Panasonic NV-GS120EB User manual

Playback Mode
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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back
immediately after the recording.
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43)to [ON].
pThe Power Lamp (41) lights up.
2Set the ModeDial (39) toTapePlayback
Mode.
3Press the [] Button (19)to rewind the
tape.
pRewind the tape tothe point where you want
tostart playback.
pWhen the tape reaches the beginning,
rewinding stops automatically.
4Press the []Button (17) to start playback.
pThe [] Indication appears.
pIf a cassetterecorded with a copyright
protection signal is played back, the picture is
distorted bymosaic-like patterns.
To Stop Playback
Press the [w]Button (18).
ON
OFF
(43)
(41)
PC
S
D
(39)
ENTER
FADE
STILL
KU
(19)
FADE
STILL
ENTER
is
(17)
(18)
ENTER
FADE
STILL
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xAdjusting the Sound Volume
Toadjust the volume, push the [BVOL/JOGA]
Lever (46) todisplay the [VOLUME] Indication.
Pushthe [BVOL/JOGA]Levertowards [T] to
increase the volume or push the [BVOL/JOGA]
Lever towards [W] todecrease the volume. The
[VOLUME] Indication goes off after the
adjustment is finished.
Toadjust the volume with the Remote Controller,
press the [T] or [W] Button todisplay the
[VOLUME] Indication.Press the[T]Button to
increase the volume or press the [W]Button to
decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication
goes offafter the adjustment is finished.
pThe sound volumecannot be adjusted using the
RemoteControllerin Playback Zoom Mode.
(-38-)
pFor other notes concerning this item,see -60-.
Finding a SceneYou Want to Play
Back
xCue/ReviewPlayback
If the []Button (16)or []Button (19)is
pressed during Playback, it turns toCue Playback
or Review Playback .
pIf the Button is held continuously, it turns toCue
Playback or Review Playback until you release
it.
xVariable Speed SearchFunction
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback
can be varied.
1During playback, press the [] Button (17).
VOL/JOG
WT
(46)
ENTER
FADE
STILL
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(19)(16)

Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera
Model No. NV-GS120EB
NV-GS200EB
Before use,please readthese instructions completely.
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Recording Mode
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5) StrobeMode [STROBE]
pIt records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
pIt records images with a trailing effect.
7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
pIt produces a mosaic-like image.
8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
pThe right half of an image becomes a mirror
image of the left half.
9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]
pThe Picture is expanded horizontally.
10) Slim Mode [SLIM]
pThe picture isexpanded vertically.
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
11) Negative Mode [NEGA]
pThe colours of the recorded image are
inverted as seen in a negative.
12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
pIt records a scene with a brownish tint, like
the colour of old pictures.
13) Black & White Mode [B/W]
pIt records an image inblack and white.
14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
pIt records an image witha painting-like
effect.
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
Set [TAPE RECORDINGMENU] >>[DIGITAL]
>> [EFFECT1]or [EFFECT2] >>a desired Digital
Effect.
To Cancel the Digital Effect
Set [TAPE RECORDINGMENU] >>[DIGITAL]
>> [EFFECT1]or[EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
pIf the Movie Camera is turned off, the
[EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.
pFor other notes concerning this item, see -60-.
xMulti-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-PictureMode:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small
still pictures.
11) NEGA 12) SEPIA
13) B/W 14) SOLARI
ManualMulti-PictureMode:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still
pictures.
1Set [TAPERECORDING MENU] >>
[DIGITAL]>> [EFFECT1] >>[MULTI].
2Set [TAPERECORDING MENU] >>
[DIGITAL]>>[MULTIMODE] >>[STROBE]
or[MANUAL].
3Press the [MULTI] Button(10).
pIf [MANUAL] is selected,press the [MULTI]
Button at each scene you want tocapture.
Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures
While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the
[MULTI] Button.
pIf [MANUAL] has been selected, press the
[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.
To Display the Multi-Pictures Again
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
To DeleteMulti-Pictures One byOne
(When pictures werecaptured in[MANUAL])
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second
or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the
pictures captured last isdeleted continuously.
pAfter still pictures are deleted one by one, they
cannot be displayed again.
pFor other notes concerning this item,see -60-.
xPicture-in-Picture Mode
You can display a sub-screen (still picture)inside
the screen.
