Panasonic NV-GS200GN User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS120GN

NV-GS200GN

R

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H99

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use,
operate it in a well-ventilated place; do
not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
or product damage, do not expose this
equipment to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the equipment.

AC Adaptor
≥The rating plate is on the underside of

the AC Adaptor.

ª Carefully read the Operating

Instructions and use the Movie
Camera correctly.

≥Injury or material damage resulting from any

kind of use that is not in accordance with the
operating procedures explained in these
Operating Instructions are the sole
responsibility of the user.

Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-GS200 and NV-GS120.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS200, however,
parts of the explanation refer to different
models.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are

not available.

use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented
technologies and intellectual properties of
Japan and the U.S. To use these
copyright-protected technologies, authorization
of the Macrovision Company is required. It is
prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie
Camera.

≥Windows is a trademark or registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica

microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD
Memory Card

It may not be possible to play 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.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

≥MPEG4 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:

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Try out the Movie Camera.

Be sure to try out the Movie Camera before
recording your first important event and check
that it records properly and functions correctly.

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of
recorded contents.

The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for
the loss of recordings due to malfunction or
defect of this Movie Camera, its accessories or
cassettes.

Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other
published or broadcast material for purposes
other than your own private use may infringe
copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private

ª WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the
cover (or back); there are no user serviceable
parts inside. (NV-GS200 only)
Do not remove the cover (or back); there are
no user serviceable parts inside. (NV-GS120
only)
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IF THE POWER CORD OF THIS EQUIPMENT
IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH
AN ELECTRICALLY APPROVED POWER
CORD.

Use only the recommended accessories.

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Contents

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

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

Recording Mode

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

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

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
Recording the Contents of

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

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

Printing pictures with directly connecting

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

...... 46

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

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Before Use

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.

1)

(NV-GS200)

2) 3)

(NV-GS120)

6)5)

8)

9) 10)

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

-8-

Lead

2) Battery Pack -8-

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type
Battery

-7-

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -7-

5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -11-

6) AV Cable -43-

7) Shoulder Strap -11-

8) SD Memory Card -12-

9) Digital Video Head Cleaner -64-

10) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and
CD-ROM)

-50-

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)

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)

7)

18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)

19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board
(VW-DTM41E)

21) SD Memory Card Application Software
(VW-SWA1E)
≥“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.

Controls and Components

ª Movie Camera

(1)

(4)
(5)
(6)

(2) (3)

(1) Smart Accessory Shoe

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

Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or the
Stereo Zoom Microphone
(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.

≥Do not touch the connector part of the

Smart Accessory Shoe.

(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

-13-

LCD Monitor -13-, -65-

(3)

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.

(4) Card Slot Cover -12-

-4-

(5) Card Slot -12-

Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -12-

(6)

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

COLOUR

SOFT
SKIN

STILL

ENTER

FADE

TELE

MACRO

is

PUSH

CLOSE

SD
CARD

(7)

(8)
(9)

REC

BACK LIGHT

ACCESS

MULTI/
P-IN-P

MENU

NIGHT

VIEW

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

(7)

Recording Check Button [S] -20-
Recording Button [REC] -47-
Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -26-, -47-

(8)

Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -12-

(9)
(10)

Multi Button [MULTI] -33-, -39-
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -34-
Colour Night View Button

(11)

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]
Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -27-

(12)

Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -25-

(13)
(14)

Menu Button [MENU] -14-
Pause Button [;] -38-

(15)

-27-

Still Button [STILL] -21-
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -35-, -38-

(16)

Play Button [1] -35-, -38-

(17)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

(18)

Stop Button [∫] -35-, -38-
Fade Button [FADE] -26-
Rewind/Review Button [6] -35-, -38-

(19)

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

(25)

(26)

(30)
(31)

(20)

Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -32-
Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only)

(21)

(27) (28) (29)

-32-

(22)

Lens Hood -66-
Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(23)
(24) Focus Ring (NV-GS200 only) -31-

Eyecup

(25)
(26) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -14-

Power LCD Lamp -14-

(27)

Recording Lamp -20-
Microphone (built-in, stereo) -25-, -27-

(28)

White Balance Sensor -29-

(29)

Remote Control Sensor -8-
Lock Button -10-

(30)

Lock Cover -10-

(31)

Before Use

(35)

(32)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

(33)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(34)

USB Socket [ ] -50-

(32)

Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

(33)

with Mic [REMOTE]
Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the
built-in microphone does not operate.

