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Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera
Model No.
NV-GS120EB
NV-GS200EB
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
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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.
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.
≥Depending on the model, some functions are
not available.
≥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 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-
Use only the recommended accessories.
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
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
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
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
Recording Mode
(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
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
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
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type
Before Use
ª Sales and Support Information
Battery -9-
4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -8-
5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -12-
6) AV Cable -44-
Customer Care Centre
≥For UK customers: 08705 357357
≥For Republic of Ireland customers:
01 289 8333
≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [email protected]
7) Shoulder Strap -12-
8) SD Memory Card -13-
9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and
CD-ROM) -51-
Optional Accessories
Technical Support for AV Software
≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610
≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610
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)
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
≥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!
16) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)
17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)
18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)
19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)
≥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
20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board
(VW-DTM41E)
21) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)
22) SD Memory Card Application Software
(VW-SWA1E)
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Movie Camera.
1)
≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and
“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music
are included. (However, this Movie Camera
cannot play back music.)
VSK0651
K2GJ2DZ00017
RJA0053-3X
2)
4)
3)
23) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/
RP-SDH512)
24) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card
(BN-SDABPE)
CGA-DU14
(NV-GS200)
VSB0471
(NV-GS120)
N2QAGC000018
5)
6)
25) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card
(BN-SDCAPE)
≥Some optional accessories may not be
available in some countries.
N2QCBD000030
VYF2973
K2KC4CB00009
7)
8)
9)
VFC3506
VFA0425
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains
Lead -10-
2) Battery Pack -10-
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(11) Colour Night View Button
Controls and Components
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -28-
(12) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -28-
(13) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -26-
(14) Menu Button [MENU] -15-
(15) Pause Button [;] -39-
ª Movie Camera
(1)
Still Button [STILL] -22-
(16) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-
(17) Play Button [1] -36-, -39-
Enter Button [ENTER] -16-
(18) Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-
(4)
(5)
(6)
Fade Button [FADE] -27-
(19) Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-
(2) (3)
(1) Smart Accessory Shoe
(20) (21) (22) (23) (24)
(25)
≥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.
(26)
(30)
(31)
(27) (28) (29)
≥Do not touch the connector part of the
Smart Accessory Shoe.
(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]
-14-
(20) Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -33-
(21) Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only)
-33-
(22) Lens Hood -66-
(3) LCD Monitor -14-, -66-
(23) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
(24) Focus Ring (NV-GS200 only) -32-
(25) Eyecup
(26) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -15-
Power LCD Lamp -15-
(27) Recording Lamp -21-
(28) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -26-, -28-
(29) White Balance Sensor -30-
Remote Control Sensor -9-
(30) Lock Button -12-
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-
(5) Card Slot -13-
(6) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -13-
(31) Lock Cover -12-
(35) (36) (37) (38)
(32)
(10) (11) (12) (13)
REMOTE/MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
COLOUR
NIGHT
VIEW
SOFT
SKIN
TELE
MACRO
(33)
(7)
AV IN/OUT
PHONES
SD
MULTI/
P-IN-P
STILL
CARD
(34)
REC
BACK LIGHT
ENTER
FADE
s
i
(8)
(9)
PUSH
CLOSE
ACCESS
(32) USB Socket [ ] -51-
(33) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller
with Mic [REMOTE] -22-
(14) (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)
(7) Recording Check Button [S] -21-
Recording Button [REC] -48-
(8) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -27-, -48-
(9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -13-
(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -34-, -40-
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -35-
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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≥When connecting the Free Style Remote
(46) Zoom Lever [W/T] -25-
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.
Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -36-, -37-
(47) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -46-
(49) (50) (51) (52) (53)
(48)
(54)
S-VIDEO
DV
IN/OUT
(34) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket
[AV IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS200
Model only) -44-
(55) (56)
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.
