Philips NV-GS120EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS120EB

NV-GS200EB

R

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H94

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Movie Camera.
Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Please
note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Movie Camera may look
somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions.

Information for Your Safety

As this equipment gets hot during use, operate
it in 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.

Caution for AC mains lead

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded
three-pin mains plug for your safety and
convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this
plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark
Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is
obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the
wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.

ª IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these
wires be connected to the earth terminal of the
three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the
Earth Symbol Ó.

ª Before Use

Remove the

Connector
Cover

Connector Cover
as follows.

ª How to replace the Fuse

Fuse

1)
Remove the Fuse
Cover with a
screwdriver.

2)
Replace the fuse
and attach the
Fuse Cover.

Fuse
Cover

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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.

≥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 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)

ª 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 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.

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes
either side of a number, for example:

Use only the recommended accessories.

-00-

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.

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Contents

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

Before Use

Standard Accessories...................................... 5

Optional Accessories....................................... 5

Controls and Components............................... 6

The Remote Controller .................................... 9

Power Supply ................................................ 10

Charging Time and

Available Recording Time ........................... 11

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt .............. 11

Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 12

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 12

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 13

Using a Card.................................................. 13

Turning on the Movie Camera ....................... 14

Selecting Modes ............................................ 14

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 14

Using the Menu Screen ................................. 15

List of Menus ................................................. 16

Setting Date and Time................................... 20

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 20

LP Mode ........................................................ 20

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 20

Recording Mode

About Recording............................................ 21

Recording on a Tape..................................... 21

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 22

Recording a Moving Picture on a Card

(MPEG4)..................................................... 24

Quick Start..................................................... 25

Self-timer Recording...................................... 25

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 25

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 26

Image Stabilizer Function .............................. 26

Fade In/Out Functions ................................... 27

Backlight Compensation Function ................. 27

Night View Functions..................................... 28

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 28

Wind Noise Reduction Function.................... 28

Cinema Function ........................................... 29

Recording in Special Situations..................... 29

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 29

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 30

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 31

Manual Iris Adjustment .................................. 32

Manual Focus Adjustment ............................. 32

Using the Built-in Video Flash ....................... 33

Red Eye Reduction Function......................... 33

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 33

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 36

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 36

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 37

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 37

Index Search Functions................................. 38

Playback Zoom Function ............................... 38

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 39

Playing Back a Card...................................... 39

Slide Show .................................................... 40

Creating a Title.............................................. 41

Adding a Title ................................................ 41

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 42

Protecting the Files on a Card ....................... 43

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 43

Formatting a Card ......................................... 43

Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 44

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 44

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 46

Recording Pictures from a Card

onto a Tape................................................. 46

Audio Dubbing............................................... 46

Copying on an S-VHS

(or a VHS) Cassette.................................... 47

Recording the Contents of

Other Equipment......................................... 48

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 48

Printing pictures with directly connecting

to the printer (PictBridge)............................ 49

With a PC

USB Connection Kit....................................... 51

Using as a Web Camera or

with DV STUDIO......................................... 51

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 51

Others

Indications ..................................................... 53

Initializing the Modes..................................... 54

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 55

Notes and Hints............................................. 56

Cautions for Use............................................ 63

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 67

Explanation of Terms .................................... 68

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 70

Index.............................................................. 73

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Before Use

Before Use

ª Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357
≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610
≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by phoning
our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday
9:00am– 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK
Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products,
take a browse on our website for further details.

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.

1)

VSK0651

2)

CGA-DU14
(NV-GS200)

N2QCBD000030

7)

K2GJ2DZ00017

VSB0471

(NV-GS120)

5)4)

VYF2973 K2KC4CB00009

8) 9)

RJA0053-3X

3)

N2QAGC000018

6)

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

-9-

Battery

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -8-

5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -12-

6) AV Cable -44-

7) Shoulder Strap -12-

8) SD Memory Card -13-

9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM)

-51-

Optional Accessories

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B)

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

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

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

5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E)

7) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)

8) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)

9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E)

12) Light Bulb 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)

18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)

19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

21) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)

22) SD Memory 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.)

23) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/

RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/
RP-SDH512)

24) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

25) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

VFC3506

VFA0425

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

-10-

Lead

2) Battery Pack -10-

-5-

Before Use

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]

-14-

LCD Monitor -14-, -66-

(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 -13-

Card Slot -13-

(5)

Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -13-

(6)

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

COLOUR

SOFT
SKIN

STILL

ENTER

FADE

TELE

MACRO

is

PUSH

CLOSE

SD
CARD

NIGHT

VIEW

(7)

REC

(8)
(9)

BACK LIGHT

ACCESS

MULTI/
P-IN-P

MENU

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

(7)

Recording Check Button [S] -21-
Recording Button [REC] -48-
Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -27-, -48-

(8)

Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -13-

(9)
(10)

Multi Button [MULTI] -34-, -40-
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -35-

Colour Night View Button

(11)

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW]

(12)

Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -28-
Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -26-

(13)

Menu Button [MENU] -15-

(14)

Pause Button [;] -39-

(15)

-28-

Still Button [STILL] -22-
Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-

(16)
(17)

Play Button [1] -36-, -39 -
Enter Button [ENTER] - 16-
Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-

(18)

Fade Button [FADE] -27-
Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-

(19)

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

(25)

(26)

(30)
(31)

(20)

Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -33-
Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only)

(21)

(27) (28) (29)

-33-

Lens Hood -66-

(22)

Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(23)
(24) Focus Ring (NV-GS200 only) -32-

Eyecup

(25)
(26) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -15-

Power LCD Lamp -15-
Recording Lamp -21-

(27)

Microphone (built-in, stereo) -26-, -28-

(28)

White Balance Sensor -30-

(29)

Remote Control Sensor -9-

(30)

Lock Button -12-
Lock Cover -12-

(31)

(35)

(32)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

(33)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

(34)

(32)

USB Socket [ ] -51-
Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

(33)

with Mic [REMOTE]

(36) (37) (38)

-22-

Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

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

-6-

Before Use

≥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.

-22-

≥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] (Input function on NV-GS200
Model only)

-44-

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] (NV-GS200 only) or
[INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If
you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear
noises on the right.

(35) Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
Reset Button [RESET] -55-

(36)
(37)

Speaker -36-
Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] - 13-

(38)

(39)

NV-GS200 NV-GS120

PC

D

S

QUICK

START

OFF

PC

D

S

(40)

ON

(41)
(42)
(43)

-21-, -29-, -32-

(44)

(45)

(46)

(47)

(46)

Zoom Lever [W/T] -25-
Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -36-, -37-

(47)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -46-

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

(49)

(48)

S-VIDEO

DV

IN/OUT

(56)

(55)

(48)

Eyepiece Corrector Knob -14-
Viewfinder -14-, -66-

(49)

(54)

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] -10-

Battery Holder

(51)
(52) Shoulder Strap Holders -12-

Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

(53)

-11-

Tripod Receptacle

(54)

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

(55) DV Terminal [DV] -48-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(56) S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (Input function on
NV-GS200 Model only)

-44-

Mode Dial -14-

(39)
(40)

Quick Start Recording Button
[QUICK START]

-25-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -25-
Power Lamp -14-, -21-, -36-

(41)

Recording Start/Stop Button -21-, -24-

(42)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -21-, -36-, -63-

(43)
(44)

Cassette Holder

(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -13-

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Before Use

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)
(59)
(60)

P.B. DI G I TA L

(57) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -54-

Indication Output Button [OSD] -45-

(58)
(59)

Display Button [DISPLAY] -54-
Reset Button [RESET] -69-

(60)

Recording Button [¥REC] -48-

(61)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -47-

(62)

Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

(63)

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫]

DISPLAY

MULTI/
P-IN-P

V

STILL ADV

(64)

INDEX INDEX

(65)

SELECT

(66)

STORE

(67)

OFF/ON

(68)

P.B. DI G I TA L

(64)

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]
(E: reverse, D:forward)

(65)

Index Search Buttons [:, 9]
(:: reverse, 9:forward)
Selection Button [SELECT] -39-

(66)

Store Button [STORE] -39-

(67)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -39-

(68)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

(69)

-25-, -36-, -38-

Variable Speed Search Button

(70)

[VAR. SEARCH]
Menu Button [MENU] -15-

(71)

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

OSD

SHOT

TIME

DISPLAY

RESET

TITLE

MULTI/

¥REC

A.DUB

P-IN-P

sVOLr

V

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

INDEX INDEX

KL

∫

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

OSD

SHOT

TIME

RESET

ZOOM

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

sVOLr

W

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

ED

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

KL

∫

VAR.

