Panasonic NV GS120GN User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS120GN

NV-GS200GN

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H99

Contents

Information for Your Safety.............................. 2

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 35

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 35

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 36

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 36

Index Search Functions................................. 37

Playback Zoom Function............................... 37

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 38

Playing Back a Card...................................... 38

Slide Show .................................................... 39

Creating a Title.............................................. 40

Adding a Title ................................................ 40

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 41

Protecting the Files on a Card....................... 42

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 42

Formatting a Card ......................................... 42

Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 43

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 43

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 ................................. 11

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 11

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 11

Using a Card.................................................. 12

Turning on the Movie Camera....................... 12

Selecting Modes............................................ 12

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 13

Using the Menu Screen................................. 14

List of Menus ................................................. 15

Setting Date and Time................................... 18

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 19

LP Mode ........................................................ 19

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 19

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 45

Recording Pictures from a Card

onto a Tape................................................. 45

Audio Dubbing............................................... 45

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette...... 46

Recording the Contents of

Recording Mode

Other Equipment......................................... 47

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 47

Printing pictures with directly connecting

to the printer (PictBridge)............................ 48

About Recording............................................ 20

Recording on a Tape..................................... 20

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 21

Recording a Moving Picture on a Card

(MPEG4)..................................................... 23

Quick Start..................................................... 24

Self-timer Recording...................................... 24

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 24

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 25

Image Stabilizer Function.............................. 25

Fade In/Out Functions................................... 26

Backlight Compensation Function................. 26

Night View Functions..................................... 27

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 27

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 27

Cinema Function ........................................... 28

Recording in Special Situations..................... 28

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 28

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 29

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 30

Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 31

Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 31

Using the Built-in Video Flash ....................... 32

Red Eye Reduction Function......................... 32

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 32

With a PC

USB Connection Kit....................................... 50

Using as a Web Camera or

with DV STUDIO......................................... 50

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 50

Others

Indications ..................................................... 52

Initializing the Modes..................................... 53

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 54

Notes and Hints............................................. 55

Cautions for Use............................................ 62

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 66

Explanation of Terms .................................... 67

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 69

-3-

Before Use

18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)

Before Use

19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

Standard Accessories

20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

21) SD Memory Card Application Software

(VW-SWA1E)

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the

Movie Camera.

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music

are included. (However, this Movie Camera

cannot play back music.)

22) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/

RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/

RP-SDH512)

23) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

24) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

(NV-GS200)

(NV-GS120)

10)

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

Lead -8-

2) Battery Pack -8-

(1)

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Battery -7-

(4)

(5)

(6)

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -7-

5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -11-

6) AV Cable -43-

7) Shoulder Strap -11-

(2) (3)

8) SD Memory Card -12-

(1) Smart Accessory Shoe

≥The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional),

Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or the

Stereo Zoom Microphone

9) Digital Video Head Cleaner -64-

10) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM) -50-

(VW-VMH3E; optional), etc. can be

attached here. Power is supplied directly

from the Movie Camera when using an

accessory supported by the Smart

Accessory Shoe.

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10A)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E)

7) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)

8) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)

9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

≥Do not touch the connector part of the

Smart Accessory Shoe.

(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

-13-

(3) LCD Monitor -13-, -65-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny

bright or dark spots on the LCD

Monitor screen. However, this is not a

malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

11) Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E)

12) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

13) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VW-LL3E)

14) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E)

15) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

16) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)

17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

(4) Card Slot Cover -12-

-4-

Before Use

(5) Card Slot -12-

(6) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -12-

(35) (36) (37) (38)

(32)

(33)

(34)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

(10) (11) (12) (13)

COLOUR

NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT

SKIN

TELE

MACRO

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(7)

MULTI/

P-IN-P

STILL

CARD

REC

BACK LIGHT

ENTER

FADE

PUSH

(8)

(9)

(32) USB Socket [ ] -50-

(33) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic [REMOTE] -21-

ACCESS

(14) (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)

Microphone Socket [MIC]

(7) Recording Check Button [S] -20-

Recording Button [REC] -47-

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the

built-in microphone does not operate. -59-

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

Controller with Mic to this socket and the

[TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate. -21-

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

Style Remote Controller with Mic to this

socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used.

(8) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -26-, -47-

(9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -12-

(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -33-, -39-

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -34-

(11) Colour Night View Button

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -27-

(12) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -27-

(13) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -25-

(14) Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(15) Pause Button [;] -38-

Still Button [STILL] -21-

(16) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -35-, -38-

(17) Play Button [1] -35-, -38-

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(18) Stop Button [∫] -35-, -38-

≥The microphone may make noises

depending on the type of it. In this case, we

recommend using the battery for the Movie

Camera.

(34) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT] -43-

Fade Button [FADE] -26-

(19) Rewind/Review Button [6] -35-, -38-

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

activates the Movie Camera’s built-in

speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc.

deactivates it.

(20) (21) (22) (23) (24)

(25)

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it

goes.

(26)

(30)

(31)

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to

[OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to

[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

(35) Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -20-, -28-, -31-

(36) Reset Button [RESET] -54-

(37) Speaker -35-

(27) (28) (29)

(20) Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -32-

(21) Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only)

-32-

(22) Lens Hood -66-

(23) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(24) Focus Ring (NV-GS200 only) -31-

(25) Eyecup

(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -11-

(26) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -14-

Power LCD Lamp -14-

(27) Recording Lamp -20-

(28) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -25-, -27-

(29) White Balance Sensor -29-

Remote Control Sensor -8-

(30) Lock Button -10-

(31) Lock Cover -10-

-5-

Before Use

(55) DV Terminal [DV] -47-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(56) S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -43-

(39)

(44)

(45)

NV-GS200 NV-GS120

ª Remote Controller

QUICK

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is

supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the

Movie Camera functions can be operated from a

distance.

START

(40)

(46)

(47)

(41)

(42)

(43)

(57)

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

(39) Mode Dial -12-

(40) Quick Start Recording Button

[QUICK START] -24-

(58)

(59)

(60)

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

(61)

(62)

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

Quick Start Recording Lamp -24-

(41) Power Lamp -12-, -20-, -35-

(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -20-, -23-

(43) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -12-, -20-, -35-, -62-

(44) Cassette Holder

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

(63)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -11-

(46) Zoom Lever [W/T] -24-

Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -35-, -36-

(47) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-, -45-

(57) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -53-

(58) Indication Output Button [OSD] -44-

(59) Display Button [DISPLAY] -53-

(60) Reset Button [RESET] -68-

(49) (50) (51) (52) (53)

(61) Recording Button [¥REC] -47-

(62) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -46-

(63) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -38-

(48)

(54)

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(69)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(55) (56)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

(64)

(65)

(66)

(67)

(68)

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

(48) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13-

(49) Viewfinder -13-, -65-

SELECT

∫

(70)

(71)

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny

bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder

screen. However, this is not a

malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

P.B.DIGITAL

(64) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D: forward) -36-

(65) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(:: reverse, 9: forward) -37-

(66) Selection Button [SELECT] -38-

(67) Store Button [STORE] -38-

(68) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -38-

(69) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-24-, -35-, -37-

(70) Variable Speed Search Button

[VAR. SEARCH] -36-

(71) Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(50) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -9-

(51) Battery Holder

(52) Shoulder Strap Holders -11-

(53) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

-10-

(54) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

-6-

Before Use

(87) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -21-

≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with

Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and

the [TALK] Button is pressed, the narration

microphone is activated and the built-in

microphone on the Movie Camera is

deactivated.

(72)

(73)

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

(78)

OSD

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

(79)

(80)

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(74)

(75)

(76)

(77)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

(81)

(82)

(88) Clip

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose

connection will spoil normal operation.

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

The Remote Controller

(72) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-, -45-

(73) Title Button [TITLE] -41-

(74) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

[MULTI/P-IN-P] -33-, -39-

(75) Rewind/Review Button [6] -35-, -38-

(76) Pause Button [;] -36-, -38-

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the

supplied button-type battery.

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

(77) Stop Button [∫] -35-, -38-

(78) Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] -20-, -23-

(79) Play Button [1] -35-, -38-

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)

marking facing upward.

(80) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -35-, -38-

(81) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -37-

(82) Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

This controller allows the scene to be shot from

various angles, high to low, and is also

convenient when the Tripod is used. When the

controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip

Belt for convenience.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for

left-handed users.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery

is normally expected to last about 1 year.

However, it depends on operation frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

(88)

(83)

(84)

(85)

(86)

(87)

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only

with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the equipment

manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to manufacturer’s

instructions.

(83) Microphone [MIC] -21-

(84) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(85) Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(86) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

-7-

Before Use

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

WARNING

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do

not recharge, disassemble, heat

above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the

Button-Type battery out of the reach

of children. Never put Button-Type

battery in mouth. If swallowed call

your doctor.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

ª Using the Remote Controller

1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote

Control Sensor (29) of the Movie Camera

and press an appropriate button.

10˚

1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie

Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

(29)

15˚

3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit

entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will

remain as shown 1.

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on

the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure

that Power Lamp is not lit.

≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within

approximately 5 metres

≥Angle: Within approximately 10o in the

upward, and 15o in the downward and

horizontal directions from the central axis

≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use.

Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie

Camera may not operate properly even within

the above ranges.

ª Using the Battery

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of

the Movie Camera.

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.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used

simultaneously, they can be operated individually

by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do

not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the

desired Remote Controller Mode. (-16-)

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 1

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 2

-8-

Before Use

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

Charging Time and Available

Recording Time

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.

NV-GS200

CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21

CGA-DU07

2h45min.

2h30min.(2h10min.)

1h15min.(1h5min.)

3h55min.

3h45min.(3h15min.)

1h55min.(1h40min.)

1h30min.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

1h15min.(1h5min.)

40min.(35min.)

NV-GS120

VSB0471

CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21

CGA-DU07

2h10min.

2h25min.(2h5min.)

1h15min.(1h5min.)

2h45min.

3h.(2h40min.)

1h30min.(1h20min.)

3h55min.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] and, while

pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (50), slide the

Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

PUSH

(50)

4h30min.(4h.)

2h15min.(2h.)

1h30min.

BATT

1h30min.(1h20min.)

45min.(40min.)

(43)

A Charging Time

B Maximum Continuous Recording Time

C Intermittent Recording Time

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.

(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. The numbers indicate the recording time

when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in

parentheses indicate the recording time when

the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the

available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity

of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or

lower temperature, the charging time may be

longer.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack VSB0471

(NV-GS120 only), CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21

for long time recording (2 hours or more for

continuous recording, 1 hour or more for

intermittent recording).

-9-

Before Use

≥In the following cases, the available recording

1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by holding the

tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock

Button (30) and detach the Grip Belt.

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.

(30)

(31)

2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

≥When you use accessories applicable to the

Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom

Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of

your hand.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure

that it is securely locked.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

ª To Use as a Hand Strap

Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it

easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. It is

more convenient to use with the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic.

-10-

Before Use

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

Attaching the Lens Cap

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same

way.

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 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.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward

the front and pull down to open the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the

Grip Belt. (It is not possible when using as a

hand strap.)

(38)

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

PUSH

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder

Strap before going out of doors to record so as to

avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder (52) on the Movie

Camera.

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE]

arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable

recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow

direction).

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length

Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it

cannot slip off.

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.

-11-

Before Use

Using a Card

Turning on the Movie Camera

A Card can be used to record pictures.

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

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.

ª How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

ª Inserting a Card

1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (6) to open the Card

Slot Cover (4).

≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.

(41)

(4)

(43)

OPEN

(6)

ª How to Turn off the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner on top 1, insert it into the Card Slot.

(43)

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (4) securely.

Selecting Modes

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card

straight out.

≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the

Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).

Cover.

ª [ACCESS] Lamp (9)

P C

(39)

(9)

ACCESS

: Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.

Also, you can record still pictures on the card

simultaneously during recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

scene on a tape.

While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card

(reading, recording, playback or erasing), the

[ACCESS] Lamp lights up.

≥While the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, never attempt

to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the

Card, to turn off the Movie Camera. Such

actions will damage the Card, and recorded

data, and cause the Movie Camera to

malfunction.

: Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture or

moving picture on a card. (moving picture on

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.

-12-

Before Use

: PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position upwards

and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward

direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor

beyond these ranges will damage the Movie

Camera. You cannot rotate the LCD Monitor

when it is opened 120o angle. Therefore, do

not rotate it forcibly.

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.

1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.

≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.

≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the

Viewfinder.

2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob (48).

1180o

290o

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

(48)

12:30:45

15.10.2004

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]

Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are

displayed.

12:30:45

15.10.2004

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the

LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

Monitor is opened.

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

[-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

!/MENU:EXIT

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD

screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the

LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

setting is cancelled.

ª Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record

the picture while watching it.

1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull

the LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction of

the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.

Viewfinder.

≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,

it becomes convenient to operate menus or to

play back pictures.

To Adjust

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be

adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to

raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the

Bar Indication.

≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

PUSH

OPEN

(2)

(3)

-13-

Before Use

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

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.

selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is

displayed.

P C

(39)

(26)

POWER

LCD

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the

highlighted item.

3 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.

5 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected item.

The [POWER LCD] Lamp (26) lights up.

≥When turning the power on with using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is

automatically effective.

