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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.
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 apply to models
NV-GS200 and NV-GS120.
≥The illustrations used in these Operating
Instructions show model NV-GS200, however,
parts of the explanation refer to different
models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions are
not available.
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.
≥Windows is a trademark or registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
≥All other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks or
registered 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. (NV-GS200 only)
Pages for reference
Pages for reference are indicated by dashes
either side of a number, for example:
ª WARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover (or back); there are no user serviceable
parts inside. (NV-GS200 only)
Do not remove the cover (or back); there are
no user serviceable parts inside. (NV-GS120
only)
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use only the recommended accessories.
The socket outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and easily accessible or
the mains plug or an appliance coupler
shall remain readily operable.
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  • Page 1: Information For Your Safety

    NV-GS200 and NV-GS120. ≥MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in ≥The illustrations used in these Operating [SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the Instructions show model NV-GS200, however, MultiMediaCard. (NV-GS200 only) parts of the explanation refer to different models. Pages for reference ≥Depending on the model, some functions are...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Information for Your Safety......62 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape ........95 Before Use Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..95 Slow Motion Playback ........96 Standard Accessories........64 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.... 96 Optional Accessories........64 Index Search Functions.........
  • Page 3: Before Use Standard Accessories

    18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E) 19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E) 20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board (VW-DTM41E) 21) SD Memory Card Application Software (NV-GS200) (VW-SWA1E) ≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and (NV-GS120) “SD-Jukebox” software for recording music are included. (However, this Movie Camera cannot play back music.)
  • Page 4 [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to (20) Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -92- [OUT], you may hear noises on the right. (21) Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only) (35) Mode Selector Switch -92- [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -80- -88-...
  • Page 5 -71- (55) DV Terminal [DV] -107- ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. (39) (56) S-Video Input/Output Socket (44) NV-GS200 NV-GS120 [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -103- (45) ª Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is QUICK START (40) (46)
  • Page 6: The Remote Controller

    Before Use (71) (87) Menu Button [MENU] Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -74- -81- ≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the narration (72) (78) START/ microphone is activated and the built-in DATE/ PHOTO STOP...
  • Page 7: Power Supply

    ≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the Before use, fully charge the Battery. Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. the Movie Camera. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Selecting Remote Controller Modes...
  • Page 8: Charging Time And Available Recording Time

    (Intermittent Recording Time is the available recording time with repeated recording and stopping actions.) “1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (NV-GS200 only) ≥Battery VSB0471 is supplied. (NV-GS120 only) ≥The times shown in the table are approximate times.
  • Page 9: The One-Touch Free Style Grip Belt

    Before Use ≥In the following cases, the available recording (31) Open the Lock Cover by holding the tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock time becomes shorter. ≥You use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor (30) Button and detach the Grip Belt. simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night View function, rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself.
  • Page 10: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Before Use ≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to Attaching the Lens Cap the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. way. Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.
  • Page 11: Using A Card

    NV-GS200 Model only) : Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. : MPEG4 Playback Mode (NV-GS200 only) Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on a card. -72-...
  • Page 12: Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor

    Before Use : PC Mode Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to Use this mode when you want to connect the the desired recording angle. ≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of Movie Camera to your Personal Computer. 180o 1 from the vertical position upwards Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward direction.
  • Page 13: Using The Menu Screen

    LCD monitor by 180o. ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Press the [MENU] Button (14) Playback Mode (MPEG4 Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only) STILL A File Selection Operation may be necessary ENTER during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out FADE the following procedure.
  • Page 14: List Of Menus

    Self-timer Recording -84- reset the Time Code. [USB FUNCTION] 6) [LCD/EVF] USB Functions Mode -110- LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu [FLASH] (NV-GS200 only) [LCD AI] (NV-GS200 only) Flash -92- Intelligent LCD Monitor -74- [RED EYE] [LCD/EVF SET] Red Eye Reduction -92- LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment...
  • Page 15 ≥When displaying a list of titles. Audio Dubbing Input -105- 7) [LCD/EVF] [DV OUT] Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level Analog-Digital Conversion Output -122- [LCD AI] (NV-GS200 only) 3) [DIGITAL] Intelligent LCD Monitor -74- Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [LCD/EVF SET] [EFFECT ON] LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment...
  • Page 16 [FLASH] (NV-GS200 only) -113- Flash -92- ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] [RED EYE] Picture Playback Mode Red Eye Reduction -92- [FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only) PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU DELETE FILE BY SEL Flash Level EDITING ALL FILES -92- PRINT TITLE BY SEL...
  • Page 17: Setting Date And Time