STILL
ENTER
FADE
MENU
is
(14)
MULTI/
P-IN-P
(10)
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Operating Instructions
pThese Operating Instructions applytomodels
NV-GS200and NV-GS120.
pThe illustrations used in these Operating
Instructions show model NV-GS200, however,
partsof the explanation refertodifferent
models.
pDepending on the model, some functions are
not available.
pWindows is a trademark or registered
trademark of MicrosoftCorporation U.S.A.
pSDLogo is a trademark.
pLeicais a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IRGmbH and Dicomar is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
pAll other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks of their
respective corporations.
Files recorded ona MultiMediaCard orSD
Memory Card
It may not be possible toplay back the files on
this Movie Camera recorded on and created by
other equipment or vice versa. For this reason,
check the compatibility of the equipment in
advance.
pKeep the Memory Card out of reach of children
toprevent swallowing.
pMPEG4 moving pictures recorded in
[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the
MultiMediaCard. (NV-GS200 only)
Pages for reference
Pages for reference are indicated by dashes
either side of a number, for example: -00-
Use onlythe recommendedaccessories.
xWARNING
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover (or back); there are no user serviceable
parts inside.(NV-GS200 only)
Do notremove the cover (or back); there are
no user serviceableparts inside. (NV-GS120
only)
Referservicing to qualifiedservice personnel.
xCarefully observe copyright laws.
Recording ofpre-recorded tapes ordiscs or
otherpublished or broadcastmaterialfor
purposes other than yourownprivate use
may infringecopyright laws. Even for the
purpose ofprivate use, recording ofcertain
material may be restricted.
pThe Movie Camerausescopyright-protected
technologies and is protected by the patented
technologies and intellectual properties of
Japan and the U.S. Touse these
copyright-protected technologies, authorization
of the Macrovision Company is required. It is
prohibited todisassemble or modifythe Movie
Camera.

Recording Mode
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Manual Iris Adjustment
(F Number)
You can use thisfunction when the screen istoo
bright or too dark.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35) to[MANUAL].
pThe [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [ENTER] Button(17)untilthe Iris
Indication appears.
3Press the [] Button (16)or [] Button
(19) toadjust the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN(Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to[CLOSE] is selected, the
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to[18dB] isselected, the
image becomes brighter.
The value to which dB is attached indicates a
Gain-up value. If thisvalue is too large, the quality
of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO].
pFor other notes concerning this item, see -59-.
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manuallyfor recording in
a situation where auto focus may not function
well.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35) to[MANUAL].
pThe [MNL] Indication appears.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
FADE
STILL
ENTER
is
(17)
MNL
1/50
F2.0
0dB
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
2Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35)to [FOCUS].
pThe [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.(NV-GS200)
pThe [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.(NV-GS120)
3(NV-GS200)
Turn the Focus Ring (24) to adjust the
focus.
(NV-GS120)
Press the [] Button(16)or [] Button
(19)to adjust the focus.
pIf you keep pressing the []Button or []
Button, the speed of adjusting becomes
faster.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]Switch to
[AUTO] or[FOCUS].
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
MF
MNL
MF
MNL
NV-GS200 NV-GS120
(24)
ENTER
FADE
STILL
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(19) (16)
Before Use
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BeforeUse
xSales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
pFor UK customers: 08705 357357
pFor Republic of Ireland customers:
01 289 8333
pVisit our website for product information
pE-mail:[e-mail]
Technical Support for AV Software
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Ltd.
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take a browse on our website for further details.
Standard Accessories
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.
1) AC Adaptor, DC InputLead andAC Mains
Lead -10-
2) Battery Pack -10-
RJA0053-3X
VSK0651
VYF2973 K2KC4CB00009
VFA0425
N2QAGC000018
CGA-DU14
(NV-GS200)
VSB0471
(NV-GS120)
K2GJ2DZ00017
N2QCBD000030
1)
2)
5)4)
7) 8) 9)
6)
VFC3506
3)
3) Remote Controller andButton-Type
Battery-9-
4) Free StyleRemote Controller with Mic -8-
5)LensCap and Lens CapCord-12-
6) AV Cable -44-
7)ShoulderStrap -12-
8) SDMemory Card -13-
9) USB Connection Kit (USBCable and
CD-ROM)-51-
Optional Accessories
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B)
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)
11) Video DC Light(VW-LDH3E)
12) Light Bulb forVideo DC Light (VZ-LL10E)
13) Light Bulb forVideo DC Light (VW-LL3E)
14) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E)
15) ShoeAdaptor (VW-SK11E)
16) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)
17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)
18) Snow& Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)
19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)
20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board
(VW-DTM41E)
21) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)
22) SD Memory CardApplication Software
(VW-SWA1E)
p“TitleStudio”software for title creation, and
“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music
are included. (However, this Movie Camera
cannot play back music.)
23) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/
RP-SDH512)
24) PC Card Adaptor forSDMemory Card
(BN-SDABPE)
25) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card
(BN-SDCAPE)
pSome optional accessories may not be
available insomecountries.

Recording Mode
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2Press the [ENTER] Button(17).
pThe [AWB] Indication appears.
3Press the [] Button (16)or [] Button
(19) toselect a desired White Balance
Mode.
1) AutomaticWhite Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously
setmanually []
3) Outdoor Mode [T]
4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent
lamp) [U]
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the []Button (16) or [] Button (19)
until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or,set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]Switchto[AUTO].
xAbout Black Balance Adjustment
Black Balance Adjustment is one of the functions
of the 3CCD system. It automaticallyadjuststhe
hue of black colorin the picture.When the Black
Balance Adjustment is activated, the screen
becomes darkfor a moment.
Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)
Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)
Adjustment iscompleted. (Lighting)
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 selectsthe
closest hue setting. This function is called
Automatic White Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional AutoWhite
Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White
Balance Adjustment Mode.
FADE
STILL
ENTER
is
(17)
1
1
1
1AWB
1)
3)
2)
4)
123
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35)to [MANUAL].
pThe [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [ENTER] Button(17).
pThe [AWB] Indication appears.
3Press the [] Button(16)or [] Button
(19)until the[] Indication isdisplayed.
4Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen
white subject.
5Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (17) untilthe
[]Indication stops flashing.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Press the [] Button (16)or []Button (19)
until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or,set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
xAbout White Balance Sensor
The White Balance Sensor (29) determines the
nature of the light source during recording.
pDo not cover the White Balance Sensorwith
yourhand during recording because White
Balance will not function normally.
pThe red light from the Recording Lamp (27) will
be reflected off your hand or object,possibly
causing the White Balance sensor tooperate
incorrectlyand changing the colouring.
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
FADE
STILL
ENTER
is
(17)
MNL

(27)
(29)
Before Use
-7-
pWhen connecting the Free Style Remote
Controller with Mic tothissocket and the
[TALK]Button is pressed, the built-in
microphone does not operate. -22-
pWhen connecting the pin plug of the Free
Style RemoteController with Micto this
socket, plug it in as far as it goes.
pA compatible plug-in powered microphone
can be used.
pThe microphone may make noises
depending on the type of it. Inthis case,we
recommend using the battery forthe Movie
Camera.
(34) Audio-VideoInput/OutputSocket
[AV IN/OUT](Inputfunction onNV-GS200
Modelonly)-44-
Headphone Socket[PHONES]
pConnecting an AV Cable tothissocket
activates the Movie Camera’s built-in
speaker,but connecting aheadphone, etc.
deactivates it.
pWhen connecting the pin plug of the AV
Cable tothis socket, plug it in as far as it
goes.
pWhen using headphones, set [AV JACK] of
the [AV IN/OUT](NV-GS200 only)or
[INITIAL]Sub-Menu to[OUT/PHONES]. If
you set [AV JACK] to[OUT], you may hear
noises on the right.
(35) ModeSelectorSwitch
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -21-,-29-,-32-
(36) Reset Button[RESET]-55-
(37) Speaker -36-
(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT]-13-
(39) Mode Dial -14-
(40) Quick Start Recording Button
[QUICK START]-25-
Quick Start Recording Lamp -25-
(41) Power Lamp -14-,-21-,-36-
(42) Recording Start/Stop Button-21-,-24-
(43) Power Switch[OFF/ON]-14-,-21-,-36-,-63-
(44) Cassette Holder
(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -13-
PC
S
D
START
QUICK
ON
OFF
PC
S
D
NV-GS200 NV-GS120
(40)
(41)
(42)
(43)
(46)
(47)
(44)
(45)
(39)
(46) ZoomLever [W/T] -25-
Volume/Jog Lever [BVOL/JOGA] -36-,-37-
(47) PhotoshotButton [PHOTOSHOT]-22-,-46-
(48) Eyepiece CorrectorKnob -14-
(49) Viewfinder-14-,-66-
(50) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT]-10-
(51) Battery Holder
(52) Shoulder StrapHolders -12-
(53) GripBelt(One-touch Free Style GripBelt)
-11-
(54) Tripod Receptacle
pUsed for mounting the Movie Cameraon an
optional tripod.