≥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.

≥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.

≥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-

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.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

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

≥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]
Reset Button [RESET] -54-

(36)

Speaker -35-

(37)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -11-

(38)

-5-

(36) (37) (38)

-21-

-59-

-21-

-20-, -28-, -31-

(39)

NV-GS200 NV-GS120

PC

D

S

QUICK

START

OFF

PC

D

S

(40)

ON

(41)
(42)
(43)

(39) Mode Dial -12-

Quick Start Recording Button

(40)

[QUICK START]

-24-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -24-
Power Lamp -12-, -20-, -35-

(41)

Recording Start/Stop Button -20-, -23-

(42)
(43)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] -12-, -20-, -35-, -62-
Cassette Holder

(44)
(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -11-

Zoom Lever [W/T] -24-

(46)

Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -35-, -36-
Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] - 21-, -45-

(47)

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

(49)

(48)

(54)

Before Use

(44)

(45)

(46)

(47)

DV Terminal [DV] -47-

(55)

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(56) S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT]

-43-

ª Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is
supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the
Movie Camera functions can be operated from a
distance.

(57)
(58)

DISPLAY

(59)

MULTI/

(60)

V

STILL ADV

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

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

Indication Output Button [OSD] -44-

(58)

Display Button [DISPLAY] -53-

(59)
(60)

Reset Button [RESET] -68-
Recording Button [¥REC] -47-

(61)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -46-

(62)

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

(63)

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫]

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

RESET

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

ENTER

START/
STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

MENU

(61)

T

(62)

W

(63)

-38-

S-VIDEO

DV

IN/OUT

(56)

(55)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13-

(48)

Viewfinder -13-, -65-

(49)

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.

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

Battery Holder

(51)
(52) Shoulder Strap Holders -11-

Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

(53)

-10-

Tripod Receptacle

(54)

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

ZOOM

TITLE

MULTI/
P-IN-P

V

/REW

615

STILL ADV

(64)

INDEX INDEX

(65)

KL

SELECT

(66)

STORE

(67)

OFF/ON

(68)

P.B.DIGITAL

(64)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

T

¥REC

A.DUB

sVOLr

W

FF/

PLAY

W

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

∫

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

ENTER

(E: reverse, D:forward)
Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(65)

(:: reverse, 9:forward)
Selection Button [SELECT] -38-

(66)

Store Button [STORE] -38-

(67)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -38-

(68)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(69)

-24-, -35-, -37-

(70)

Variable Speed Search Button
[VAR. SEARCH]
Menu Button [MENU] -14-

(71)

-36-

-6-

(69)

(70)
(71)

-36-

-37-

Before Use

(72)
(73)

(74)
(75)
(76)
(77)

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

Title Button [TITLE] -41-

(73)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

(74)

[MULTI/P-IN-P]
Rewind/Review Button [6] -35-, -38-

(75)

Pause Button [;] -36-, -38-

(76)
(77)

Stop Button [∫] -35-, -38-
Recording Start/Stop Button

(78)

[START/STOP]
Play Button [1] -35-, -38-

(79)

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

(80)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] - 37-

(81)
(82)

Enter Button [ENTER] -14-

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

V

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B. DI G I TA L

-33-, -39-

-20-, -23-

START/

STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

MENU

(78)

(79)

T

(80)

W

(81)

(82)

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.
This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for
left-handed users.

(88)

(83)
(84)
(85)
(86)
(87)

Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -21-

(87)

≥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.

(88) Clip

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose
connection will spoil normal operation.

The Remote Controller

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.

1

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

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

≥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.

(83) Microphone [MIC] -21-

Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(84)
(85) Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(86) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

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.

-7-

Before Use

T

W

615

WARNING

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.