MENU

SEARCH

ENTER

-37-

STOP

ZOOM

(61)

T

(62)

W

MENU

(63)

-39-

T

(69)

W

(70)
(71)

-37-

-38-

(72)
(73)

DISPLAY

MULTI/

(74)

V

(75)

STILL ADV

(76)
(77)

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -46-

(72)

Title Button [TITLE] -42-

(73)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

(74)

[MULTI/P-IN-P]
Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-

(75)

Pause Button [;] -37-, -39-

(76)
(77)

Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-
Recording Start/Stop Button

(78)

[START/STOP]
Play Button [1] -36-, -39 -

(79)

Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-

(80)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -38-

(81)
(82)

Enter Button [ENTER] - 16-

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

-34-, -40-

-21-, -24-

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)

(83) Microphone [MIC] -22-

Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

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

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(86) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]
(87) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -22-

≥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.

-8-

Before Use

T

W

615

(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.

WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL
COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025
MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).
IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO
EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT
MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN
EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY
FOR ITS USE.
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF
THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER.
THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME
MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE
ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE
CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS
OBSERVED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE
OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY
OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE
DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS
DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN
INCINERATION.”

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

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

(29) of the Movie Camera

10˚

15˚

15˚

15˚

-17-)

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

ED

INDEX INDEX

STOP

KL

P.B. ZOOM

∫

(29)

-9-

Before Use

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.

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

-56-.

≥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.

≥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,

-10-

Before Use

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.)

≥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.

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.

-11-

Before Use

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.

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.

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

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

2

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.

-12-

(52) on the Movie

Before Use

≥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.

1

PUSH

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

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

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

-56-.

(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.

-13-

Before Use

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)

: 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.

PC

: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).

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(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) (3)

-14-

Before Use

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.

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

-66-.

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

(14)

MENU

-15-

Before Use

≥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. (

-8-)

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] (

-34-) 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

No.25 100-0012

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

-26-

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

-33-

Flash

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level

-33-

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

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1

-33-

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2

-34-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-23-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-41-

-16-

-27-

-29-

-25-

-51-

-33-

-34-

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

Before Use

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-20-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-20-

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode

-38-

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

-28-

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone

-26-

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording

-29-

[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

-54-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-54-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-54-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-69-

≥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

-15-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-15-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself

-25-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-14-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-22-

[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

-68-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-21-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-56-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-20-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-54-

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

-47-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode

2) [AV IN/OUT] (NV-GS200 only)

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket

-46-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-23-

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-17-

-41-

-38-

-60-

-51-

-46-

-39-

-39-

-24-

SEARCH
12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
USB FUNCTION

-63-

Before Use

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode

-20-

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode

-20-

6) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-54-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-54-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode

-54-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset

-69-

[REC DATA]

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

(shutter speed, iris and white balance settings

-29-), 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. (NV-GS200
only)

≥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

-15-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment

-15-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder

-14-

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search

-22-

[AV JACK] (NV-GS120 only)
AV Socket

-68-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-56-

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)

-33-

Flash

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level

-33-

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size

-23-

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality

-23-

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation

-41-

[BURST MODE]

Continuous Photoshot

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction

[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

-54-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-18-

-29-

-25-

-33-

-24-

-28-

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

-24-

-54-

Before Use

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

-68-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

[REC LAMP]

Recording Lamp

-21-

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound

-56-

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting

-20-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode

-54-

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

-42-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

3) [PRINT]

Printing Setting Sub-Menu

[THIS PICTURE]

Printing Only the Displayed Picture

[DATE]

Printing with Recording Date

4) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title

-41-

-43-

-43-

-43-

FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES
TITLE BY SEL

-43-

-43-

-50-

-50-

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

-68-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode

-9-

ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

(NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Playback Mode

MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE !

