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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.

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

Others

Indications... Initializing the Modes.. Warning/Alarm Indications.. Notes and Hints.. Cautions for Use.. Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions).. Explanation of Terms. 59

Specifications

Specifications.. 61 Index.. 63
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre For UK customers: For Republic of Ireland customers: 8333 Visit our website for product information E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk Technical Support for AV Software For callers in UK: For callers in ROI: 505610 Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre MondayFriday 9:00am 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays). Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldnt be simpler! Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead -92) Battery Pack -93) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery -74) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -85) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -116) AV Cable -407) S-Video Cable -408) Shoulder Strap -119) SD Memory Card -1210) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and CD-ROM) -4411) Cleaning Cloth

Optional Accessories

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW2707N2E) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT2714N2E) ND Filter (VW-LND27E) MC Protector (VW-LMC27E) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E) Tripod (VW-CT45E) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS55E) DV Cable (VW-CD1E) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E) 17) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E) 18) SD Memory Card Application Software (VW-SWA1E) TitleStudio software for title creation, and SD-Jukebox software for recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play back music.) 19) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/ RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/ RP-SDH512) 20) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card (BN-SDABPE) 21) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card (BN-SDCAPE) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera.

VSK0651

K2GJ2DZ00017

RJA0053-3X

CGA-DU07

N2QAGC000018

N2QCBD000030

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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.
prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

REC SAVE

Using a Card
Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way. A Card can be used to record pictures.
Caution before inserting/removing a Card
Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (41) toward
the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
Inserting a Card 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (3) to open the Card

Slot Cover (5).

OPEN / EJECT

2 Insert a Cassette.

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut
corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot (4).

For other notes concerning this item, see -50-.
Image Stabilizer Function
To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphones directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. If the Movie Camera shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON].
The [[] Indication appears.
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39) to start recording.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 20k up to 500k. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k].
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [OFF].

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
2 When the image is completely gone, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to stop recording.
3 Release the [FADE] Button (15). 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15)
during the Recording Pause Mode.
The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11).
The image fades out gradually.
the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to start recording.

BACK LIGHT

The [] Indication flashes and then is displayed. The entire screen becomes brighter.
3 Release the [FADE] Button (15) about
3 seconds after starting recording. The image reappears gradually. Fade Out Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.
To Resume Normal Recording Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

Night View Functions

Colour Night View Function This function allows you to record colour images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash. 1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button (6) until the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears.
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15) while

recording.

COLOUR NIGHT VIEW

C.NIGHT VIEW

Recording Mode 0 Lux Night View Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded. 1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button (6) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears. the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen.

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

0LUX NIGHT VIEW

The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] Indication appears. 2 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the lens side).
The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
The screen becomes white and the Viewfinder turns on. The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within approximately 1.2 metre.

WIND CUT

To Cancel the Night View Functions Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button repeatedly until neither the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication nor the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication appears.
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

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 (7).
Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

TELE SOFT MACRO SKIN

CINEMA

SOFT SKIN

To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take the bust shot, so that the upper part from
Recording in Special Situations
(Programme AE) You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL].
Recording in Natural Colours
(White Balance) Depending on the scene or light condition, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Movie Camera after removing the Lens Cap. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL].
The [MNL] Indication appears.
2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [] or []).
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14).
The Indication of the selected Mode appears.

ENTER FADE

The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button
(16) to select a desired White Balance Mode.
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.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] 2) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [1] 3) Outdoor Mode [z] 4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [{]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
To Cancel the Programme AE Function Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour of light and adjust so that the white colour will become pure white. The Movie Camera determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL].
The red light from the Recording Lamp (20) will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the colouring.
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)
2 Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen

white subject.

3 Press the [ENTER] Button (14).
4 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button
(16) until the [1] Indication is displayed.
5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (14) until the
[1] Indication stops flashing.
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the White Balance. 1) The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 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 For other notes concerning this item, see -51-.

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [1] Button (14).
Playback Mode The [1k!] Indication appears.
To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (76). If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
2 Push the [W/T] Lever (40) to select a desired

search speed.

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Movie Camera is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback.

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The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forward and rewind directions: 1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and 20k. This function works by pressing the [VAR. SEARCH] and cursor buttons ([, ]) on the Remote Controller. (-7-)
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.