ª Using the Remote Controller
1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote

Control Sensor
and press an appropriate button.

≥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.

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

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of
the Movie Camera.

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.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the
desired Remote Controller Mode. (

Setup on the Remote Controller:

21

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button
simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button
simultaneously. 2

(29) of the Movie Camera

10˚

15˚

15˚

15˚

-16-)

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

ED

INDEX INDEX

STOP

KL

P.B. ZOOM

∫

(29)

-8-

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to
[VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

1

1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie

Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

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.

ª Using the Battery

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.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

≥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.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

Before Use

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

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.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] and, while
pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button
Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

PUSH

(50)

BATT

ON

OFF

(43)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

(50), slide the

-55-.

Charging Time and Available
Recording Time

NV-GS200

CGA-DU14 A 2h45min.

B 2h30min.(2h10min.)

CGA-DU21 A 3h55min.

CGA-DU07 A 1h30min.

NV-GS120

VSB0471 A 2h10min.

CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21 A 3h55min.

CGA-DU07 A 1h30min.

A Charging Time
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
C Intermittent Recording Time

(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).

C 1h15min.(1h5min.)

B 3h45min.(3h15min.)
C 1h55min.(1h40min.)

B 1h15min.(1h5min.)
C 40min.(35min.)

B 2h25min.(2h5min.)
C 1h15min.(1h5min.)
A 2h45min.
B 3h.(2h40min.)
C 1h30min.(1h20min.)

B 4h30min.(4h.)
C 2h15min.(2h.)

B 1h30min.(1h20min.)
C 45min.(40min.)

-9-

Before Use

≥In the following cases, the available recording

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.

≥When you use accessories applicable to the

Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom
Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).

The One-touch Free Style 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.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by holding the

tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock

(30) and detach the Grip Belt.

Button

(31)

1

(30)

2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

A

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

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.

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure
that it is securely locked.

2

-10-

Before Use

Attaching the Lens Cap

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.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the

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

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same
way.

1

Inserting a Cassette

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

the front and pull down to open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

(38)

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

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
Camera.

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.

(52) on the Movie

1

PUSH

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).

1

R E C

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-11-

-55-.

Before Use

Using a Card

A Card can be used to record pictures.

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

Slot Cover

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

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

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (4) securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card
straight out.
≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot

Cover.

ª [ACCESS] Lamp (9)

(6)

(4).

OPEN

(4)

1

Turning on the Movie Camera

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 How to Turn on the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

≥The Power Lamp

OFF

1

(41) lights up.

(41)

ON

(43)

ª How to Turn off the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

ON

F

F

O

(43)

1

Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).

S

D

(39)

PC

(9)

ACCESS

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.

: 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.

: 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

PC

Use this mode when you want to connect the
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

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

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

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

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

(48).

Knob

(48)

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Monitor is opened.

setting is cancelled.

the LCD Monitor

(3) out in the direction of

the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.
≥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.

PUSH

OPEN

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

≥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.

290o1180o

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

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are
displayed.

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]

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
Viewfinder.

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.

(2) (3)

-13-

Before Use

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.

(26)

POWER

LCD

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.

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)

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-65-.

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.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (14).

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

MENU

(14)

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the Mode Dial

(39) is

displayed.

S

D

(39)

PC

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.

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 Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

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.)

≥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 [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

PICTURE

-14-

No.25 100-0012

Before Use

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

the selection of the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

out the various Menu Operations. (The above
procedure will not be repeated in the following
instructions.)

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation
purposes only, and they are different from the
actual Menus.

ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL
CARD
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom

-25-

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

-32-

Flash

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction

[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]

Digital Effects 2

-33-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-40-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-22-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-40-

-26-

-28-

-24-

-50-

-32-

-33-

PROG.AE
SIS
D.ZOOM
SELF TIMER
USB FUNCTION
FLASH
RED EYE
FLASH LEVEL

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[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-

[H.SHOE MIC]

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

[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-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-21-

-15-

Before Use

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

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
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].

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-67-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-55-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-53-

ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Mode

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK !

AV IN/OUT
DIGITAL
CARD
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector

-46-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

2) [AV IN/OUT]

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-45-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off

-37-

-59-

-50-

-45-

-38-

SEARCH
12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
USB FUNCTION

-62-

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection

-38-

[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]

Title Creation

-40-

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-19-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-19-

6) [DISPLAY]

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-

[REC DATA]

Camera Data
≥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:

≥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]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-13-

-16-

Before Use

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-13-

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-21-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-55-

ª [CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Mode

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA !

DIGITAL
CARD
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect
≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

-32-

Flash

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level

-32-

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-40-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size

-22-

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-22-

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-40-

[BURST MODE]

Continuous Photoshot

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-28-

-24-

-32-

-23-

-27-

PROG.AE
SHTR EFFECT
SELF TIMER
FLASH
RED EYE
FLASH LEVEL

-23-

[H.SHOE MIC]

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

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-53-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-53-

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-Menu
of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-67-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-20-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-55-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-18-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-53-

ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

Picture Playback Mode

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING
PRINT
DIGITAL
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF

-41-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

-42-

-42-

-42-

FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES
TITLE BY SEL

-42-

-42-

-17-

Before Use

3) [PRINT]

Printing Setting Sub-Menu

[THIS PICTURE]

Printing Only the Displayed Picture

-49-

[DATE]

Printing with Recording Date

-49-

4) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-40-

5) [DISPLAY]

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]

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]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-67-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-8-

ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

(NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Playback Mode

MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

3) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[SCREEN]

Screen Setting

-43-

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-53-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

4) [LCD/EVF]

-42-

-42-

-42-

FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES

-42-

-53-

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].

5) [INITIAL]

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

the same as those on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu
of the [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU].

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has
a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time
before recording.

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

MENU

(14)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>
[CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

CLOCK SET

1YEAR 2004

MONTH 10
DAY 8
HOUR 14
MIN. 30

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

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.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

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

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

setting the date and time.

≥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.

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

-18-

!/MENU:EXIT

Before Use

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation
of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication
flashes, the internal lithium battery is near
exhaustion.

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-)

(

Audio Recording Mode

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.

-19-

Recording Mode

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
When recording still pictures or moving pictures
on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording
Mode [ ]. (moving pictures on NV-GS200
Model only)
When recording with the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
[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. (

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MANUAL

AUTO

FOCUS

≥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 (
function 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.

ª Recording Lamp

The Recording Lamp (27) lights up during
recording and alerts those being recorded that
recording is in progress.

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Recording on a Tape

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

≥The Power Lamp

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode.

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

≥Recording starts.
≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes

to [REC].

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4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

≥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.

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.

OFF

(41) lights up.

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ON

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PAUSE

PAUSE

REC

RECORD

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≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

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

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≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the
Recording Pause Mode.

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

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Recording Mode

ª Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

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].

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MENU

≥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.

≥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
you can add a narration while recording is in
progress.
While the [TALK] Button

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Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded
from [MIC]

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REC

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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.

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≥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.

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.

When the Tape Recording Mode:

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode.

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

microphone does not operate.

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.

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≥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.

STILL

ENTER

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

PHOTO
SHOT

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≥The size of the recorded picture is [640k480].
≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend recording in Card Recording Mode.

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Recording Mode

When recording in Card Recording Mode:
(NV-GS200)

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

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C

D

S

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2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47)

halfway.

PHOTO

(47)

SHOT

1

2

≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the

Movie Camera automatically focuses on the
subject.

1 Shutter Chance Mark
2 Focus Area

Shutter Chance Mark
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.
No Mark: The Movie Camera cannot

focus on the subject.
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic cannot be
pressed halfway.

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

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

≥The [ ] Indication lights up in red.

PICTURE

≥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.

(NV-GS120)

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

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

≥The [ ] Indication lights up in red.

PICTURE

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].

STILL

ENTER

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MENU

Selecting the Quality of Photoshot Images

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU],

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >>
[PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

STILL

ENTER

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Maximum number of images recordable on
the supplied Card (8 MB)

When the picture size is 1760k1320
(NV-GS200):

[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 3 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 6 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 9 pictures

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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