(55) DV Terminal [DV]-48-
pConnect thistothe digital video equipment.
(56) S-VideoInput/OutputSocket
[S-VIDEOIN/OUT] (Inputfunction on
NV-GS200 Modelonly) -44-
Due tolimitations in LCD production
technology, there may be sometiny
bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder
screen. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT
DV
(48)
(49) (50) (51)(52)(53)
(54)
(55)(56)

Recording Mode
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pThe [t] Indication flashes and then is
displayed.
pThe entire screen becomes brighter.
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BACKLIGHT]Button.
pFor other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
Night ViewFunctions
Colour Night ViewFunction
This function allows you torecord colour images
brightly in a dark place without using the Video
Flash.
1Press the [COLOUR NIGHTVIEW] Button
(11) until the[C.NIGHT VIEW]Indication
appears.
0LuxNight ViewFunction
Using the LCD Monitor light,a dark scene of
almost 0 lux can be recorded.
1Press the [COLOUR NIGHTVIEW] Button
(11) until the[0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication
appears.
pThe [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR]
Indication appears.
2Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (tothe
lensside).
t
COLOUR
NIGHT
VIEW
(11)
C.NIGHT
VIEW
0 LUX
NIGHT VIEW
C.NIGHT
VIEW
pThe screen becomes white and the
Viewfinder turns on.
pThe available range of the LCD Monitor light
is within approximately 1.2metre.
To Cancel theNight ViewFunctions
Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button
repeatedly until neither the [C.NIGHT VIEW]
Indication nor the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication
appears.
pFor other notes concerning this item,see -58-.
Soft Skin Function
Thisenables you torecord skin colours ina softer
tone. Inorder toget the bestresult,avoid
background colours similar tothe skincolour of
the subject. Otherwise, thismay result in a softer
background lacking in detail.
1Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (12).
pThe [ ] Indication appears.
pToobtain 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.
To CanceltheSoft SkinFunction
Press the[SOFT SKIN] Button.
Wind NoiseReduction Function
Thisfunction reduces the sound of wind hitting
the microphone when recording.
1Set [TAPERECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDINGMENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT]>> [ON].
pThe [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
SOFT
SKIN
(12)
SOFT SKIN
SOFT SKIN
STILL
ENTER
FADE
MENU
is
(14)
WIND CUT
Before Use
-9-
(88) Clip
pInsert the plug securelyinto the[REMOTE]
Socket as far as itwill goes. A loose
connection will spoil normal operation.
The Remote Controller
xInserting a Button-type Battery
Before using the RemoteController, insert the
supplied button-type battery.
1While pressing the Stopper ,pull outthe
Battery Holder.
2Insert the button-typebattery withthe (K)
marking facing upward.
3Insert the Battery Holder intothe Remote
Controller.
pWhen the button-type battery is exhausted,
replace it with a new CR2025 battery.(A battery
is normallyexpected tolast about 1 year.
However, it depends on operation frequency.)
pMake sure tomatch the poles correctlywhen
inserting the battery.
WARNING
“THE LITHIUMBATTERY IS ACRITICAL
COMPONENT(TYPE NUMBER CR2025
MANUFACTURED BYPANASONIC).
ITMUST NEVERBESUBJECTEDTO
EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT
MUST THEREFORE ONLYBE FITTED IN
EQUIPMENTDESIGNED SPECIFICALLY
FOR ITS USE.
REPLACEMENTBATTERIES MUST BEOF
THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER.
THEY MUST BEFITTED IN THE SAME
MANNER AND LOCATION ASTHE
ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE
CORRECT POLARITYCONNECTIONS
OBSERVED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE
OLDBATTERY ORRE-USE ITFORANY
OTHERPURPOSE. ITSHOULDBE
DISPOSEDOFINWASTE PRODUCTS
DESTINED FORBURIALRATHERTHAN
INCINERATION.”
