Panasonic GS15NV-GS15, GS11NV-GS11, VDR-M70, GS55NV-GS55 User Manual

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My Video PartnerMy Video Partner

You want a lot out of a video camera. You want beautiful moving pictures and beautiful stills. You want a camera

that's easy to use and small enough to take anywhere. And you want to edit the images you record and use them for networking.

With Panasonic's wide variety of video cameras, you're sure to find a model that meets your needs.

Choose a model that takes remarkably vivid, high-quality still shots and moving pictures.

Choose one that combines lots of style with lots of functions, or one with a super-high-power optical zoom.

Or choose from a selection of DVD models that record directly to discs.

Find the video camera that's just right for you, and let Panasonic be your partner in a new video lifestyle.

Beautiful Moving and Still Pictures from
the World's Smallest 3CCD Video Camera

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tylish

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Compact

NV-GS55

GS200

NV-GS200

Smart Style, Ultra-Compact Size and
a Host of Attractive Functions

GS55

NV-GS55

Super Compact — Even with
the World's Most Powerful 24x Zoom

GS15

NV-GS15

GS120

NV-GS120

GS11

NV-GS11

*As of February 1, 2004

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Optical

1x

Record onto a

Disc

DVD

2 3

Zoom Power

VDR-M70

24x

Compact DVD Models —
Quick & Easy Viewing and Editing Fun

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M70

VDR-M70

M50

VDR-M50

*Digital video cameras as of February 1, 2004

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Available in June, 2004

3CCD Broadcast-Level
Moving Picture

HIGH-QUALITY PICTURE

2.3 Megapixel Still Picture

The same system that's used in professional broadcast cameras

3CCD Camera System

Because the CCD is a key
device for image quality, all

professional video cameras
use a 3CCD system. In this system, a prism splits
the incident light into its three primary colours
(red, green and blue) and each resultant colour
signal is collected by a separate CCD. The 3CCD
system reproduces colours with exceptional
fidelity and captures even subtle gradations.
Advanced Panasonic technology has made the 3CCD system small enough for
home video cameras. The GS200 and GS120, which debut as the world's smallest
3CCD video cameras*, deliver the same high-level functions and operating ease
as professional models, yet are easy to take anywhere. They make it easy to
capture images with natural, true-to-life colours anywhere you go.

GS200 GS120

New image processor developed especially for the 3CCD system

Crystal Engine

The Crystal Engine is a
special image

3CCD camera systems. Processing the signal from
each of the three CCDs independently, it gives
both moving and still pictures exceptional quality.

New 3D RGB Frame Noise Reduction

A separate noise reduction circuit is used for each of the three RGB colours. Suppressing noise
particularly at low illumination levels, these circuits allow bright, detailed recording even in
dim lighting.

AXIS (Advanced Pixel Interpolation System)

Pixel interpolation data obtained by differential calculation is used to precisely process the
CCDs' output. This maximizes the effect of the Quad-Density Pixel Distribution, helping to
produce clear, high-contrast images.

Digital Signal Processing

Unique Panasonic digital signal processing technologies deliver true-to-life detail and colour,
with whiter whites, deeper blacks, and superb rendering of fine details such as individual
strands of hair.

processing circuit for

GS200 GS120

Leica's superior image rendering

Leica Dicomar Lens

The advanced optical technology
that makes Leica Camera AG a
legend in the camera world is

multi-coated Leica Dicomar lens. This superb lens
system eliminates unwanted reflections and
reduces the flaring and ghosts that can distort
images. It gives sharp definition even to the darker
parts of an image, so the entire picture is clear.
With its crisp detail, subtle rendering, and smooth, natural imaging — all Leica
hallmarks — this lens can take you to the limits of your visual imagination.

* Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystem IR GmbH, and Dicomar is a registered
trademark of Leica Camera AG.

fully reflected in the 12-element,

GS200 GS120

Take breathtaking stills, too

16MB

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GS200

8MB

4

7

11

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2.3 Megapixel Still Picture Recording

Quad-Density Pixel Distribution, a technology used in
broadcasting, makes it possible to capture still pictures with
superb megapixel quality. The tiny 2.5-micron intervals
between pixels are shifted by one-half pitch both vertically and

the density of previous systems. This lets the GS200 — the world's smallest 3CCD
video camera — capture still pictures with 2.3-megapixel quality. You get the
outstanding detail, colour and sensitivity that come with the 3CCD camera system.

*The GS120 has 1.7-megapixel still picture recording.

Number of Recordable Still Pictures (approx.)

GS200 (1760 x 1320 pixels)

Image Quality

Economy

•

The number of recordable pictures will differ if more than one mode (Fine, Normal, Economy) is used.

