Philips NV-GS120EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No. NV-GS120EB

NV-GS200EB

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.

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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

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: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

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.

VSK0651

CGA-DU14 (NV-GS200)

N2QCBD000030

K2GJ2DZ00017

VSB0471

(NV-GS120)

5)4)

VYF2973 K2KC4CB00009

8) 9)

RJA0053-3X

N2QAGC000018

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)

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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-

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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

PUSH

SD CARD

NIGHT

VIEW

(7)

REC

(8) (9)

BACK LIGHT

ACCESS

MULTI/ P-IN-P

(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.

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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)

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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

QUICK

START

OFF

(40)

(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

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

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

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

STILL ADV

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

START/

PHOTO

DATE/

STOP

OSD

SHOT

TIME

RESET

ZOOM

TITLE

¥REC

A.DUB

sVOLr

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

P.B. ZOOM

STOP

∫

VAR.

ENTER

-37-

STOP

ZOOM

(61)

(62)

(63)

-39-

(69)

(70) (71)

-37-

-38-

(72) (73)

DISPLAY

MULTI/

(74)

(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

/REW

FF/

PLAY

615

PAUSE

STILL ADV

;

STOP

INDEX INDEX

∫

SELECT

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

-34-, -40-

-21-, -24-

START/ STOP

ZOOM

sVOLr

P.B. ZOOM

(78)

(79)

(80)

(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.

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Before Use

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.

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:

[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˚

-17-)

STILL ADV

PAUS E

STILL ADV

;

INDEX INDEX

STOP

P.B. ZOOM

∫

(29)

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Before Use

Power Supply

ª Using the AC Adaptor

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

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,

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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.

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