1
xUsing the Remote Controller
1Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote
ControlSensor(29)ofthe Movie Camera
andpress an appropriate button.
pDistance from the Movie Camera: Within
approximately5 metres
pAngle: Within approximately 10Qin the
upward, and 15Qin the downward and
horizontal directions from the central axis
pThe above operating ranges are for indoor use.
Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie
Camera may not operate properly even within
the above ranges.
pWithin a 1-metre range, you can also use the
RemoteControlleron the LCD Monitor side of
the Movie Camera.
Selecting Remote Controller Modes
When 2 Movie Cameras are used
simultaneously, they can beoperated individually
by selecting different RemoteController Modes.
pIf the RemoteController Mode of the Movie
Camera and that of the RemoteControllerdo
not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.
Setup onthe Movie Camera:
Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu tothe
desired RemoteController Mode. (-17-)
Setup on theRemoteController:
[VCR1]:
Press the [&]Button and [w]Button
simultaneously. 
[VCR2]:
Press the [']Button and [w]Button
simultaneously. 
pWhen the battery in the RemoteController is
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to
[VCR1] Mode.
10˚
15˚
15˚
15˚
(29)
INDEX INDEX
SELECT
STOP

w
STILL ADV PAU S E STILL ADV
 

'&
P.B.ZOOM


Recording Mode
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pZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for
a fewseconds.
xTo Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects
(MacroClose-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1M, the Movie
Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as
approximately 4 cm from the Lens. Small
subjectslike insects can be recorded withthis
function.
xTo Use the Tele-Macro Function
Withthe zoom magnification of 10M, the Movie
Camera can bring the subject intofocus as close
as approximately40 cm from the Lens. Focusing
only on the subject and displaying the
background out of focus makes the picture more
impressive.
1Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (13).
pThe zoom magnification is fixed at 10Mand
the subject can be focused on as close as
approximately 40 cm.
pThe [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/StopButton (42)
or the[PHOTO SHOT]Button (47).
To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function
Press the [TELEMACRO]Button.
xTo Use the Zoom Microphone
Function
Along withthe zooming operation, the
microphone’s directional angle and sensitivityare
varied for recording sounds.
1VW
5VW
10VWT
T
T
TELE
MACRO
(13)
T.MACRO
T.MACRO
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
(42)
pSet [TAPE RECORDINGMENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
pFor other notes concerning this item,see -58-.
Digital Zoom Function
Thisfunction is useful when you want torecord
close-up shots of subjectslocated beyond a
normalzoom range of 1Mto 10Mmagnification.
Withthe Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification from 20Mup to500M.
1Set [TAPERECORDING MENU] >>
[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20M] or[500M].
p20M:Digital zooming to20M
p500M:Digital zooming to500M
2Push the [W/T] Lever(46) towards[W] or
towards [T] tozoominorout.
To Cancel theDigital Zoom Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
pFor other notes concerning this item,see -58-.
ImageStabilizerFunction
If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording,
the camera shake in the image can be corrected.
pIf the MovieCamera shakes too much, the
imagesmay not be stabilized.
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Before Use
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Charging Time and Available
Recording Time
NV-GS200
NV-GS120
Charging Time
Maximum Continuous Recording Time
Intermittent Recording Time
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available
recording time with repeated recording and
stopping actions.)
“1h10min.”indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.
pBattery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (NV-GS200
only)
pBattery VSB0471 is supplied. (NV-GS120 only)
pThe times shown inthe table are approximate
times. The numbers indicatethe recording time
when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in
parentheses indicatethe recording timewhen
the LCD Monitor is used. Inactual use, the
available recording timemay be shorter.
pThe times shown in the table are for continuous
recording at a temperature of 25QC and humidity
of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or
lower temperature, the charging time may be
longer.
pWerecommend the Battery PackVSB0471
(NV-GS120 only), CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21
for long timerecording (2 hours or more for
continuous recording, 1 hour or more for
intermittent recording).
CGA-DU14 2h45min.
2h30min.(2h10min.)
1h15min.(1h5min.)
CGA-DU21 3h55min.
3h45min.(3h15min.)
1h55min.(1h40min.)
CGA-DU07 1h30min.
1h15min.(1h5min.)
40min.(35min.)
VSB0471 2h10min.
2h25min.(2h5min.)
1h15min.(1h5min.)
CGA-DU14 2h45min.
3h.(2h40min.)
1h30min.(1h20min.)