• These figures vary depending on the subject being recorded.
* Usable capacity will be less

horizontally, which distributes them on the CCD with four times

Fine

Normal

Capacity

512MB

452

732

1,003

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256MB

223

362

496

*

128MB

111

180

248

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64MB

53

88

121

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32MB

25

41

58

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HIGH-QUALITY PICTURE

Enjoy lifelike images with vivid colours

Pure Colour Engine

The Pure Colour Engine LSI converts the CCD output
signal from a complementary colour filter into an RGB
signal (containing the three primary colours in light) at
an early stage and extracts the low-frequency luminance
component from the RGB signal. The luminance signal is
then generated in the same way as in TV broadcasting.
This innovative LSI achieves virtually the same superb
colour reproduction as a 3CCD camera system.

GS15 GS11GS55

Capture crisp, vivid images, even in low lighting

Colour Night View with Light Panel

Leave the light off. Colour Night View gives you images with colour even in dim
lighting (1 lux). By using the LCD as a light panel, you can also record colour
images in conditions of complete darkness (0 lux).

• 0 Lux Colour Night View with Light Panel

ONOFF

Light Panel

• Colour Night View

GS120GS200 GS55

ONOFF

The world's most powerful zoom

24x Optical Zoom

Enjoy remarkable 24x zoom magnification in a camera
that's small enough to take anywhere. This lens is not
only the most powerful zoom offered in a home-use
digital video camera, it also features low distortion.
And because the zoom is optical, it captures both
moving pictures and still with exquisite beauty.

*Digital video cameras as of February 1, 2004

*

GS15 GS11

No more fuzzy video stills

220

440

880

GS15 GS11GS120GS200 GS55

16MB*

100

200

400

8MB*

45

95

190

Progressive Photoshot

Progressive Photoshot captures the image and temporarily stores it into two sepa­rate field memories. The two images of the exact same moment are then combined
with no time lag, eliminating the need for simulations. This results in 1.5 times the
resolution of standard-recorded stills on a SD Memory Card (GS200/GS120/GS55/
GS15) or tape (GS33/GS11) for beautifully clear and brilliant pictures.

Number of Recordable Still Pictures on a SD Memory Card (approx.) 640 x 480 pixels

Capacity

512MB*

256MB*

128MB*

64MB*

Image Quality

Fine

Normal

Economy

•

The number of recordable pictures will differ if more than one mode (Fine, Normal, Economy) is used.

• These figures vary depending on the subject being recorded.

*

Usable capacity will be less

3520

7040

14080

1760

3520

7040

880

1760

3520

32MB*

440

880

1760

Take a fast sequence of stills at half-second intervals (approx.)

Consecutive PhotoShot

Press and hold the Photoshot button, and the camera can snap up to 10 still
pictures (VGA) on SD memory card in rapid sequence.

GS15GS120GS200 GS55

OPERATING EASE

Choose the mode you want with quick,
fingertip operation

Direct Mode Dial

Easy-to-understand icons indicate the modes for both tape and card
recording and playback. Just rotate the dial with your fingertip to
select the icon that corresponds to the mode you want.

Dial design of GS200/GS55

Tape Recording Mode Tape Playback Mode Card Recording Mode

Picture Playback Mode MPEG4 Playback Mode PC Mode

Easy viewing and operation

Wide Opening LCD

The LCD monitor opens a full
120 degrees. This makes it
much easier to show your
friends the cool shots you've
taken or to access the control
buttons on the side of the
camera.

Clear to see — even outdoors

Power LCD

Simply press a Power LCD button and the LCD becomes brighter, making it eas­ier to see outdoors or in other bright locations. Also, a new scanning technology
allows the LCD to show diagonal lines more sharply.

GS15 GS11GS120GS200 GS55

GS15 GS11GS120GS200 GS55

°

120

Conventional (90°)

GS120GS200 GS55

CREATIVITY

Take close-ups down to extremely short distances

Tele Macro Mode

Just press a button and you're ready to shoot macro
close-ups of subjects a mere 20 cm
subject will have a clear, sharp focus, while the
background focus is muted.

*GS200/GS120: 40 cm

Shoot still pictures while shooting moving pictures – without
even switching modes

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from the lens. The

Simultaneous Motion Video & Still Picture Recording

When you see a great scene, you can snap it – even while you're shooting video.
This innovative function lets you shoot still pictures without disrupting the moving
pictures you're recording. You don't even have to switch recording modes. It's as
if you have a digital still camera and a video camera at the same time. The moving
pictures are recorded on tape, the still shots on an SD Memory Card.

