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...
Contents Information for Your Safety... 2 Before Use Standard Accessories... 4 Optional Accessories... 4 Controls and Components... 4 The Remote Controller ... 7 Power Supply ... 8 Charging Time and Available Recording Time ... 9 The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ... 10 Attaching the Lens Cap ...
Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Movie Camera. (NV-GS200) (NV-GS120) 1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains Lead 2) Battery Pack 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery 4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic 5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord 6) AV Cable -43-...
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Card Slot -12- Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (10) (11) (12) (13) COLOUR SOFT TELE NIGHT SKIN MACRO VIEW MULTI/ STILL CARD P-IN-P BACK LIGHT ENTER MENU PUSH FADE CLOSE ACCESS (14) (15)(16)(17)(18)(19) Recording Check Button [S] Recording Button [REC] -47- Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] Card Access Lamp [ACCESS]...
(72) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT (73) DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI/ (74) ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY (75) STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV (76) INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM ∫ (77) SELECT VAR. MENU SEARCH STORE ENTER OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL (72) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]...
Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure that Power Lamp is not lit. ª Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. ≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie Camera when batteries of other companies are used.
≥When charging the overdischarged battery, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual. Attach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera.
≥In the following cases, the available recording time becomes shorter. ≥You use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night View function, rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself. ≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. ≥When you use the Movie Camera with lighting the LCD Monitor up by pressing the [POWER LCD] Button.
Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. 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. ≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt.
Using a Card A Card can be used to record pictures. ª Caution before inserting/removing a Card Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera. ≥Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.
: PC Mode Use this mode when you want to connect the Movie Camera to your Personal Computer. Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Press the [POWER LCD] Button. When you press the [POWER LCD] Button, the LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as much as usual. (26) The [POWER LCD] Lamp lights up. ≥When turning the power on with using AC Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is automatically effective.
(17) Press the [ENTER] Button the selection of the file. ≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.) List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.
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[DEMO MODE] Demonstration Mode ≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions.
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[EVF ON/AUTO] Using the Viewfinder -13- 8) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search -21- [REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode [BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound -55- ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] Card Recording Mode CARD RECORDING MENU CAMERA PROG.AE DIGITAL SHTR EFFECT CARD SELF TIMER RECORDING...
3) [PRINT] Printing Setting Sub-Menu [THIS PICTURE] Printing Only the Displayed Picture [DATE] Printing with Recording Date -49- 4) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -40- 5) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu ≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].
WARNING THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE. LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the 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 Model only) When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch...
ª Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. STILL ENTER FADE...
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When recording in Card Recording Mode: (NV-GS200) (39) Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. (39) Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button halfway. PHOTO SHOT (47) ≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the Movie Camera automatically focuses on the subject.
When the picture size is 640k480: [FINE] (high image quality): approximately 44 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 85 pictures [ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 180 pictures ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. ª Continuous Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a regular intervals.
Maximum recording time on the supplied Card (8 MB) [SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute [FINE]: approximately 2 minutes [NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes [ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes ≥These figures vary depending on the scene. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see ª Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it frontward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the...
≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. 10tW ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 4 cm from the Lens.
≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is displayed. ≥The entire screen becomes brighter. To Resume Normal Recording Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see Night View Functions Colour Night View Function This function allows you to record colour images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash.
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 Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema-like screen. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>...
(17) Press the [ENTER] Button STILL (17) ENTER FADE ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to select a desired White Balance Mode. 1AWB 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] 2) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [1] 3) Outdoor Mode [z] 4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent...
10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 4 000K 3 000K 2 000K 1 000K Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light...
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (35) ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Press the [ENTER] Button (17) Indication appears. STILL (17) ENTER...
Using the Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. The Video Flash lights twice to detect the surrounding luminosity and to light properly. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >>...
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5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥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. 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] ≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half.
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Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. STILL ENTER FADE (14) MENU Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] (10) Button to insert a small still picture. (10) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture.
Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) ≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up. (41) (43) Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode. (39) (19) Press the [6] Button to rewind the...
≥The [1k!] Indication appears. STILL (17) ENTER FADE Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever a desired search speed. VOL/JOG (46) The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forward and rewind directions: 1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and 20k.
Index Search Functions To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded when still pictures on a card is recorded to a tape. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a...
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge. To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (81) Remote Controller.