To Resume Normal Brightness

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

6 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired

mode and press [ENTER] Button to

determine the setting.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

play back. Menus can be displayed during

playback but not during recording. The above

operations can be done using the [MENU]

Button, [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] Buttons and [ENTER]

Button on the Remote Controller. (-6-)

To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD

Monitor (NV-GS200 only)

Set the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to

[ON] or [OFF].

[ON]: The screen image becomes clear and

vivid. (The effect varies according to the

recording scene.)

≥When Power LCD Lamp lights up, [LCD AI] is

automatically set to [ON]. You cannot change

this setting. (NV-GS200 only)

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-.

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained

even when the Movie Camera is turned off.

However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is

disconnected before turning off the Movie

Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.

(The setups of [EFFECT2] (-33-) are not retained.)

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or

setup, this Movie Camera displays various

function setups on Menus.

≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder,

set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or

rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4

Playback Mode (MPEG4 Playback

Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)

A File Selection Operation may be necessary

during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out

the following procedure.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (14).

STILL

ENTER

FADE

1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

a file.

(14)

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

No.25

100-0012

-14-

Before Use

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm

the selection of the file.

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

out the various Menu Operations. (The above

procedure will not be repeated in the following

instructions.)

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -19-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode -19-

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode -37-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction -27-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone -25-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording -28-

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation

purposes only, and they are different from the

actual Menus.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

[H.SHOE MIC]

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA

!PROG.AE

SIS

Hot Shoe Microphone

≥This function reduces the low sound to avoid a

wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom

Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional).

5) [DISPLAY]

DIGITAL

CARD

D.ZOOM

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

SELF TIMER

USB FUNCTION

FLASH

RED EYE

FLASH LEVEL

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -53-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -53-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode -53-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset -68-

≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD AI] (NV-GS200 only)

Intelligent LCD Monitor -14-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -13-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself -24-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -13-

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode -28-

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer -26-

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom -25-

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording -24-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -50-

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash -32-

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction -32-

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level -32-

≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1 -32-

[EFFECT2]

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -21-

Digital Effects 2 -33-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode -33-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -40-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation -40-

-15-

Before Use

[EFFECT SEL]

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

Digital Effect Selection -38-

≥

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.

If any button is pressed or operated, the

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -40-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -22-

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality -23-

[CREATE TITLE]

Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The

Demonstration Mode can be started by setting

[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu.

To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a

Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

Title Creation -40-

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

[REC SPEED]

AV Socket -67-

[REMOTE]

Recording Speed Mode -19-

[AUDIO REC]

Remote Controller Mode -8-

Audio Recording Mode -19-

[REC LAMP]

6) [DISPLAY]

Recording Lamp -20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -55-

[CLOCK SET]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -53-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Setting -18-

Date and Time Indication -53-

[INITIAL SET]

[C.DISPLAY]

Initial Setting Mode -53-

Counter Display Mode -53-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset -68-

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

[REC DATA]

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

Camera Data

PLAYBACK

AV IN/OUT

DIGITAL

CARD

!SEARCH

12bit AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

USB FUNCTION

≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings

(shutter speed, iris and white balance settings

(-28-), etc.) used during the recordings are

displayed during playback. [---] appears on the

display when there is no data or during Slow

Motion Playback, Still Advance Playback or

Variable Speed Search.

≥The settings information may not be displayed

properly if the camera data of this Movie

Camera are played back on other equipment.

≥The camera data will not be recorded in the

following cases:

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode -37-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector -46-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode -59-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -50-

2) [AV IN/OUT]

≥When the data are recorded from a card to

a tape.

≥When recording proceeds with no input

signals supplied.

≥When recording involves the use of the

S-Video or AV Input Socket.

≥When pictures with no camera data are

recorded using the DV Terminal.

≥When displaying a list of titles.

7) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD AI] (NV-GS200 only)

Intelligent LCD Monitor -14-

[LCD/EVF SET]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -45-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input -45-

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output -62-

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off -38-

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -13-

-16-

Before Use

[H.SHOE MIC]

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -13-

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -21-

[REMOTE]

Hot Shoe Microphone

≥This function reduces the low sound to avoid a

wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom

Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional).

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

Remote Controller Mode -8-

[DISPLAY]

[BEEP SOUND]

Display Mode -53-

Beep Sound -55-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -53-

6) [LCD/EVF]

[CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Mode

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA

!PROG.AE

SHTR EFFECT

SELF TIMER

FLASH

DIGITAL

CARD

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

RED EYE

FLASH LEVEL

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -67-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -8-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp -20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -55-

[CLOCK SET]

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode -28-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording -24-

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash -32-

Date and Time Setting -18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode -53-

[RED EYE]

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

Red Eye Reduction -32-

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level -32-

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

Picture Playback Mode

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE

EDITING

!FILE BY SEL

ALL FILES

TITLE BY SEL

DIGITAL

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -40-

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

1) [DELETE]

[PICTURE SIZE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

Picture Size -22-

[FILE BY SEL]

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -22-

Selecting and Deleting a File -42-

[ALL FILES]

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality -23-

[CREATE TITLE]

Deleting All Files -42-

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title -42-

2) [EDITING]

Title Creation -40-

[BURST MODE]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

Continuous Photoshot -23-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock -42-

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF -41-

Wind Noise Reduction -27-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card -42-

-17-

Before Use

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

3) [PRINT]

Printing Setting Sub-Menu

[THIS PICTURE]

Printing Only the Displayed Picture -49-

[DATE]

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

5) [INITIAL]

Printing with Recording Date -49-

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

4) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

≥All of the items on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu

of the [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU].

Adding a Title -40-

5) [DISPLAY]

Setting Date and Time

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].

6) [LCD/EVF]

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has

a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time

before recording.

STILL

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

ENTER

FADE

(14)

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -67-

[REMOTE]

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>

[CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

Remote Controller Mode -8-

CLOCK SET

1YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2004

[MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

(NV-GS200 only)

HOUR

MIN.

MPEG4 Playback Mode

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

!/MENU:EXIT

MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE

!FILE BY SEL

ALL FILES

EDITING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and

press the [6/5] Button to set it to the

desired value.

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

1) [DELETE]

3 Press the [MENU] Button (14) to finish

setting the date and time.

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] or [--]

Indication flashes. In this case, charge the

built-in battery.

Selecting and Deleting a File -42-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files -42-

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

Setting the Lock -42-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card -42-

3) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[SCREEN]

Screen Setting -43-

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -53-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -53-

4) [LCD/EVF]

-18-

Before Use

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

Audio Recording Mode

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation

of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication

flashes, the internal lithium battery is near

exhaustion.

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be

selected with [AUDIO REC] on the

[RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with

“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit

32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be

recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other

2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera with the power turned off and then

connect to the AC Mains socket.

≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium

battery can power the clock for approximately

3 months.

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.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time

becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP

Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease

with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise

may appear on a playback image, or some

normal functions may be restricted.

≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are

not completely compatible with other

equipment.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

(-45-)

-19-

Recording Mode

Recording on a Tape

Recording Mode

About Recording

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode

Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].

(41)

When recording still pictures or moving pictures

on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording

Mode [

Model only)

]. (moving pictures on NV-GS200

(43)

When recording with the

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) set to

[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts

the focus and white balance. In some cases, they

cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be

adjusted manually. (-29-, -30-, -31-)

Mode.

(39)

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).

≥Recording starts.

≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes

to [REC].

≥Before turning on the power, remove the

Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached

when the power is turned on, Automatic

White Balance Adjustment (-29-) may not

function correctly.

REC

(42)

RECORD

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically for tape protection and power

conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the

power is turned off only when the tape is

inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the

tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if

the Recording Pause Mode continues for more

than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording

Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,

you can also record a still picture on a card by

pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

To resume recording from this condition, turn

off, then turn on the power again.

ª Recording Lamp

The Recording Lamp (27) lights up during

recording and alerts those being recorded that

recording is in progress.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (7) briefly in the

Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the

last few seconds of the recorded scene.

(7)

(27)

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the

Recording Pause Mode.

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set

to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.

-20-

Recording Mode

ª Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

ª Progressive Photoshot

When the [æ] Indication is displayed,

Progressive Photoshot Function works.

You can record still pictures as frame still pictures

with higher quality by this function.

≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not

be activated depending on the function you use.

(-53-)

The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the

end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

STILL

≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend setting to the Card Recording

Mode. (To activate the progressive function

regardless of the function you use)

≥When you record the tape and the card

simultaneously, the progressive function is not

activated.

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the

Blank Search.

≥Approximately 1 second before the last

recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches

to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still

Playback Mode.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory

Card from the Movie Camera.

The size of images that are recorded using this

Movie Camera is approximately 2.3 million pixels

(NV-GS200)/1.7 million pixels (NV-GS120), and

recording of images with a size that is larger than

a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture

recording. Compared to images of normal

recording, images that are created by mega-pixel

still-picture recording can be printed out clear.

≥If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the

Movie Camera stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [∫] Button.

ª To Add a Sound while Recording

With the supplied Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Socket (33),

you can add a narration while recording is in

progress.

While the [TALK] Button (87) is pressed, the [

Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded

from [MIC] (83).

When the Tape Recording Mode:

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode.

]

(83)

(39)

REC

(87)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) fully.

≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate.

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

ª Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button (15) is pressed, images

become still pictures. When the button is pressed

again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

≥The size of the recorded picture is [640k480].

≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend recording in Card Recording Mode.

(15)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL]

Button first at the position where you wish to

record the still picture so as to enter the Digital

Still Picture Mode and then press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button.

-21-

Recording Mode

When recording in Card Recording Mode:

(NV-GS120)

(NV-GS200)

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

(39)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47)

≥The [ _PICTURE] Indication lights up in red.

halfway.

Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images

2 sizes are available for Photoshot.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320]

(NV-GS200)/[1536k1152] (NV-GS120) or

[640k480].

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

STILL

≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the

Movie Camera automatically focuses on the

subject.

ENTER

FADE

1 Shutter Chance Mark

2 Focus Area

(14)

Shutter Chance Mark

Selecting the Quality of Photoshot Images

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU],

Light (green): The subject is adequately

focused. (The focus is stable

and you can record pictures

more clearly.)

Light (white): The subject is almost focused.

Blink (white): The Movie Camera is focusing

on the subject.

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >>

[PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

STILL

No Mark:

The Movie Camera cannot

focus on the subject.

ENTER

FADE

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic cannot be

pressed halfway.

(14)

Maximum number of images recordable on

the supplied Card (8 MB)

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) fully.

When the picture size is 1760k1320

(NV-GS200):

[FINE] (high image quality):

approximately 3 pictures

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

[NORMAL] (normal image quality):

approximately 6 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality):

approximately 9 pictures

≥The [ _PICTURE] Indication lights up in red.

≥The Shutter Chance Mark appears even when

the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is not pressed.

Check it for your reference.

≥Even if the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

halfway, the Shutter Chance Mark does not

appear in Manual Focus Mode.

When the picture size is 1536k1152

(NV-GS120):

[FINE] (high image quality):

approximately 5 pictures

[NORMAL] (normal image quality):

approximately 9 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality):

approximately 12 pictures

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Recording Mode

≥When the Mode Dial (39) is set to Card

When the picture size is 640k480:

[FINE] (high image quality):

Recording Mode, you cannot record to the

approximately 44 pictures

Tape.

[NORMAL] (normal image quality):

approximately 85 pictures

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

[ECONOMY] (low image quality):

approximately 180 pictures

≥These figures vary depending on the subject

being photographed.

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ª Continuous Photoshot

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a

regular intervals.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).

≥Available only with [640k480] picture size.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

(42)

STILL

ENTER

≥It takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording.

FADE

≥During recording the [_MPEG] Indication is lit in

red.

(14)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

again to pause the recording.

≥The maximum continuous recording times are

approximately 120 minutes.

≥The [

] Indication appears.

The Movie Camera will automatically stop

recording when the relevant time listed above

has elapsed.

≥When Remaining Time Indication becomes

[R:0h00m], this Indication flashes in red.

Recording may not be started.

≥The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4)

is set to be:

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

[SUPERFINE]: 320k240

[FINE]: 320k240

[NORMAL]: 176k144

[ECONOMY]: 176k144

≥When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can

be recorded in approximately 0.5 second

intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is

released or 10 pictures are recorded. When

the shutter speed is set to 1/25 manually, still

pictures can be recorded at approximately

0.7 second intervals. (In the case of

NV-GS200, you cannot use the Continuous

Photoshot function if the shutter speed is set

to 1/4, 1/6 or 1/12.)

≥When attaching to e-mail, we recommend the

file size to be less than 1 MB.

[SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds

[FINE]: approximately 15 seconds

[NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds

[ECONOMY]: approximately 1 minute

Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording

images

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [MPEG4 MODE] >> a desired image

quality.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.

Recording a Moving Picture on a

Card (MPEG4)

STILL

ENTER

(NV-GS200 only)

FADE

You can record moving pictures on a Card. The

recorded data can also be played back on

Windows Media Player (ver.6.4 and later).

(14)

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Recording Mode

Maximum recording time on the supplied

3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording

in approximately 1.7 seconds.

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.

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for

approximately 2 seconds and make sure the

Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.

