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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS120 Operating Instructions Manual

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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Mini
Digital Video Camcorder
PV-GS120
Model No.
PV-GS200
LSQT0799 A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0799 A...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Address market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS120, PV-GS200 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 5 ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN Precautions TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly USE & LOCATION moved from a cold place to a warm place, WARNING moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. ≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR Camcorder and power supply should not be THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN...
  • Page 6 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Page 7 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. G.726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Playback Mode Quick Guide........... 10 Playing Back a Tape ........42 Before Using..........12 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..42 Standard Accessories........12 Slow Motion Playback ........43 Controls and Components......12 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback.... 43 The Remote Controller ........
  • Page 9 Others Indicators ............68 Initializing the Modes ........69 Warning/Alarm Indicators ......70 Notes and Hints ..........71 Cautions for Use..........78 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) ............ 82 Explanation of Terms........83 Specifications ..........85 Camcorder Accessory System ...... 88 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) .........

  • Page 10: Before Use

    Before Use ª Inserting a Card Quick Guide Slide the [OPEN] Lever 1 to open the Card Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and Slot Cover 2. charge it. OPEN While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner on top 3, insert it into the Card Slot. ≥Before use, fully charge the Battery.

  • Page 11: Playing Back A Card

    Before Use ª Recording a Still Picture on a Card Press the [1] Button to start playback. (Photoshot) Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. STILL ENTER FADE Press the [∫] Button to Stop Playback. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. STILL ENTER PHOTO...

  • Page 12: Before Using

    4) Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Recording Check Button [S] -27- Mic (PV-GS200 only) -15- Recording Button [REC] ≥If you wish to operate PV-GS120 with a -53- Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -33- -53- Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration...
  • Page 13 Power LCD Lamp (38) -21- Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18- (27) Recording Lamp -27- (39) (28) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -32- -34- PV-GS200 PV-GS120 (44) (29) White Balance Sensor -36- Remote Control Sensor (45) -15- (30) Lock Button -17- (31) Lock Cover -17-...

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    Before Use (45) Cassette Compartment Cover (61) Recording Button [¥REC] -18- -53- (46) (62) Zoom Lever [W/T], Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -51- (63) Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom -31- -42- Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] (47) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -28- -51- -45-...

  • Page 15: The Remote Controller

    If swallowed, call your doctor. (84) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC] (85) Zoom Lever [W/T] ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. (86) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] CR2025 only. Use of another battery may (87) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -28- present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, Before use, fully charge the Battery. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. they can be operated individually by selecting ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this different Remote Controller Modes.

  • Page 17: Charging Time And Available Recording Time

    ª To Use as a Hand Strap only) Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it ≥Battery VSB0470 is supplied. (PV-GS120 only) easier to handle and carry a Camcorder. It is ≥The times shown in the table are approximate more convenient to use with the Magic Wire times.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Before Use Attaching the Shoulder Strap Slide A in the direction of the arrow and reattach the Grip Belt. We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (52) on the...

  • Page 19: Using A Memory Card

    When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens ≥Use a genuine SD Memory Card or Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic may not function properly. Please turn on the only. Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap.

  • Page 20: Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor

    Before Use ≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum :Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor to an scene on a tape. angle of 120o, it becomes easier to operate :Card Recording Mode menus or to play back pictures.

  • Page 21: Using The Menu Screen

    Before Use ≥More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode or color saturation. (39) selected by using the Mode Dial displayed. To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor (26) Press the [POWER LCD] Button. (39) When you press [POWER LCD] Button, the LCD monitor becomes about twice as bright as usual.

  • Page 22: List Of Menus

    Before Use Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm [REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode the selection of the file. -26- ≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry [AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode -26- out the various Menu Operations. (The above [SCENE INDEX] procedure will not be repeated in the following Scene Index Mode...
  • Page 23 Before Use [AV JACK] [REC SPEED] AV Jack Recording Speed Mode -82- -26- [REMOTE] [AUDIO REC] Remote Controller Mode Audio Recording Mode -16- -26- [REC LAMP] 6) [DISPLAY] Recording Lamp Display Setup Sub-Menu -27- [BEEP SOUND] [DISPLAY] Beep Sound Display Mode -71- -69- [CLOCK SET]...
  • Page 24 Before Use ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 6) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Card Recording Menu [LCD AI] (PV-GS200 only) CARD RECORDING MENU Intelligent LCD Monitor -21- CAMERA PROG.AE DIGITAL SHTR EFFECT [LCD/EVF SET] CARD SELF TIMER RECORDING FLASH DISPLAY RED EYE LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -20-...