∫: Stop playing back Pause playing back When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1 (NV-GS200 only) ≥File is numbered in hexadecimal. ≥When the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed, picture may appear to be still or causes mosaic-pattern noise, but this is not a malfunction.
To Pause the Slide Show Press the [;] Button. ≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. SLIDE To Stop the Slide Show Press the [∫] Button. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card. Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial (39)
≥A list of titles is displayed. TITLE USR00002.TTL ≥File Name 1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired title. STILL ENTER FADE ≥The selected title is marked with a frame. (17) Press the [ENTER] Button (10) [MULTI] Button ≥The selected title is displayed. ≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles.
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.) Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >>...
≥A confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out. CARD FORMAT FORMAT WILL DELETE ALL FILES AND PRESET TITLES ; :NO --- RETURN ∫ :YES !:ENTER MENU:EXIT ≥When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white. ≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Movie Camera on other unit.
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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 Playback Mode -61- -44-...
Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. (moving pictures on NV-GS200 Model only) (39) Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.
(76) Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound. MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM ∫ SELECT Press the [A.DUB] Button (62) Remote Controller. To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button (76)
Recording the Contents of Other Equipment After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures. [VIDEO OUT] [S-VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT] S-VIDEO IN/OUT 1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable Movie Camera: Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [AV IN/OUT] >>...
Player: (79) Press the [1] Button to start playback. MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P /REW PLAY (79) STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV (76) INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM (77) ∫ BACK LIGHT Recorder: While pressing the [¥REC] Button press the [1] Button (79) on the Remote Controller.
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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.
With a PC USB Connection Kit Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures onto your personal computer. ≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB driver is installed. Install the supplied USB driver. Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode.
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≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be played back on this device is ASF. (Depending on the file, it may not be able to be played back even if it is in ASF format.) (NV-GS200 only) Folder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be...
Others Indications Various functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen. Remaining Battery Power ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the u (v) Indication flashes. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
MPEG4: Moving Picture (MPEG4) (NV-GS200 only) WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) -50- WEB CAMERA Mode (playback) -50- PRINT (Highlighted): PictBridge Mode 0h00m00s: Recording time of MPEG4 (NV-GS200 only) VOLUME: Volume adjustment 15:30:45: Date/Time Indication N (F, E): Photoshot Picture Quality (during Photoshot recording) [F] means Fine, [N] means Normal and [E] means Economy.
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. Y (CHECK REC TAB/TAPE NOT INSERTED): You are attempting to record pictures on a Tape with setting the accidental erasure prevention slider to [SAVE].
UNABLE TO WRITE (WIDE MODE): You are attempting to record pictures of S1 signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
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PC, and format your card by this Movie Camera. ≥Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card. We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card. ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320] (NV-GS200)/[1536k1152] (NV-GS120), the Continuous Photoshot cannot be used.
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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. ≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k], the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification greater than 10k is available.
≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light. ≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. ≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication flashes.
≥When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing in white, the Video Flash is charging.) ≥Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after lighting. ≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is created, Video Flash is also lighted.
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Playback with Zoom Lever. (NV-GS200 only) Others ≥If you try to play back on other Panasonic cameras an MPEG4-recorded image for which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other than [ECONOMY], this image will not be...
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ª Adding a Title ≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title In Function is not possible. (NV-GS200 only) ≥Original titles are added after the preset titles. ≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot be used simultaneously. ≥The Title In Function and Continuous Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously.
Cautions for Use In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic Customer Care Centre on 132600. ª After Use Take out the Cassette. ( -11- Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
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≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Movie Camera for a long period of time. Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Movie Camera. ≥The camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off. ≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
ª Video Head Clogging and Care If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at all.
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touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned. ≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity.
Lens Hood ≥Attach the MC Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional) or the ND Filter (VW-LND37E; optional) on the Lens Hood. ≥Do not attach anything other than the MC Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional) or the ND Filter (VW-LND37E; optional) on the Lens Hood. ≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E;...
Playback (Pictures) 1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed. 0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not, the playback function cannot be used. ( 2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system. The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different.
Specifications Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording (NV-GS200) 3.9 W (When using Viewfinder) 4.4 W (When using LCD Monitor) (NV-GS120) 3.1 W (When using Viewfinder) 3.6 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used:...
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Frame rate: approximately 6 fps AC Adaptor 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) 91 (D) mm...
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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE 640k480 PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1760 3520 512 MB 3520 7040 ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
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