Self-timer Recording

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

shot while recording is in progress.

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts

automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the

Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However,

when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the

image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

PHOTO

SHOT

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set

[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to

[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and

no left and right reversal occurs.

(47)

≥The Recording Lamp (27) and the [

]

Indication flash and the recording starts after

10 seconds.

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (40), and

the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in

approximately 1.7 seconds after the Movie

Camera is turned on.

≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the

[

] indicaton is blinking, press the [MENU]

Button.

≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (40).

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.

(-23-)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.

QUICK

START

Zoom In/Out Functions

(40)

It gives special effects to the picture by recording

objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever (46) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF].

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

VOL/JOG

(43)

(46)

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Recording Mode

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for

≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The

[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

a few seconds.

1tW

5tW

10tW

Z.MIC

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

Digital Zoom Function

(Macro Close-up Function)

This function is useful when you want to record

close-up shots of subjects located beyond a

normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification.

With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a

magnification from 20k up to 500k.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k].

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. Small

subjects like insects can be recorded with this

function.

ª To Use the Tele-Macro Function

With the zoom magnification of 10k, the Movie

Camera can bring the subject into focus as close

as approximately 40 cm from the Lens. Focusing

only on the subject and displaying the

background out of focus makes the picture more

impressive.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (13).

≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k

≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k

TELE

(13)

MACRO

20tW

D.ZOOM

≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and

the subject can be focused on as close as

approximately 40 cm.

2 Push the [W/T] Lever (46) towards [W] or

towards [T] to zoom in or out.

≥The [ _T.MACRO] Indication appears.

VOL/JOG

(46)

T.MACRO

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

PHOTO

(47) ^SHOT

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

(42)

Image Stabilizer Function

If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording,

the camera shake in the image can be corrected.

≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, the

images may not be stabilized.

To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function

Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.

ª To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

Along with the zooming operation, the

microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are

varied for recording sounds.

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Recording Mode

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON].

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to

start recording.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(42)

(14)

≥The [[] Indication appears.

3 Release the [FADE] Button (18) about

3 seconds after starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to

disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the

end of a scene.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) to start

recording.

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

(42)

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) while

recording.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [SIS] >> [OFF].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to stop

recording.

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually

from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

(42)

3 Release the [FADE] Button (18).

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18)

during the Recording Pause Mode.

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

STILL

This prevents the subject from being recorded too

darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that

shines from behind the subject being recorded.)

1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8).

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥The image fades out gradually.

BACK LIGHT

(8)

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Recording Mode

≥The screen becomes white and the

≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is

displayed.

Viewfinder turns on.

≥The entire screen becomes brighter.

≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light

is within approximately 1.2 metre.

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

appears.

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

Soft Skin Function

Night View Functions

This enables you to record skin colours in a softer

tone. In order to get the best result, avoid

background colours similar to the skin colour of

the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer

background lacking in detail.

Colour Night View Function

This function allows you to record colour images

brightly in a dark place without using the Video

Flash.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(11) until the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (12).

SOFT

(12)

SKIN

COLOUR

(11)

NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT SKIN

≥The [

] Indication appears.

C.NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT SKIN

≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to

take the bust shot, so that the upper part from

the breast of the subject can be framed in the

screen.

0 Lux Night View Function

Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of

almost 0 lux can be recorded.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(11) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

To Cancel the Soft Skin Function

Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.

Wind Noise Reduction Function

C.NIGHT

VIEW

LUX

NIGHT VIEW

This function reduces the sound of wind hitting

the microphone when recording.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >>

≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR]

Indication appears.

[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

2 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the

lens side).

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

WIND CUT

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Recording Mode

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING]

>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like

screen.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

1) [5] Sports Mode

[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

≥For recording scenes involving quick

movements, such as sports scenes.

2) [7] Portrait Mode

STILL

ENTER

≥For bringing up people clearly from the

background.

FADE

3) [4] Low Light Mode

≥For recording a dark scene brighter.

4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode

(14)

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

≥For recording a subject under a spotlight in

a party, theatre, etc.

the screen.

5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode

≥For recording in a glaring surrounding, such

as ski slopes, beaches, etc.

CINEMA

To Cancel the Programme AE Function

Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu

to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

Switch to [AUTO].

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

Recording in Natural Colours

Recording in Special Situations

(White Balance)

(Programme AE)

Depending on the scene or light condition, the

Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may

not be able to bring out natural colours. In this

case, the white balance can be adjusted

manually.

You can select optimal automatic exposure under

specific recording situations.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5],

[7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

STILL

ENTER

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

FADE

(14)

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Recording Mode

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

STILL

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(17)

ENTER

(35)

FADE

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to select a desired White Balance

Mode.

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

1AWB

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

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

lamp) [{]

(19) until the [1] Indication is displayed.

MNL

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

4 Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen

white subject.

5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (17) until the

[1] Indication stops flashing.

Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)

until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

ª About Black Balance Adjustment

Black Balance Adjustment is one of the functions

of the 3CCD system. It automatically adjusts the

hue of black color in the picture. When the Black

Balance Adjustment is activated, the screen

becomes dark for a moment.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)

until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

ª About White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor (29) determines the

nature of the light source during recording.

1Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)

2Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)

3Adjustment is completed. (Lighting)

(27)

(29)

≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with

your hand during recording because White

Balance will not function normally.

≥The red light from the Recording Lamp (27) will

be reflected off your hand or object, possibly

causing the White Balance sensor to operate

incorrectly and changing the colouring.

Adjusting White Balance Manually

White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour

of light and adjust so that the white colour will

become pure white. The Movie Camera

determines the hue of light that comes through

the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby

judging the recording condition, and selects the

closest hue setting. This function is called

Automatic White Balance Adjustment.

For light outside the functional Auto White

Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White

Balance Adjustment Mode.

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Recording Mode

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the

Shutter Speed Indication appears.

10 000K

000K

STILL

(17)

ENTER

000K

FADE

MNL

000K

1/1000

10)

11)

000K

3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to adjust the shutter speed.

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/50–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode

1/4–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode

(NV-GS200)

1/25–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode

(NV-GS120)

The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.

Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the

shutter speed to be faster.

12)

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

source. In this case, adjust the White Balance.

1) The effective range of Automatic White

Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera

2) Blue sky

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO].

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

ª About the Card Slow Shutter

(NV-GS200 only)

When you adjust the shutter speed to 1/4, 1/6 or

1/12 in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow

Shutter Mode is activated.

≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the

shutter speed is set to 1/25, when the [OFF/ON]

Switch or the Mode Dial is operated.

≥In the Slow Shutter Mode:

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

≥the White Balance cannot be changed.

≥the Movie Camera focuses on the subject

manually.

≥When you set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

Switch to [FOCUS], the shutter speed is

automatically set to 1/50 and then turned to the

previous shutter speed. [MF] blinks while the

subject is focused.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

-30-

Recording Mode

2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [FOCUS].

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too

bright or too dark.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

appears. (NV-GS200)

(35)

≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

appears. (NV-GS120)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Iris

Indication appears.

MNL

NV-GS200

NV-GS120

STILL

3 (NV-GS200)

(17)

ENTER

Turn the Focus Ring (24) to adjust the

FADE

focus.

MNL

1/50

F2.0

0dB

(24)

3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

(NV-GS120)

Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to adjust the focus.

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,

OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB

When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the

image becomes darker.

STILL

When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the

image becomes brighter.

ENTER

FADE

The value to which dB is attached indicates a

Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality

of the image deteriorates.

(19)

(16)

≥If you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6]

Button, the speed of adjusting becomes

faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO].

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in

a situation where auto focus may not function

well.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

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Recording Mode

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Using the Built-in Video Flash

(NV-GS200 only)

Red Eye Reduction Function

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.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].

This function reduces a phenomenon which

causes the subject’s eyes to turn red when you

record pictures with a flash such as built-in Video

Flash or Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional).

(Built-in Video Flash on NV-GS200 Model only)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

STILL

FADE

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥If [AUTO] is selected, the Video Flash can be

lighted if light is needed by sensing the

surrounding luminosity.

≥The [£] Indication appears.

2 Slide the [ßL] Lever (21).

To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>

[RED EYE] >> [OFF].

(21)

≥The Video Flash pops up.

3 Press the [STILL] Button (15).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

(15)

STILL

Digital Effect Functions

ENTER

FADE

This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect

Functions that add special effects to the scene.

≥Video Flash is lighted and the image

becomes still.

4 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) or

Recording Start/Stop Button (42).

Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]

1) MULTI

2) P-IN-P

3) WIPE

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

4) MIX

5) STROBE

6) TRAIL

(42)

≥Video Flash is not lighted when recording.

7) MOSAIC

10) SLIM

8) MIRROR

9) STRETCH

Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>

[FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level.

≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL]. (The [ß]

Indication appears.)

≥If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL]

setting, set it to [i] (the [ßi] Indication

appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] (the [ßj]

Indication appears).

1) Multi Mode [MULTI]

2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]

3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]

4) Mix Mode [MIX]

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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.

8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]

≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror

image of the left half.

9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]

You can manually capture and record 9 small still

pictures.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].

≥The Picture is expanded horizontally.

10) Slim Mode [SLIM]

STILL

ENTER

≥The picture is expanded vertically.

FADE

Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]

12) SEPIA

11) NEGA

(14)

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE]

or [MANUAL].

14) SOLARI

13) B/W

3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).

MULTI/

11) Negative Mode [NEGA]

(10)

P-IN-P

≥The colours of the recorded image are

inverted as seen in a negative.

12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]

≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI]

Button at each scene you want to capture.

≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like

the colour of old pictures.

Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures

While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the

[MULTI] Button.

≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the

[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.

13) Black & White Mode [B/W]

≥It records an image in black and white.

14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]

≥It records an image with a painting-like

effect.

To Display the Multi-Pictures Again

Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.

To Select a Desired Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]

>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital

Effect.

To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One

(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])

When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second

or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the

pictures captured last is deleted continuously.

≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they

cannot be displayed again.

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]

>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].

≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the

[EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

ª Picture-in-Picture Mode

ª Multi-Picture Mode

Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:

You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside

the screen.

You can capture and record 9 consecutive small

still pictures.

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Recording Mode

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to start recording.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(42)

(14)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to pause the recording.

≥The last scene is stored in memory. The

[WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B]

or [C].

2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you

want to capture and press the [P-IN-P]

Button (10) to insert a small still picture.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to restart the recording.

≥The last image of the previous scene

gradually changes to the new scene.

MULTI/

(10)

P-IN-P

≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal

picture.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the

small still picture is cleared.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Wipe Mode:

Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last

recorded scene gradually changes to the moving

image of a new scene.

WIPE

Mix Mode:

While the moving image of a new scene fades in,

the still image of the last recorded scene

gradually fades out.

MIX

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.

-34-

Playback Mode

ª Adjusting the Sound Volume

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape

To adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_]

Lever (46) to display the [VOLUME] Indication.

Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to

increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_]

Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume. The

[VOLUME] Indication goes off after the

adjustment is finished.

The recorded scene can be played back

immediately after the recording.

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].

≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.

(41)

VOL/JOG

(46)

(43)

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback

Mode.

To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller,

press the [T] or [W] Button to display the

[VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to

increase the volume or press the [W] Button to

decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication

goes off after the adjustment is finished.

(39)

3 Press the [6] Button (19) to rewind the

tape.

≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

(-37-)

STILL

(19)

ENTER

FADE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want

to start playback.

≥When the tape reaches the beginning,

rewinding stops automatically.

Finding a Scene You Want to Play

Back

4 Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback.

≥The [!] Indication appears.

ª Cue/Review Playback

STILL

ENTER

(17)

ENTER

FADE

(19)

(16)

If the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) is

pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback

A or Review Playback B.

≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright

protection signal is played back, the picture is

distorted by mosaic-like patterns.

To Stop Playback

Press the [∫] Button (18).

STILL

≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue

Playback or Review Playback until you release

it.

ENTER

(18)

FADE

ª Variable Speed Search Function

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback

can be varied.

1 During playback, press the [1] Button (17).

-35-

Playback Mode

To Resume Normal Playback

≥The [1k!] Indication appears.

Press the [1] Button (79).

≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback

Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie

Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect

the video heads from excessive wear and tear.

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

2 Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) to select

Still Playback/Still Advance

Playback

a desired search speed.

VOL/JOG

This Movie Camera is capable of still picture

playback and frame-advance playback.

(79)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(46)

(76)

(64)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

(64)

INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M

SELECT

∫

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.

≥This function works by pressing the

[VAR. SEARCH] and [T] or [W] Button on the

Remote Controller. (-6-)

1 Press the [1] Button (79).

2 Press the [;] Button (76).

≥The playback image stops in the Still

Playback Mode.

3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (64) on

the Remote Controller.

≥With each press of the [E] Button, still

pictures advance in the reverse direction.

With each press of the [D] Button, still

pictures advances in the forward direction. If

one of the buttons continues to be pressed,

still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at

a time until the button is released.

To Resume Normal Playback

Press the [1] Button (17).

≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving

images may show a noise like a mosaic.

≥The sound is muted during search.

To Resume Normal Playback

Press the [1] Button (79).

Slow Motion Playback

ª Playback with Volume/Jog Lever

By pushing the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) of the

Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode, still

pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in

the forward or backward direction.