  • Page 25: Setting Date And Time

    Before Use 4) [DIGITAL] [DATE/TIME] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu Date and Time Indication -69- [TITLE IN] 4) [LCD/EVF] Adding a Title Adjusting Brightness and Color Level -47- 5) [DISPLAY] [LCD AI] (PV-GS200 only) Display Setup Sub-Menu Intelligent LCD Monitor -21- [DISPLAY] [LCD/EVF SET] Display Mode...

  • Page 26: 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 Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack.

  • Page 27: Recording Mode

    Recording Mode Recording on a Tape Recording Mode Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON]. About Recording ≥The [POWER] Lamp (41) lights up. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode (41) POWER Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ When recording still pictures or moving pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [...

  • Page 28: Recording A Still Picture On A Card (Photoshot)

    Camcorder stops at the end of the tape. Camcorder is approximately 2.3 million pixels To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion (PV-GS200)/1.2 million pixels (PV-GS120), and Press the [∫] Button. recording of images with a size that is larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture ª...
  • Page 29 2 sizes are available for Photoshot. PHOTO Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] SHOT (47) >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) or [640k480]. ≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the STILL Camcorder automatically focuses on the ENTER subject.

  • Page 30: Recording A Moving Picture On A Card (Mpeg4)

    Recording Mode When the picture size is 640k480: Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording [FINE] (high image quality): Mode. approximately 45 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 95 pictures (39) [ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures ≥These figures vary depending on the subject Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) being photographed.

  • Page 31: Quick Start

    Recording Mode Maximum recording time on the supplied To Cancel the Quick Start Card (8 MB) Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for [SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute approximately 2 seconds and make sure the [FINE]: approximately 2 minutes Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit. [NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes ≥For other notes concerning this item, see...

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom Function

    Recording Mode ª To Use the Zoom Microphone ≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. ≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 10tW [RECORDING] >>...

  • Page 33: Image Stabilizer Function

    Recording Mode Image Stabilizer Function When the image is completely gone, press (42) the Recording Start/Stop Button If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the start recording. camera shake in the image can be corrected. ≥If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized.

  • Page 34: Magicpix Functions

    Recording Mode ≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is To Cancel the MagicPix Functions displayed. Press the [MAGICPIX] Button repeatedly until ≥The entire screen becomes brighter. neither the [MAGICPIX] Indication nor the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication appears. ª ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -73- Soft Skin Function To Resume Normal Recording...

  • Page 35: Cinema Function

    Recording Mode ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears. Cinema Function This function is used for recording a cinema-like image. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER FADE (14) 1) [5] Sports Mode MENU ≥For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.

  • Page 36: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    Recording Mode Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button Press the [ENTER] Button (17) (19) to select a desired White Balance Mode. STILL (17) ENTER 1AWB FADE ≥The [AWB] Indication appears. (16) Press the [5] Button or [6] Button (19) until the [1] Indication is displayed.

  • Page 37: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

    (19) to adjust the iris. 1/30–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode Range of Iris Adjustment (PV-GS120) CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s. OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the shutter speed to be faster.

  • Page 38: Manual Focus Adjustment

    FOCUS Slide the [ßL] Lever (21) (35) ≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) (21) appears. (PV-GS200) ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) ≥The Flash pops up. appears. (PV-GS120) Press the [STILL] Button (15) (15) STILL ENTER PV-GS200 PV-GS120 FADE (PV-GS200) ≥Flash is lighted and the image becomes still.

  • Page 39: Red Eye Reduction Function

    Recording Mode Red Eye Reduction Function 6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] ≥Records images with a trailing effect. (PV-GS200 only) 7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] This function reduces a phenomenon which ≥Produces a mosaic-like image. causes the subject’s eyes to turn red when you 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] record pictures with a flash.

  • Page 40: Multi-Picture Mode

    Recording Mode ª Multi-Picture Mode ª Picture-in-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode: You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. STILL Manual Multi-Picture Mode: ENTER...
  • Page 41 Recording Mode Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. STILL ENTER FADE (14) MENU ≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to start recording. (42) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to pause the recording.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Slow Motion Playback

    Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back can be varied.

