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Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS44EB NV-GS55EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H27-1

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. 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.
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.

Before Use

Remove the Connector Cover as follows.

Connector Cover

How to replace the Fuse
1) Remove the Fuse Cover with a screwdriver. 2) Replace the fuse and attach the Fuse Cover.

Fuse Cover

Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS44 and NV-GS55. The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS55, 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. SD Logo is a trademark. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the MultiMediaCard. Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00Use only the recommended accessories.

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 copyright-protected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera.

Contents

Information for Your Safety.. 2

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape.. Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back. Slow Motion Playback.. Still Playback/Still Advance Playback. Index Search Functions.. Playback Zoom Function. Playback Digital Effect Functions. Playing Back a Card.. Slide Show.. Creating a Title... Adding a Title.. Writing Printing Data on a Card. Protecting the Files on a Card.. Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card. Formatting a Card... Enlarging a Movie Picture Size. Playing Back on Your TV.. 40

Before Use

Standard Accessories.. 5 Optional Accessories.. 5 Controls and Components. 6 The Remote Controller. 8 Power Supply.. 9 Charging Time and Available Recording Time.. 10 The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt. 10 Attaching the Lens Cap.. 11 Attaching the Shoulder Strap.. 11 Inserting a Cassette.. 12 Using a Card.. 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.. 18 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge.. 18 LP Mode... 19 Audio Recording Mode.. 19

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card. Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape.. Audio Dubbing.. Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette.. Recording the Contents of Other Equipment... Using the DV Cable for Recording. 43 43

Recording Mode

About Recording.. Recording on a Tape.. Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot).. Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4)... Quick Start... Self-timer Recording.. Zoom In/Out Functions.. Digital Zoom Function. Image Stabilizer Function.. Fade In/Out Functions.. Backlight Compensation Function.. Night View Functions.. Soft Skin Function... Wind Noise Reduction Function.. Cinema Function.. Recording in Special Situations. Recording in Natural Colours. Adjusting White Balance Manually. Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment. Manual Iris Adjustment.. Manual Focus Adjustment.. Digital Effect Functions.. 21

With a PC

30 USB Connection Kit.. 44 Using as a Web Camera or with DV STUDIO.. 44 Using a Card in a Personal Computer. 44

Before use, fully charge the Battery. We recommend using Panasonics Battery. We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Camera when batteries of other companies are used.
Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Movie Cameras are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.
1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time
CGA-DU07 A B C CGA-DU14 A B C CGA-DU21 A B C 1h30min. 2h15min.(1h50min.) 1h10min.(55min.) 2h45min. 4h30min.(3h40min.) 2h15min.(1h50min.) 3h55min. 6h45min.(5h30min.) 3h25min.(2h45min.)
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 [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. When charging the overdischarged battery, 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. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF] and, while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (51), slide the Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

PUSH BATT

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.) 1h10min. indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. Battery CGA-DU07 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 0 Lux Night View function, rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself or setting [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

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The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt

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.
For other notes concerning this item, see -48-.
2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.
When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure that it is securely locked.

To Use as a Hand Strap

Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. It is more convenient to use with the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic.

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. 1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the other end through the loop made by itself and pull tight.
1 Open the Lock Cover (24) by holding the
tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock Button (23) and detach the Grip Belt.
2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through
the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.
2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt. (It is not possible when using as a hand strap.) When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.
4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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.
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.

1 Press the [1] Button (76). 2 Press the [;] Button (73).
The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (61) on the Remote Controller. 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.
To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (14).
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.

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To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (76).

Playback with Zoom Lever

By pushing the [W/T] Lever (40) 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. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advances continuously.
1 Press the [1] Button (76). 2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (61) on
the Remote Controller. The [~] or [}] Indication appears.
When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 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.
If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.

Index Search Functions

To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Playback Mode Photoshot Index Signal 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.)

corresponding to the selected number will be searched.
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
Continuous Index Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (62) is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button (76) or the [] Button (74).)
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.
For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.

Playback Zoom Function

A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (78) on the Remote Controller.

INDEX K SELECT STOP

Photoshot Index Search 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].

INDEX L

P.B. ZOOM

P B DIGITAL

2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (62)
on the Remote Controller.
The centre of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times.

