Operating Instructions Digital Video Camera Model No. NV-GS180GN Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT0T93 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. 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 or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on 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. 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. 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. 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. ª Warning Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER CORD. Use only the recommended accessories. -If you see this symbolInformation 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. 2 VQT0T93 ENGLISH Contents Information for your safety ............................... 2 Playback mode Playing back tape .......................................... Slow-motion playback/frame-by-frame playback...................................................... Variable-speed search function ..................... Playback on TV ............................................. Playing back card .......................................... Deleting files recorded on a card................... Formatting a card .......................................... Protecting files on a card ............................... Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) ............................................ 32 32 33 34 34 35 36 36 37 Before using Accessories ..................................................... 4 Optional ........................................................... 4 Parts identification and handling...................... 4 Fitting the lens cap........................................... 6 The grip belt..................................................... 7 Using the LCD monitor .................................... 7 Using the viewfinder ........................................ 7 Power supply ................................................... 8 Charging time and recordable time.................. 9 Inserting/removing a cassette.......................... 9 Inserting/removing a card .............................. 10 Turning the camera on................................... 11 Selecting a mode ........................................... 11 How to use the joystick .................................. 12 Switching the language.................................. 13 Using the menu screen.................................. 13 Setting date and time..................................... 14 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 15 Using the remote control................................ 16 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card ................ Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) .................................................... Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) ......................................... Audio dubbing ............................................... Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) ................................ 38 38 39 40 41 Record mode Check before recording ................................. Recording on a tape ...................................... Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape ....................... Check the recording....................................... Blank search function .................................... Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot).................................................. Zoom in/out function ...................................... Recording yourself......................................... Quick start...................................................... Backlight compensation function ................... Night view functions....................................... Soft skin mode ............................................... Tele-macro function ....................................... Fade in/fade out function ............................... Wind noise reduction function........................ Self-timer recording ....................................... Recording images for wide-screen TVs......... Image stabilizer function ................................ Continuous Photoshot ................................... Recording in various situations (Scene mode).............................................. Recording in natural colours (White balance) ........................................... Manual focus adjustment............................... Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment................................................... 18 19 19 20 20 20 22 22 23 23 24 24 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 Menu Menu list ........................................................ Menus related to taking pictures ................... Menus related to playback ............................ Other menus.................................................. 42 44 45 45 Others Indications ..................................................... Warning/alarm indications ............................. Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) ............................ Cautions for Use............................................ Explanation of terms...................................... 46 47 48 49 53 56 Specifications Specifications ................................................ 58 3 VQT0T93 Before using Before using Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) Parts identification and handling ª Camera (1) (4) (5) 2) 3) 4) (2) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (3) 5) 6) 7) Recording lamp -44Grip belt -7Microphone (built-in, stereo) -22-, -26Lens White balance sensor -29Remote control sensor -17(9) 8) AV/ (6) MIC (7) 1) AC adaptor, DC input lead, AC mains lead -8- (8) (6) Audio-video output terminal [AV] -38- 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Battery pack -8Remote control, button-type battery -16Lens cap -6AV cable -38Shoulder strap -6Digital video head cleaner -53USB cable and CD-ROM -41- Optional 1) AC adaptor (VW-AD11GN) 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-LW3707M3E) 8) Tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME) 9) Filter kit (VW-LF37WE) 10) Video DC light (VW-LDC10E) 11) Light bulb for video DC light (VZ-LL10E) 12) Stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E) 13) Tripod (VW-CT45E) 14) DV cable (VW-CD1E) 15) Jacket pouch (VW-SJ05E) Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries. Use the supplied AV cable or headphones only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally. Headphone terminal [Ë] (7) Microphone terminal [MIC] A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. When the movie camera is connected with AC Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In that case, please switch to battery for power supply and noise will stop. (8) USB terminal [ ] -41(9) Speaker -32- 4 VQT0T93 Before using (13) (14) (10) (11) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (22) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -7(23) Reset button [RESET] -47(24) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -15Power LCD lamp -15(25) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -18-, -28-, -30(26) Card access lamp -11(27) DV terminal [DV] -39(28) Card slot cover -10(29) Card slot -10- (12) (20) S-VIDEO (31) (32) (10) Viewfinder -7-, -56(33) (34) (35) 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. (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (30) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Battery holder Battery release lever [BATT] -8Power switch [OFF/ON] -11Status indicator -11Quick start recording button [QUICK START] -23Quick start recording lamp -23Menu button [MENU] -13Joystick -12Mode dial -11Recording start/stop button -19S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -34(23) (24) (21) (22) Cassette holder -9Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -9Cassette cover -9Zoom lever [W/T] -22Volume lever [s /VOLr] -32(34) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -19(35) Accessory shoe Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (VW-VMS2E; optional), are attached here. (30) (31) (32) (33) (25) (26) (27) (28) (36) (36) Tripod receptacle (29) (21) LCD monitor -7-, -56- 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. 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.) You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. 5 VQT0T93 Before using Fitting the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. If you do not use the movie camera when the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) is attached to the front of the lens hood, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Run the end of the lens cap cord through the hole in the grip belt attachment part and run the lens cap through the lens cap cord. (37) (37) Shoulder strap fixture 1 3 2 Put the strap 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. 1 2 The lens cap removed can be hung on the lens cap fixture. (38) (38) Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counterclockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. Fit the MC protector or the ND filter of the Filter Kit (VW-LF37WE; optional) in front of the lens hood. Do not fit the other accessories on the hood. (Except for the lens cap) When fitting the tele conversion lens (VW-LT3714ME; optional) or the wide conversion lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first remove the lens hood. When 2 lens accessories, such as the ND filter and tele conversion lens, are fitted and the [W/T] lever is pressed toward the [W] side, the 4 corners of an image will be darkened. (Vignetting) To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of the lens cap with the tips of your first 2 fingers. 6 VQT0T93 Before using The grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position. Using the viewfinder ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull o ...