This Movie Camera can play back at a slow

speed.

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(79)

(64)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

(64)

If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures

advances continuously.

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

VOL/JOG

1 Press the [1] Button (79).

2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (64) on

the Remote Controller.

≥The [~] or [}] Indication appears.

(46)

}

≥If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback

Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie

Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect

the video heads from excessive wear and tear.

≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion

Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.

When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion

Playback proceeds in the forward direction.

Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back

at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.

Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back

at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.

-36-

Playback Mode

≥When the corresponding button is pressed

Index Search Functions

once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and

searching for the subsequent scene marked

with an index signal starts. Each time the button

is pressed after the start of Scene Index

Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to

[S 9], and the beginning of the scene

corresponding to the selected number will be

searched.

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

Cassette.

≥If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu

on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to

[2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when

recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours

or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is

recorded when recording is restarted after the

date has changed since the last recording.

(While the index signal is being recorded, the

[INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)

≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.

Continuous Index Search

If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (65) is

pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be

continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel,

press the [1] Button (79) or the [∫] Button (77).)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(79)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M

INDEX

(77)

∫

≥If the Movie Camera is switched from the Tape

Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if

the date and time is set before the start of

recording, the index signal is not recorded.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

Playback Zoom Function

A part of the image can be enlarged up to

10 times during playback.

1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM]

Button (81) on the Remote Controller.

ª Photoshot Index Search

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

STILL

(81)

(63)

∫

SELECT

VAR.

ENTER

FADE

STORE

(63)

ENTER

OFF/ON

(14)

PB DIGITAL

≥The centre of the image is enlarged to

approximately 2 times.

2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (65)

on the Remote Controller.

ZOOM 2t

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

(65)

∫

To Change the Zoom Magnification

2 Change the magnification by pressing the

[W] Button or [T] Button (69) on the Remote

Controller.

≥With each press of the corresponding button,

still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are

searched.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

ª Scene Index Search

OSD

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].

2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (65)

on the Remote Controller.

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(69)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

-37-

Playback Mode

To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image

3 Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (63)

on the Remote Controller that points to the

area you want to enlarge.

2 Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the

Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or

[MIX].

SELECT

VAR.

(66)

To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function

Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (81) on the

Remote Controller.

STORE

ENTER

(67)

(68)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

3 Press the [STORE] Button (67) at the

moment you want to save as a still picture.

≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and

the image is saved.

4 Press the [OFF/ON] Button (68) in the scene

in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix

effect.

≥The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or

Mix effect.

≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be

used only from the Remote Controller during

playback.

Playback Digital Effect Functions

During playback, special digital effects can be

added to the recorded pictures. The same effects

as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are

used during recording, are obtained.

1 Press the [1] Button (79).

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(79)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

≥If the [OFF/ON] Button (68) is pressed while

Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop

temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON]

Button (68) again will bring back the effect.

2 Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the

Remote Controller to select a desired digital

effect.

SELECT

VAR.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

(66)

STORE

ENTER

Playing Back a Card

OFF/ON

(68)

It plays back files recorded on a Card.

P.B.DIGITAL

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback

Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4

Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)

≥When the [SELECT] Button is pressed

repeatedly, the digital effect selection

changes.

≥The same setting can be done using

[EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

(39)

To suspend Playback Digital Effect

Temporarily

Press the [OFF/ON] Button (68) to suspend or

restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is

paused temporarily, the selected effect’s

indication flashes.

2 Start Playback.

[PICTURE]:

1: Starting the Slide Show

5: Playing back the next picture

6: Playing back the previous picture

∫: Stop the Slide Show

;: Pause the Slide Show

[MPEG4] (NV-GS200 only):

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the Remote

Controller and clear the digital effect indication.

1: Playing back the File

ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

5: Selecting the next file (When you tap it

during playback, you can search the next

file, and when you keep pressing it, cue

playback is activated.)

1 Press the [1] Button (79).

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(79)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

6: Selecting the previous file (When you tap it

during playback, you can search the

beginning of the file, and when you keep

pressing it, review playback is activated.)

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M

∫

-38-

Playback Mode

≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed

∫: Stop playing back

;: Pause playing back

in Multi-Picture Mode.

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.

PICTURE

640

No.25

100-0014

1 2

1 Picture Size (When Picture Playback Mode is

selected at Step 1)

≥When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at

step 1, during playback, push the

2 File Number

[`VOL/JOG_] Lever to display the volume

indication until the volume Indication appears

and adjust the volume. (-35-)

3 Folder File Number (When Picture Playback

Mode is selected at Step 1)

File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is

selected at Step 1) (NV-GS200 only)

3 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a

desired file.

MPEG4

MOL-001.ASF

100-0001

STILL

ENTER

FADE

1 Folder File Number (When the picture is

played back)

File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played

back) (NV-GS200 only)

2 Picture Size (When the picture is played back)

(-53-)

≥The selected file is marked with a frame.

4 Press either the [ENTER] Button (17) or the

[MULTI] Button (10).

≥The selected file is shown on the entire

screen.

Playback time (When MPEG4 data is played

back) (NV-GS200 only)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

3 File Number

Slide Show

The recorded still pictures in the Card can be

played back like a Slide Show.

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback

Mode.

To Select a Desired File and Playing Back

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback

Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4

Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)

(39)

2 Press the [1] Button (17).

2 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).

STILL

(17)

ENTER

MULTI/

(10)

P-IN-P

FADE

≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.

SLIDE

≥Each of the pictures are played back for

several seconds.

-39-

Playback Mode

4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the

To Pause the Slide Show

Press the [;] Button.

≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.

[ENTER] Button (17), then press the [5]

Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust

the title contrast and press the [ENTER]

Button (17).

SLIDE

5 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to adjust the colour and press the

[ENTER] Button (17).

To Stop the Slide Show

Press the [∫] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1,

and the colours of the bright portion change

in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red,

magenta, yellow and white, after which the

bright portion of the image is missing 2 and

the colours of the dark portion change in the

above order.

Creating a Title

You can create a title and record on a Card.

1 Recording Mode:

Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode or Card Recording Mode.

Set the Lens to the image you want to use

for creating a title.

6 Select [RECORDING] and press the

[ENTER] Button (17).

≥The title is recorded on the Card.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

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Adding a Title

A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed

in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture

Playback Mode.

1 Tape Playback Mode:

Search for the image you want to use for

creating a title and set the Movie Camera to

the Still Playback Mode.

(15)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].

2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

2 Press the [MENU] Button (14).

≥The title is displayed.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

MULTI/

(10)

P-IN-P

≥The title is stored.

≥To perform Photoshot again, select

[RETURN].

-40-

Playback Mode

≥A list of titles is displayed.

2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >>

[VARIABLE].

TITLE

STILL

ENTER

USR00002.TTL

FADE

≥File Name 1

4 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a

desired title.

(14)

DPOF SETTING

STILL

ENTER

FADE

!:ENTER

MENU:EXIT

≥The selected title is marked with a frame.

5 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) or press the

[MULTI] Button (10).

≥The selected title is displayed.

≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be

made with pictures that have titles.

≥

When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0].

3 Select a desired picture and press the

[ENTER] Button (17).

≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.

≥The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is

displayed.

4 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to select the number of pictures to be

printed, and press the [ENTER] Button (17).

≥[¥] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture

set. (-53-)

≥This is not the setting of the number of print

for printing on PictBridge. (-48-)

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU]

Button (14) when the setup is completed.

≥A title can be displayed also by pressing the

[TITLE] Button on the Remote Controller.

To Clear the Title Display

Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF].

Or press the [TITLE] Button (73) on the Remote

Controller.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

Writing Printing Data on a Card

To Verify DPOF Setting

(DPOF Setting)

Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which

1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back

continuously.

DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings),

such as the number of images to be printed, can

be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital

Print Order Format.

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback

Mode.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

(39)

-41-

Playback Mode

2 Select the file you wish to delete and press

Protecting the Files on a Card

the [ENTER] Button (17).

(Lock Setting)

≥The selected picture is marked with a frame.

≥To erase 2 files or more, repeat this step.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

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.)

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].

([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200

Model only)

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

STILL

≥A verification message appears.

4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button

(17).

ENTER

FADE

≥The selected file is deleted from the Card.

≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is

cancelled.

(14)

FILE LOCK

To Select and Delete All Files

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].

([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200

Model only)

640

!:ENTER

MENU:EXIT

2 Select the file to be locked, and press the

STILL

[ENTER] Button (17).

ENTER

≥The selected file is locked and the [

]

FADE

Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure

to lock 2 or more files.

≥Press the [ENTER] Button (17) again to

cancel.

(14)

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch. (-61-)

≥A verification message appears.

2 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button

(17).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

≥All files of Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode

are erased.

Deleting the Files Recorded on a

Card

≥A locked file cannot be erased.

≥If there are many files in a Card, it takes

several minutes for deleting.

Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the files

recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it

cannot be restored.

Formatting a Card

If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie

Camera, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all

the data recorded on a Card.

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].

([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200

Model only)

To Select and Delete Files or Titles

1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

>> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES].

([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200

Model only)

STILL

ENTER

STILL

FADE

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥To erase a title in

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select

[TITLE BY SEL].

-42-

Playback Mode

≥A confirmation message appears, select

To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size

Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY]

>> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL].

[YES] and formatting will be carried out.

CARD FORMAT

FORMAT WILL DELETE

ALL FILES

MPEG4

MOL-001.ASF

AND PRESET TITLES

;:NO ---

RETURN

∫:YES

!:ENTER

MENU:EXIT

≥When the formatting is completed, the screen

becomes white.

Playing Back on Your TV

≥It may not be able to use the Card formatted by

this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case,

format the Card on the unit which will use the

Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are

stored on PC before proceeding.

≥A Card formatted an other equipment (e.g. PC)

might be unusable or it might take more time for

recording. We recommend that you use this

equipment to format the Card.

By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV,

the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV

screen.

≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of

both the Movie Camera and TV.

1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket of the

Movie Camera and the Video and Audio

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]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

1 Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [FULL].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(14)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

MPEG4

MOL-001.ASF

≥Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1,

make a connection with the TV. If the TV has

an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video

Cable 2, too.

Display specifications in playing back MPEG4

moving pictures

[NORMAL] display

≥Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF

(176k144) are expanded twice as large as the

original size.

≥Plug the AV Cable as shown 3 so that the

cord hangs down.

≥Pictures larger than QCIF pictures (176k144)

are displayed as large as the original size.

[FULL] screen display

≥Pictures equal to or larger than QCIF

(176k144) are displayed in full screen.

≥Pictures smaller than QCIF pictures (176k144)

are expanded about 3.6 times as large as the

original size.

≥When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable

into the [AV IN/OUT] Socket, plug it in as far

as it goes.

≥When setting to [FULL], pictures may be shown

in mosaic-like pattern depending on the file.

-43-

Playback Mode

To Make the Indications Appear on the TV

Screen

Press the [OSD] Button (58) on the Remote

Controller.

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

(58)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

-44-

Editing Mode

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

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)

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback

Mode.

≥During the copying, the following Indication

appears.

(39)

NOW RECORDING

≥It takes a few seconds to record a picture to

the Tape.

≥When recording to tape, select the tape position

before recording. The picture will be recorded to

the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT]

Button is pressed at Step 3.

≥Photoshot index signals are automatically

recorded.

2 Still Picture:

Start playback and set the Movie Camera to

Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish

to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT]

Button (47).

≥Moving Picture (MPEG4) cannot be recorded

from a Card to tape. (NV-GS200 only)

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

Audio Dubbing

Moving Picture (NV-GS200 only):

Start playback and press the Recording

Start/Stop Button (42) at the desired scene.

You can add music or narration to the recorded

Cassette.

≥If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is

dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the

original sound is erased. (If you wish to

preserve the original sound, use the [12bit]

Mode when recording.)

(42)

≥Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a

recording made in LP Mode. (-19-)

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

Recording Pictures from a Card onto

a Tape

STILL

ENTER

Card Images can be recorded to the Tape.

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback

Mode.

FADE

(14)

2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select

[A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].

≥Set to [AV IN] when external device is used,

and to [MIC] when an external or built-in

microphone is used.

(39)

2 Display the first picture.

-45-

Editing Mode

3 Press the [;] Button (76) on the Remote

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)

Cassette

Controller where you want to add new

sound.

(Dubbing)

MULTI/

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

After connecting the Movie Camera and the

VCR as illustrated, start the following

procedures.

(62)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

(76)

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M

∫

4 Press the [A.DUB] Button (62) on the

Remote Controller.

5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;]

Button (76) on the Remote Controller.

To Cancel Audio Dubbing

Press the [;] Button (76) on the Remote

Controller.

The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode

again.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit

Audio Dubbing

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK]

>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].

ST1: It plays back only the original sound.

ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio

Dubbing.

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the

sound added by Audio Dubbing

simultaneously.

1 AV Cable

2 S-Video Cable

To Dub Audio While Listening to a

Pre-recorded Sound

≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (-6-) on the

Remote Controller prior to copying so that no

indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed

tape counter and function indications are also

copied.

Movie Camera:

1 Insert the recorded Cassette.

VCR:

2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an

erasure prevention tab.

≥If various setups (such as external input, tape

speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR.

Movie Camera:

When pausing the audio dubbing, set the

[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu to

[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound.

