Panasonic NVGS200EB Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsDigital Video CameraModel No. NV-GS120EBNV-GS200EBBefore use, please read these instructions completely.VQT0H94R120.200B.book 1

Before Use-10-Power Supplyª Using the AC Adaptor1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie Camera.2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC Adaptor.3 Connec

Before Use-11-Charging Time and Available Recording TimeNV-GS200NV-GS120A Charging TimeB Maximum Continuous Recording TimeC Intermittent Recording Tim

Before Use-12-1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by holding the tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock Button (30) and detach the Grip Belt.2 Detach the end of

Before Use-13-≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.Inserting a Cassette1 Slide the [OPEN/EJE

Before Use-14-Turning on the Movie Camera When the Movie Camera is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not func

Before Use-15-2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180o 1 from the vertica

Before Use-16-≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is displayed.2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired Sub-M

Before Use-17-4) [RECORDING]Recording Setup Sub-Menu[REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode -20-[AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode -20-[SCENE INDEX]Scene Index M

Before Use-18-5) [RECORDING]Recording Setup Sub-Menu[REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode -20-[AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode -20-6) [DISPLAY]Display Setup

Before Use-19-6) [LCD/EVF]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-

-2-Dear Customer,We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructi

Before Use-20-Setting Date and TimeSince the internal clock of the Movie Camera has a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time before recording

Recording Mode-21-Recording ModeAbout RecordingWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].When recording still pi

Recording Mode-22-ª Finding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the end of the recording on the Ca

Recording Mode-23-When recording in Card Recording Mode:(NV-GS200)1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode.2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47)

Recording Mode-24-When the picture size is 640k480:[FINE] (high image quality):approximately 44 pictures[NORMAL] (normal image quality):approximately

Recording Mode-25-Maximum recording time on the supplied Card (8 MB)[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute[FINE]: approximately 2 minutes[NORMAL]: approx

Recording Mode-26-≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects(Macro Close-up Function)Whe

Recording Mode-27-1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON].≥The [[] Indication appears.2 Press the Recording Start/St

Recording Mode-28-≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is displayed.≥The entire screen becomes brighter.To Resume Normal RecordingPress the [BACK LIGH

Recording Mode-29-To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction FunctionSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CU

-3-Operating Instructions≥These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS200 and NV-GS120.≥The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions s

Recording Mode-30-2Press the [ENTER] Button (17).≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to select a desired Whi

Recording Mode-31-Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effec

Recording Mode-32-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] Sw

Recording Mode-33-Using the Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only)The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. The Vid

Recording Mode-34-5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]≥It records images with a traili

Recording Mode-35-1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you want to c

Playback Mode-36-Playback ModePlaying Back a TapeThe recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43)

Playback Mode-37-≥The [1k!] Indication appears.2 Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) to select a desired search speed.The following 6 playback speeds are

Playback Mode-38-Index Search FunctionsTo facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Movie Camera automatically records index signals during record

Playback Mode-39-To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image3 Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (63) on the Remote Controller that points to the area y

-4-ContentsInformation for Your Safety... 2Before UseStandard Accessories... 5Optional

Playback Mode-40-∫: Stop playing back;: Pause playing backWhen you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1 (NV-GS200 only)≥File is numbered in hexadecima

Playback Mode-41-To Pause the Slide ShowPress the [;] Button.≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.To Stop the Slide ShowPress the [∫] Button.≥For oth

Playback Mode-42-≥A list of titles is displayed.≥File Name 14 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired title.≥The selected title is marked with

Playback Mode-43-Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting)Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if

Playback Mode-44-≥A confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out.≥When the formatting is completed, the screen become

Playback Mode-45-To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenPress the [OSD] Button (58) on the Remote Controller.≥If your TV is not equipped with

Editing Mode-46-Editing ModeRecording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that ha

Editing Mode-47-3Press the [;] Button (76) on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound.4 Press the [A.DUB] Button (62) on the Remote Cont

Editing Mode-48-Recording the Contents of Other Equipment(NV-GS200 only)After connecting the Movie Camera and the other equipment as illustrated, star

Editing Mode-49-Player:2 Press the [1] Button (79) to start playback.Recorder:3 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (61), press the [1] Button (79) on th

Before Use-5-Before Useª Sales and Support InformationCustomer Care Centre≥For UK customers: 08705 357357 ≥For Republic of Ireland customers:01 289 83

Editing Mode-50-4When printing with date:Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PRINT] >> [DATE] >> [ON].≥You cannot set date printing when

With a PC-51-With a PCUSB Connection KitUsing the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can import still pictures onto your personal computer.≥Do not conne

With a PC-52-≥Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be played back on this device is ASF. (Depending on the file, it may not be able to be played bac

Others-53-OthersIndicationsVarious functions and the Movie Camera status are shown on the screen.r: Remaining Battery Power≥When the battery power bec

Others-54-MPEG4: Moving Picture (MPEG4) (NV-GS200 only) -40-WEB : WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) -51-WEB : WEB CAMERA Mode (playback) -51-PRINT (Highligh

Others-55-Warning/Alarm IndicationsIf any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of the Movie Camera.3DEW (

Others-56-UNABLE TO WRITE(WIDE MODE):You are attempting to record pictures of S1 signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.F

Others-57-≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or becomes difficult to be displayed in the following cases.≥When the zoom magnification is high.≥W

Others-58-ª Zoom In/Out Functions≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 metres or fur

Others-59-≥Because the colour and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

Before Use-6-Controls and Componentsª Movie Camera(1) Smart Accessory Shoe≥The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional), Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) o

Others-60-≥When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing in white, the Video Flash is charging.)≥

Others-61-≥If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled.≥Even if Playback Zoo

Others-62-ª Adding a Title≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title In Function is not possible. (NV-GS200 only)≥Original titles are added after the

Others-63-≥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]

Others-64-≥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

Others-65-Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie Camera in the same manner as a Video Cassette.2 Pres

Others-66-≥Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral parti

Others-67-≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E; optional) or Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first of all, t

Others-68-Playback (Pictures)1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed.0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not, th

Others-69-Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS CassettesBecause this Movie Camera employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not co

Before Use-7-≥When connecting the Free Style Remote Controller with Mic to this socket and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does

Specifications-70-SpecificationsSpecificationsDigital Video CameraInformation for your safetyRecording Format:Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD F

Specifications-71-Frame rate:approximately 6 fpsAC AdaptorInformation for your safetyDimensions: 61 (W)k32 (H)k91 (D) mmWeight:Approx. 110 gWeight and

Specifications-72- ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time: Approximately 120 minutes≥“1h1

-73-Indexª Numerics0 Lux Night View Function ... 28ª AAC Adapter ... 10, 64Audio

-74-ª TTape Playback Mode ... 36Tape Recording Mode ... 21Tele-Macro Function ...

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Before Use-8-ª Remote ControllerUsing the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the Movie Camera functions can be

Before Use-9-(88) Clip≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE] Socket as far as it will goes. A loose connection will spoil normal operation.The Re