Give your subjects smoother complexions

Soft Skin Detail

This function detects skin tones
and softens the focus in those
areas, making complexions look
more attractive. Wrinkles and
lines seem to disappear.

GS120GS200 GS55 GS11GS15

GS120GS200 GS55

GS15GS120GS200 GS55

(VGA)

OFFON

OFF ON

Easy shooting from any angle, and voice recording

GS120GS200

Free-Style Remote Controller with Mic

Now it's simple to take low-angle, high-angle and fixed-position shots using a
tripod, with fingertip operation of start, stop and zoom. Plus the supplied remote
controller has an integrated microphone that is convenient for adding narrative
commentary or recording interviews as you shoot.

GS55

Microphone
Recording Start/
Stop Button
Zoom Lever
Photoshot Button
Microphone
Switch Button

Never miss those sudden shooting opportunities

1.3 sec Quick Start

This Quick Start button helps shoot videos on the spur of the
moment. While saving battery power, this function lets you
shoot those not-to-be-missed scenes just 1.3 sec after
turning on the button.

GS15 GS11GS55

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NETWORKING

Record compressed moving pictures for use in e-mail and Web sites

MPEG4 Internet Movie

The GS55 can record in the high-compression MPEG4 movie format, with four
modes to choose from. After shooting, simply upload your moving pictures from
the SD Memory Card to a PC, and you're ready to attach them to an e-mail
message or post them on the Web. There's a host of ways you can share and
communicate with moving pictures.

Maximum Recording Time (Approx.)

Capacity

512MB*

256MB*

128MB*

64MB*

Image Quality

Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Economy

• Picture size: Super Fine/Fine 320 x 240 pixels, Normal/Economy 176 x 144 pixels.

• Data transfer rate: Super Fine mode: approx. 1 Mbps, Fine mode: approx. 420 kbps,
Normal mode: approx. 296 kbps, Economy mode: approx. 100 kbps

• To view MPEG4 moving pictures on a PC, Windows® Media Player 6.4 or higher version
(available for free on the Microsoft Web site) and the necessary application (provided on the
enclosed CD or available for free on the Microsoft Web site) are required.

• These figures vary depending on the scene.
*Usable capacity will be less

1 h 10 min
2 h 50 min
4 h 40 min
10 h 10 min

35 min
1 h 25 min
2 h 20 min

5 h

17 min

42 min
1 h 10 min
2 h 30 min

1 h 15 min

8 min
20 min
35 min

32MB*

4 min
10 min
17 min
37 min

GS200 GS55

16MB*

2 min
4 min
8 min

18 min

8MB*

1 min
2 min
3 min
8 min

Upload image data in seconds

SD Memory Card Compatible

GS15

GS120GS200

M70 M50

SD Memory Cards are the ideal recording and storage media for today's
visual communication and networking. They make it easy to
instantaneously transfer image data to a PC or printer.

*Usable capacity will be less

High-speed data transfer to a PC

1

USB 2.0

USB 2.0 compatibility lets you transfer data

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GS15 GS11 M70 M50

2

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to your PC's hard disk at high-speed.

GS120GS200 GS55

You can also use the USB to enjoy Web camera functions.

*1 GS200/GS120/GS55/GS15/GS11: Full Speed Mode, M70/M50: High Speed Mode
*2 GS200/GS55: JPEG/MPEG4 data, GS120/GS15/GS11/M70/M50: JPEG data

Real-time visual communication

Web Camera Function

With the DV camera connected via USB cable to a
PC, start up Windows® Messenger and the
camera instantly turns into a web camera. Ideal
for teleconferencing over the Internet, or for
surveillance camera use.

• System Requirements: OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional,
Windows Me, Windows 98 Second Edition (WebCam Driver
is only Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 or later.)

• The supplied softwares are not compatible with Macintosh.
Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

•

in the United States and other countries.

GS15 GS11GS120GS200 GS55

GS55

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FEATURE COMPARISON

GS200Digital Video Camera GS120 GS55 GS15 GS11

High Quality Picture & Sound

3CCD Camera System

Leica Dicomar Lens

Image Processing LSI

Still Picture Recording

Progressive Photoshot

Consecutive Photoshot

Smart Wind Cut

Zoom Microphone

Creativity

Simultaneous Motion Video &
Still Picture Recording

Soft Skin Detail

Tele Macro Mode

Variable-Speed Shooting
Optical Zoom

Colour Night View

(Card Mode)

Operating Ease

Manual Focus Ring

Built-in Flash

Built-in LED Light

Hot Shoe

Air Soft Grip

Free-Style Remote
Controller with Mic

One Touch Free-Style Grip Belt

Direct Mode Dial

Wide Opening LCD

Intelligent AI LCD

Power LCD

Quick Start

Networking

MPEG4 Internet Movie

SD Memory Card Compatible

PictBridge Compatible

USB 2.0 (FS Mode)

