User manual PANASONIC NV-GS27

[. . . ] 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. ª 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. [. . . ] 5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording. Movie Camera: 6 Press the [] Button to stop playback. -34- Editing Mode 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. DV Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO]. STILL ENTER FADE s i (14) MENU It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV STUDIO Mode. 4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to Socket (27). 1 Only the NV-GS27 can be used as a Recorder. Player/Recorder: 1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode. Player: 2 Press the [1] Button (72) to start playback. sVOL r S-VIDEO OUT (27) MULTI/ P-IN-P V T ¥REC A. DUB FF/W (54) W 5 Start the Windows Messenger or DV STUDIO. When using as a web camera, it is not possible to record on a tape or display a title. For more details on the operating environment, installation, connections, and procedures, please refer to USB Connection Kit's operating instructions. (72) (69) (70) /REW PLAY 6 1 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E INDEX K ; STOP D INDEX L P. B. ZOOM Recorder: 3 While pressing the [REC] Button (54), press the [PLAY] Button (72). Or while pressing the [REC] Button (7), press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8) on the Movie Camera. Recording starts. To Stop Dubbing Press the [;] Button (69) or the [] Button (70). For other notes concerning this item, see -41-. 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. If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it. 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. -42Y (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]. -16: (NEED HEAD CLEANING): The video heads are dirty. -422END (TAPE END): The tape came to the end during recording. ª 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. ª Alarm Sounds When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is -37- Others 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 for 4 times If you operate a wrong operation before or during recording By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled. ª Zoom In/Out Functions When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1. 2 metres or further from the Movie Camera. ª Tele-Macro Function The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during recording. [. . . ] 21 Free Style Remote Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ªI Iris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ªL LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 44 Low Light Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]