When a microphone is used for audio dubbing,

use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded

sound while dubbing the audio. (When using

headphones, set [AV JACK] to [OUT/PHONES].)

When the line input is used, you can dub audio

while listening to the pre-recorded sound from the

speaker.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

3 Press the [1] Button to start playback.

VCR:

4 Start recording.

5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop

recording.

Movie Camera:

6 Press the [∫] Button to stop playback.

-46-

Editing Mode

Movie Camera:

Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment

4 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (61),

press the [1] Button (79) on the Remote

Controller.

After connecting the Movie Camera and the

other equipment as illustrated, start the

following procedures.

Or while pressing the [REC] Button (7),

press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8) on the

Movie Camera.

MULTI/

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(61)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(79)

(76)

(77)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M

∫

[VIDEO OUT]

[AUDIO OUT]

[S-VIDEO OUT]

(7)

(8)

REC

BACK LIGHT

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

≥When recording on a card, press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the Recording

Start/Stop Button.

5 Press the [;] Button (76) or [∫] Button (77)

to stop recording.

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

Other Equipment:

6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback.

1 AV Cable

2 S-Video Cable

Movie Camera:

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

STILL

By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital

video equipment that has a DV Input/Output

Terminal with a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional)

1, dubbing can be done in the digital format.

ENTER

FADE

(14)

2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.

Other Equipment:

3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start

playback.

Player/Recorder:

1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

-47-

Editing Mode

Player:

2 Connect the printer with the supplied USB

Cable.

2 Press the [1] Button (79) to start playback.

MULTI/

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(61)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(79)

(76)

(77)

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(7)

(8)

REC

BACK LIGHT

Recorder:

3 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (61),

press the [1] Button (79) on the Remote

Controller.

Or while pressing the [REC] Button (7),

press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8) on the

Movie Camera.

1 USB Cable

≥Recording starts.

To Stop Dubbing

Press the [;] Button (76) or the [∫] Button (77).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -62-.

≥The [PRINT] Indication appears on the screen

of the Movie Camera.

Highlighted: Printable

Printing pictures with directly

connecting to the printer (PictBridge)

Blinking:

Printer is being recognized.

After connecting the Movie Camera and the

printer compatible with PictBridge, start the

following procedures.

≥To print pictures with directly connecting the

Movie Camera to the printer, prepare the printer

compatible with PictBridge. (Also read the

operating instructions of the printer.)

≥You cannot print images which cannot be played

on the Movie Camera.

≥Check the settings about the paper size, quality

of print, etc. on the printer.

≥We recommend using the AC Adapter as the

power source.

≥The [PRINT] Indication does not appear when

the card is not inserted in the Movie Camera.

(You cannot print pictures.)

≥When the [PRINT] Indication keeps blinking

(more than about 1 minute), the Movie Camera

and the printer are not connected properly.

Connect the cable again or check the printer.

≥When the Movie Camera and the printer is

connected in the Tape Recording/Playback

Mode, the [WEB ] or the [WEB ] Indication

may appear on the LCD Monitor. However,

images cannot be printed.

3 Select the desired picture and press the

[ENTER] Button (17).

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback

Mode.

STILL

(17)

ENTER

(39)

FADE

≥Images cannot be printed when they are

displayed in Multi-screen.

-48-

Editing Mode

4 When printing with date:

Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[PRINT] >> [DATE] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥You cannot set date printing when the printer

does not support it.

≥Proceed to the next step if you do not need

date printing.

5 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>

[PRINT] >> [THIS PICTURE] >> a desired

paper size.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥You cannot set the paper size which is not

supported on the printer.

6 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to select a desired number of prints.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(16)

(19)

≥You can set the number of prints up to 9.

7 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

When you stop printing halfway

Press the [∫] Button (18).

≥Do not operate as follows during printing,

pictures cannot be printed properly.

≥Disconnecting the USB cable

≥Removing the Card

≥Switching the operation mode

-49-

With a PC

3 When using as a Web Camera:

With a PC

USB Connection Kit

Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA].

When using with DV STUDIO:

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.

Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].

STILL

1 Install the supplied USB driver.

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode.

ENTER

FADE

(14)

(39)

≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV

STUDIO Mode.

4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [

Socket (32).

]

3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [

Socket (32).

]

≥PC connection mode is activated.

(32)

REMOTE/MIC

(32)

(PLUG IN POWER)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

5 Start the Windows Messenger or DV

STUDIO.

≥When using as a web camera, it is not possible

to record on a tape or a card or display a title.

≥You cannot output the video input from the DV

terminal to the display of the PC.

≥For more details on the operating environment,

installation, connections, and procedures,

please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating

instructions.

≥The USB Connection Kit can be used with

Windows98 Second Edition/Me/XP.

≥Use AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie

Camera. (The Card or its contents may be

destroyed if battery power is lost while

transmitting data.)

≥Mode cannot be changed in PC connection

mode by operating Mode Dial.

≥For more details on the operating environment,

installation, connections, and procedures,

please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating

instructions.

Using a Card in a Personal

Computer

≥To disconnect the USB Cable safely,

double-click the [ ] Icon in the task tray and

follow the instructions on the screen.

When using Card Data recorded with this Movie

Camera, please note the following points.

≥

To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card

by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase

them on the Movie Camera, not on the computer.

Using as a Web Camera or with DV

STUDIO

≥Using the optional DV Editing Software (Motion

DV STUDIO) for Windows (VW-DTM41), a

variety of visual effects can be added and titles

can be created.

≥You may not be able to properly play back or

search the images on the Movie Camera after

editing the recorded data or changing the image

data on a personal computer.

≥The image data files recorded on the Card with

this Movie Camera conform to the DCF (Design

rule for Camera File system) stipulated by

JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association).

If the Movie Camera is connected to your

Personal Computer, you can send video and

sound from the Movie Camera to other parties via

the network.

≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB

driver or Web Camera driver is installed.

1 Install the supplied USB driver or Web

Camera driver.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode

or Tape Playback Mode.

-50-

With a PC

≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be

≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF],

[SD_VIDEO], etc. are necessary items in the

folder structure. ([SD_VIDEO] on NV-GS200

Model only) They have nothing to do with actual

operations.

≥In the Card Recording Mode, the Movie Camera

automatically saves file numbers

(IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images.

The file numbers are recorded with each image

as a consecutive number.

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

displayed as in the figure.

SD Memory Card:

≥When using the software without indication

function, indication data, such as date, are not

displayed. Depending on the software in use,

the date and the time may not be displayed

correctly.

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total

amount of the capacity to protect and manage

the copyright and of the capacity available as a

conventional memory for a Movie Camera,

Personal Computer or others.

MultiMediaCard:

Capacity that can be used as conventional

memory:

8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes

The supplied SD Memory Card contains Preset

title so the actual capacity may be smaller.

≥When you play back MPEG4 moving picture

files (ASF format) recorded for 3 or more

minutes with this Movie Camera on Windows

Media Player, these files may be stopped. In

this case, click [Windows Media Update] on the

installation screen or [WMP9QFEInst.exe] in

[WMP9QFE] folder on the CD-ROM and follow

the messages to update Windows Media

Player. (This update is effective when you play

back these files with Windows Media Player and

the playback is stopped about 3 or 4 minutes

later.) (NV-GS200 only)

[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,

etc.) in this folder are recorded in

the JPEG format.

[MISC]:

Files in which DPOF Data has

been set to the image can be

found here.

[TITLE]:

This contains the data of the

preset titles (PRE00001.TTL)

and original titles

(USR00001.TTL, etc.).

[PRL001] (NV-GS200 only):

MPEG4 moving picture is

recorded in ASF format

(MOL001.ASF etc.). It can be

played back with Windows Media

Player (ver.6.4 and later).

Because of its small size, this File

is well suited for transmitting data

through telephone lines etc.. To

play back moving pictures with

Windows Media Player, select a

file and double click. Necessary

software is automatically

downloaded and starts playing

back. (Internet connection is

required.) To play back with Mac

OS, Windows Media Player for

Macintosh is required.

-51-

Others

Low Light Mode (Programme AE)

-28-

Others

Indications

Ω:

Spotlight Mode (Programme AE)

-28-

Surf & Snow Mode (Programme

AE) -28-

Various functions and the Movie Camera status

are shown on the screen.

≥When the battery power becomes low, the

Indication changes. When the battery is

discharged completely, the u (v)

Indication flashes.

º:

Remaining Battery Power

REC:

PAUSE:

Recording -20-

Recording Pause -20-

Self-Timer Recording -24-

When connecting the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic to

[REMOTE] Socket and the

[TALK] Button is pressed, this

indication appears. -21-

External microphone supporting

the Smart Accessory Shoe -4-

External microphone supporting

the Smart Accessory Shoe (LOW

CUT) -15-

R0:45:

Remaining Tape Time

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

Tape Recording Mode -20-

Tape Playback Mode -35-

Card Recording Mode -22-

Picture Playback Mode -38-

MPEG4 Playback Mode

(NV-GS200 only) -38-

PC Mode -50-

Cinema Mode -28-

Digital Zoom -25-

Multi Mode -32-

P-IN-P Mode -32-

Wipe Mode -32-

Mix Mode -32-

Strobe Mode -33-

Trailing Effect Mode -33-

Mosaic Mode -33-

Mirror Mode -33-

Stretch Mode -33-

Slim Mode -33-

Negative Mode -33-

Sepia Mode -33-

Black & White Mode -33-

Solarisation Mode -33-

Playback Zoom -37-

Standard Play Mode (Recording

Speed Mode) -19-

Long Play Mode (Recording

Speed Mode) -19-

Index signal recording -37-

Search Number -37-

Zoom Magnification Indication

-25-

LOW CUT:

~, }:

";, ;!:

*, ):

CHK:

A.DUB !:

A.DUB ;:

BLANK:

R !:

Playback -35-

Still Playback -36-

Fast-forward/Cue Playback -35-

Rewind/Review Playback -35-

Slow Motion Playback -36-

Still Advance Playback -36-

Index Search -37-

Recording Check -20-

Audio Dubbing -45-

Audio Dubbing Pause -45-

Blank Search -21-

CINEMA:

D.ZOOM:

MULTI:

P-IN-P:

WIPE:

MIX:

STROBE:

TRAIL:

MOSAIC:

MIRROR:

STRETCH:

SLIM:

NEGA:

SEPIA:

B/W:

Repeat Playback -59-

2k%:

1/500:

Variable Speed Search -36-

When you adjust shutter speed

manually, this indication appears.

-30-

Slide Show Playback -39-

Slide Show Playback Pause -40-

When you adjust the F Number

manually, this indication appears.

-31-

White Balance Adjustment Mode

-29-

Outdoor Mode -29-

Indoor Mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -29-

SLIDE!:

SLIDE;:

F2.4:

SOLARI:

(PB) ZOOM:

SP:

LP:

INDEX:

S 1:

5k:

C.NIGHT VIEW:

Colour Night View Function -27-

AUTO:

MNL:

Automatic Mode -20-

Manual Mode -28-

Image Stabilizer -26-

Audio Dubbing Input Display -45-

0LUX NIGHT VIEW:

0 Lux Night View Function -27-

Z.MIC:

WIND CUT:

æ:

Zoom Microphone -25-

Wind Noise Reduction -27-

Progressive Photoshot Mode -21-

Tele Macro -25-

Soft Skin Mode -27-

Picture -38-

MIC, AV IN:

12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -19-

MF:

ª:

Manual Focus -31-

Back Light Mode -27-

Sports Mode (Programme AE)

-28-

Portrait Mode (Programme AE)

-28-

T.MACRO

SOFT SKIN

PICTURE:

TITLE:

Title picture -40-

-52-

Others

MPEG4:

Moving Picture (MPEG4)

(NV-GS200 only) -39-

WEB CAMERA Mode (recording)

-50-

WEB CAMERA Mode (playback)

-50-

ß:

Video Flash turned on -32-

Video Flash (setting to [i])

(NV-GS200 only) -32-

Video Flash (setting to [j])

(NV-GS200 only) -32-

ßi:

ßj:

£:

WEB

Red Eye Reduction -32-

PRINT (Highlighted):

PictBridge Mode -48-

ª To Change the Counter Display Mode

By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]

Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display

Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER]

(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY]

(M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication

[TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (-15-) By repeatedly

pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote

Controller, you can change the Counter Display

Mode.

0h00m00s:

Recording time of MPEG4

(NV-GS200 only)

VOLUME:

15:30:45:

N (F, E):

Volume adjustment -35-

Date/Time Indication

Photoshot Picture Quality (during

Photoshot recording)

[F] means Fine, [N] means

Normal and [E] means Economy.

-22-

ª To Display Date/Time Indication

To display Date/Time Indication, set the

appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the

[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (-15-)

You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of

the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or

change the Date/Time Indication.

MPEG4 Picture Quality

(NV-GS200 only) -24-

Remaining Number of Photoshot

pictures

Remaining time of MPEG4

(NV-GS200 only)

Continuous Photoshot Recording

-23-

Lock Setting -42-

DPOF Setting completed (set to

1 or more picture) -41-

[1760k1320] Image size

(NV-GS200 only)

[1536k1152] Image size

(NV-GS120 only)

R:0h00m:

ª To Change the Display Mode

By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]

Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to

All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display

[OFF]. (-15-)

¥ (White):

1760 :

ª Progressive Photoshot

1536

You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot

Function in the following cases.

