NV-GS258 - Camcorder PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mini DV Camcorder
Model	Panasonic NV-GS258
Recording Format	Mini DV (tape) and SD Card (still images)
Image Sensor	1/6 inch 3CCD
Lens	Leica Dicomar, 10x optical zoom
Power Supply	DC 7.9 V (AC Adaptor) or Lithium-ion battery pack
Battery Charging Time	Approx. 2 hours (with supplied AC Adaptor)
Recording Time (Tape)	Approx. 1 hour with supplied battery (SP mode)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 70 x 90 x 140 mm
Weight	Approx. 450 g (without battery and cassette)
Display	2.5 inch LCD monitor (rotatable 180 degrees)
Viewfinder	Color electronic viewfinder with diopter adjustment
Audio	16-bit/48 kHz 2ch, 12-bit/32 kHz 4ch
Image Stabilization	MEGA OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Recording Modes	Tape recording, Tape playback, Card recording, Picture playback, PC mode
Shutter Speed	Manual adjustment available (via joystick)
White Balance	Manual adjustment available (via joystick)
Connections	USB, AV output, S-Video output, DC input
Special Features	Soft skin mode, tele macro, backlight compensation, fade, night view
Included Accessories	AC Adaptor, battery pack, AV cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, user manual
Care Instructions	Clean lens with soft cloth; avoid dust and moisture; store in cool place
Safety	Do not disassemble; avoid liquid contact; use only specified accessories
Spare Parts	Battery pack, AC adaptor, remote control (optional), S-Video cable

Frequently Asked Questions - NV-GS258 PANASONIC

How do I charge the battery for the first time?

When you purchase the camcorder, the battery is not charged. Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the mains socket, attach the battery to the battery mount, and allow it to charge fully. The charge lamp lights up during charging and turns off when complete.

How do I insert and remove a Mini DV cassette?

Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever to open the cassette cover. The cassette holder will pop out. Insert the cassette with the label side facing you and push it in firmly. To remove, pull it straight out. Then push the PUSH mark to close the holder and shut the cover.

What is the procedure for recording video on tape?

Set the mode dial to Tape Recording Mode (tape icon). Press the recording start/stop button to begin recording; press again to pause. You can also record still pictures on a card while recording video by pressing the PHOTO SHOT button fully.

How do I use the joystick to navigate menus?

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select items. Push the centre to confirm a selection. In recording modes, pressing the centre displays icons for quick settings like tele-macro, soft skin mode, fade, and backlight compensation.

How can I play back recorded video on a TV?

Connect the camcorder to the TV using the supplied AV cable. If your TV has S-Video, use an optional S-Video cable for better quality. Set the mode dial to Tape Playback Mode, select the correct input on the TV, and use the joystick to start playback (press up on the joystick to select the play icon).

What is the maximum optical zoom and how do I operate it?

The camcorder has a 10x optical zoom. Push the W/T lever towards T (telephoto) to zoom in, and towards W (wide-angle) to zoom out. The image stabilizer (MEGA OIS) helps reduce camera shake during zoom.

How do I take still pictures on a memory card?

Set the mode dial to Card Recording Mode. Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway to focus; the shutter chance mark will indicate focus status. Then press fully to capture the picture. Ensure a formatted SD card is inserted.

How do I adjust the viewfinder for my eyesight?

Slide the eyepiece correction knob to adjust the focus of the viewfinder to match your eyesight. You can also adjust the viewfinder brightness from the menu settings.

What are the different recording modes and when should I use them?

The mode dial offers: Tape Recording (video), Tape Playback (view recorded video), Card Recording (still photos), Picture Playback (view stills), and PC (connect to computer). For action scenes, use Sports Mode; for portraits, use Portrait Mode; for low light, use Low Light Mode; these are accessed via the joystick menu when in Manual mode.

How do I clean and maintain the camcorder?

Clean the lens and LCD with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using solvents or abrasive cleaners. Store the camcorder in a cool, dry place. Periodically clean the tape heads with a cleaning cassette (sold separately) if playback issues occur.