    [REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -68- CLOCK SET ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] 1 YEAR 2004 MONTH (NV-GS200 only) HOUR MIN. MPEG4 Playback Mode ; / ∫ :SELECT & / % :SETUP ! /MENU:EXIT MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU DELETE FILE BY SEL EDITING...
  • Page 18: Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

    Before Use Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie Camera with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Mains socket.
  • Page 19: Recording Mode

    Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ When recording still pictures or moving pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. (moving pictures on NV-GS200 (43) Model only) When recording with the Set the Mode Dial...
  • Page 20: Recording A Still Picture On A Card (Photoshot)

    The size of images that are recorded using this Movie Camera is approximately 2.3 million pixels Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape. (NV-GS200)/1.7 million pixels (NV-GS120), and To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion recording of images with a size that is larger than Press the [∫] Button.
  • Page 21 2 sizes are available for Photoshot. PHOTO Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] SHOT (47) >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320] (NV-GS200)/[1536k1152] (NV-GS120) or [640k480]. ≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the STILL Movie Camera automatically focuses on the ENTER subject.
  • Page 22: Recording A Moving Picture On A Card (Mpeg4)

    [NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds 0.7 second intervals. (In the case of [ECONOMY]: approximately 1 minute NV-GS200, you cannot use the Continuous Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording Photoshot function if the shutter speed is set images to 1/4, 1/6 or 1/12.)
  • Page 23: Quick Start

    Recording Mode (43) Maximum recording time on the supplied Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. ≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording Card (8 MB) [SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute in approximately 1.7 seconds. [FINE]: approximately 2 minutes To Cancel the Quick Start [NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for [ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes...
  • Page 24: Digital Zoom Function

    Recording Mode ≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for ≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> a few seconds. [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.) 10tW Z.MIC Z.MIC ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -117- ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Digital Zoom Function Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)
  • Page 25: Fade In/Out Functions

    Recording Mode Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> When the image is completely gone, press (42) [CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON]. the Recording Start/Stop Button start recording. STILL ENTER FADE (42) (14) MENU ≥The [[] Indication appears. Release the [FADE] Button (18) about 3 seconds after starting recording.
  • Page 26: Night View Functions

    Recording Mode ≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is ≥The screen becomes white and the displayed. Viewfinder turns on. ≥The entire screen becomes brighter. ≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within approximately 1.2 metre. ª 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...
  • Page 27: Cinema Function

    Recording Mode ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears. To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -117- Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen.
  • Page 28: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    Recording Mode (17) Press the [ENTER] Button Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [MANUAL]. STILL (17) AUTO MANUAL ENTER FOCUS (35) FADE ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to select a desired White Balance ≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
  • Page 29: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

    [AUTO]. 4) TV screen ª About the Card Slow Shutter 5) Sunlight (NV-GS200 only) 6) White fluorescent lamp When you adjust the shutter speed to 1/4, 1/6 or 7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 1/12 in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow 8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset Shutter Mode is activated.
  • Page 30: Manual Iris Adjustment

    (35) Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS appears. (NV-GS200) (35) ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. (NV-GS120) ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Iris Indication appears.
  • Page 31: Using The Built-In Video Flash

    Video and to light properly. Flash or Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional). Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or (Built-in Video Flash on NV-GS200 Model only) [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or >> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].
  • Page 32 Recording Mode 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] Manual Multi-Picture Mode: ≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect. 6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] ≥It records images with a trailing effect. 7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] ≥It produces a mosaic-like image. You can manually capture and record 9 small still 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] ≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror pictures.
  • Page 33 Recording Mode (42) Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> Press the Recording Start/Stop Button [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. to start recording. STILL ENTER FADE (42) (14) MENU (42) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the recording. Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you ≥The last scene is stored in memory.
  • Page 34: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode ª Adjusting the Sound Volume Playback Mode To adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_] Playing Back a Tape (46) Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to The recorded scene can be played back increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_] immediately after the recording.
  • Page 35: Slow Motion Playback