DV & Analogue IN/OUT

WEB Camera Function

Yes (0 Lux using LCD Light Panel)

Yes

Yes

Crystal Engine

2.3 MEGA/VGA

Yes (Card)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
10x

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1.7 sec

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Crystal Engine

1.7 MEGA/VGA

Yes (Card)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
10x

Yes (0 Lux using LCD Light Panel)

No

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

1.7 sec

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Pure Colour Engine

VGA (640 x 480)

Yes (Card)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
10x

Yes (0 Lux using LCD Light Panel)

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

1.3 sec

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Pure Colour Engine

VGA (640 x 480)

Yes (Card)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes
24x

Yes (2Lux)

No

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

(without Mic)

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.3 sec

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Pure Colour Engine

VGA (640 x 480)

Yes (Tape)

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

24x

Yes (2Lux)

No

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

(without Mic)

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

1.3 sec

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

DVD VIDE0 CAMERA'S FEATURES

Years of viewing enjoyment with no image degradation

DVD Quality & Durability

Because DVD camcorders use a completely non-contact method to record and
play, repeated playback doesn't degrade image quality like it can with videotape.
Important images and videos can be kept for years with no loss of image quality.
Plus, DVD-RAM discs can also be rewritten approximately 100,000 times, making
them an economical and ideal choice for repeated recording.

Record on DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs

DVD-RAM/DVD-R Recording

Record onto a DVD-RAM disc if you
want to do a lot of editing or
repeated recording. Record onto a
DVD-R disc if you expect to record
one time only and want to play the
disc on your home DVD player.

*1

Vari able bit rate recording (bit rate is automatically varied from
depending on image content, so recording times of longer than 18 minutes are possible.)
*2 Data transfer rate: 6 Mbps (approx.)
*3 Data transfer rate: 3 Mbps (approx.)

Quick Easy Shooting

DVD-RAM/DVD-R Recording
Auto Blank Search
CCD
Still Picture Recording
Optical Zoom
Built-in Hot Shoe
One Touch Free-Style Grip Belt
Super Image Stabilizer (SIS)

Moving Picture Recording Times

Mode
XTRA

FINE

STANDARD

DVD-RAM Disc

1

*

18 min.

2

30 min.*

3

60 min.*

3 Mbps to 10 Mbps [approx.]

M70DVD Video Camera

Yes
Yes

1.0 Megapixel 800,000 pixel

1,230,000 pixel

310,000 pixel
10x
Yes
Yes
Yes Yes

DVD-R Disc

—

30 min.*

60 min.*

M50

Yes
Yes

18x

No
No

2

3

Instant shooting — no need to search for disc space

Auto Blank Search

When recording to DVD-RAM discs, models VDR-M70 and VDR-M50 automatically
search for a blank section on the disc. All you need to do is press the button to
start recording. There’s no need to worry about accidentally recording over
previously recorded material.

*Possible only with the 8 cm DVD-RAM disc.

M70 M50M70 M50

Recorded scenes are displayed as thumbnails —
go right to the one you want

Quick Search & Access with Disc Navigator

Unlike videotape, you don’t need to rewind or fast-forward a DVD disc to search
for specific scenes. The camcorder’s LCD screen displays a list of the recorded
scenes for quick and easy searching.

• Playlist Edit •• Easy Deleting •• Divide Scene •• Skip Playback

M70

Easy Navigation

Quick Search & Access with
Disc Navigator

Divided Scene
Skip Playback

Multimedia Connecting

DVD Network
SD Memory Card Compatible
USB 2.0 (HS Mode)

Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes Yes
Yes

M70 M50M70 M50

M50

Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes

Yes

CONNECTING TO FUN!

Long-lasting Storing

Save moving and still images onto a DVD disc

DVD Video Recorder with SD/PC Card Slot

Save your favorite images onto a DVD. Because it
uses a completely non-contact method to record and
play, repeated playback does not degrade the image

DMR-E100H

SV-P20

PT-L735NT

as it does with videotape. Your precious memories
can be kept for years with no loss of image quality.

Mobile Printing

Print images right on the spot

SD Mobile Printer with 1.5" LCD Monitor

Weighing only 265 grams (main unit), this mobile
printer goes where you go and lets you make
prints, borderless cards, and stickers right on
the spot.

Home Printing

Print images as you view them on a TV

High-quality Digital Photo Printer with
Remote Control

With the SV-AP10 you can arrange and print your

SV-AP10

photos as you view them on a wide-screen TV.
You can even print by remote control. And the
prints you get will stay beautiful for generations.