  • Page 44: 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 Camcorder automatically records index signals with an index signal starts. Each time the button during recording, as explained in the following.

  • Page 45: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    Playback Mode To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or (63) [MIX]. on the Remote Controller that points to the ∫...

  • Page 46: Slide Show

    Playback Mode When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at 3 Folder File Number (When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) Step 1 (PV-GS200 only) ≥File is numbered in hexadecimal. File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is ≥When the object is moving fast or zoom selected at Step 1) (PV-GS200 only) Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a operation is performed, picture may appear to...

  • Page 47: Creating A Title

    Playback Mode Creating a Title magenta, yellow and white, after which the bright portion of the image is missing 2 and You can create a title and record on a Card. the colors of the dark portion change in the Recording Mode: above order.

  • Page 48: Writing Printing Data On A Card

    Playback Mode Press the [ENTER] Button (17) or press the Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] (10) (14) [MULTI] Button Button when the setup is completed. ≥The selected title is displayed. To Verify DPOF Setting ≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be Select [VERIFY] in Step 2.

  • Page 49: Deleting The Files Recorded On A Card

    Playback Mode Deleting the Files Recorded on a Formatting a Card Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. recorded on a Card.

  • Page 50: Enlarging A Movie Picture Size

    Playback Mode Enlarging a Movie Picture Size Playing Back on Your TV (PV-GS200 only) By connecting your Camcorder to your TV, the You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV size screen.

  • Page 51: Editing Mode

    Editing Mode ≥During the copying, the following Indication Editing Mode appears. Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on a Memory Card from scenes that have already NOW RECORDING been recorded on a cassette. (moving pictures on ≥It takes a few seconds to record a picture to PV-GS200 Model only) the Tape.

  • Page 52: Copying On An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette

    Editing Mode Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] (76) Button on the Remote Controller. Cassette To Cancel Audio Dubbing (Dubbing) Press the [;] Button (76) on the Remote After connecting the Camcorder and the VCR Controller.

  • Page 53: Recording The Contents Of Other Equipment

    Editing Mode Recording the Contents of Other Equipment After connecting the Camcorder and the other equipment as illustrated, start the following procedures. BACK LIGHT ≥When recording on a card, press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or the Recording Start/Stop Button. Press the [;] Button (76) or [∫] Button (77)

  • Page 54: Pc Connection With Dv Interface Cable

    Editing Mode Printing pictures by directly Recorder: (61) While pressing the [¥REC] Button connecting to the printer (79) press the [1] Button on the Remote (PictBridge) Controller. Or while pressing the [REC] Button After connecting the Camcorder with a printer press the [BACK LIGHT] Button on the compatible with PictBridge, start the following...
  • Page 55 Editing Mode ≥The [PRINT] Indication does not appear when Press the [ENTER] Button (17) the card is not inserted in the Camcorder. (You cannot print pictures.) STILL ≥When the [PRINT] Indication keeps blinking (17) ENTER (more than about 1 minute), the Camcorder and FADE the printer are not connected properly.

  • Page 56: With A Pc

    With a PC With a PC Note: If a window does not appear automatically, click Using the Software with a Computer the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in An image stored on the DV Cassette can be “D:\InstMenu.exe”...

  • Page 57: Connecting Computer And Camcorder

    With a PC ≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB Open [My Computer] and click driver. [Removable Disk] (For Windows 98SE/Me/ ≥Installation continues after the computer 2000 users). reboots if you selected additional software. Click [Open folder to view files using ≥A message indicating a conflict between Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For versions may be displayed during the...

  • Page 58: Using As A Web Camera

    With a PC Using as a Web Camera To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. If the Camcorder is connected to your personal ≥In this case, Windows XP SP1 or later is computer, you can send video and sound from needed.
  • Page 59 With a PC ª Connecting the Camcorder to ≥Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE. Personal Computer (For Use as a Web ≥Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Camera) Windows Me. Install the supplied WebCam Driver on the ≥If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of provided CD-ROM.