When using Tape Recording Mode

≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]

≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]

[640k480] Image size

640

≥For images not recorded with this Movie

Camera, the size display is determined as

follows according to the number of horizontal

pixels.

≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed

≥When brightness is insufficient

≥When the Night View Function is ON

≥When the Portrait Mode is used

When using Card Recording Mode

≥When brightness is insufficient

≥When the Night View Function is ON

640 or more, less than 800 (The

size is not displayed at under

640 pixels.)

800 or more, less than 1024

1024 or more, less than 1280

1280 or more, less than 1600

1600 or more, less than 2048

2048 or more

640

SVGA

XGA

SXGA

UXGA

QXGA

Initializing the Modes

You can change the Menu settings back to the

shipping condition.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>

[INITIAL SET] >> [YES].

(Cyan): Photoshot Mode

(Red):

PICTURE

While Photoshot recording is

activated

PICTURE

(Green): While the card is being read

(Red): No Card (Still Picture Mode)

≥The initializing takes a little while.

≥After the initializing is completed, the

[COMPLETED] Indication appears.

≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting (-18-)

that has been adjusted.

(Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4)

Recording Mode (NV-GS200

only)

MPEG4

MPEG⁴(Red):

While Moving Picture (MPEG4)

recording is activated

(NV-GS200 only)

-53-

Others

COPY INHIBITED:

Because the medium is protected by a copy

guard, images cannot be recorded

correctly.

INCORRECT OPERATION:

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. -63-

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].

The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed

without connecting the USB cable to the PC

in Picture Playback Mode.

CHECK CARD (NV-GS200 only):

You are attempting to record MPEG4

moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE]

on MultiMediaCard. Use SD Memory Card.

CAN NOT USE USB

You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital

dubbing on a Tape with setting the

accidental erasure previntion slider to

[SAVE].

CHANGE MODE:

The USB cable is connected to the Movie

Camera in Card Recording Mode or

MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback

Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)

CAN NOT OPERATE:

No Cassette is inserted. -11-

6 (LOW BATTERY):

The Battery is low. Recharge it. -8-

0: The built-in battery is low. -19-

: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):

The video heads are dirty. -64-

2END (TAPE END):

The tape came to the end during recording.

REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):

Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been

selected. -8-

UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT):

You are attempting to play back a tape

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system.

UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED):

Because the original recording was done in

LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be

performed.

You are attempting to record pictures on a

Card with connecting the USB cable to the

Movie Camera in Tape Recording/Playback

Mode.

UNABLE TO WRITE

(MULTI RECORDING):

The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

when you are recording pictures on a Tape

with setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of

[EFFECT1].

UNABLE TO WRITE

(MPEG4 RECORDING) (NV-GS200 only):

The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

when you are recording MPEG4 moving

pictures.

INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:

You are attempting to record on a tape

when MPEG4 Recording from external

input signals is in progress.

This cassette is incompatible.

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the mechanism has been

detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-5-).

This may solve the problem.

CARD FULL:

UNABLE TO WRITE:

The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed

when you are recording still pictures on the

Card.

The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed

when you are recording on a Tape with

inserting a Title.

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and

delete unnecessary files. (MPEG4 Playback

Mode on NV-GS200 only)

CASSETTE DOOR OPENED:

Close the Cassette Compartment Cover

before recording.

NO CARD:

Card is not inserted.

NO DATA:

There is no recorded files in the Card.

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

NO TITLE:

Titles are not recorded.

UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE:

You are attempting to do Title In Function

when MPEG4 Recording is in progress or

Continuous Photoshot Function is set.

(MPEG4 Recording on NV-GS200 Model

only)

You are attempting to play back a data

which is not compatible with this Movie

Camera.

CARD ERROR:

This Card is not compatible with this Movie

Camera.

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2 Beeps

UNABLE TO WRITE

(WIDE MODE):

≥When you pause recording

2 Beeps for 4 times

You are attempting to record pictures of S1

signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing

the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥If you operate a wrong operation before or

during recording

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

The write protection switch on the SD

Memory Card is set to [LOCK].

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or

turn the Movie Camera off in PC Mode with

connecting the USB cable to the Movie

Camera.

PRINTER ERROR:

Check the connected printer.

THERE IS NO INK:

There is no ink. Check the connected

printer.

THERE IS NO PAPER:

ª Recording Check

≥For Recording Check, the recording speed

mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode

used for the recording. If different, playback

images will be distorted.

ª Recording on a Card

≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot

be copied.

≥When the colour of the screen changes or blurs,

adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or

1/100.

Photoshot

≥The sound cannot be recorded.

≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera

is JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will

be played back.)

≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for

recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on

a playback image depending on the image

content.

There is no paper. Check the connected

printer.

Notes and Hints

ª Concerning the Power Supply

≥When the Movie Camera is used for a long time,

the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not

a malfunction.

≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up

although the Battery is attached to the AC

Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.

≥It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel

still-picture recorded by this Movie Camera with

another movie camera.

≥When there is a contrasty object ahead or

behind the subject in the focus area, the subject

may not be focused. In this case, move the

contrasty object out of the focus area.

(NV-GS200 only)

ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette

≥In the case of using a previously recorded

Cassette, you can use the Blank Search

Function to find the position where you want to

continue recording.

To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming to the subject with magnification

of k4 to k10 or higher, it is difficult to reduce

slight jitters by holding the Movie Camera with

hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom

magnification and approaching to the subject

when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the Movie

Camera firmly with your hands and keep arms

stationally to your side not to shake the Movie

Camera.

≥You can record stable pictures without jitters

using a tripod and the remote controller.

About the Shutter Chance Mark (NV-GS200

only)

≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the

beginning of the tape before starting recording.

≥

When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in

the right direction and then push it in until it stops.

≥When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not

touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥When closing the Cassette Compartment

Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover,

such as a cable of an optional stereo

microphone.

ª Alarm Sounds

≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in

manual focus mode.

When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]

Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is

set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued

as follows.

≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on

the subject manually.

≥You can record still pictures on the Card even if

the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear.

However, images may be recorded without

being focused.

1 Beep

≥When you start recording

≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from

[OFF] to [ON]

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≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or

becomes difficult to be displayed in the following

cases.

≥When the zoom magnification is high.

≥When the Movie Camera is shaken.

≥When the subject is moving.

≥If you record wide images as MPEG4 moving

pictures when using line input or DV input, the

wide images are recorded in Longwise style.

≥MPEG4 moving pictures may not be recorded

on the card formatted by other equipment (e.g.

PC).

≥When the subject stands against the light

source.

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the scene.

ª Quick Start

≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute

amount of electricity is consumed.

≥When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording

Pause Mode for 6 minutes, it will be turned into

the Quick Start Standby Mode. To turn the

Movie Camera on again, set the [OFF/ON]

Switch to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again.

(The Quick Start Mode will be restored.)

≥This Function is not activated in the following

cases:

≥When the scene is dark.

≥When there is a bright part in the scene.

≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

≥When the scene lacks for contrast.

Continuous Photoshot

≥One more still picture may be recorded after

you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function

cannot be used simultaneously.

≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the

Movie Camera records the maximum number of

pictures recordable depending on the

[BURST MODE] setting.

≥When using the card formatted by other

equipment, intervals of recording pictures may

become large.

≥If recording or erasing pictures is repeated

many time, intervals of recording pictures may

become large. In this case, back up your

important data on 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.

≥A tape and a card is not inserted, while the

Tape Recording Mode is set.

≥A Card is not inserted, while the Card

Recording Mode is set.

≥When you rotate the Mode dial or remove the

battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is

turned off and the Quick Start Mode is

canceled. However, if the Movie Camera is

turned on and the Tape/Card Recording Mode

is set, the Lamp turns on and the Quick Start

Mode is restored.

≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and

held for approximately 2 seconds during the

Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off

and the Movie Camera will completely be turned

off.

≥If the Movie Camera is not operated for

approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start

Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and

the Movie Camera will completely be turned off.

≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the

colour may be recorded unnaturally at the

beginning of the recording.

≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is

in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the

recording starts.

ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)

(NV-GS200 only)

≥The following functions are disabled:

≥Self-timer -24-

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines

of light may appear.

≥The sound is recorded in the monaural that is

mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound.

≥When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture

recorded by this Movie Camera with other

equipment, black bars may appear at the top

and bottom of screen.

ª Self-timer Recording

≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]

Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be

emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing

in the Self-timer Standby Mode.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording

Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer

Standby Mode is cancelled. (In the case of

NV-GS120, the Self-timer Standby Mode is not

cancelled even if you press the Recording

Start/Stop Button in the Card Recording Mode.)

≥MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in

[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the

MultiMediaCard.

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≥When using the Night View Function, you

ª Zoom In/Out Functions

cannot use the Built-in Video Flash. (NV-GS200

only)

≥White Balance cannot be set.

≥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.

≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.

≥The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE or Digital

Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.

≥When recording with the Night View Function, it

is recommended that you use the tripod.

≥The Night View Function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than

usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible

to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For

this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this

is not a malfunction.

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.

≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually.

In the following cases, the Tele-Macro

Function is cancelled.

≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than

10k.

≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In

this case, the [[] Indication flashes.

≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight

Compensation Function cannot be changed.

≥Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

ª Zoom Microphone Function

ª Wind Noise Reduction Function

≥It does not work with the microphone on the

Free Style Remote Controller with Mic nor an

external microphone.

≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work

effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.

≥It does not work with an external microphone.

ª Digital Zoom Functions

≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases,

the quality of image may deteriorate.

≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom

range.

≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone

is regulated depending on the strength of wind

to reduce wind noise.

ª Cinema Function

≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the

recording angle.

ª Image Stabilizer Function

≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate

in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[]

Indication flashes.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colours may not look natural.

≥After-images may appear.

≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode

on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback

size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV

screen format. Please refer to the TV’s

operating instructions for details.

≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the

Date/Time Indication may be erased in some

cases.

≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that

you turn the Image Stabilizer off.

≥Within the digital zoom range, or when

recording with a conversion lens attached, the

Image Stabilizer Function may not work

effectively.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

be deteriorated.

≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is

displayed.

≥The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot

be used simultaneously.

≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]

and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].

≥Depending on the software in use, the imported

Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.

ª Backlight Compensation Function

≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight

Compensation Function does not work.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the

Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.

ª Night View Functions

ª Programme AE

≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the

recorded picture may become whitish.

≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is

presented in a time-lapse-like manner.

≥Adjust the Focus manually.

≥If any of the Programme AE Modes are

selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed

(-30-) or iris (-31-).

≥Using the Night View Function cancells any of

the Programme AE Mode.

Sports Mode

≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is

automatically turned off.

≥In the Card Recording Mode, using the Night

View Functions are not possible.

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

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≥If you are using Night View Mode (-27-) or

≥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.

Programme AE Mode (-28-), you cannot adjust

the shutter speed.

Card Slow Shutter Mode (NV-GS200 only)

≥The subject may not be focused in dark scenes

with less luminance or scenes with less

contrast.

≥Buttons cannot be activated except the

[OFF/ON] Switch, the Mode Dial and the

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch while the

Movie Camera is focusing on the subject.

≥When you take picture of people with night

views, you can achieve adequate brightness for

both people and the background in the picture

by using the flash in the Card Slow Shutter

Mode.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

≥If you record a still picture in Progressive

Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of

the recorded still picture may become

unstable.

≥If this mode is used for indoor recording,

playback images may flicker.

Low Light Mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to

be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

ª Manual Iris Adjustment

≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris

values that will not be displayed.

≥If you are using Night View Mode (-27-) or

Programme AE Mode (-28-), you cannot adjust

the iris.

≥If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after

setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be

cancelled.

≥With this mode, recorded images may

become extremely dark.

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

its recorded image may becomes whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

its recorded image may turn out to be

whitish.

ª Using the Built-in Video Flash

(NV-GS200 only)

≥The available range of the Video Flash is

approximately 1 to 2.5 metres in a dark places.

Picture will appear dark when they are recorded

by using the Video Flash at distances greater

than 2.5 metres.

≥Object of recording may appear dark if Video

Flash is lighted in front of white background.

≥Using the Video Flash fixes the shutter speed of

1/750 s or faster to 1/500.

ª White Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change

White Balance:

≥When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to

[B/W].

≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher

≥During Digital Still Picture Mode

≥When you display a Menu

≥When you use the Night View Mode

In the following cases, the [1] Indication

flashes:

≥The flashing indicates that the previously

adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This

setting will be kept until White Balance is

adjusted again.

≥In the following cases, using the Video Flash is

not possible:

≥Demo Mode -16-

≥Multi-Picture Mode -33-

≥Continuous Photoshot Function -23-

≥Night View Function -27-

≥MPEG4 Recording -23-

≥You may not be able to achieve correct White

Balance Adjustment manually under weak

illumination.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark

place. In this case, adjust the focus manually.

≥Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E;

optional) or Wide Conversion Lens

(VW-LW3707M3E; optional) can block flash

light and may cause vignetting effect.

≥The Movie Camera, even when its Video Flash

has been turned off, automatically determines

whether the flash light is necessary or not by

detecting the ambient brightness. (If it

determines that the flash light is necessary, the

[ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication flashes in yellow.)

ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject.

≥During normal playback, movement in the

images may not look smooth.

≥Because the colour and brightness of the

playback image may become unstable, avoid

recording under fluorescent light, mercury light

or sodium light.

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Multi-Picture Mode

≥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.

≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while

self-recording Mirror Mode (-24-) is used, the still

picture is displayed from the upper right corner

of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is

recorded from the upper left corner as usual.

≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.

≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be

cut off slightly.

≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is

created, Video Flash is also lighted.

≥When the [FLASH] on the [CAMERA]

Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter

Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication

(either [ß], [ßi] or [ßj]) may disappear and the

Video Flash may not be lighted.

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

If the following operation is carried out, stored

images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix

Functions cannot be used.

≥Set other item of Digital Effect

≥Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial

≥Insert or eject a cassette

ª Red Eye Reduction Function

≥Even if the [RED EYE] is set to [ON], you still

may get red eyes phenomenon depending on

the recording condition.

≥This function cannot be set without attaching

Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) or other

accessories. (NV-GS120 only)

Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional)

≥When using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E

(optional), [ß] Indication appears.

≥Using the Video Flash outdoors or with

backlight or other bright conditions may result in

white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures.

In this case, either adjust the iris manually or

use the Backlight Compensation Function.

≥The available range is approximately 1 to

4 metres.

ª Playing Back

Repeat Playback

If you continue to press the [1] Button for

5 seconds or longer, the Movie Camera switches

to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !]

Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback

Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].)

Listening to Playback Sound through

Headphones

If you want to use the headphones to listen to the

playback sound, set [AV JACK] to

[OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to

the [PHONES] Socket (-5-) on the Movie Camera.

In this case, no sound (including warning and

shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the

built-in speaker of the Movie Camera.

Choosing Sound during Playback

You can select the sound by using the

[AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK]

Sub-Menu.

≥The Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) and the

Built-in Video Flash cannot be used

simultaneously. (NV-GS200 only)

≥When using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E

(optional), the shutter speed, the iris and the

white balance become fixed.

STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub

sound)

ª Digital Effect Functions

≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA],

changing the selected White Balance Mode is

not possible. (-28-)

≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the

Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture

Mode.

≥During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital

Effect Functions cannot be set.

In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1]

on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.

≥When the Night View Mode is set (-27-)

In the following cases, using the Digital Effect

Function is not possible.

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit]

selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the

[RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound

becomes stereo sound regardless of the

[AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to

[MIX].

ª Index Search Functions

≥Index Search may not be possible at the

beginning of the tape.

≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if

the interval between 2 scene index signals is

less than 1 minute.

≥Title In

Picture-in-Picture Mode

≥If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture

disappears.

≥Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller

picture.

ª Playback Zoom Function

≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

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≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you

operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is

automatically cancelled.

≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being

used, images that are output from the DV

Terminal (-6-) are not enlarged.

≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of the

image deteriorates.

≥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

displayed, and the indication [PLEASE

RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET

BUTTON], etc., may appear. This is not a

malfunction. (NV-GS200 only)

≥During a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed

Search Function cannot be changed with the

Remote Controller.

≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on

other equipment, [UNPLAYABLE CARD]

Indication may be displayed when they are

played back. If the [1] Button is pressed in this

case, [!] will be displayed for a few seconds

and the next image will be displayed.

(NV-GS200 only)

≥The MPEG4 data cannot be output from the DV

Terminal. (NV-GS200 only)

≥When playing back a MPEG4 data recorded on

other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed

time may be indicated as [--] or the date and

time display is different from it when recorded.

(NV-GS200 only)

≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded on

other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD]

Indication may appear and the playback may

not be possible. Or during playback, the

[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear,

the playback picture may be presented in a

time-lapse-like manner, or the picture and the

sound may not synchronize.

ª Playback Digital Effect Functions

≥Signals of images to which digital effects are

added during playback cannot be output from

the DV Terminal (-6-).

≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while

playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.

ª Playing Back a Card

≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the

screen becomes white.

≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a

different format or a file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear

as warning.

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, its size and that of this Movie

Camera may appear differently.

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, the picture may not be played back

or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated.

≥When playing back a nonstandardized file, the

Folder File Number may not be displayed.

≥In the following cases, black bars may appear,

depending on the playback device.

ª Slide Show

≥It may take playback time longer than usual

time depending on the picture.

ª Creating a Title

≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title

Creation Function is not possible. (NV-GS200

only)

≥When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture

with this Movie Camera and recording it

onto a tape

≥Changing the picture size to 640k480 with

DV STUDIO

≥Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the

size of the created pictures is [640k480].

≥If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320]

(NV-GS200)/[1536k1152] (NV-GS120) and

≥The file format supported by this Movie Camera

is ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be

played back.) (NV-GS200 only)

Mode Dial is set to [

created.

], title cannot be

≥When you set [SCREEN] on the [DISPLAY]

Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] in playing back

MPEG4 moving pictures, they are displayed

smaller. This is not a malfunction. (NV-GS200

only)

≥Moving pictures are kept still during

Cue/Review playback. Only the counter number

increases or decreases. (NV-GS200 only)

≥MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion

Playback (forward direction and reverse

direction), Still Advance Playback (forward

direction and reverse direction) or Playback with

Zoom Lever. (NV-GS200 only)

≥Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the

portions where there is little difference between

light and dark and where the boundary between

light and dark is unclear may not appear.

≥The Title may not appear well if something

small is used for it.

≥If titles are created, the number of images that

can be recorded on a Card decreases.

≥If the number of images that can be recorded on

a Card is small, you may not be able to create a

title.

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≥We recommend you to set [SCREEN] on the

ª Adding a Title

[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when

playing back MPEG4 on TV. (NV-GS200 only)

≥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.

ª Recording Pictures from a Card onto a

Tape

≥When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its

size is transformed into 720k576 according to

the DV format.

≥The Title In Function and Continuous Photoshot

cannot be used simultaneously.

≥When a title is displayed in Tape Playback

Mode, the title is not output from the DV

Terminal.

≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once

the title is inserted.

≥A full-coloured title made on other equipment

cannot be played back or added to the picture

with this Movie Camera.

≥A title with size of other than 640k480 cannot

be displayed.

≥If you attempt to record a still picture with a

large image size on a Tape, there may be a

reduction in the quality of the image.

≥The MPEG4 data cannot be recorded on a

Tape. (NV-GS200 only)

ª Audio Dubbing

≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.

≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot

be dubbed.

≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the

tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be

disturbed when this portion of the tape is played

back.

≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the

position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing

so as to make it possible to use the Memory

Stop Function (-68-), Audio Dubbing is

terminated automatically when the tape reaches

this position.

≥When recording MPEG4 moving pictures is in

progress, Title in Function cannot be used.

(NV-GS200 only)

≥When the title is displayed on the Multi-screen,

the recording and the playback cannot be

performed.

≥During external input or DV input, you cannot

use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi

screen. Select the desired titles to display them

on the screen before connecting the cable to

the Movie Camera.

≥In the case of importing data recorded with

Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software,

only the original sound (ST1) may be imported,

depending on the software.

ª DPOF

≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your own

Movie Camera in use.

ª Recording the Contents of Other

Equipment

≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little

time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.

≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4

recording from external input signals is in

progress. (NV-GS200 only)

≥You cannot record on a card when recording on

a tape from external input signals is in progress.

Recording to a Card

If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode,

you can use the Photoshot function for external

input signals.

ª Lock Setting

≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie

Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera.

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK]

side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it

is moved back, you can.

≥The MPEG4 data recorded by another Movie

Camera may not be able to cancel the lock

setting. (NV-GS200 only)

≥Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the

image.

ª Playing Back on Your TV

Analog-Digital Conversion

≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown

even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera

with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the

[AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].

≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT]

Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown

on the TV screen except during playback.

≥Picture size may be displayed differently when

playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen

TV with Playback Digital Effect.

≥When the Movie Camera is connected with

other digital video equipment through its DV

Terminal, images recorded in analog form from

other external equipment can be output to the

digital video equipment through the DV

Terminal.

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Others

≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from

other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the

[AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally,

keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to

[ON], the quality of the image may be

disturbed.)

≥When using AV Cable and DV Cable (optional)

at the same time, detach the Grip Belt first for

easy connecting.

ª Cautions for Use

When you use your Movie Camera on a rainy

or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that

no water enters the Movie Camera.

≥Water may cause the Movie Camera or

Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure

may occur.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera,

wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and

use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,

wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

Keep the Movie Camera away from

magnetized equipment (such as a microwave

oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).

≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Do not use near cell phone because doing so

may cause noise to adversely affect the picture

and sound.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

images may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a

microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie

Camera, causing the disturbance of images and

sounds.

≥If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically

charged equipment and does not function

properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and

detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then

connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.

Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.

Do not use your Movie Camera near radio

transmitters or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or

high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds

may be adversely affected.

ª Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is

carried out automatically in the same audio

recording mode as that of the playback

Cassette.

≥The images on the recorded monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded

images.

≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback

Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used,

these effects are not output from the DV

Terminal.

≥Even if you use device equipped with DV

Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be

able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.

≥Date or other information to be displayed cannot

be displayed if the software of the connected

equipment does not support the display

function.

≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4

recording from external input signals is in

progress. (NV-GS200 only)

≥You cannot record on a card when recording on

a tape from external input signals is in progress.

≥Disconnect the USB Cable since input signals

from external input terminal cannot be recorded

with connecting the USB Cable.

Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance

purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of

time, the internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This Movie Camera is not intended for business

use.

When you use your Movie Camera on a beach

or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust

get into the Movie Camera.

≥Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or

Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting

and removing the Cassette.)

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

1 Take out the Cassette. (-11-)

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].

3 Take out the Card. (-12-)

4 Detach the power supply and retract the

Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-8-, -13-)

5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied

Lens Cap.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the Movie Camera.

≥If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such

chemicals, the camera body may be deformed

and the surface finish may peel off.

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Others

≥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

ª Condensation

If you turn the Movie Camera on when

condensation occurs on the head or the tape,

Condensation Indication [3DEW] (yellow or red)

blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and

the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE]

(only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this

case, follow the procedure below.

surface finish may peel off.

≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out

the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.

≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To

remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is

soaked in a detergent diluted with water and

afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.

≥For storing or transporting the Movie Camera,

place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so

as to prevent the coating on the camera body

from being worn.

After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and

detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or

pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains

socket.

Blink in yellow:

Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the

tape.

Blink in red:

Dews are adhere on the head or the tape.

1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.

≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the

Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.

2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette

Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm

it to the ambient temperature.

When [3DEW] blinks in yellow

≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/

Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera

for about 30 minutes.

≥If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the

tape sags and deteriorates.

≥If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a

long time, the voltage drops excessively, and

the Battery will not function even after it is

recharged.

≥However, you can use the Card Recording

Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode

when the cassette is not inserted. (MPEG4

Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)

When [3DEW] blinks in red

ª About AC Adaptor

≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about

1 minute and then the Movie Camera

automatically turns off. Leave it for about

2 to 3 hours.

≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely

high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp

may continue flashing, and the Battery may not

be charged. After the temperature of the Battery

has decreased or increased sufficiently,

charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE]

Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery

temperature has decreased or increased

sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be

faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.

≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer

time than normal.

3 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to

the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and

then check if the condensation indication

disappears.

Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen.

In this case, it may take more time before the

condensation indication disappears.

Watch for Condensation even before the

Condensation Indication is displayed.

≥The condensation indication may not appear

depending on circumstances. When

condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie

Camera, it also may occur on the head and the

tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment

Cover.

≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.

≥When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate

whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead

from the AC mains socket. (If they are left

connected, a minute amount of current is

consumed.)

When the Lens is Fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the

Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour.

When the lens temperature becomes close to the

ambient temperature, the fogging disappears

naturally.

≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and

Battery always clean.

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Others

ª Video Head Clogging and Care

ª Optimal Use of the Battery

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.

Battery Characteristics

This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Its ability to generate power is based upon the

chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This

reaction is susceptible to the surrounding

temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature

is too high or too low, the operating time of the

Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in

an extremely cold environment, the Battery may

operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery

becomes extremely hot, a protective function may

operate, and the Battery may become unusable

for a while.

Causes of Dirty Heads

≥Large quantity of dust in the air

≥High-temperature and high-humidity

environment

≥Damaged tape

≥Long operating hours

Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head

Cleaner

1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie

Camera in the same manner as a Video

Cassette.

2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately

20 seconds later, press the [∫] Button. (Do

not rewind the tape.)

3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video

Cassette and start recording. Then, play the

tape back to check the recorded image.

4 If the image is not still clear, repeat

Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner

for 3 times or more consecutively.)

Notes:

Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use

Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie

Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie

Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed

even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the

Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a

long time, over-discharge takes place. The

Battery may become unusable after it is charged.

Disposing of an Unusable Battery

≥The Battery has a limited life.

≥Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may

cause an explosion.

Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery

Clean

Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with

≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head

Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches

the end, and then use it again from the

beginning in the same manner as before.

≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,

the tape may be damaged. In this case,

immediately stop using that Cassette.

≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive

cleaning may cause excessive wear of the

heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be

played back even after the heads are cleaned.)