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 1 Press the [1] Button (76).
2 Start Playback. [PICTURE]: 1: Starting the Slide Show 5: Playing back the next picture 6: Playing back the previous picture : Stop the Slide Show ;: Pause the Slide Show [MPEG4]: 1: Playing back the File 5: Selecting the next file (When you tap it during playback, you can search the next file, and when you keep pressing it, cue playback is activated.) 6: Selecting the previous file (When you tap it during playback, you can search the beginning of the file, and when you keep pressing it, review playback is activated.) : Stop playing back ;: Pause playing back
When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1 File is numbered in hexadecimal. When the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed, picture may appear to be still or causes mosaic-pattern noise, but this is not a malfunction.
When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at step 1, during playback, push the [W/T] lever to display the volume indication until the volume Indication appears and adjust the volume. (-32-)
3 Folder File Number (When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) 3 Press the [;//6/5] Button to select a desired file.
The selected file is marked with a frame.

100-0001

4 Press either the [ENTER] Button (14) or the
[MULTI] Button (9). The selected file is shown on the entire screen. For other notes concerning this item, see -52-.
1 Folder File Number (When the picture is played back) File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played back) 2 Picture Size (When the picture is played back) (-47-) Playback time (When MPEG4 data is played back) 3 File Number

Slide Show

The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback Mode.
To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode.
2 Press the [1] Button (14).
The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.

Slide Show Playback -36Slide Show Playback Pause -36When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears.

1: z: {:

White Balance Adjustment Mode
AUTO: MNL: [: MIC, AV IN: 12 bit, 16 bit: MF: : 5: 7:
Automatic Mode -20Manual Mode -27Image Stabilizer -24Audio Dubbing Input Display -41Audio Recording Mode -19Manual Focus -29Back Light Mode -25Sports Mode (Programme AE)
Portrait Mode (Programme AE)
Outdoor Mode -27Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) -27C.NIGHT VIEW: Colour Night View Function -250LUX NIGHT VIEW: 0 Lux Night View Function -26Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -24WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -26: Progressive Photoshot Mode -21Tele Macro -24T.MACRO : SOFT SKIN : Soft Skin Mode -26PICTURE: Picture -35TITLE: Title picture -37MPEG4: Moving Picture (MPEG4) -360h00m00s: Recording time of MPEG4 VOLUME: Volume adjustment -3215:30:45: Date/Time Indication -47N (F, E): Photoshot Picture Quality (during Photoshot recording)
Others [F] means Fine, [N] means Normal and [E] means Economy.
All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display [OFF]. (-15-)

0: R:0h00m: : : (White):

: MPEG4 Picture Quality -22Remaining Number of Photoshot pictures Remaining time of MPEG4 Continuous Photoshot Recording
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases. When using Tape Recording Mode Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] 1/750 s or faster shutter speed When brightness is insufficient When the Night View Function is ON When the Portrait Mode is used When using Card Recording Mode When brightness is insufficient When the Night View Function is ON
Lock Setting -38DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more picture) -38[640k480] Image size 640 : For images not recorded with this Movie Camera, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 or more, less than 800 (The 640 : size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) 800 or more, less than 1024 SVGA : 1024 or more, less than 1280 XGA : 1280 or more, less than 1600 SXGA : 1600 or more, less than 2048 UXGA : 2048 or more QXGA : PICTURE (Cyan): Photoshot Mode PICTURE (Red): While Photoshot recording is activated PICTURE (Green): While the card is being read PICTURE (Red): No Card (Still Picture Mode) MPEG4 (Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4) Recording Mode MPEG4 (Red): While Moving Picture (MPEG4) recording is activated

Initializing the Modes

You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. 1 Set [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES]. The initializing takes a little while. After the initializing is completed, the [COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps. Initializing will not erase the clock setting (-18-) that has been adjusted.

Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of the Movie Camera. 3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): Condensation has occurred. -55Y (CHECK REC TAB/TAPE NOT INSERTED): You are attempting to record pictures on a Tape with setting the accidental erasure prevention slider to [SAVE]. You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on a Tape with setting the accidental erasure previntion slider to [SAVE]. No Cassette is inserted. -126 (LOW BATTERY): The Battery is low. Recharge it. -90: The built-in battery is low. -18: (NEED HEAD CLEANING): The video heads are dirty. -562END (TAPE END): The tape came to the end during recording. REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE): Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. -9UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT): You are attempting to play back a tape
To Change the Counter Display Mode
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication [TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (-15-) By repeatedly pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Controller, you can change the Counter Display Mode.
To Display Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (-15-) You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time Indication.
To Change the Display Mode
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to
Others section that has been recorded with a different TV system. UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED): Because the original recording was done in LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be performed. INCOMPATIBLE TAPE: This cassette is incompatible. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the mechanism has been detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-7-). This may solve the problem. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO CARD: Card is not inserted. NO DATA: There is no recorded files in the Card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back a data which is not compatible with this Movie Camera. CARD ERROR: This Card is not compatible with this Movie Camera. COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. INCORRECT OPERATION: The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed without connecting the USB cable to the PC in Picture Playback Mode. CHECK CARD: You are attempting to record MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE] on MultiMediaCard. Use SD Memory Card. CAN NOT USE USB CHANGE MODE: The USB cable is connected to the Movie Camera in Card Recording Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode. CAN NOT OPERATE: You are attempting to record pictures on a Card with connecting the USB cable to the Movie Camera in Tape Recording/Playback Mode. UNABLE TO WRITE (MULTI RECORDING): The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed when you are recording pictures on a Tape with setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of [EFFECT1]. UNABLE TO WRITE (MPEG4 RECORDING): The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed when you are recording MPEG4 moving pictures. You are attempting to record on a tape when MPEG4 Recording from external input signals is in progress. UNABLE TO WRITE: The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed when you are recording still pictures on the Card. CASSETTE DOOR OPENED: Close the Cassette Compartment Cover before recording. NO TITLE: Titles are not recorded. UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE: You are attempting to do Title In Function when MPEG4 Recording is in progress or Continuous Photoshot Function is set. UNABLE TO WRITE (WIDE MODE): You are attempting to record pictures of S1 signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or turn the Movie Camera off in PC Mode with connecting the USB cable to the Movie Camera.

White Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W]. When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher During Digital Still Picture Mode When you display a Menu When you use the Night View Mode In the following cases, the [1] Indication flashes: The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again. You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.
Others The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off slightly. You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.

Playing Back

Repeat Playback If you continue to press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Movie Camera switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound, set [AV JACK] to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Socket (-7-) on the Movie Camera. In this case, no sound (including warning and shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera. Choosing Sound during Playback You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound) L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub sound) If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].

Playing Back a Card

If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen becomes white. If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a different format or a file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear as warning. When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, its size and that of this Movie Camera may appear differently. When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, the picture may not be played back or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated. When playing back a nonstandardized file, the Folder File Number may not be displayed. In the following cases, black bars may appear, depending on the playback device. When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture with this Movie Camera and recording it onto a tape Changing the picture size to 640k480 with DV STUDIO The file format supported by this Movie Camera is ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be played back.) When you set [SCREEN] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures, they are displayed smaller. This is not a malfunction. Moving pictures are kept still during Cue/Review playback. Only the counter number increases or decreases. MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion Playback (forward direction and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback (forward direction and reverse direction) or Playback with Zoom Lever. If you try to play back on other Panasonic cameras an MPEG4-recorded image for which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other than [ECONOMY], this image will not be displayed, and the indication [PLEASE RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET BUTTON], etc., may appear. This is not a malfunction. For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on other equipment, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may be displayed when they are played back. If the [1] Button is pressed in this case, [!] will be displayed for a few seconds and the next image will be displayed. The MPEG4 data cannot be output from the DV Terminal.

Recording the Contents of Other Equipment
You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 recording from external input signals is in progress. You cannot record on a card when recording on a tape from external input signals is in progress. Recording to a Card If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode, you can use the Photoshot function for external input signals. Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image. Analog-Digital Conversion When the Movie Camera is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal, images recorded in analog form from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal. To DV-output analog video signals sent from other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the quality of the image may be disturbed.) (NV-GS55 only) When using AV Cable and DV Cable (optional) at the same time, detach the Grip Belt first for easy connecting.

Cautions for Use

After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (-12-) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card. (-12-) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-9-, -13-)
5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied

Lens Cap.

Cautions for Use
When you use your Movie Camera on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no water enters the Movie Camera. Water may cause the Movie Camera or Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.) If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.). If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation. Do not use near cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound. Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie Camera, causing the disturbance of images and sounds. If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power. Do not use your Movie Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables. If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected. Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance purposes or other business use. If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. This Movie Camera is not intended for business use.

Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)
Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the playback Cassette. The images on the recorded monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images. Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used, these effects are not output from the DV Terminal. Even if you use device equipped with DV Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases. Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function. You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 recording from external input signals is in progress. You cannot record on a card when recording on a tape from external input signals is in progress.
Others When you use your Movie Camera on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Movie Camera. Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Movie Camera. If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera. The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth. For storing or transporting the Movie Camera, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn. After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains socket. If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the tape sags and deteriorates. If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged. After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.