  • Page 60: Using Dv Studio 3.1E-Se

    Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the alphabets or numbers is recommended. [Tools] menu. According to the procedures displayed on Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web the screen, continue the setup. Camera Device] is selected. After the setup is completed, sign in and ≥Depending on the operating environment,...

  • Page 61: Using The G.726 Audio Decoder

    CD-ROM. ≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any supplementary details or updates. ª Installation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the Select [Start] >>...

  • Page 62: Using The Arcsoft Software

    With a PC ª Operating environment Using the ArcSoft Software There are 4 types of image editing software in the IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with ArcSoft Software package. pre-installed 1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)

  • Page 63: Operating Environment

    With a PC ª Operating environment ª Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite For Windows For Windows Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. pre-installed Select the software to be installed from Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ [Setup Menu].

  • Page 64: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] or Tape Playback Mode:) >> [ArcSoft Software Suite] >> [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX [Panorama Maker 3] (or [PhotoBase 4] or (COM X)] (The numeral designation after “Win” [PhotoImpression 4] or [PhotoPrinter 4]).

  • Page 65: If You No Longer Need Software Or Driver (Uninstall)

    With a PC Notes Removing the USB connection cable safely for Macintosh ≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared Computer, Inc. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, when you connected the Camcorder with ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0, ArcSoft the USB connection cable into the recycle PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 bin, then disconnect the USB connection...
  • Page 66 Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the personal computer, and delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX (COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) from [Device Manager]. The numeral designation after “Win XX” will differ depending on the OS. (Win 98,...
  • Page 67 Camcorder, Personal Computer or others. Capacity that can be used as conventional memory: 8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes (Panasonic SD Memory Card) °When you use the model without MPEG4 functions, these folders will not be created. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in...

  • Page 68: Indicators

    Others Ω: Others Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -35- º: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) Indicators -35- REC: Recording -27- Various functions and Camcorder status are PAUSE: Recording Pause -27- shown on the screen. Self-Timer Recording -31- Remaining Battery Power When connecting the Magic Wire ≥When the battery power becomes low, the Remote Control with Narration...

  • Page 69: Initializing The Modes

    1760 (PV-GS200 only) Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to [1280k960] Image size All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display 1280 (PV-GS120 only) [OFF]. ( -22- [640k480] Image size ª Progressive Photoshot ≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder,...

  • Page 70: Warning/Alarm Indicators

    Others Warning/Alarm Indicators CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this If any one of the following indicators lights up or Camcorder. flashes, please check the condition of the COPY INHIBITED: Camcorder. Because the medium is protected by a copy 3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): guard, images cannot be recorded Condensation has occurred.

  • Page 71: Notes And Hints

    Others ≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from UNABLE TO WRITE (WIDE MODE): [OFF] to [ON] You are attempting to record S1 signal 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording pictures (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 2 Beeps 4 times ≥If you perform a wrong operation before or FILE LOCKED:...
  • Page 72 Camcorder with other Standby Mode is cancelled. (In the case of equipment, black bars may appear at the top PV-GS120, the Self-timer Standby Mode is not and bottom of screen. canceled even if you press the Recording Start/Stop Button in the Card Recording Mode.)
  • Page 73 Others ª Zoom In/Out Functions ≥When using the MagicPix Functions, you can ≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, not use the Built-in Flash. (PV-GS200 only) ≥White Balance cannot be set. a sharper focus is achieved if the recording ≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 74: White Balance

    Others ≥Because the color and brightness of the ≥If you are using MagicPix Mode ( ) or -34- playback image may change, avoid recording Program AE Mode ( ), you cannot adjust the -35- under fluorescent light, mercury light or shutter speed.

  • Page 75: Playing Back

    Others ≥When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indicator is Picture-in-Picture Mode ≥If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture displayed, the Flash can be lighted. (When flashing in white, the Flash is charging.) disappears. ≥Charging the Flash takes 4 seconds maximum ≥Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller after lighting.
  • Page 76 [MPEG4 MODE] was set to ≥During Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed a mode other than [ECONOMY] on other Search Function cannot be changed with the Panasonic cameras, this image will not be Remote Controller. displayed, and the indication [PLEASE RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET ª...
  • Page 77 Others ª Adding a Title ª Recording Pictures from a Card onto a ≥When set to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title In Tape ≥When recording the Card Image onto a Tape, Function is not possible. (PV-GS200 only) ≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot its size is transformed into 720k480 pixels according to the DV format.