Viewing

Enjoy the impact of an 80-inch screen

Compact LCD Projector

Simply insert an SD Memory Card into the
L735NT’s built-in card slot and you’re ready to
project MPEG4 movies and stills across an entire
wall. Enjoy your own shows with beautiful,
dynamic, vividly coloured images.

Digital Networking with Panasonic Digital Video Cameras

Communicating

Real-time visual communication

WEB Camera Function

By connecting e.cam to your PC with a USB cable
and starting up Windows
instantly turns into a web camera. Ideal for
teleconferencing over the Internet, or for
surveillance camera use.

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Quick & Easy Viewing & Storing

DMR-E100H

VDR-M70

* System Requirements: OS
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98 Second Edition
(WebCam Driver is only Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 or later.)
* The supplied softwares are not compatible with Macintosh.
* Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.

High-speed transfer to a DVD Network

DVD Video Recorder with HDD &
DVD Video Camera

A DVD recorder with hard disk drive lets you save
the movies you make with a DVD video camera
onto the hard disk or onto economical 12 cm
DVD-R discs.

Messenger®, it

6 7

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

CGA-DU07
CGA-DU14
CGA-DU21
CGR-D08S (CGR-D120)
CGR-D16S (CGR-D220)
CGP-D28S (CGP-D320)
CGR-D53S (CGR-D815)

AC Adaptor Car Battery ChargerRechargeable

VW-AD9E/B

VW-AD11E/EB VW-AD10E/B VW-KBD2E

*

SD Memory Card

16MB RP-SD016
32MB RP-SD032
64MB RP-SD064

128MB RP-SD128
256MB RP-SDH256
512MB RP-SDH512

* Some accessories are not available in some countries

USB Reader Writer

*

BN-SDUSB2E

For

Windows

98/2000/

Me/XP

®

VW-LT2714N2E

VW-LT3714ME

ND Filter Stereo Zoom Microphone &

VW-LND27E
VW-LND37E

Video Flash

POWER

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Battery Life: Continuous Recording
(Using the Viewfinder)
Ambient Temperature: 25˚C
Ambient Humidity: 60%

AC Adaptor

Car Battery Charger

FILMING

Tele Conversion Lens

Wide Conversion Lens

MC Protector

ND Filter

Shoe Adaptor
Stereo Zoom Microphone
Stereo Microphone
Video Flash
Tripod

Video DC Light

Light Bulb for Video DC Light

Snow & Rain Jacket

DATA TRANSFERRING

SD Memory Card
USB 2.0 Reader / Writer
PC Card Adapter
SD-CF Adaptor
DV Cable

SOFTWARE

DV Editing Software (ver.4.7)

(Guide No. 12)

VW-FLH3E

Wide Conversion LensTele Conversion Lens

VW-LW2707N2E
VW-LW3707M3E

Tripod

MC Protector

VW-LMC27E
VW-LMC37E

PC Card Adapter

DV Cable

For

Windows

95/98/2000/

Me/XP

®

SD-CF Adaptor

BN-SDCF1EBN-SDPC2E

Mini DV Tape

Windows

95/98/2000/

Stereo Microphone

AY-DVM60YE (60 min/Pro Grade)
AY-DVM80YE (80 min/Pro Grade)

AY-DVM60EF (60 min DVC)

AY-DVM80EF (80 min DVC)
AY-DVM60EF3 (3 Pack/Brick)
AY-DVM60EF5 (5 Pack/Brick)

Video DC Light

Stereo Zoom

Microphone

VW-VMH3EVZ-CT45E

Snow & Rain Jacket

Stereo

Microphone

VW-VMS2E

VW-CD1E

Cleaning Tape 8 cm DVD-RAM &

DVD-R Discs

**

VW-LDH3E VW-LDC10E

Model No.Accessory GS200 GS120 GS15 M70/M50

CGA-DU07
CGA-DU14
CGA-DU21
CGR-D08S (CGR-D120)
CGR-D16S (CGR-D220)
CGP-D28S (CGP-D320)

VW-SJGS55E VW-SJGS200E

GS55

1 h 15 min 1 h 30 min

2 h 15 min

2 h 30 min 3 h 00 min 4 h 30 min

3 h 45 min 4 h 30 min 6 h 45 min

AY-DVMCLC

2 h 10 min
4 h 20 min
7 h 40 min

DVD-RAM

LM-AK60JE

GS11

2 h 10 min
4 h 20 min

7 h 40 min
CGR-D53S (CGR-D815)
VW-AD10E/B
VW-AD11E/EB
VW-AD9E/B
VW-KBD2E

VW-LT2714N2E
VW-LT3714ME
VW-LW2707N2E
VW-LW3707M3E
VW-LMC27E
VW-LMC37E
VW-LND27E
VW-LND37E
VW-SK11E
VW-VMH3E
VW-VMS2E
VW-FLH3E
VZ-CT45E
VW-LDH3E
VW-LDC10E
VW-LL3E (for VZ-LDH3E)
VZ-LL10E (for VW-LDC10E)
VW-SJGS55E
VW-SJGS200E