EDITING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT
MENU:EXIT

FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILEBYSEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File

-43-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files

-43-

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock

-43-

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card

-43-

3) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[SCREEN]

Screen Setting

-44-

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode

-54-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication

-54-

4) [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].

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].

-19-

Before Use

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

(14)

MENU

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

!/MENU:EXIT

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.

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
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

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.

-46-)

(

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.

-20-

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. (

(35)

-30-, -31-, -32-)

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.

(35) set to

-30-) may not

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.

(39)

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

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

to [REC].

(42)

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.

(41)

ON

(43)

S

D

PC

PAUSE

REC

RECORD

PAUSE

(27)

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

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

(7)

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the

Recording Pause Mode.

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

-21-

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].

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

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

(87) is pressed, the [ ]

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

(83).

(83)

REC

(33),

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.

-54-)

(
≥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.

S

(39)

D

PC

(87)

≥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.

(15)

≥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

FADE

is

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

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

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

recommend recording in Card Recording Mode.

-22-

Recording Mode

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

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

P

C

D

S

(39)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47)

halfway.

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

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.

PC

D

S

(39)

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)/[1520k1152] (NV-GS120) or
[640k480].

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

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

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

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 1520k1152
(NV-GS120):

[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 5 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 9 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 12 pictures

-23-

Recording Mode

When the picture size is 640k480:

[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 44 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 85 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 180 pictures
≥These figures vary depending on the subject

being photographed.

ª Continuous Photoshot

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a
regular intervals.
≥Available only with [640k480] picture size.

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

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

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

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

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

be recorded in approximately 0.5 second
intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is
released or 10 pictures are recorded. When
the shutter speed is set to 1/25 manually, still
pictures can be recorded at approximately

0.7 second intervals. (In the case of
NV-GS200, you cannot use the Continuous
Photoshot function if the shutter speed is set
to 1/4, 1/6 or 1/12.)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-56-.

Recording a Moving Picture on a
Card (MPEG4)

(NV-GS200 only)

You can record moving pictures on a Card. The
recorded data can also be played back on
Windows Media Player (ver.6.4 and later).

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

Recording Mode, you cannot record to the
Tape.

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

P

C

D

(39)

S

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

(42)

≥It takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording.
≥During recording the [ ] Indication is lit in

MPEG

4

red.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

again to pause the recording.

≥The maximum continuous recording times are

approximately 120 minutes.
The Movie Camera will automatically stop
recording when the relevant time listed above
has elapsed.

≥When Remaining Time Indication becomes

[R:0h00m], this Indication flashes in red.
Recording may not be started.

≥The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4)

is set to be:
[SUPERFINE]: 320k240
[FINE]: 320k240
[NORMAL]: 176k144
[ECONOMY]: 176k144

≥When attaching to e-mail, we recommend the

file size to be less than 1 MB.
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds
[FINE]: approximately 15 seconds
[NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds
[ECONOMY]: approximately 1 minute

Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording
images

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

>> [MPEG4 MODE] >> a desired image
quality.

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

-24-

Recording Mode

Maximum recording time on the supplied
Card (8 MB)

[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute
[FINE]: approximately 2 minutes
[NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes
[ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes

≥These figures vary depending on the scene.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-57-.

ª Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it
frontward (to the lens side), you can let the
subject in front of the Movie Camera monitor the
shot while recording is in progress.

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the

Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However,
when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the
image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set
[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to
[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and
no left and right reversal occurs.

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (40), and
the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in
approximately 1.7 seconds after the Movie
Camera is turned on.

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

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.

QUICK

START

(40)

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

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

ON

FF

O

(43)

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

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording

in approximately 1.7 seconds.

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the
Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-57-.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

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

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

≥The Recording Lamp

Indication flash and the recording starts after
10 seconds.

≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the

[ ] indicaton is blinking, press the [MENU]
Button.

≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot.

-24-)

(

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

(27) and the [ ]

-57-.

Zoom In/Out Functions

It gives special effects to the picture by recording
objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

VOL/JOG

(46)

WT

(46) towards [W].