≥If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the

Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be

cleaned at a service centre. Please consult a

dealer.

dirt, dust, or other substances.

If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see

if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.

Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie

Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie

Camera or AC Adaptor.

ª Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Movie Camera, take the

Cassette out and detach the Battery.

Store all the components in a dry place with a

relatively stable temperature.

(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC,

Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)

Movie Camera

≥Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from

getting into the Camera.

≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that

expose it to high temperature.

Battery

≥Extremely high temperatures or low

temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.

≥If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,

the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥Do not allow the Battery terminals to come

in contact with metal objects (such as

necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in

a short circuit or heat generation and, if you

≥Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from

service centres.

≥Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not

considered a malfunction of the product. It is not

covered by the warranty.

Periodical Check-up

To maintain the highest image quality, we

recommend replacement of worn parts, such as

heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of

use. (This, however, depends on operating

conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust,

etc.)

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Others

touch the Battery in this condition, you may

ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

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.

≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,

condensation may form on the LCD Monitor.

Wipe it with soft dry cloth.

≥If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when

you turn its power on, the image on the LCD

Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first.

However, as the internal temperature increases,

it goes back to the normal brightness.

Cassette

≥Before storing it, rewind the tape to the

beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than

6 months with the tape stopped midway, the

tape sags (although it depends on the storage

condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct

sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may

damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral

particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the

heads of the Movie Camera and other

components. Develop a habit of returning the

Cassette back to its case.

≥Once every half year, wind the tape to the end

and then rewind it to the beginning. If the

Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without

winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity

changes may cause the Cassette to deform due

to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound

tape may stick to itself.

(NV-GS200)

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD Monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

123,000 pixels. The result is more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of

the pixels inactive or always lit. However,

this is not a malfunction and does not affect

the recorded picture.

(NV-GS120)

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD Monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

113,000 pixels. The result is more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of

the pixels inactive or always lit. However,

this is not a malfunction and does not affect

the recorded picture.

≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic

substances or equipment.

≥The surface of tape is covered with extremely

minute magnetic particles, upon which signals

are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc.,

have magnetic force that is stronger than you

may normally expect, and they may erase the

contents of a recording or may cause noise in

images and sounds.

Viewfinder

≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.

Internal components may be seriously

damaged.

≥To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, keep

pressing 1 and hold the Eyecup 2 and pull it

out.

Card

≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the

Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration

or impact.

≥Do not leave the Card in places where there is

high temperature or direct sunlight, or where

electromagnetic waves or static electricity are

easily generated.

≥Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the

recorded content may be damaged.

≥After use, be sure to remove the Card from the

Movie Camera.

≥After usage, store the supplied SD Memory

Card in the enclosed bag.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or

water to enter it.

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the Viewfinder screen

featuring a total of approximately 123,000

pixels. The result is more than 99.99%

effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the

pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is

not a malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

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Others

Battery

Lens Hood

≥Attach the MC Protector (VW-LMC37E;

optional) or the ND Filter (VW-LND37E;

optional) on the Lens Hood.

1: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC Adaptor. (-8-)

≥

Do not attach anything other than the MC

Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional) or the ND

Filter (VW-LND37E; optional) on the Lens Hood.

• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold

place? In cold places, the operating time of the

Battery becomes shorter. (-64-)

≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion

Lens (VW-LT3714M2E; optional) or Wide

Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional),

first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise

and take it off. Then attach the conversion lens

by turning it clockwise. When you attach the

Lens Hood back, insert 1 into the slot 2 and

turn it clockwise.

• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time

is still too short even after the Battery is fully

charged, the Battery has worn out.

2: The Battery cannot be charged.

• If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, charging cannot be performed.

Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the Movie Camera and the

Cassette is correctly inserted.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (-11-)

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new

Cassette. (-11-)

• Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-20-)

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-63-)

Other Recording

1: Auto Focus Function does not work.

• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus

Mode is selected, focus is automatically

adjusted. (-31-)

≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during

recording with the filter and conversion lens

attached together to the Movie Camera,

4 corners of the image may become dark

(vignetting). For details, please refer to the

operating instructions of your accessories.

≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the

Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary

light.

• There are some recording subjects and

recording surroundings for which the Auto

Focus Function does not operate correctly. In

this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to

adjust the focus. (-68-)

Before Requesting Repair (Problems

and Solutions)

Power

1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned

on.

Editing

• Is the power source connected correctly? (-8-)

2: The Movie Camera power is turned off

automatically.

1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (-11-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not

allow audio dubbing to operate. (-19-)

Indications

1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

0 The Time Code Indication counter may not be

constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion

Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does

not match the actual remaining tape time.

• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are

continuously recorded, the remaining tape time

cannot be displayed correctly.

•

When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically for tape protection and power

conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the

power is turned off only when the tape is inserted

in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is

inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the

Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 6

minutes, the power is turned off automatically.

To resume recording from this condition, turn off,

then turn on the power again.

3: The Movie Camera power does not stay on

long enough.

• Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or

attach a fully charged Battery. (-8-)

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

Condensation Indication disappears. (-63-)

•

In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication

may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes

shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

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Others

Playback (Pictures)

1: Pictures cannot be played back even when

the [1] Button is pressed.

4: Sounds cannot be played back.

• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is

being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the

[PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To

play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,

[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-46-)

• Is the Variable Speed Search Function

working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the

Variable Speed Search Function. (-35-)

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

0 Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu

set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording

is done with it set to [NORMAL] or

[ECONOMY], images with fine details may

include a mosaic-like pattern. Set

[PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-22-)

2: Photoshot Playback images do not look

normal.

• The picture may be damaged. In order to

prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a

Cassette or a personal computer is

recommended. (-45-, -50-)

3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

• The image was either recorded in a different

format, or data is damaged.

0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not,

the playback function cannot be used. (-35-)

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during Cue, Review or Slow Motion

Playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly

connected to a TV, playback images cannot

be seen.

• Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV?

Please read the operating instructions of your

TV and select the channel that matches the

input sockets used for the connection.

• Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown

even if you correctly connect the movie camera

with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] to

[OUT].

4: Playback picture is not clear.

• Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. (-64-)

5: Playing back or recording do not function,

the screen has frozen or the indication has

disappeared.

• Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie

Camera is not turned off after operating the

[OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button

(-5-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor

and then reattach it.

4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be

used.

• Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer.

Others

1: The Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

does not operate correctly.

• If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate

Playback (Sound)

1: Sound is not played back from the built-in

speaker of the Movie Camera or the

headphones.

correctly.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever to display the

[VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume.

(-35-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set

to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and

sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are

played back together. It is possible to

reproduce the sounds separately. (-46-)

3: The original sound was erased when audio

dubbing was performed.

• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording

made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be

erased. If you wish to preserve the original

sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the

time of recording.

2: The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it.

• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a

malfunction.

3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely,

double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and

follow the instructions on the screen. (-50-)

Explanation of Terms

ª Digital Video System

In a digital video system, images and sounds are

converted into digital signals and recorded on a

tape. This complete digital recording is capable of

recording and playback with minimal image and

sound deterioration.

In addition, it automatically records data, such as

Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.

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Others

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.

ª Time Code

Time Code signals are data that indicate time

measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and

frames (25 frames per second). If this data is

included in a recording, an address is assigned to

each image on the tape.

The size and shape of the Cassettes are also

different.

≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a

part of the sub-code at each recording.

Compatibility with Output Signals

Because AV signal output from the AV signal

output socket is analog (the same as

conventional video systems), this Movie Camera

can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a

TV for playback.

≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette

is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts

from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted,

the Time Code picks up from the point where

the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when

the Cassette is inserted, the zero display

[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code

starts from the previous value.)

≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.

≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded

from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing

may not be possible. To ensure that the Time

Code will be recorded with no breaks, we

recommend the use of the Blank Search

Function (-21-) before recording a new scene.

ª Focus

Auto Focus Adjustment

The Auto Focus System automatically moves

forward and backward the focusing lens inside

the Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus

so that the subject can be seen clearly.

However, the Auto Focus System does not

function properly for the following subjects or

under the following recording conditions.

Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.

1) Recording a subject whose one end is

located closer to the Movie Camera and

the other end farther away from it

≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at

the centre of an image, it may be impossible

to focus on a subject that is located in both

foreground and background.

ª Memory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is useful for the

following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a

desired position

1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>

[MEMORY].

2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape

position from which you want to play it

back later. (-6-, -15-)

3 Start playback or recording.

4 After playback or recording has finished:

Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback

Mode.

2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty

glass

≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the

subject behind the glass will not be focused.

3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥Because the light information that comes

through the lens decreases considerably,

the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly.

4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by

objects with glossy surfaces or by highly

reflective objects

5 Rewind the tape.

≥The tape automatically stops approximately

at the position where the counter was set to

zero.

Stopping editing automatically during audio

dubbing

1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>

[MEMORY].

2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the

position where you want to stop editing.

3 Play back the still picture where you want to

start audio dubbing.

4 Start audio dubbing. (-45-)

≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the

position where the counter was set to zero.

≥Because the Movie Camera focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly

reflective objects, the recording subject may

become blurry.

5) Recording a fast-moving subject

≥Because the focus lens-inside moves

mechanically, it cannot keep up with the

fast-moving subject.

6) Recording a subject with little contrast

≥Because the Movie Camera achieves focus

based upon the vertical lines of an image, a

subject with little contrast, such as a white

wall, may become blurry.

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Specifications

Audio Output Level (Line):

Specifications

316 mV, 600 ohm

Video Input Level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

S-Video Input Level:

Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Audio Input Level (Line):

316 mV, 10 kohm or more

Mic Input:

Digital Video Camera

Information for your safety

Power Source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power Consumption:

Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo

mini jack)

Recording

(NV-GS200)

USB:

Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant

(max. 12 Mbps)

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)

No copyright protection support

PictBridge-compliant

Digital Interface:

DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Video Flash (NV-GS200 only):

GN 5.5

Recording Format:

Dimensions:

Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)

Tape Used:

Approx. 70 (W)k75 (H)k126 (D) mm

Weight:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/Playback Time:

SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)

Video

(NV-GS200)

Approx. 470 g (without Battery, DV cassette and

lens cap)

Approx. 570 g (with CGA-DU14, DVM60 and lens

cap)

Recording System:

Digital Component

(NV-GS120)

Television System:

Approx. 450 g (without Battery, DV cassette and

CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Audio

Recording System:

lens cap)

Approx. 550 g (with VSB0471, DVM60 and lens

cap)

PCM Digital Recording

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

Image Sensor:

Operating Temperature:

0oC–40oC

Operating Humidity:

1/6-inch 3CCD Image Sensor

(NV-GS200)

10%–80%

Card Memory Functions

(Effective Pixels: moving picture/400 Kk3, still

picture/530 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3)

(NV-GS120)

Recording Media:

MultiMediaCard (4 MB/8 MB/16 MB),

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB/512 MB)

Still Picture Recording File Format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still Image Size:

(Effective Pixels: 340 Kk3, Total: 540 Kk3)

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.45–24.5 mm, Macro

(Full Range AF)

Filter Diameter:

37 mm

Zoom:

10:1 Power Zoom

Monitor:

Mega-Pixel Recording;

(NV-GS200) 1760k1320 (2.3 million pixels)

(NV-GS120) 1536k1152 (1.7 million pixels)

VGA Recording; 640k480

Video Compression (NV-GS200 only):

MPEG4

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Colour Electronic Viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard Illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum Required Illumination:

1 lx (Colour Night View Mode)

Video Output Level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

MPEG4 Image Size (NV-GS200 only):

SUPERFINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA)

FINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA)

NORMAL: 176k144 pixels (QCIF)

ECONOMY: 176k144 pixels (QCIF)

MPEG4 Transmission rate (NV-GS200 only):

SUPERFINE: approximately 1 Mbps, 12 fps

FINE: approximately 420 kbps, 12 fps

NORMAL: approximately 296 kbps, 12 fps

ECONOMY: approximately 100 kbps, 6 fps

WEB Camera

S-Video Output Level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image Size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

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Specifications

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)k32 (H)k91 (D) mm

Weight:

Approx. 110 g

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Specifications

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on

an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICTURE SIZE

640k480

NORMAL ECONOMY

1760k1320 (NV-GS200)

1536k1152 (NV-GS120)

PICTURE

QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL ECONOMY

FINE

NORMAL ECONOMY

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

190

400

100

220

440

880

1760

3520

200

440

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

121

248

496

1003

115

235

471

953

144

294

590

1191

1760

3520

7040

111

223

452

180

362

732

146

294

595

≥These figures vary depending on the subject

being photographed.

Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving

picture on an SD Memory Card (optional)

(NV-GS200 only)

PICTURE SIZE

MPEG4 MODE

320k240 (QVGA)

176k144 (QCIF)

NORMAL ECONOMY

SUPERFINE

FINE

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1min.

2min.

4min.

3min.

8min.

18min.

4min.

10min.

20min.

42min.

1h25min.

2h50min.

17min.

37min.

8min.

35min.

1h15min.

2h30min.

5h.

17min.

35min.

1h10min.

2h20min.

4h40min.

10h10min.

≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time:

Approximately 120 minutes

≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥The numbers shown in the table are

approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the scene.

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VQT0H99

S0204Re0( 2300 A )

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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