ZOOM 2t

With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched.
To Change the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button (66) on the Remote Controller.
OSD DATE/ TIME PHOTO SHOT START/ STOP
Scene Index Search 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].
on the Remote Controller. 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
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image 3 Press the Arrow Button (, , , ) (60) on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge.
To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (78) on the Remote Controller.
2 Press the [SELECT] Button (63) on the
Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX].

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SELECT
Playback Digital Effect Functions
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 (76).
3 Press the [STORE] Button (64) 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 (65) in the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect. The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect. The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote Controller during playback. If the [OFF/ON] Button (65) is pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button (65) again will bring back the effect. For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.

(14). The selected file is deleted from the Card. If [NO] is selected, the file selection is cancelled.
When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white. 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 PC before proceeding. A Card formatted an 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.
Enlarging a Movie Picture Size
You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen size. 1 Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [FULL].
To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].
2 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button
(14). All files of Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode are erased. A locked file cannot be erased. If there are many files in a card, it takes several times for deleting.

Formatting a Card

If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie Camera, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
Display specifications in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures [NORMAL] display Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF (176k144) are expanded twice as large as the original size. Pictures larger than QCIF pictures (176k144) are displayed as large as the original size. [FULL] screen display Pictures equal to or larger than QCIF (176k144) are displayed in full screen. Pictures smaller than QCIF pictures (176k144) are expanded about 3.6 times as large as the original size. When setting to [FULL], pictures may be shown in mosaic-like pattern depending on the file. To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL].

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.

21-pin Adaptor

[S-VIDEO IN]

[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]

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 (55) on the Remote Controller.
If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. For other notes concerning this item, see -53-.

DISPLAY RESET

Recording from a Tape onto a Card
Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Playback Mode.
During the copying, the following Indication appears.

NOW RECORDING

2 Still Picture:
Start playback and set the Movie Camera to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
Moving Picture: Start playback and press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) at the desired scene.
Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape
Card Images can be recorded to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback Mode.
2 Display the first picture. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
It takes a few seconds to record a picture to the Tape. When recording to tape, select the tape position 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. Moving Picture (MPEG4) cannot be recorded from a Card to tape. For other notes concerning this item, see -53-.

Audio Dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. 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. (-19-) 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. (NV-GS55 only)
2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select
[A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN]. (NV-GS55 only) Set to [AV IN] when external device is used, and to [MIC] when an external or built-in microphone is used. 3 Press the [;] Button (73) on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound.

4 Press the [A.DUB] Button (59) on the

Remote Controller.

5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;]
Button (73) on the Remote Controller.
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette
(Dubbing) After connecting the Movie Camera and the VCR as illustrated, start the following procedures.
To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the [;] Button (73) on the Remote Controller. The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode again. To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing 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. 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] to [OUT/PHONES].) When the line input is used, you can dub audio while listening to the pre-recorded sound from the speaker. (The [AV JACK] setting and the line input are on NV-GS55 Model only.)
1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable If your TV is not equipped with AV Input Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer. Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (-7-) on the 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: 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: 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
(NV-GS55 only) After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures.
press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11) on the Movie Camera.

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INDEX K
When recording on a card, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or the Recording Start/Stop Button. 5 Press the [;] Button (73) or [] Button (74) to stop recording. Other Equipment: 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback. For other notes concerning this item, see -54-.

[S-VIDEO OUT]

[VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT]
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.

Using a Card in a Personal Computer
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 editing the recorded data or 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 from the Movie Camera to other parties via the network. Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB driver or Web Camera driver is installed. 1 Install the supplied USB driver or Web Camera driver. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode (or Tape Playback Mode when using with DV STUDIO).
With a PC Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be played back on this device is ASF. (Depending on the file, it may not be able to be played back even if it is in ASF format.) 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: 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 a consecutive number. When using the software without 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: 8MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes The supplied SD Memory Card contains Preset title so the actual capacity may be smaller. When you play back MPEG4 moving picture files (ASF format) recorded for 3 or more minutes with this Movie Camera on Windows Media Player, these files may be stopped. In this case, click [Windows Media Update] on the installation screen or [WMP9QFEInst.exe] in [WMP9QFE] folder on the CD-ROM and follow the messages to update Windows Media Player. (This update is effective when you play back these files with Windows Media Player and the playback is stopped about 3 or 4 minutes later.)