-25-

Recording Mode

T.MACRO

Z.MIC

≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for

a few seconds.

T

1tW

5tW

T

10tW

T

ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

(Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie
Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as
approximately 4 cm from the Lens. Small
subjects like insects can be recorded with this
function.

ª To Use the Tele-Macro Function

With the zoom magnification of 10k, the Movie
Camera can bring the subject into focus as close
as approximately 40 cm from the Lens. Focusing
only on the subject and displaying the
background out of focus makes the picture more
impressive.

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

TELE

(13)

MACRO

≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and

the subject can be focused on as close as
approximately 40 cm.

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

T.MACRO

T.MACRO

≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

Z.MIC

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-58-.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a
normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification.
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification from 20k up to 500k.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k
≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k

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

towards [T] to zoom in or out.

(46)

MENU

D.ZOOM

VOL/JOG

WT

20tW

T

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

(42)

To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function

Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.

(47).

ª To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

Along with the zooming operation, the
microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are
varied for recording sounds.

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

Image Stabilizer Function

If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording,
the camera shake in the image can be corrected.
≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, the

images may not be stabilized.

-26-

-58-.

Recording Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

1

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

≥The [[] Indication appears.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

or [PHOTO SHOT] Button
recording.

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

(42)

To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [SIS] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

(47) to start

-58-.

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually
from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button
start recording.

(42)

(42) to

3 Release the [FADE] Button (18) about

3 seconds after starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to
disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the
end of a scene.

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

recording.

STILL

ENTER

is

(18)

FADE

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button
recording.

(42) to stop

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18)

during the Recording Pause Mode.

STILL

ENTER

is

(18)

≥The image fades out gradually.

FADE

(42)

3 Release the [FADE] Button (18).

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents the subject from being recorded too
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that
shines from behind the subject being recorded.)

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

BACK LIGHT

(8)

-27-

Recording Mode

≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is

displayed.

≥The entire screen becomes brighter.

ª

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-58-.

Night View Functions

Colour Night View Function

This function allows you to record colour images
brightly in a dark place without using the Video
Flash.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

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

appears.

COLOUR

(11)

NIGHT

VIEW

C.NIGHT

VIEW

≥The screen becomes white and the

Viewfinder turns on.

≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light

is within approximately 1.2 metre.

To Cancel the Night View Functions

Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button
repeatedly until neither the [C.NIGHT VIEW]
Indication nor the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication
appears.

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

Soft Skin Function

This enables you to record skin colours in a softer
tone. In order to get the best result, avoid
background colours similar to the skin colour of
the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer
background lacking in detail.

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

SOFT

(12)

SKIN

SOFT SKIN

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

SOFT SKIN

0 Lux Night View Function

Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of
almost 0 lux can be recorded.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

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

appears.

C.NIGHT

VIEW

0

LUX

NIGHT VIEW

≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR]

Indication appears.

2 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the

lens side).

≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to

take the bust shot, so that the upper part from
the breast of the subject can be framed in the
screen.

To Cancel the Soft Skin Function

Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.

Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the sound of wind hitting
the microphone when recording.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

WIND CUT

-28-

Recording Mode

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING]
>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-58-.

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like
screen.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen.

CINEMA

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-58-.

Recording in Special Situations

(Programme AE)

You can select optimal automatic exposure under
specific recording situations.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

MANUAL

AUTO

STILL

ENTER

FADE

FOCUS

is

(35)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5],
[7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).

≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.

1)

3)

2)

4)

5)

1) [5] Sports Mode

≥For recording scenes involving quick

movements, such as sports scenes.

2) [7] Portrait Mode

≥For bringing up people clearly from the

background.

3) [4] Low Light Mode

≥For recording a dark scene brighter.

4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode

≥For recording a subject under a spotlight in

a party, theatre, etc.

5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode

≥For recording in a glaring surrounding, such

as ski slopes, beaches, etc.

To Cancel the Programme AE Function

Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu
to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
Switch to [AUTO].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-58-.

Recording in Natural Colours

(White Balance)

Depending on the scene or light condition, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may
not be able to bring out natural colours. In this
case, the white balance can be adjusted
manually.
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.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

MANUAL

AUTO

(35)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

FOCUS

(14)

MENU

-29-

Recording Mode

Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

2

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

is

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

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

(19) to select a desired White Balance

Mode.

