Button [OSD] -40Display Button [DISPLAY] -47Reset Button [RESET] -60Recording Button [REC] (Available only with NV-GS15)-43(56) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -41(57) Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [, ] -33Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [, , , ] -35-

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Free Style Remote Controller
OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP

(58) (59) (60) (61) (62)

(64) (65)
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. This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for left-handed users.

(77) (78) (79) (80)

(58) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -33(59) Index Search Buttons [:, 9] (:: reverse, 9: forward) -34(60) Selection Button [SELECT] -35(61) Store Button [STORE] -36(62) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -35(63) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] -23-, -32-, -35(64) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH] -33(65) Menu Button [MENU] -15-
Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] Zoom Lever [W/T] Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] Clip Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] Socket as far as it will goes. A loose connection will spoil normal operation.

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

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About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the 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. (-27-, -29-)
When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder. 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.

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].
The [POWER] Lamp (40) lights up.

FOCUS MANUAL

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 (-27-) 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. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again. When the Movie Camera is connected to a personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available.
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording
NV-GS8/ NV-GSPress the Recording Start/Stop Button (42). Recording starts. After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

RECORD

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.

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) while

recording.

C.NIGHT VIEW
The [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears.
The image fades out gradually. 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to stop recording.
To Cancel the Night View Functions Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button repeatedly.
3 Release the [FADE] Button (18).
The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

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Soft Skin Function
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. 1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (8).

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
The [ SOFT SKIN ] Indication appears.
Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

CINEMA

SOFT SKIN
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.
To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.
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].
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

MANUAL

The [MNL] Indication appears. The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] (NV-GS15 only) >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [] or []).

WIND CUT

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

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Recording Mode The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

(19)(17)(16)

The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button
1) [5] Sports Mode For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [7] Portrait Mode For bringing up people clearly from the background. 3) [4] Low Light Mode For recording a dark scene brighter. 4) [] Spotlight Mode For recording a subject under a spotlight in a party, theatre, etc. 5) [] Surf & Snow Mode For recording in a glaring surrounding, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc.

5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (17) until the
[1] Indication stops flashing.
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL].
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
About White Balance Sensor
The White Balance Sensor (31) determines the nature of the light source during recording.
The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Shutter Speed Indication appears.
Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally.
10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 3 000K 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 2 000K 11) 12) 1 000K 2) 3) 4) 5)

MNL 1/1000

(19) to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/501/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/501/500 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.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.

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Manual Iris Adjustment
(F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL].

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (21) to [MANUAL].
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Iris

Indication appears.

2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(21) to [FOCUS].

MNL 1/50 F2.4
The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears.

MNL MF

(19) to adjust the iris. Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed), F16,., F2.0, 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. The value to which idB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.

(19) to adjust the focus.
If you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6] Button, the speed of adjusting becomes faster.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].

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Digital Effect Functions
This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene.
14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] It records an image with a painting-like effect.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE
To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. 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.

4) MIX

5) STROBE

6) TRAIL

7) MOSAIC

8) MIRROR

9) STRETCH

Multi-Picture Mode

Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:

10) SLIM

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

9) 10)

Multi Mode [MULTI] Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] Wipe Mode [WIPE] Mix Mode [MIX] Strobe Mode [STROBE] It records images with a stroboscopic effect. Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] It records images with a trailing effect. Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] It produces a mosaic-like image. Mirror Mode [MIRROR] The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half. Stretch Mode [STRETCH] The Picture is expanded horizontally. Slim Mode [SLIM] The picture is expanded vertically.

11) NEGA 12) SEPIA

You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).

13) B/W

14) SOLARI

MULTI/ P-IN-P

11) Negative Mode [NEGA] The colours of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] 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.
If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you want to capture.

Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.

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To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer. To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One (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.
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].

Picture-in-Picture Mode

You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].
The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.

to start recording.

2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you
want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (10) to insert a small still picture.
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)
to pause the recording. The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 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. For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.
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 -51-.

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

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Playing Back a Tape

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.

4 Press either the [ENTER] Button (17) or the
[MULTI] Button (10). The selected file is shown on the entire screen. For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.
1 Folder File Number 2 Picture Size (-47-) 3 File Number

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Slide Show (NV-GS15 only)
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.
creating a title and set the Movie Camera to the Still Playback Mode.
2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].
2 Press the [1] Button (17).
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (36).
The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.
Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds.
To Pause the Slide Show Press the [;] Button. The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.
To Stop the Slide Show Press the [] Button.
The title is stored. To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN]. 4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] Button (17), then press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust the title contrast and press the [ENTER] Button (17). 5 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust the colour and press the [ENTER] Button (17).
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.
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. 6 Select [RECORDING] and press the [ENTER] Button (17). The title is recorded on the Card. For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.