  • Page 78: Cautions For Use

    Others ª Using the DV Cable for Recording ≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images may be distorted, by strong magnetic (Digital Dubbing) ≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is fields created by speakers or large motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a carried out automatically in the same audio microprocessor may adversely affect the recording mode as that of the playback...
  • Page 79 Others ≥However, you can use the Card Recording After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode out the AC Cable from AC Jack. when the cassette is not inserted. (MPEG4 ≥If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) sags and deteriorates.

  • Page 80: Cautions For Storage

    ≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come etc.) Please contact a Panasonic Service Center. in contact with metal objects (such as ª Optimal Use of the Battery necklaces, hairpins, etc.).
  • Page 81 Others ≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic (PV-GS120) substances or equipment. Extremely high precision technology is ≥The surface of the tape is covered with employed to produce the LCD Monitor extremely minute magnetic particles, upon screen featuring a total of approximately which signals are recorded.

  • Page 82: Before Requesting Service (Problems And Solutions)

    Others ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Other Recording Camcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light. 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Before Requesting Service Mode is selected, focus is automatically (Problems and Solutions) adjusted.

  • Page 83: Explanation Of Terms

    Others 5: Playing back or recording do not function, 3: During Playback [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is the screen has frozen or the indicator has displayed. disappeared. • The image was either recorded in a different • Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not format, or data is damaged.

  • Page 84: Memory Stop Function

    Others ª Memory Stop Function Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is The Memory Stop Function is useful for the located close to the Camcorder and the following operations. other end farther away from it Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a ≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at desired position...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Still Image Size: picture/280Kk3, Total: 460Kk3) Mega-Pixel Recording; Lens: (PV-GS200) 1760k1320 (2.3 million pixels) Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.45–24.5 mm, Macro (PV-GS120) 1280k960 (1.2 million pixels) (Full Range AF) VGA Recording; 640k480 Filter Diameter: Video Compression (PV-GS200 only): 37 mm...
  • Page 86 Others 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 (Camcorder Operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging) Dimensions: 2.40 (W) 1.26 (H) 3.58 (D) inch 61 (W) 32 (H) 91 (D) mm...
  • Page 87 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE 640k480 1760k1320 (PV-GS200) 1280k960 (PV-GS120) PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 1760...

  • Page 88: Camcorder Accessory System

    Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# Figure Description PV-DAC13 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable *CGA-DU07 680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU14 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU21 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (4-pin to 4-pin) (For Canada)

  • Page 89: Camcorder Accessory Order Form

    [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. -89-...

  • Page 90: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.

  • Page 91: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...

  • Page 92: Customer Services Directory

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 93: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 94: Index

    Others Index ª A ª M AC Adaptor ..........16, 79 Macro Close-up ..........32 ArcSoft ............62 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Audio Dubbing ..........51 Mic .............. 15 Auto Focus ............ 83 MagicPix Function ......... 34 ª B Manual Focus ..........
  • Page 95 Others ª S SD Memory Card ........... 66 Self-Recording ..........31 Self-timer Recording ........31 Sepia Mode ........... 39 Shutter Chance Mark ........29 Shutter Speed ..........37 Slide Show ............. 46 Slim Mode ............39 Slow Motion Playback ........43 Smart Accessory Shoe ........

  • Page 96: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Others ª Inserción de la tarjeta Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Desplace la palanca [OPEN] 1 para abrir la Guía española para el uso rápido tapa del compartimento de tarjeta 2. Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela. OPEN Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ángulo cortado hacia arriba 2, introdúzcala en su ranura.
  • Page 97 Others ª Grabación de una imagen fija en una Oprima el botón [6] para rebobinar la cinta. tarjeta (Photoshot) Ajuste en disco del modo al de la grabación. STILL ENTER FADE Oprima el botón [1] para comenzar la reproducción. Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. STILL PHOTO ENTER...
  • Page 98 Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”)
  • Page 99 Montréal: 3075 Louis A. Amos, Lachine, Québec H8T 1C4 (514) 633-8684 Toronto: 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 (905) 238-2181 Panasonic Canada Inc. Calgary: 6835 8th Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7 (403) 295-3922 5770 Ambler Drive, Vancouver: 12111 Riverside Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 (604) 278-4211...

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