1)

3)

1AWB

1

2)

4)

1

1

1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]

2) The white balance setting that was previously

set manually [1]

3) Outdoor Mode [z]

4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent

lamp) [{]

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)
until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

ª About Black Balance Adjustment

Black Balance Adjustment is one of the functions
of the 3CCD system. It automatically adjusts the
hue of black color in the picture. When the Black
Balance Adjustment is activated, the screen
becomes dark for a moment.

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1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

MANUAL

AUTO

(35)

FOCUS

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

STILL

(17)

ENTER

is

FADE

≥The [AWB] Indication appears.

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

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

MNL

1

4 Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen

white subject.

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

[1] Indication stops flashing.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19)
until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

ª About White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor (29) determines the
nature of the light source during recording.

1Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)
2Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)
3Adjustment is completed. (Lighting)

Adjusting White Balance Manually

White Balance Adjustment recognizes the colour
of light and adjust so that the white colour will
become pure white. The Movie Camera
determines the hue of light that comes through
the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby
judging the recording condition, and selects the
closest hue setting. This function is called
Automatic White Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White
Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White
Balance Adjustment Mode.

(29)

(27)

≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with

your hand during recording because White
Balance will not function normally.

≥The red light from the Recording Lamp

be reflected off your hand or object, possibly
causing the White Balance sensor to operate
incorrectly and changing the colouring.

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(27) will

Recording Mode

10 000K

1)

9 000K
8 000K

7 000K
6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

10)

11)

12)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

Outside of the effective range of Automatic White
Balance Adjustment, the image will become
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range
of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not
function properly if there is more than one light
source. In this case, adjust the White Balance.

1) The effective range of Automatic White
Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-59-.

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

MANUAL

AUTO

(35)

FOCUS

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

Shutter Speed Indication appears.

(17)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

is

MNL

1/1000

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

(19) to adjust the shutter speed.

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/50–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/4–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
(NV-GS200)
1/25–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
(NV-GS120)
The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the
shutter speed to be faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

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

ª About the Card Slow Shutter

(NV-GS200 only)

When you adjust the shutter speed to 1/4, 1/6 or
1/12 in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow
Shutter Mode is activated.
≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the

shutter speed is set to 1/25, when the [OFF/ON]
Switch or the Mode Dial is operated.

≥In the Slow Shutter Mode:

≥the White Balance cannot be changed.
≥the Movie Camera focuses on the subject

manually.

≥When you set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

Switch to [FOCUS], the shutter speed is
automatically set to 1/50 and then turned to the
previous shutter speed. [MF] blinks while the
subject is focused.

MF

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

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Recording Mode

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too
bright or too dark.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

MANUAL

AUTO

(35)

FOCUS

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

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

Indication appears.

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

is

MNL

1/50
F2.0

0dB

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

(19) to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the
image becomes brighter.
The value to which dB is attached indicates a
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality
of the image deteriorates.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

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

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-59-.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in
a situation where auto focus may not function
well.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [FOCUS].

MANUAL

AUTO

(35)

FOCUS

≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

appears. (NV-GS200)

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

appears. (NV-GS120)

MNL

MF

MNL

MF

NV-GS200 NV-GS120

3 (NV-GS200)

Turn the Focus Ring
focus.

(24)

(NV-GS120)
Press the [5] Button

(19) to adjust the focus.

(19) (16)

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

Button, the speed of adjusting becomes
faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

(24) to adjust the

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(16) or [6] Button

MANUAL

AUTO

(35)

FOCUS

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

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Recording Mode

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 Video Flash
lights twice to detect the surrounding luminosity
and to light properly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

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

lighted if light is needed by sensing the
surrounding luminosity.

2 Slide the [ßL] Lever (21).

(21)

≥The Video Flash pops up.

3 Press the [STILL] Button (15).

(15)

≥Video Flash is lighted and the image

becomes still.

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

Recording Start/Stop Button

STILL

ENTER

FADE

is

(42).