1 Tape Playback Mode:

Search for the image you want to use for

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Adding a Title (NV-GS15 only)
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture Playback Mode.
Writing Printing Data on a Card (NV-GS15 only)
(DPOF Setting) 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.
1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].

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2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 2 Press the [MENU] Button (20).
The title is displayed. [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE].
3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).

DPOF SETTING

A list of titles is displayed.

!:ENTER MENU:EXIT

USR00002.TTL

File Name 1

4 Press the [;//6/5] Button to select a

desired title.

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.
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. (-47-) 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] Button (20) when the setup is completed.
To Verify DPOF Setting Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which 1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back continuously.
For other notes concerning this item, see -53-.
To Clear the Title Display Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. Or press [TITLE] Button (67) on the Remote Controller.

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Protecting the Files on a Card (NV-GS15 only)
(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].
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.

FILE LOCK

To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].

!: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. Press the [ENTER] Button (17) again to cancel. The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. (-53-) For other notes concerning this item, see -53-. A verification message appears.

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 Kits operating instructions. To disconnect the USB Cable safely, double-click the [ ] Icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen.
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-DTM40/41), 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).
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 Web Camera driver is installed. 1 Install the supplied USB driver and Web Camera 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].

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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

Notes and Hints

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.
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. 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.

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. 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 If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording

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Recording Check
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.
The LED Video Light enables to lighten simply 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.
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. Photoshot 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. 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. Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card. We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card.

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. 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. When the title is displayed on the Multi screen, the recording and the playback cannot be performed. During 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.
Playback Digital Effect Functions
Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal (-8-). You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
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

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DPOF (NV-GS15 only)
Perform the DPOF Settings with your own Movie Camera in use. Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.
Lock Setting (NV-GS15 only)
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.
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.

Cautions for Use

After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (-13-) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card (NV-GS15 only). (-13-) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-10-, -14-)

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 [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT]. Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen TV with Playback Digital Effect.
5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied

Lens Cap.

Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape (NV-GS15 only)

Dimensions: 70 (W)k45 (H)k116 (D) mm Weight: Approx. 165 g Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)
PICTURE QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB FINE 3520 NORMAL 7040 ECONOMY 14080
These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

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AC Adaptor... 10, 53 Audio Dubbing.. 41 Auto Focus.. 57
PC Mode.. 43 Photoshot.. 22 Picture Size... 36 Picture-in-Picture Mode.. 30 Playback Digital Effects.. 35 Playback with Zoom Lever.. 33 Playback Zoom... 34 Portrait Mode.. 26 Programme AE... 26
Backlight Compensation.. 25 Black & White Mode.. 30 Blank Search.. 21 Built-in LED Video Light.. 22
Card Playback.. 35 Charging the Battery.. 10 Cinema Mode.. 26 Colour Night View Function.. 25 Condensation.. 53 Continuous Photoshot.. 22 Cue Playback.. 32

Quick Start... 23

Recording.. 22 Recording Check.. 21 Recording Pause Mode.. 20, 56 Recording Speed.. 18 Remaining Tape Time.. 45 Remote Controller.. 8 Repeat Playback.. 50 Review Playback.. 32
Date/Time Indication.. 46 Date/Time Setting.. 18 Digital Effects.. 29 Digital Still Picture.. 21 Digital Zoom.. 24 DPOF Setting.. 38 Dubbing.. 42
Self-Recording.. 20 Self-timer Recording.. 23 Sepia Mode... 30 Shutter Speed.. 28 Slide Show.. 36 Slim Mode... 29 Slow Motion Playback.. 33 Solarisation Mode.. 30 Sound Volume.. 32 SP/LP Mode.. 18 Sports Mode.. 26 Spotlight Mode... 26 Still Advance Playback.. 33 Stretch Mode.. 29 Strobe Mode.. 29 Surf & Snow Mode.. 26
Erasure Prevention Slider.. 13
F Number.. 28 Fade.. 24 Formatting... 39 Free Style Remote Controller. 9

Headphones.. 50

Iris... 28
LCD Monitor.. 14, 55 Lock Setting... 38 Low Light Mode.. 26
Time Code... 58 Trailing Effect Mode.. 29
Macro Close-up.. 23 Manual Focus.. 29 Memory Stop.. 58 Microphone.. 24 Mirror Mode... 29 Mix Mode.. 29 Mosaic Mode.. 29 Multi-Picture Mode... 30

IT in a Social Research Project
CAQDAS 07 Conference 18 April 2007
Royal Holloway University of London - UK
Dario Da Re University of Padova Italy
Email: dario.dare@unipd.it

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a qualitative approach

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Index 1. Short presentation of the project and results 2. How and where qualitative methods 3. ATLAS TI and the video documentary 4. We will tell you the story of the land!

