LSQT1005ENG.book 1 Operating Instructions Instrukcja obslugi Návod k pouzití Kezelési utasítás Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS37EP NV-GS27EP NV-GS37EP DV IN Video Light -- NV-GS27EP -- -- ¥ Before use, please read these instructions completely. Przed pierwszym wlczeniem kamery prosimy o dokladne przeczytanie instrukcji obslugi. Ped pouzitím si, prosíme, pectte celý návod. Használat eltt kérjük, hogy teljesen olvassa el ezt a kezelési utasítást. LSQT1005 A LSQT1005ENG.book 2 Information for your safety As this equipment gets hot during use, operate it in a 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. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected technologies and is protected by the patented technologies and intellectual properties of Japan and the U.S. To use these copyrightprotected technologies, authorization of the Macrovision Company is required. It is prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie Camera. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Pages for reference Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00The menu operation flow is indicated by >> in the description. ª Carefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly. Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user. Operating instructions These operating instructions cover the NV-GS37 and NV-GS27. The illustrations in these operating instructions are for the model NV-GS37, but part of the description is for other models. Some functions are not available depending on the model. Try out the Movie Camera. Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before recording your first important event and check that it records properly and functions correctly. The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents. The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or cassettes. ª Warning Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ª EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate. Use only the recommended accessories. Do not use any other AV cables and USB cables (NV-GS37 only) except the supplied one. When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use the one whose length is less than 3 metres. 2 LSQT1005 Eng_Safety.fm 3 ENGLISH Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/ or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 3 LSQT1005 LSQT1005ENG.book 4 Contents Information for your safety ............................... 2 Playback mode Playing back tape .......................................... Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback...................................................... Variable-speed search function (NV-GS37 only) .......................................... Playback on TV ............................................. 31 32 33 33 Before using Accessories ..................................................... 5 Optional ........................................................... 5 Parts identification and handling...................... 5 Fitting the lens cap .......................................... 7 The grip belt..................................................... 7 Power supply ................................................... 8 Charging time and recordable time.................. 9 Turning the camera on..................................... 9 Setting date and time..................................... 10 Using the LCD monitor .................................. 11 Using the viewfinder ...................................... 11 Quick start...................................................... 12 Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 13 Selecting a mode ........................................... 14 How to use the joystick .................................. 14 Help mode ..................................................... 15 Switching the language.................................. 16 Using the menu screen.................................. 16 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 17 Using the remote control (NV-GS37 only)........................................... 18 Recording with the built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only)........................................... 20 Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) .................................................... 34 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 34 Audio dubbing (NV-GS37 only) .................... 35 Menu Menu list ........................................................ Menus related to taking pictures ................... Menus related to playback ............................ Other menus.................................................. 36 37 37 37 Others Indications ..................................................... Warning/alarm indications ............................. Functions cannot be used simultaneously ............................................ Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) ............................ Cautions for Use............................................ Explanation of terms...................................... 38 39 40 41 44 47 Record mode Check before recording ................................. Recording on a tape ...................................... Recording check ............................................ Blank search function .................................... Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot).................................................. Zoom in/out function ...................................... Recording yourself......................................... Backlight compensation function ................... Colour Night view function ............................. Soft skin mode ............................................... Fade in/fade out function ............................... Wind noise reduction function........................ Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... Image stabilizer function ................................ Recording in various situations (Scene mode).............................................. Recording in natural colours (White balance) ........................................... Manual focus adjustment............................... Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment................................................... 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 Specifications Specifications ................................................ 49 4 LSQT1005 LSQT1005ENG.book 5 Before using Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) Parts identification and handling ª Camera (1) (2) VSK0651B (DE-974GB) K2GJ2DC00015 K2CR2DA00004 (4) (5) 2) 3) CR2025 4) (3) K2KC4CB00022 (6) CGR-DU06 N2QAEC000017 5) (1) Built-in LED video light (NV-GS37 only) -20(2) White balance sensor -29- Remote control sensor (NV-GS37 only) K1HA05CD0009 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -8- -19(3) Grip belt -7(4) Lens 2) Battery pack -83) Remote control, button-type battery (supplied with NV-GS37) -184) AV cable -345) USB cable and CD-ROM (supplied with NV-GS37) Optional 1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11E) 2) Battery pack (lithium/CGR-DU06/640mAh) 3) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh) 4) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU12/1150mAh) 5) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh) 6) Battery pack (lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh) 7) Wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E) 8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E) 9) ND filter (VW-LND30E) 10) MC protector (VW-LMC30E) 11) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 12) DV cable (VW-CD1E) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Fit the MC protector (VW-LMC30E; optional), the ND filter (VW-LND30E; optional), the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3014E; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3007E; optional) in front of the lens. Do not fit the other accessories. (except for the lens cap) (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -24-, -26(6) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -34(7) (8) (9) DV (10) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (11) Speaker -31Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13Cassette holder -13DV terminal [DV] -34USB terminal [ ] 5 LSQT1005 LSQT1005ENG.book 6 Before using (16) (17) (12) (13) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (14) (27) Cassette cover -13(28) Zoom lever [W/T] -24(27) (28) (29) Volume lever [sVOLUMEr] -31(29) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -23(15) (12) Viewfinder -11-, -47- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (13) Battery holder -8(14) Battery release lever (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (30) (30) Tripod receptacle [BATTERY RELEASE] -8DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -8Power switch [OFF/ON] -9Status indicator -9Menu button [MENU] -16Joystick -14Mode dial -14Light button [LIGHT] (NV-GS37 only) -20Recording start/stop button -22- This is a hole for attaching the camera to optional tripod/VW-CT45E. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the camera.) (31) (23) (31) Shoulder strap fixture (25) (26) (24) (23) LCD monitor -11-, -47- Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (24) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -11(25) Reset button [RESET] -39-, -43(26) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -21-, -27-, -30- 2 1 3 Put the strap (optional) through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm. Fit the other end of the belt similarly. 6 LSQT1005 LSQT1005ENG.book 7 Before using Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 The lens cap and lens cap cord comes preattached to the grip belt. Pass the end of the lens cap cord through the attached eye on the lens cap. Then pass the lens cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight. The grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length. 3 1 2 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt. When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2 1 2 When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly. 7 LSQT1005 LSQT1005ENG.book 8 Before using Power supply ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not ...