RP-SDH512/256/128/064/032/016
BN-SDUSB2E
BN-SDPC2E
BN-SDCF1E
VW-CD1E

VW-DTM40E

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Specifications

Digital Video Camera

GENERAL

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)

LENS PART

Image Sensor

F Value
Optical Zoom
Focal Length
Filter Diameter

35mm Film

Lens Brand

CAMERA PART

Minimum Illumination

Focus

White Balance

High Speed Shutter

Iris
Programme AE
Backlight Compensation
EVF

Monitor

Stereo Zoom Mic/Wind Noise Reduction
Date Recording
Fade in/out
Rec. Review
EVF OSD
Super Image Stabilizer
Digital Zoom
Digital Special Effects
Progressive Photoshot
Continuous Photoshot
LED Video Light
Flash
Quick Start
LCD Panel Light
WEB Camera Function

CARD PART

Card Slot

Still Picture

Motion Picture

DPOF
Consecutive Photoshot
Pict Bridge

VTR PART

Forma t
Recording Mode
Playback Mode
Variable Speed Search
Audio Recording System
Audio Dubbing
Index
Counter
Tape Remaining Indication

Playback Digital Effects

TERMINAL

S-Video Input/Output
AV Input/Output (mini)
Microphone (stereo mini)
Headphones (M3)
USB
DV Input/Output (IEEE1394)
Accessory Shoe

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Shoulder Strap
Free-style Remote Controller
AV Cable (RCA - 4 pin)
S-Video Cable
IR Remote
Lens Cap
Cleaning Tape/Cleaning Cloth
Memory Card
PC Cable

CD-ROM

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GS200/GS120 GS55 GS15/GS11

DC 7.2 V DC 7.2 V DC 7.2 V

GS200: 3.9 W (EVF)/4.4 W (LCD)
GS120: 3.1 W (EVF)/3.6 W (LCD)

GS200: 470 g GS120: 450 g

70 x 75 x 126 mm

GS200: 1/6" CCD x 3 (800 k x 3 pixels, Total)
Moving Picture 400 k x 3/
Still Picture: 530 k x 3, Effective)
GS120: 1/6" CCD x 3 (540 k x 3 pixels, Toal)
Moving Picture &
Still Picture: 340 k x 3, Effective)

F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)

10x Variable Speed Zoom

2.45 — 24.5 mm

37 mm
GS200: 47.1 — 471/

41.1 — 411 mm (MEGA Stills)
GS120: 42 — 420 mm

Leica Dicomar

1 Lux (Colour Night View), or
0 Lux (Colour Night View with LCD Light Panel)

GS200: AF/Manual (w/Ring)
GS120: AF/Manual

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set (with IR Sensor) Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set (with IR Sensor)
GS200: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Card Mode: 1/4 — 1/500 sec.

GS120: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Card Mode: 1/25 — 1/500 sec.
GS55 & GS15: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec. Card Mode: 1/50 — 1/500 sec.
GS11: Tape Mode: 1/50 — 1/8000 sec.

Auto/Manual Auto/Manual

Yes (Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/Surf & Snow)

Yes Yes Yes

0.3" Colour (123 k pixels)

GS200: 2.5" LCD (123 k pixels)
GS120: 2.5" LCD (113 k pixels)

Yes /Ye s Yes /Ye s Yes /Ye s

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Yes (Black)

Yes

Yes (English)

Yes

Yes (20x/500x)

Multi/P-in-P/Wipe/Mix/Strobe/Trailing/Negative/Black & White/Sepia/Mirror/Mosaic/Slim/Stretch/Solarisation

Yes (Card)

—

—

GS200: Yes (Guide No. 5.5) GS120: —

1.7 sec. (approx.)