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

Red Eye Reduction Function

This function reduces a phenomenon which
causes the subject’s eyes to turn red when you
record pictures with a flash such as built-in Video
Flash or Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional).
(Built-in Video Flash on NV-GS200 Model only)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

≥The [£] Indication appears.

To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>
[RED EYE] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-60-.

Digital Effect Functions

This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect
Functions that add special effects to the scene.

Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]

1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P

3) WIPE

PHOTO
SHOT

(47)

(42)

≥Video Flash is not lighted when recording.

Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>
[FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level.
≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL]. (The [ß]

Indication appears.)

≥If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL]

setting, set it to [i] (the [ßi] Indication
appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] (the [ßj]
Indication appears).

4) MIX

7) MOSAIC 8) MIRROR 9) STRETCH

10) SLIM

5) STROBE 6) TRAIL

1) Multi Mode [MULTI]

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

3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]

4) Mix Mode [MIX]

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Recording Mode

5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]
≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.

6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
≥It records images with a trailing effect.

7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
≥It produces a mosaic-like image.

8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror

image of the left half.

9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]
≥The Picture is expanded horizontally.

10) Slim Mode [SLIM]
≥The picture is expanded vertically.

Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]

11) NEGA

13) B/W

12) SEPIA

14) SOLARI

11) Negative Mode [NEGA]
≥The colours of the recorded image are

inverted as seen in a negative.

12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like

the colour of old pictures.

13) Black & White Mode [B/W]
≥It records an image in black and white.

14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
≥It records an image with a painting-like

effect.

To Select a Desired Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital
Effect.

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the

[EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.

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

ª Multi-Picture Mode

Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:

Manual Multi-Picture Mode:

You can manually capture and record 9 small still
pictures.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE]
or [MANUAL].

3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).

(10)

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

Button at each scene you want to capture.

Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures

While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the
[MULTI] Button.
≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the

[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.

To Display the Multi-Pictures Again

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

To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One

(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])

When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second
or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the
pictures captured last is deleted continuously.
≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they

cannot be displayed again.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

MULTI/
P-IN-P

-60-.

ª Picture-in-Picture Mode

You can capture and record 9 consecutive small
still pictures.

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

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Recording Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

1

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

MENU

(14)

2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you

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

(10) to insert a small still picture.

Button

(10)

MULTI/

P-IN-P

≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal

picture.

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

small still picture is cleared.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-60-.

ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Wipe Mode:

Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last
recorded scene gradually changes to the moving
image of a new scene.

WIPE

WIPE

WIPE

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to start recording.

(42)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to pause the recording.

≥The last scene is stored in memory. The

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

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to restart the recording.

≥The last image of the previous scene

gradually changes to the new scene.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-60-.

Mix Mode:

While the moving image of a new scene fades in,
the still image of the last recorded scene
gradually fades out.

MIX

MIX

MIX

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

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

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(14)

MENU

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

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Playback Mode

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape

The recorded scene can be played back
immediately after the recording.

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

≥The Power Lamp

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback

Mode.

(39)

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

tape.

(19)

≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want

to start playback.

≥When the tape reaches the beginning,

rewinding stops automatically.

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

≥The [!] Indication appears.

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright

protection signal is played back, the picture is
distorted by mosaic-like patterns.

To Stop Playback

Press the [∫] Button (18).

OFF

S

D

ENTER

is

(41) lights up.

(41)

ON

(43)

PC

STILL

is

FADE

ª Adjusting the Sound Volume

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

(46) to display the [VOLUME] Indication.

Lever
Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to
increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_]
Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume. The
[VOLUME] Indication goes off after the
adjustment is finished.

VOL/JOG

WT

(46)

To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller,
press the [T] or [W] Button to display the
[VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to
increase the volume or press the [W] Button to
decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication
goes off after the adjustment is finished.

≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

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≥For other notes concerning this item, see

-60-.

Finding a Scene You Want to Play
Back

ª Cue/Review Playback

STILL

ENTER

is

FADE

(19) (16)

If the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) is
pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback
A or Review Playback B.

A

B

(18)

STILL

ENTER

FADE

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

is

Playback or Review Playback until you release
it.

ª Variable Speed Search Function

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback
can be varied.

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

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