CGA-DU21 3h55min.
4h30min.(4h.)
2h15min.(2h.)
CGA-DU07 1h30min.
1h30min.(1h20min.)
45min.(40min.)
pInthe following cases, the available recording
timebecomes shorter.
pYou use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
simultaneouslywhen using the 0 Lux Night
View function, rotating the LCD Monitor
frontwardtorecord yourself
pWhen you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to[ON].
pWhen you use the Movie Camera with
lighting the LCD Monitorup by pressing the
[POWER LCD] Button.
pWhen you use accessories applicable tothe
Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom
Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).
The One-touch Free StyleGrip Belt
xTo Use as a Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt tothe size of
your hand.
1Detach the endofthe GripBelt.
2Adjust the length ofthe GripBeltto the size
ofyour hand.
3Reattach the GripBelt.
xTo Use as a Hand Strap
Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it
easier tohandle and carry a Movie Camera. It is
moreconvenient touse with the Free Style
RemoteController with Mic.

Recording Mode
-24-
When the picture size is640M480:
[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 44 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 85 pictures
[ECONOMY](low image quality):
approximately 180 pictures
pThese figures vary depending on the subject
being photographed.
xContinuous Photoshot
The still pictures can be recorded on a Cardat a
regular intervals.
pAvailable only with [640M480] picture size.
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]
>> [BURSTMODE]>> [ON].
pThe [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button(47).
pWhen [ON] is selected, the still pictures can
be recorded in approximately 0.5 second
intervals until the [PHOTOSHOT]Button is
released or 10 pictures are recorded. When
the shutter speed is set to1/25 manually, still
pictures can be recordedat approximately
0.7 second intervals. (In the case of
NV-GS200, you cannot use the Continuous
Photoshot function if the shutter speed is set
to1/4, 1/6 or 1/12.)
pFor other notes concerning this item, see -56-.
Recording a Moving Pictureon a
Card (MPEG4)
(NV-GS200 only)
You can record moving pictures on a Card. The
recorded data can also be played back on
Windows Media Player(ver.6.4and later).
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pWhen the Mode Dial (39) is set to Card
Recording Mode, you cannot record tothe
Tape.
1Set the ModeDial (39)to Card Recording
Mode.
2Press the Recording Start/StopButton(42).
pIt takes 1 to2 seconds tostart recording.
pDuring recording the [ ] Indication is lit in
red.
3Press the Recording Start/StopButton(42)
againto pause the recording.
pThe maximum continuous recording times are
approximately 120 minutes.
The Movie Camerawill automatically stop
recording when the relevant timelisted above
has elapsed.
pWhen Remaining TimeIndication becomes
[R:0h00m], this Indication flashes in red.
Recording may not be started.
pThe picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4)
is set to be:
[SUPERFINE]: 320M240
[FINE]: 320M240
[NORMAL]:176M144
[ECONOMY]: 176M144
pWhen attaching toe-mail, we recommend the
file size tobe lessthan 1 MB.
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds
[FINE]:approximately 15 seconds
[NORMAL]:approximately20 seconds
[ECONOMY]: approximately 1 minute
Selecting the Quality ofMPEG4 Recording
images
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]
>> [MPEG4MODE] >> a desired image
quality.
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Before Use
-13-
pAttach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to
the other Shoulder Strap Holder inthe same
way.
Insertinga Cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT]Lever (38)toward
thefrontand pull downtoopenthe
Cassette Compartment Cover.
2Insert a Cassette.
3Close the Cassette Holder bypressing the
[PUSH] mark .
4Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.
xAccidental ErasurePrevention
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider
on the cassette(by sliding it tothe [SAVE]
arrow direction) prevents recording. Toenable
recording, close the accidental erasure
prevention slider (by sliding it tothe [REC] arrow
direction).
pFor other notes concerning this item, see -56-.
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Using a Card
A Card can be used torecord pictures.
xCaution before inserting/removing a
Card
Besureto turnoff theMovie Camera.
pOtherwise, the Movie Camera may not function
properlyor it may cause the loss of recorded
data in a Card.
xInserting a Card
1Slide the [OPEN] Lever(6)to openthe Card
SlotCover (4).
2Whileholding theMemory Card withitscut
corner ontop, insertit intotheCard Slot.
3Close the Card SlotCover (4)securely.