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Conditions needs and expectations of Coldiretti pensioners
Coldiretti is the most powerful association of small and medium farmers Veneto is the area of northern Italy involved on the research Number of Coldiretti pensioners are about 80,000 Number of pensioners in Veneto region are about 1,000,000
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2001 research only quantitative
Sample and Questionnaire - Analysis using Spss
95% homeowners 60% are women and 50% of them are widow 22% live alone 33% with her husband or his wife 2,5 live in the typical old rural family (extended) They use rarely social or health services The important role of the family Catholic footprint 1% live in a rest home And so on

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Comparison 2001/2006 Longitudinal study
Almost all data are quite similar Exception
Income lower 475 euro average Increase cost of living - transition from lire to euro 2/3 define their life condition not sufficient only 1/3 on the previous research
Why quantitative was not completely suitable
From 80 a new economic model involved Veneto
Low cost of manpower Extension of working hours black market Thousands of small enterprises Sheds and cement destroyed landscapes A very long/partitioned chain of production From 90 globalisation market brought a mortal blow to rural economy: monocolture

A revolutionary change

For all other classes was a natural develop or a market evolution For farmers is a revolutionary change
Work small factory farm cannot survive Family from a extended family to a nuclear
Relationship with children
The changed role of woman
The relationship with the environment and their land
Process of secularisation
Ethical values brought into discussion by new generations
Why a qualitative approach was necessary
No variable can express the feeling of someone who lives alone with 300 No Likert Scale can shows the level of pride of a pensioner looking at his farm, his harvest, his land No table can explain the sacrifice of a man who lost 4 fingers working for his small farm

Qualitative techniques

Biographical interviews to 14 pensioners 2 for every province Audio and video recorded Semi structured interviews-7 provincial presidents,7 secretaries Only audio recorded
Ethnographic notes - before interview Audio, video and photos used
Ethnographic notes - after interview Only audio recorded
The quality of interview, feeling and opinion Interview setting problem Elements that could improve the next interviews
Tools for ethnographic notes

Digital photo camera: 1 Canon 350D lens Canon efs 17-85 mm Digital video camera: 1 Panasonic NV GS 17 Digital audio recorder: 1 Olympus ws320M Software: Dragon Naturally Speaking for voice recognition

Tools for interviews

Digital Video camera: 2 Panasonic NV GS 17/35 Digital audio recorder: 2 Olympus ws320M Sennheiser wireless microphone Hardware: Olympus RS-25 foot pedal for voice transcription Software: Olympus DSS player lite
Setting for interview - I Video interviews were filmed in the homes of interviewed Some filming was done indoors and some outdoors Mini film set was constructed during the first minutes of chatting How hard it is to talk to a lens
To put the persons interviewed more at their ease
Setting for interview - II The interview would begin in a relaxed, with the interviewer taking a less and less active role Just leading along the interview structure Some filming saw the families of interviewed: husbands, wives, children, grandchildren, nephews The interviews took place in an atmosphere of mutual trust Interviewed were asked to sign an informed consent form giving permission for the film to be used and published The length of interview would have to be 1 hour but often it was 2 or 3
Techniques from Visual Sociology

Photos

400 pictures of landscapes, environment, land, crop No photos during interview Remote control was not useful noise distraction Video
14 characters / pensioners 45 hours of interviews
4 hours of video ethnographic notes

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Managing photos

Adobe Lightroom

External DB 5 modules
Library Collections KW tags Develop Slideshow Print Web
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Why a Video

The best way to give the results back to pensioners
Why not ATLAS for analysing video
45 hours is almost half terabyte in miniDV format Text must be analysed
Differences between analysing 45 hours of a text and 45 of a video
Why ATLAS for creating a video
There was not a previous script All the textual content was already analysed
New Hermenuetic Unit Final result 1100 Quotations 150 Codes 14 Families Semantic links

First analysis

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Second analysis

New HU same codes and quotations

300 quotations 90 codes

9 families (eg. role of woman) New semantic links

Final result

Third analysis specific for video
New HU with the previous codes and quotations Insert new codes for every single quotation: Quality of sound noise Quality of image - light
Comprehension of language spoken dialects
Quotations - 135 clips Semantic links sequence Length 56 minutes

Audio and video editing

Multimedia Laboratory in Department of Sociology 2 Macintosh G4 computer Final Cut software release 5 Soundtrack is free (more or less)

English version

29 minutes with subtitles available online

for Windows Media Player

write to dario.dare@unipd.it to receive a copy

and QuickTime

THANK YOU