Panasonic NV-GS120GN operating instructions Information for Your Safety

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Information for Your Safety

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

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

AC Adaptor

The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.

ªCarefully read the Operating Instructions and use the Movie Camera correctly.

Injury or material damage resulting from any kind of use that is not in accordance with the operating procedures explained in these Operating Instructions are the sole responsibility of the user.

Operating Instructions

These Operating Instructions apply to models NV-GS200 and NV-GS120.

The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions show model NV-GS200, however, parts of the explanation refer to different models.

Depending on the model, some functions are not available.

Try out the Movie Camera.

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

The manufacturer is not liable for loss of recorded contents.

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

Carefully observe copyright laws.

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

use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

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

Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

SD Logo is a trademark.

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

All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on this Movie Camera recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the MultiMediaCard. (NV-GS200 only)

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes either side of a number, for example: -00-

ªWARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. (NV-GS200 only)

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are no user serviceable parts inside. (NV-GS120 only)

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

Use only the recommended accessories.

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Contents NV-GS200GN Information for Your Safety Contents Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesOptional Accessories Movie CameraCard Slot Card Slot Cover Open Lever Open Lock Button Lock CoverDV Terminal DV Remote ControllerEyepiece Corrector Knob Viewfinder -13 Video Input/Output Socket S-VIDEO IN/OUTInserting a Button-type Battery Remote ControllerFree Style Remote Controller with Mic Photoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button TalkUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Remote Controller Using the BatteryCharging Time and Available Recording Time Attach the charged Battery to the Movie CameraDisconnecting the Power Source NV-GS200To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handOne-touch Free Style Grip Belt To Use as a Hand StrapInserting a Cassette Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure PreventionSelecting Modes Using a CardTurning on the Movie Camera Using the LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the Viewfinder Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelTo Resume Normal Brightness Using the Menu ScreenTo Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor To Return the Previous ScreenList of Menus Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Card Recording Menu Picture Playback MenuSetting Date and Time MPEG4 Playback Menu NV-GS200 onlyAudio Recording Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Recording Lamp About RecordingRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingProgressive Photoshot Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotFinding the End of Recording To Add a Sound while RecordingSelecting the Quality of Photoshot Images When the picture size is 1536k1152 NV-GS120Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images Set Tape Recording MENU, Tape Playback Menu orContinuous Photoshot Set Card Recording Menu Card Burst Mode onRecording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4 NV-GS200 onlyQuick Start Self-timer RecordingTo Cancel the Quick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsTo Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function To Use the Tele-Macro FunctionBacklight Compensation Function To Cancel Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Wind Noise Reduction Function Night View FunctionsSoft Skin Function Cinema Function To Cancel the Cinema ModeTo Cancel the Programme AE Function Recording in Special SituationsTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout Black Balance Adjustment About White Balance SensorAbout the Card Slow Shutter NV-GS200 only Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch to Auto Useful for recording fast-moving subjectsSlide the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch 35 to Focus Manual Iris AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment NumberDigital Effect Functions Using the Built-in Video FlashRed Eye Reduction Function Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeMix Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Set Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 P-IN-PFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Cue/Review PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playback with Volume/Jog LeverSlow Motion Playback To Resume Normal PlaybackPhotoshot Index Search Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Card To Cancel the Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions To Change the Enlarging Area of an ImagePress the //6/5 Button to select a desired file When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at NV-GS200 onlySlide Show To Select a Desired File and Playing BackTo Pause the Slide Show Creating a TitleAdding a Title To Stop the Slide ShowTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card Formatting a Card Protecting the Files on a CardDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete All FilesDisplay Screen Full Enlarging a Movie Picture SizePlaying Back on Your TV To Resume Normal Moving Picture SizePress the OSD Button 58 on the Remote Controller To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenAudio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a CardRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Cancel Audio DubbingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for RecordingRecorder Player Press the 1 Button 79 to start playbackConnect the printer with the supplied USB Cable To Stop DubbingWhen you stop printing halfway ≥You can set the number of prints up toUSB Connection Kit Using as a Web Camera or with DV StudioUsing a Card in a Personal Computer Connect the supplied USB Cable to SocketFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC Indications Initializing the Modes To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationTape came to the end during recording Battery is low. Recharge it Built-in battery is lowVideo heads are dirty This cassette is incompatibleInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Recording CheckRecording Moving Pictures MPEG4 NV-GS200 only Self-timer RecordingLines ≥When the scene lacks for contrast Quick StartZoom Microphone Function Zoom In/Out FunctionsTele-Macro Function Digital Zoom FunctionsUsing the Built-in Video Flash NV-GS200 only Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalancePlaying Back Red Eye Reduction FunctionDigital Effect Functions Index Search FunctionsSlide Show Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back a Card Creating a TitleAdding a Title Lock SettingRecording the Contents of Other Equipment DpofTo protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingAfter Use May be adversely affectedAbout AC Adaptor CondensationOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette ViewfinderBefore Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Explanation of Terms Digital Video SystemTime Code Auto Focus AdjustmentFocus Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications SpecificationsFrame rate approximately 6 fps AC Adaptor Picture Size S0204Re0 2300 a