USER MANUAL NV-GS258 PANASONIC

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数码摄像机

Model No. NV-GS258GK

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Mini D' PAL

LEICA DICOMAR

使用前，请完整阅读本说明书。

安全注意事项

④1三脚架插座

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42肩背带固定物

43镜头遮光罩

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① 180°

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② 90°

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■ 提升取景器

1 捏住取景器外延的突出部位将其提起。

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■ 调整视野

1 滑动目镜校正旋钮调整焦距。

- 可以从菜单调整取景器的亮度。

电源

给电池充电

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充电指示灯

点亮： 正在充电

熄灭：充电完成

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取下电池

- 用手握住电池使其不会落下。

充电时间和可录制时间

- 当盖子完全打开时，将露出磁带仓。

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: 磁带录制模式

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graph TD
    A["1/3"] --> B["2/3"]
    B --> C["3/3"]
    C --> D["OFF"]
    D --> A

graph TD
    A["Circular Component"] --> B["OFF"]
    B --> C["Arrow to Right"]

▲	▶/■	回放 / 暂停	-31-
▼	■	停止	-31-
◀	◀◀	倒带 ( 倒带搜索回放 )	-31-
▶	▶▶	快进 ( 快进搜索回放 )	-31-

4) 记忆卡录制模式

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 开关设置为 [AUTO])

graph TD
    A["●"] --> B["○"]
    C["○"] --> D["○"]
    E["○"] --> F["○"]
    G["○"] --> H["○"]
    I["○"] --> J["○"]
    K["○"] --> L["○"]
    M["○"] --> N["○"]
    O["○"] --> P["○"]
    Q["○"] --> R["○"]
    S["○"] --> T["○"]
    U["○"] --> V["○"]
    W["○"] --> X["○"]
    Y["○"] --> Z["○"]
    AA["○"] --> AB["○"]
    AC["○"] --> AD["○"]
    AE["○"] --> AF["○"]
    AG["○"] --> AH["○"]
    AI["○"] --> AJ["○"]
    AK["○"] --> AL["○"]
    AM["○"] --> AN["○"]
    AO["○"] --> AP["○"]
    AQ["○"] --> AR["○"]
    AS["○"] --> AT["○"]
    AU["○"] --> AV["○"]
    AW["○"] --> AX["○"]
    AY["○"] --> AZ["○"]

graph TD
    A["1/2"] --> B["2/2"]
    B --> C["OFF"]
    C --> A

⑩ 拍照按钮 [PHOTO SHOT]*

⑪ 倒带 / 倒带搜索按钮 [◀◀]

⑫暂停按钮 [Ⅱ]

⑬停止按钮 [■]

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■ 切换麦克风

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1 按录制开始 / 停止按钮开始录制。

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空白搜索功能

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1 半按 [PHOTO SHOT] 按钮，调整焦距。(仅适合于自动对焦)

① 连续摄影标记

O(白灯闪烁。):

正在对焦

●(绿灯亮。):

焦点对准

无标记：对焦不成功

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■ 取消肌肤柔和模式

再次选择 [ ] 指示。

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停止录制。(淡出)

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■ 取消渐变

再次选择 [+] 指示。

■ 选择淡入 / 淡出的颜色

可以选择在渐变图片中出现的颜色。

1 设置 [设置] >> [淡入/淡出] >> [白色] 或 [黑色]。

- 启动视频闪光灯，拍摄图片。

■ 中途停止连续拍照

松开 [PHOTO SHOT] 按钮。

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1) [ ] 运动模式

- 录制运动场景或快速移动时的场景

2) [ ] 将像模式

- 使人物突出于背景

3) [ ] 低照度模式

- 使黑暗场景录制得更加明亮

4) [ ] 聚光灯模式

●用于录制在聚会或剧场中聚光灯下的物体

5) [ ] 海滩雪地模式

2 将 [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 开关设置为 [FOCUS]。

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1 用操纵杆操作。

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▶/Ⅱ: 回放 / 暂停

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1 用操纵杆操作。

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◀: 回放前一幅图片。

▶: 回放后一幅图片。

- 不能录制音频。

2 设置 [高级功能] >> [录制待机] >> [是]。 (录像机)

2 设置 [高级功能] >> [配音输入选择] >> [麦克风]。

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①USB 电缆

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)

画面传感器：

1/6 英寸 3CCD 画面传感器

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, 基于

Quick guide (English)

Power supply

Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product.

- If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC mains lead to the AC adaptor and the AC mains socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

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Charging lamp

Lights up: Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start.

