Panasonic NV-GS120GN operating instructions Before Requesting Repair Problems and Solutions

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Lens Hood

Attach the MC Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional) or the ND Filter (VW-LND37E;

optional) on the Lens Hood.

Do not attach anything other than the MC Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional) or the ND Filter (VW-LND37E; optional) on the Lens Hood.

When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E; optional) or Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E; optional), first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise and take it off. Then attach the conversion lens by turning it clockwise. When you attach the Lens Hood back, insert 1 into the slot 2 and turn it clockwise.

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If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Movie Camera,

4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Movie Camera so as to shut out unnecessary light.

Before Requesting Repair (Problems and Solutions)

Power

1:The Movie Camera power cannot be turned on.

Is the power source connected correctly? (-8-)

2: The Movie Camera power is turned off automatically.

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.

3:The Movie Camera power does not stay on long enough.

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (-8-)

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-63-)

Battery

1: Battery runs down quickly.

Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (-8-)

Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (-64-)

Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully

charged, the Battery has worn out.

2: The Battery cannot be charged.

If the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Input Lead.

Normal Recording

1:Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Movie Camera and the

Cassette is correctly inserted.

Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-11-)

Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. (-11-)

Is the Movie Camera power turned on? (-20-)

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-63-)

Other Recording

1: Auto Focus Function does not work.

Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. (-31-)

There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to

adjust the focus. (-68-)

Editing

1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-11-)

Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate. (-19-)

Indications

1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

0The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion

Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

2:The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time.

If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly.

In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time.

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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 PreventionUsing a Card Turning on the Movie CameraSelecting Modes 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 onlyInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeAudio Recording 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 FunctionTo Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Night View Functions Soft Skin FunctionWind Noise Reduction 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 NumberUsing the Built-in Video Flash Red Eye Reduction FunctionDigital Effect Functions 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 Verify Dpof Setting Writing Printing Data on a CardTo Clear the Title Display 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 ScreenRecording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeAudio Dubbing 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 affected About 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