Panasonic NV-GS120GN About Recording, Recording on a Tape, Recording Lamp, To Check the Recording

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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 (35) set to [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. (-29-, -30-, -31-)

AUTO MANUAL

Recording on a Tape

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

≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.

(41)

ON

OFF

(43)

2Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

Mode.

		S
	(39)	D
	(39)	PC
		PC

(35)

FOCUS

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

≥Recording starts.

≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes

to [REC].

≥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 (-29-) may not 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.

ªRecording Lamp

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

(27)

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set to [OFF].

(42)	REC

RECORD

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

PAUSE

≥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.

ªTo 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.

(7)

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Movie Camera resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

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

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Contents NV-GS200GN Information for Your Safety Contents Standard Accessories Optional AccessoriesControls and Components Movie CameraCard Slot Card Slot Cover Open Lever Open Lock Button Lock CoverRemote Controller Eyepiece Corrector Knob Viewfinder -13DV Terminal DV Video Input/Output Socket S-VIDEO IN/OUTRemote Controller Free Style Remote Controller with MicInserting a Button-type Battery Photoshot Button Photo Shot Microphone Switch Button TalkPower Supply Using the Remote ControllerUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryAttach the charged Battery to the Movie Camera Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time NV-GS200Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand One-touch Free Style Grip BeltTo Use as a Grip Belt To Use as a Hand StrapAttaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionSelecting Modes Using a CardTurning on the Movie Camera Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderUsing the LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelUsing the Menu Screen To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD MonitorTo Resume Normal Brightness 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 About Recording Recording on a TapeRecording Lamp To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Finding the End of RecordingProgressive Photoshot To Add a Sound while RecordingWhen the picture size is 1536k1152 NV-GS120 Selecting the Size of Photoshot ImagesSelecting the Quality of Photoshot Images Set Tape Recording MENU, Tape Playback Menu orSet Card Recording Menu Card Burst Mode on Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4Continuous Photoshot NV-GS200 onlySelf-timer Recording To Cancel the Quick StartQuick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionTo Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects 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 To Cancel the Cinema Mode To Cancel the Programme AE FunctionCinema Function Recording in Special SituationsAdjusting White Balance Manually About Black Balance AdjustmentTo Resume Automatic Adjustment About White Balance SensorManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch to AutoAbout the Card Slow Shutter NV-GS200 only Useful for recording fast-moving subjectsManual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentSlide the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS Switch 35 to Focus NumberDigital Effect Functions Using the Built-in Video FlashRed Eye Reduction Function Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe ModeMix Mode Set Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 P-IN-PAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackPlayback with Volume/Jog Lever Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback To Resume Normal PlaybackIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchTo Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back a Card To Change the Enlarging Area of an ImageWhen you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at NV-GS200 only Slide ShowPress the //6/5 Button to select a desired file To Select a Desired File and Playing BackCreating a Title Adding a TitleTo Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide ShowTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card Protecting the Files on a Card Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardFormatting a Card To Select and Delete All FilesEnlarging a Movie Picture Size Playing Back on Your TVDisplay Screen Full 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 Cancel Audio Dubbing Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundRecording the Contents of Other Equipment Using the DV Cable for RecordingPlayer Press the 1 Button 79 to start playback Connect the printer with the supplied USB CableRecorder To Stop DubbingWhen you stop printing halfway ≥You can set the number of prints up toUsing as a Web Camera or with DV Studio Using a Card in a Personal ComputerUSB Connection Kit Connect the supplied USB Cable to SocketFolder Configuration when the Card is used with a PC Indications To Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes To Display Date/Time IndicationBattery is low. Recharge it Built-in battery is low Video heads are dirtyTape came to the end during recording This cassette is incompatibleConcerning the Power Supply Alarm SoundsInserting/Removing the Cassette Recording CheckSelf-timer Recording Lines ≥When the scene lacks for contrastRecording Moving Pictures MPEG4 NV-GS200 only Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Tele-Macro FunctionZoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom FunctionsManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentUsing the Built-in Video Flash NV-GS200 only White BalanceRed Eye Reduction Function Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back Index Search FunctionsPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a CardSlide Show Creating a TitleLock Setting Recording the Contents of Other EquipmentAdding a Title DpofUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing After UseTo protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap May be adversely affectedAbout AC Adaptor CondensationOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood CassetteLCD Monitor ViewfinderBefore Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions Explanation of Terms Digital Video SystemAuto Focus Adjustment FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications SpecificationsFrame rate approximately 6 fps AC Adaptor Picture Size S0204Re0 2300 a