Yes

Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps) Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps) Yes (Motion JPEG 320 x 240 approx. 6 fps)

Yes (SD/MMC)

GS200: Yes (JPEG)* Picture size 1760 x 1320
* 2.3 MEGA or 640 x 480* VGA
GS120: Yes (JPEG)* Picture size 1536 x 1152
* 1.7 MEGA or 640 x 480* VGA

GS200 & GS55: Yes (MPEG4)* Picture size 320 x 240 or 176 x 144 GS120 & GS15 & GS11: —
GS200 & GS55: Sound (G.726, 32 kbps) GS120 & GS15 & GS11: —

Yes (Max 99 stills) Yes (Max 99 stills) GS15: Yes (Max 99 stills) GS11: —

GS200 & GS120 & GS55 & GS15: Yes (10 stills with 0.5 sec. interval * VGA) GS11: —

Yes

DVC - SD

SP/LP

SP/LP

Yes (Max. 20x Speed)

PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
Yes

Yes (Auto Marking)

Linear Time Counter, Time Code

Yes

Wipe/Mix/Strobe/Trailing/Negative/Black & White/Sepia/Mirror/Mosaic/Slim/Stretch/Solarisation

Yes

Yes

Yes Yes Yes

Yes (HP Out or AV In/Out) Yes (HP Out or AV In/Out) Yes (HP Out or AV In/Out)

Yes: 2.0 Full Speed (mini B) Yes: 2.0 Full Speed (mini B) Yes: 2.0 Full Speed (mini B)

Yes

Yes (Hot)

Yes (1 Battery Charge Type) Yes (1 Battery Charge Type) Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)
Yes (Lithium-Ion)

Yes Yes Yes

Yes (with Mic.)

Yes (Ste reo ) Yes (Stereo) Yes (Stereo)

—
Yes

Yes

Yes /No

Yes (SD 8MB)

Yes (USB) Yes (USB) Yes (USB)

Yes (USB Driver/SD Viewer/
G.726 Driver WEB Camera Driver/
DV Studio for USB/
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0/
PanoramaMaker 3.0/
PhotoMontage 2.0/
Adobe Acrobat Reader)

2.1 W (EVF)/2.6 W (LCD)

370 g

63 x 78 x 99 mm

1/6" CCD (800 k pixels, Total)
Moving Picture &
Still Picture: 400 k, Effective

F1.8 (WIDE)/F2.8 (TELE)

10x Variable Speed Zoom

2.3 — 23.0 mm

27 mm

43.3 — 433 mm

Panasonic

1 Lux (Colour Night View), or
0 Lux (Colour Night View with LCD Light Panel)

AF/Manual

0.33" Colour (113 k pixels)

2.5" LCD (123 k pixels)

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Yes (Black)

Yes

Yes (English)

Yes

Yes (20x/500x)

Yes (Card) GS15: Yes (Card) GS11: Yes (Tape)

— GS15: — GS11: Yes (approx. 0.7 sec. interval)

—

—

1.3 sec. (approx.)

Yes

Yes (SD/MMC)

Yes (JPEG, 640 x 480)

— —

DVC - SD

SP/LP

SP/LP

Yes (Max. 20x Speed)

PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
Yes

Yes (Auto Marking)

Linear Time Counter, Time Code

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes (Cold)

Yes (Lithium-Ion)

Yes (with Mic.)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes /Ye s

Yes (SD 8MB)

GS55 & GS15: Yes (USB Driver/SD Viewer/
G.726 Driver WEB Camera Driver/DV Studio for USB/
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0/PanoramaMaker 3.0/
PhotoMontage 2.0/Adobe Acrobat Reader)
GS11: Yes (USB Driver/WEB Camera Driver/DV Studio for USB/
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0/PanoramaMaker 3.0/
PhotoMontage 2.0/ Adobe Acrobat Reader)

2.6 W (EVF)/3.3 W (LCD)

410 g

69 x 87 x 112 mm

1/6" CCD (800 k pixels, Total)
(GS15: Moving Picture: 400 k
Still Picture: 410 k, Effective)
(GS11: Moving Picture: 400 k, Effective)

F1.8 (WIDE)/F3.6 (TELE)

24x Variable Speed Zoom

2.1 — 50.4 mm

27 mm

39.5 — 948 mm

Panasonic

2 Lux (Colour Night View)

AF/Manual

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set (with IR Sensor)

Auto/Manual (Including Gain)

0.33" B/W (67 k pixels)

2.5" LCD (105 k pixels)

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Yes (Black)

Yes

Yes (English)

Yes

Yes (60x/800x)

Yes

—

1.3 sec. (approx.)