Removing the Card
Open the CardSlot Cover and then pull the Card
straight out.
pAfter removing the Card, close the Card Slot
Cover.
x[ACCESS] Lamp(9)
While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card
(reading, recording, playback or erasing), the
[ACCESS] Lamp lights up.
pWhile the [ACCESS]Lamp is on, never attempt
toopen the Card Slot Cover, topull out the
Card,to turnoff theMovie Camera. Such
actions will damage the Card,and recorded
data, and cause the Movie Camera to
malfunction.
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Recording Mode
-22-
xFindingthe End of Recording
(Blank SearchFunction)
The Blank Search Function aids you tolocatethe
end of the recording on the Cassettequickly.
1Set [TAPERECORDING MENU] or
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
pThe [BLANK] Indication appears during the
Blank Search.
pApproximately 1 second before the last
recorded scene, the Movie Camera switches
to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still
Playback Mode.
pIf 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 [w]Button.
xTo Add a Sound while Recording
Withthe supplied Free StyleRemoteController
with Mic connected tothe [REMOTE] Socket (33),
you can add a narration whilerecording is in
progress.
While the[TALK] Button (87) is pressed, the [ ]
Indication isdisplayed and the sound is recorded
from[MIC] (83).
pWhile the [TALK]Button is pressed, the built-in
microphone does not operate.
xDigital 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.
pWerecommend that you press the [STILL]
Button first at the position where you wish to
record the still picture so as toenter the Digital
Still Picture Mode and then press the
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.
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xProgressivePhotoshot
When the [w] Indication is displayed,
ProgressivePhotoshot Function works.
You can record still pictures as frame still pictures
with higher quality by this function.
pThe Progressive Photoshot Function may not
be activated depending on the function you use.
(-54-)
pTorecord still pictures with higher quality, we
recommend setting tothe Card Recording
Mode. (To activatethe progressive function
regardless of the function you use)
pWhen you record the tape and the card
simultaneously, the progressive function isnot
activated.
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can berecorded on the Memory
Card fromthe Movie Camera.
The size of images that are recorded using this
Movie Camera is approximately 2.3 million pixels
(NV-GS200)/1.7million pixels (NV-GS120), and
recording of images with a size that islarger than
a million pixels iscalled mega-pixel still-picture
recording. Compared toimages of normal
recording, images that are created by mega-pixel
still-picture recording can be printed out clear.
WhentheTape Recording Mode:
1Set the ModeDial (39)toTape Recording
Mode.
2Press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button(47) fully.
pThe size of the recorded picture is[640M480].
pTorecord still pictures with higher quality, we
recommend recording inCard Recording Mode.
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Before Use
-15-
2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
pThe LCD Monitorcan rotatea maximum of
180Qfrom the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90Qtothe downward
direction. Forcefullyrotating the LCD Monitor
beyond these ranges will damage the Movie
Camera. You cannot rotatethe LCD Monitor
when it is opened 120Qangle. Therefore, do
not rotate it forcibly.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitoruntil it issecurely locked.
pMake sure the Card Slot Cover isclosed.
xAdjusting Brightnessand Colour
Level
When [LCD/EVF SET]on the [LCD/EVF]
Sub-Menu is set to[YES], the following items are
displayed.
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
Adjuststhe brightness of the image on the LCD
screen.
LCD ColourLevel [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]
Adjuststhe colour saturation of the image on the
LCD screen.
Brightness ofthe Viewfinder
[EVF BRIGHTNESS]
Adjuststhe brightness of the image in the
Viewfinder.
To Adjust
Press the [/w]Button and select the item tobe
adjusted, and then press the [/]Button to
raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the
Bar Indication.
pAlarger number of vertical bars indicates
stronger brightness or colour saturation.
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To Increase the Brightness ofthe EntireLCD
Monitor
Press the [POWER LCD]Button.
When you press the [POWER LCD] Button, the
LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as
muchas usual.
The [POWER LCD] Lamp (26)lightsup.
pWhen turning the power on with using AC
Adaptor, [POWERLCD] function is
automatically effective.
To Resume Normal Brightness
Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.
To Changethe Picture Quality ofthe 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 tothe
recording scene.)
pWhen Power LCD Lamp lightsup, [LCD AI] is
automatically set to[ON].You cannotchange
thissetting. (NV-GS200 only)
pThese adjustments do not affect the recorded
images.
pFor other notes concerning this item,see -66-.