    Playback Mode ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (79) ≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback STILL Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie (17) ENTER Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect FADE the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
  • Page 36: Index Search Functions

    Playback Mode ≥When the corresponding button is pressed Index Search Functions once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this searching for the subsequent scene marked Movie Camera automatically records index with an index signal starts. Each time the button signals during recording, as explained in the is pressed after the start of Scene Index following.
  • Page 37: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    Picture Playback ≥When the [SELECT] Button is pressed Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 repeatedly, the digital effect selection Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only) changes. ≥The same setting can be done using [EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the (39) [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].
  • Page 38: Slide Show

    Indication appears Mode is selected at Step 1) and adjust the volume. ( File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is -95- selected at Step 1) (NV-GS200 only) Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired file. MPEG4 100-0001 MOL-001.ASF...
  • Page 39: Creating A Title

    Playback Mode To Pause the Slide Show Select [LUMINANCE] and press the (17) [ENTER] Button , then press the [5] Press the [;] Button. ≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. (16) (19) Button or [6] Button to adjust the title contrast and press the [ENTER] SLIDE (17) Button...
  • Page 40: Writing Printing Data On A Card

    Playback Mode ≥A list of titles is displayed. Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> TITLE [VARIABLE]. STILL ENTER USR00002.TTL FADE ≥File Name 1 (14) Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a MENU desired title. DPOF SETTING STILL ENTER...
  • Page 41: Protecting The Files On A Card

    Card is formatted.) Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] PHOTO SHOT >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. (47) ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200 Model only) STILL ≥A verification message appears. ENTER Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button...
  • Page 42: Enlarging A Movie Picture Size

    We recommend that you use this Movie Camera and the Video and Audio equipment to format the Card. Input Sockets of the TV. Enlarging a Movie Picture Size (NV-GS200 only) You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen size. [VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >>...
  • Page 43 Playback Mode To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen (58) Press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller. START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT (58) DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -121- -104-...
  • Page 44: Editing Mode

    ≥Moving Picture (MPEG4) cannot be recorded PHOTO (47) SHOT from a Card to tape. (NV-GS200 only) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -121- Audio Dubbing Moving Picture (NV-GS200 only): You can add music or narration to the recorded Start playback and press the Recording Cassette.
  • Page 45: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette

    Editing Mode (76) Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller where you want to add new Cassette sound. (Dubbing) MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P After connecting the Movie Camera and the (62) VCR as illustrated, start the following /REW PLAY procedures.
  • Page 46: Recording The Contents Of Other Equipment

    Editing Mode Recording the Contents of Other Movie Camera: (61) While pressing the [¥REC] Button Equipment (79) press the [1] Button on the Remote After connecting the Movie Camera and the Controller. other equipment as illustrated, start the Or while pressing the [REC] Button following procedures.
  • Page 47: Printing Pictures With Directly Connecting To The Printer (Pictbridge)

    Editing Mode Player: Connect the printer with the supplied USB (79) Press the [1] Button to start playback. Cable. MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (61) /REW PLAY (79) STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV (76) REMOTE/MIC INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM (PLUG IN POWER) (77) ∫...
  • Page 48 Editing Mode When printing with date: Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PRINT] >> [DATE] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER FADE (14) MENU ≥You cannot set date printing when the printer does not support it. ≥Proceed to the next step if you do not need date printing.
  • Page 49: With A Pc

    With a PC With a PC When using as a Web Camera: Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> USB Connection Kit [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. When using with DV STUDIO: Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> import still pictures onto your personal computer.
  • Page 50 ([SD_VIDEO] on NV-GS200 even if it is in ASF format.) (NV-GS200 only) Model only) They have nothing to do with actual Folder Configuration when the Card is used operations.
  • Page 51: Others

    External microphone supporting Card Recording Mode -82- the Smart Accessory Shoe (LOW Picture Playback Mode -98- CUT) -75- MPEG4 Playback Mode Playback -95- (NV-GS200 only) -98- Still Playback -96- PC Mode -110- Fast-forward/Cue Playback -95- CINEMA: Cinema Mode -88- &:...
  • Page 52: Initializing The Modes