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.

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. Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images that are output from the DV Terminal (-7-) 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.
Playback Digital Effect Functions
Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal (-7-).
Others When playing back a MPEG4 data recorded on other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--] or the date and time display is different from it when recorded. If you attempt to play back a file recorded on other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear and the playback may not be possible. Or during playback, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear, the playback picture may be presented in a time-lapse-like manner, or the picture and the sound may not synchronize.
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

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. The MPEG4 data recorded by another Movie Camera may not be able to cancel the lock setting.

Slide Show

It may take playback time longer than usual time depending on the picture.

Creating a Title

When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title Creation Function is not possible. 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.

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. (NV-GS55 only) Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen TV with Playback Digital Effect. We recommend you to set [SCREEN] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 on TV.

Others 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. 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. Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct 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. Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment. 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. Card 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. Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood
LCD Monitor 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 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. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 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 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 (CGA-DU14, CGA-DU21; 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 67,500 pixels for NV-GS44 and approximately 113,000 pixels for NV-GS55. 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. Lens Hood 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.

Maximum Continuous Recording Time: Approximately 120 minutes 1h10min. indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. The numbers shown in the table are approximations. These figures vary depending on the scene.

Numerics

0 Lux Night View Function.. 26
Macro Close-up.. 23 Manual Focus.. 29 Memory Stop.. 60 Microphone.. 24 Mirror Mode... 30 Mix Mode.. 30 Mode Dial.. 13 Mosaic Mode.. 30 Moving Picture (MPEG4) Recording. 22 MPEG4 Playback Mode.. 35 MPEG4 Recording.. 22 Multi-Picture Mode.. 30
AC Adapter.. 9, 55 Audio Dubbing.. 41 Auto Focus.. 59
Backlight Compensation.. 25 Black & White Mode.. 30 Blank Search.. 20
Card Playback.. 35 Card Recording Mode.. 21 Charging the Battery.. 9 Cinema Mode.. 26 Colour Night View Function.. 25 Condensation.. 55 Continuous Photoshot.. 22 Cue Playback.. 32

Negative Mode... 30

PC Mode.. 44 Photoshot.. 21 Picture Playback Mode.. 35 Picture Size... 36 Picture-in-Picture Mode.. 31 Playback Digital Effects.. 35 Playback with Zoom Lever.. 33 Playback Zoom... 34 Portrait Mode.. 27 Programme AE... 27
Date/Time Indication.. 47 Date/Time Setting.. 18 Digital Effects.. 30 Digital Still Picture.. 21 Digital Zoom.. 24 DPOF Setting.. 38 Dubbing... 42, 43

Quick Start... 23

Erasure Prevention Slider.. 12
Recording Check.. 20 Recording Pause Mode.. 20 Recording Speed.. 19 Remaining Tape Time.. 46 Remote Controller.. 7 Repeat Playback.. 52 Review Playback.. 32
F Number.. 29 Fade.. 25 Formatting... 39 Free Style Remote Controller. 8

Headphones.. 52

Iris... 29
Self-Recording.. 22 Self-timer Recording.. 23 Sepia Mode... 30 Shutter Speed.. 28 Slide Show.. 36 Slim Mode... 30 Slow Motion Playback.. 33 Soft Skin Function... 26 Solarisation Mode.. 30 Sound Volume.. 32 SP/LP Mode.. 19 Sports Mode.. 27 Spotlight Mode... 27 Still Advance Playback.. 33 Stretch Mode.. 30 Strobe Mode.. 30 Surf & Snow Mode.. 27
LCD Monitor.. 13, 57 Lock Setting... 38 Low Light Mode.. 27
Tape Playback Mode.. 32 Tape Recording Mode.. 20 Tele-Macro Function.. 23 Time Code... 60 Trailing Effect Mode.. 30
Variable Speed Search.. 32 Video Head Clogging.. 56 Viewfinder.. 13, 57
Web Camera.. 44 White Balance.. 27 Wipe Mode.. 30
Zoom... 23 Zoom Microphone.. 24

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