Using the Menu Screen
Tofacilitatethe selection of a desired function or
setup, thisMovie Camera displays various
function setups on Menus.
pWhen operating the menu with the Viewfinder,
set [LCD/EVF]>> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or
rotatethe LCD monitor by 180Q.
1Press the [MENU]Button(14).
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Before Use
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Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has
a slight imprecision, makesure tocheck the time
before recording.
1Set [TAPERECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDINGMENU] >> [INITIAL] >>
[CLOCK SET] >>[YES].
2Press the [/w] Buttontoselect [YEAR],
[MONTH],[DAY], [HOUR] or[MIN.]and
press the [/] Button to set itto the
desired value.
pYear will cycle inthe order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3Press the [MENU] Button (14)to finish
setting the date andtime.
pThe clock operation startsfrom [00] second.
pIf the built-in battery is weak, the [] or[--]
Indication flashes. Inthis case, charge the
built-in battery.
pThe clock uses the 24-hour system.
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation
of the clock. When the [] or[--] Indication
flashes, the internal lithium battery isnear
exhaustion.
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1YEAR 2004
MONTH 10
DAY 8
HOUR 14
MIN. 30
1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
Camerawiththepowerturnedoffand then
connect to the AC Mains socket.
pAfter charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium
battery can power the clock for approximately
3months.
LP Mode
A desired recording speed can be selected with
[RECSPEED] onthe [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
IfLPModeisselected,the recording time
becomes 1.5times longerthanthatof 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
normalfunctions may be restricted.
pThe contents that are recorded in LP Mode are
not completelycompatiblewith other
equipment.
pAudio dubbing isnot possible with LP Mode.
(-46-)
Audio Recording Mode
The sound qualityof the recorded sound can be
selected with [AUDIOREC] on the
[RECORDING]Sub-Menu.
High sound-qualityrecording is possible with
“16 bit 48 kHz 2track” Mode. Withthe “12 bit
32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be
recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other
2tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.
WARNING
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENTMUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONICSUPPLIER.
Before Use
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4) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[RECSPEED]
Recording Speed Mode -20-
[AUDIOREC]
Audio Recording Mode -20-
[SCENE INDEX]
Scene Index Mode -38-
[WIND CUT]
Wind Noise Reduction -28-
[ZOOMMIC]
Zoom Microphone -26-
[CINEMA]
Cinema-like Format Recording -29-
[H.SHOEMIC]
Hot Shoe Microphone
pThis function reduces the low sound toavoid a
wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom
Microphone (VW-VMH3E;optional).
5) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode -54-
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -54-
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -54-
[C.RESET]
Counter Reset -69-
pIt resetsthe counter tozero. However, it cannot
reset the Time Code.
6) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD AI](NV-GS200 only)
Intelligent LCD Monitor -15-
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-
[SELFREC]
Recording Yourself -25-
[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder -14-
7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search -22-
[DEMOMODE]
Demonstration Mode
p
If no operation takesplacefor approximately
10 minutes after the ACAdaptorisconnected to
the Movie Cameraand the [OFF/ON] Switchis
turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a
Card, the Movie Cameraisautomaticallyset to
Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions.
If any button is pressed or operated, the
Demonstration Mode iscancelled. The
Demonstration Mode can be started by setting
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu.
Toterminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a
Cassette or set the [DEMOMODE]to [OFF].
[AV JACK]
AV Socket -68-
[REMOTE]
RemoteController Mode -9-
[RECLAMP]
Recording Lamp -21-
[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound -56-
[CLOCK SET]
Date and TimeSetting -20-
[INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode -54-
x[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
Tape Playback Mode
1) [PLAYBACK]
Playback Functions Sub-Menu
[SEARCH]
Index Search Mode -38-
[12bitAUDIO]
Audio Selector -47-
[AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode -60-
[USBFUNCTION]
USB Functions Mode -51-
2) [AV IN/OUT](NV-GS200 only)
Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Socket -46-
[A.DUB INPUT]
Audio Dubbing Input -46-
[DV OUT]
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -63-
3) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[EFFECT ON]
DigitalEffectOn/Off -39-
[EFFECT SEL]
Digital EffectSelection -39-
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title -41-
4) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality -23-
[MPEG4MODE](NV-GS200 only)
MPEG4 Picture Quality -24-
[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation -41-
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