    No Card (Still Picture Mode) PICTURE ≥The initializing takes a little while. (Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4) MPEG4 ≥After the initializing is completed, the Recording Mode (NV-GS200 [COMPLETED] Indication appears. only) ≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting ( -78- (Red): While Moving Picture (MPEG4) MPEG4 that has been adjusted.
  • Page 53: Warning/Alarm Indications

    Camera in Card Recording Mode or 6 (LOW BATTERY): MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback The Battery is low. Recharge it. -68- Mode on NV-GS200 Model only) 0: The built-in battery is low. -79- CAN NOT OPERATE: : (NEED HEAD CLEANING): You are attempting to record pictures on a The video heads are dirty.
  • Page 54: Notes And Hints

    ≥You can record stable pictures without jitters Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover, using a tripod and the remote controller. such as a cable of an optional stereo About the Shutter Chance Mark (NV-GS200 microphone. only) ª Alarm Sounds ≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in...
  • Page 55 We recommend ≥If the Movie Camera is not operated for using Panasonic SD Memory Card. approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and [1760k1320] (NV-GS200)/[1536k1152] the Movie Camera will completely be turned off.
  • Page 56 ª Zoom In/Out Functions ≥When using the Night View Function, you ≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a cannot use the Built-in Video Flash. (NV-GS200 only) sharper focus is achieved if the recording ≥White Balance cannot be set.
  • Page 57 Card Slow Shutter Mode (NV-GS200 only) ≥If you record a subject illuminated with ≥The subject may not be focused in dark scenes strong light or a highly reflective subject, with less luminance or scenes with less vertical lines of light may appear.
  • Page 58 Built-in Video Flash cannot be used through the built-in speaker of the Movie Camera. simultaneously. (NV-GS200 only) Choosing Sound during Playback ≥When using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E You can select the sound by using the...
  • Page 59 Others ≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you ≥If you try to play back on other Panasonic operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is cameras an MPEG4-recorded image for which automatically cancelled. the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other ≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being...
  • Page 60 ≥We recommend you to set [SCREEN] on the ≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 on TV. (NV-GS200 only) In Function is not possible. (NV-GS200 only) ≥Original titles are added after the preset titles.
  • Page 61: Cautions For Use

    Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance progress. (NV-GS200 only) purposes or other business use. ≥You cannot record on a card when recording on ≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of a tape from external input signals is in progress.
  • Page 62 ≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the when the cassette is not inserted. (MPEG4 tape sags and deteriorates. Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only) ≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a When [3DEW] blinks in red ≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about...
  • Page 63 Others Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Cleaner Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie Camera in the same manner as a Video Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed Cassette.
  • Page 64 Others ≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct (NV-GS200) sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral Extremely high precision technology is particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the employed to produce the LCD Monitor...
  • Page 65: Before Requesting Repair (Problems And Solutions)

    Others ≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion • Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold Lens (VW-LT3714M2E; optional) or Wide place? In cold places, the operating time of the Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), Battery becomes shorter. ( -124- first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise •...
  • Page 66: Explanation Of Terms

    Others Playback (Pictures) 4: Sounds cannot be played back. 1: Pictures cannot be played back even when • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is the [1] Button is pressed. being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the 0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not, [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To the playback function cannot be used.
  • Page 67 Others ª Time Code Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Movie Camera employs a digital Time Code signals are data that indicate time system for recording image and sound data, it is measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS frames (25 frames per second).
  • Page 68: Specifications

    (Full Range AF) on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Filter Diameter: Still Image Size: 37 mm Mega-Pixel Recording; Zoom: (NV-GS200) 1760k1320 (2.3 million pixels) 10:1 Power Zoom (NV-GS120) 1536k1152 (1.7 million pixels) Monitor: VGA Recording; 640k480 2.5-inch LCD Video Compression (NV-GS200 only):...
  • Page 69 Specifications Frame rate: approximately 6 fps AC Adaptor VSK0651 Information for your safety Power Source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 19 W DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie Camera Operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging) Dimensions: 61 (W) 32 (H)
  • Page 70 Specifications Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE 640k480 1760k1320 (NV-GS200) 1536k1152 (NV-GS120) PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 1760...
  • Page 71 VQT0H96 6500 A ) F0204Re0( Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

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