When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

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Removing the battery

While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.

- Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

■ Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

- When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/remove the cassette.

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- When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

- When removing, pull it straight out.

3 Push the [PUSH] mark ① in order to close the cassette holder.

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover.

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the power [OFF].

- If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this camera may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.

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2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.

- When inserting a card, face the label side ① towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

- When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the centre of the card and then pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

Turning the camera on

When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.

How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button ①, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

●The power lamp lights up.

How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button ①, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

●The power lamp goes off.

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

- Set your desired mode to ①.

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

PC : P C mode

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

(Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)

■ How to use the joystick

Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.

1	Select by moving up.
2	Select by moving down.
3	Select by moving left.
4	Select by moving right.
5	Determine by pushing the centre.

Joystick and screen display

Push the centre of the joystick, and icons will be displayed on the screen. Each push switches the display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.)

1) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

graph TD
    A["1/2"] --> B["2/2"]
    B --> C["OFF"]

▲		Tele-macro
▼		Soft skin mode
◀		Fade
▶		Backlight compensation
▲		Night view/0 Lux night view
▼		Recording check

2) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

graph LR
    A["1/3"] --> B["2/3"]
    B --> C["3/3"]
    C --> D["OFF"]
    D --> A

▼	▼White balanceShutter speedIris or gain value
▶	+	Select/Adjust
◀	—	Select/Adjust

3) Tape playback mode

graph TD
    A["Circular Component"] --> B["OFF"]
    B --> C["Arrow to Right"]

▲	▶/11	Playback/pause
▼	■	Stop
◀	◀Rewind (review playback)
▶	▶Fast forward (cue playback)

4) Card recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO])

▲		Tele-macro
▼		Soft skin mode
▶		Backlight compensation

5) Card recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL])

graph LR
    A["1/2"] --> B["2/2"]
    B --> C["OFF"]

▼	▼White balanceShutter speedIris or gain value
▶	+	Select/Adjust
◀	—	Select/Adjust

6) Picture playback mode

graph TD
    A["Control knob"] --> B["OFF"]
    B --> C["Arrow pointing inward"]

▲	▶	Playback/stop
▼	☑	Erase
◀	◀	Playback previous picture
▶	◀	Playback next picture

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].

• The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed.
• Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub-menu.

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

■ Recording on a tape

- Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

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2 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

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■ Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape

You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape.

- Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while recording image onto a tape.

■ Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot)

- Set to Card Recording Mode.

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1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only)

- If you set [OIS] to [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. (MEGA OIS will be indicated.)

●The iris/gain value is fixed and this camera focuses on the subject automatically.

① Shutter chance mark

○ (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing

● (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus

No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful

- The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

● (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded

○ (White lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

② Focus area

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.

■ Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 10× optically.

- Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

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1 Operate with joystick.

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▶/II: Playback/Pause

◀◀: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the ▶/■ icon.)

▶▶: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the ▶/■■ icon.)

■: S t o p

To adjust volume

Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback.

1 Move the [-■/VOL+] lever to adjust the volume.

Towards [+]: increases the volume

Towards [-]: decreases the volume

(Nearer the bar to [+] , larger the volume.)

■ Playback on TV

Images recorded by this camera can be played back on a TV.

- Insert a recorded tape into this camera.

1 Connect the movie camera and a TV.

graph TD
    A["S-VIDEO"] --> B["AV/Ω"]
    B --> C["+"]
    C --> D["[S-VIDEO IN"]]
    D --> E["[AUDIO IN"]]
    E --> F["[VIDEO IN"]]
    F --> G["+"]
    G --> H["[S-VIDEO IN"]]
    H --> I["+"]
    I --> J["+"]
    J --> K["+"]
    K --> L["+"]
    L --> M["+"]
    M --> N["+"]

- Connect the movie camera and a TV by using the AV cable ①.

- If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an S-Video cable ② (optional). It allows you to enjoy more beautiful images.

2 Turn on this camera and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [▶/■] icon to start playback.

●The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [■] icon to stop playback.

■ Playing back card

- Set to Picture Playback Mode.

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1 Operate with joystick.

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◀: Plays back the previous picture.

▶: Plays back the next picture.

▶/■: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on the card in order) start/stop

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