—

GS15: Yes (SD/MMC) GS11: —

GS15: Yes (JPEG, 640 x 480)
GS11: —

DVC - SD

SP/LP

SP/LP

Yes (Max. 20x Speed)

PCM 12 bit 4 ch/16 bit 2 ch
Yes

Yes (Auto Marking)

Linear Time Counter, Time Code

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Yes (Lithium-Ion)

Yes

—

Yes

Yes

Yes /Ye s

GS15: Yes (SD 8MB) GS11: —

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DVD Video Camera

GENERAL

Power Supply

Power Consumption

Weight (w/o Battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D)

LENS PART

Image Sensor

F Value

Optical Zoom

Focal Length
Filter Diameter

CAMERA PART

Minimum Illumination
Focus
White Balance
Iris

Program AE

Backlight Compensation
EVF
Monitor 2.5" LCD (123 k pixels)
EVF/LCD OSD
Stereo Microphone Yes
Date Recording
Fade in/out
AWB IR Sensor
Super Image Stabilizer
Digital Zoom
Cinema Mode
Self Timer Yes (Only Photo)

DISC PART

RAM Disc Cartridge Round Holder Type w/o Shutter

Adaptable Disc (RAM)/(-R)

Moving Picture Recording Format (RAM)/(-R)

Audio Recording Format (RAM)/(-R)
Audio Playback Format

Recording Mode

Recording Time (RAM)
Recording Time (-R)
Still Picture Recording Size (RAM)
Still Picture Recording Number (RAM)
Cue/Review Yes (F/R)
Skip
Jog Dial
Thumbnail Display
Editing
Counter
Disc (Tape) Remaining Indication
Speaker Volume Yes (w/+-button)

CARD PART

Card Slot

Still Picture

Recording Mode
Slide Show
DPOF/DCF

Recording Card from Disc/Disc from Card
(Card from Tape/Tape from Card)

Disk Navigation Yes

TERMINAL

S-Video Output Yes (Multi Terminal)
Video Output Yes (Multi Terminal)
Audio Output Yes (Multi Terminal)
Microphone (M3)
USB Yes: 2.0 High Speed
External Input
Accessory Shoe M70: Yes (Hot) M50: Yes (Cold)
Tall y LED Ye s
Access LED (DSC)

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

AC Adaptor Yes (1 Battery Charge Type)
Battery Pack Ye s
Shoulder Strap Yes
AV Cable (RCA-Multi)
IR Remote
DVD-RAM Disc (Tape) Yes (8cm Type w/Round Holder)
PC Cable Yes (USB)
Lens Cap
CD-ROM

M70/M50

DC 7.2 V

M70: 4.4 W (EVF)/5.1 W (LCD)
M50: 4.1 W (EVF)/4.8 W (LCD)

M70: 500 g M50: 490 g
64 x 89 x 146 mm

M70: 1/4"CCD (1020 k pixels)
M50: 1/6"CCD (800 k pixels)

M70: F1.8 (WIDE) — 2.4 (TELE)
M50: F1.8 (WIDE) — 2.8 (TELE)

M70: 10x Variable Speed Zoom
M50: 18x Variable Speed Zoom

M70: 3.8 — 38.0 mm M50: 2.1 — 37.8 mm

37 mm

12 Lux (Target)

AF/Manual (w/+-button)

Auto/Indoor/Outdoor/Set
Auto/Manual (Including Gain)

Yes (Sports/Portrait/Low Light/Spot Light/
Surf & Snow)

Yes

0.33" Colour (113 k pixels)

Yes (English/French(*)/Spanish/German/Italian)

Auto Date (in Data Code)

Yes (Black/Wipe/BW ) <w/Disc Navigation>

Yes

M70: Yes (Only Video) M50: Yes (Video/Photo)

M70: Yes (40x/240x) M50: Yes (40x/500x)

Yes

8 cm DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1
8 cm DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0

DVD Video Recording Format/DVD Video Format

MPEG Audio Layer 2/MPEG Audio Layer 2

MPEG Audio Layer 2 or Dolby AC3
(RAM): XTRA/FINE/STD

(-R): FINE/STD
XTRA: 10 Mbps/VBR, FINE:6 Mbps/CBR
STD: 3 Mbps/CBR

XTRA: 36 — 120 min/FINE: 60 min/STD: 120 min

FINE: 30 min/STD: 60 min

M70: JPEG/1280 x 960 M50: JPEG/640 x 480

Max. 1998 (Both Side)

Yes (F/R)

Yes (w/Joy-Stick)

Yes

Yes (w/Disc Navigation Menu)

Linear Time Counter (Only scene unit)

Yes

Yes (SD/MMC)
M70: Yes (JPEG)* Picture size 1280 x 960*
SVGA (Camera Mode)
M50: Yes (JPEG)* Picture size 640 x 480*
VGA
Fine/Nomal/Economy

Yes

Yes

Yes/No (Only from Disc)

Yes (Stereo)

Yes (Only AV)

Yes

Yes (Stereo/Video/S) — New Type

Yes (Insert Lithium Battery)

Black

Yes (USB(New)/UDF/DVD MA/My DVD)

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