(48) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -14-
(49) Viewfinder -14-, -66-
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-
(51) Battery Holder
(52) Shoulder Strap Holders -12-
(53) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)
-11-
(35) Mode Selector Switch
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -21-, -29-, -32-
(36) Reset Button [RESET] -55-
(37) Speaker -36-
(54) Tripod Receptacle
≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an
optional tripod.
(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13-
(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-
(39)
(44)
NV-GS200 NV-GS120
(45)
QUICK
START
(40)
(46)
(47)
ON
(41)
(42)
(43)
(39) Mode Dial -14-
(40) Quick Start Recording Button
[QUICK START] -25-
Quick Start Recording Lamp -25-
(41) Power Lamp -14-, -21-, -36-
(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -21-, -24-
(43) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -21-, -36-, -63-
(44) Cassette Holder
(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -13-
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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.
(72)
(73)
START/
STOP
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
(78)
OSD
DISPLAY RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
(79)
(80)
T
¥REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
(74)
(75)
(76)
(77)
V/REW PLAY
FF/W
W
6
1
5
(57)
START/
STOP
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
OSD
E
;
D
(81)
(82)
(58)
(59)
(60)
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM
DISPLAY RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
K
SELECT
L
∫
(61)
(62)
T
VAR.
¥REC A.DUB
MENU
P-IN-P
SEARCH
STORE
V/REW PLAY
FF/W
ENTER
W
6
1
5
OFF/ON
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
P.B.DIGITAL
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM
K
SELECT
L
∫
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
STORE
ENTER
(63)
(72) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -46-
(73) Title Button [TITLE] -42-
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
(74) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button
[MULTI/P-IN-P] -34-, -40-
(75) Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-
(76) Pause Button [;] -37-, -39-
(77) Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-
(78) Recording Start/Stop Button
[START/STOP] -21-, -24-
(79) Play Button [1] -36-, -39-
(80) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-
(81) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -38-
(82) Enter Button [ENTER] -16-
(57) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -54-
(58) Indication Output Button [OSD] -45-
(59) Display Button [DISPLAY] -54-
(60) Reset Button [RESET] -69-
(61) Recording Button [¥REC] -48-
(62) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -47-
(63) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom
Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -39-
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.
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
TIME
SHOT
STOP
OSD
DISPLAY RESET TITLE
MULTI/
ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
P-IN-P
(69)
V/REW PLAY
FF/W
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
(64)
(65)
(66)
(67)
(68)
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM
K
SELECT
L
∫
(70)
(71)
This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for
left-handed users.
VAR.
MENU
SEARCH
STORE
ENTER
OFF/ON
P.B.DIGITAL
(88)
(83)
(84)
(85)
(86)
(87)
(64) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]
(E: reverse, D: forward) -37-
(65) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]
(:: reverse, 9: forward) -38-
(66) Selection Button [SELECT] -39-
(67) Store Button [STORE] -39-
(68) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -39-
(69) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]
-25-, -36-, -38-
(70) Variable Speed Search Button
[VAR. SEARCH] -37-
(71) Menu Button [MENU] -15-
(83) Microphone [MIC] -22-
(84) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]
(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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(88) Clip
ª Using the Remote Controller
1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote
Control Sensor (29) of the Movie Camera
and press an appropriate button.
≥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.
10˚
(29)
15˚
15˚
15˚
≥Distance from the Movie Camera: Within
approximately 5 metres
1
≥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.
2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)
marking facing upward.
3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote
Controller.
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.
≥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.
Setup on the Movie Camera:
Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the
desired Remote Controller Mode. (-17-)
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.
Setup on the Remote Controller:
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
E
;
D
2
1
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM
K
L
∫
[VCR1]:
Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button
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.
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.
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.”
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the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging
time becomes longer than usual.
Power Supply
2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie
Camera.
ª Using the AC Adaptor
1
Disconnecting the Power Source
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] and, while
pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (50), slide the
Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.
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.
PUSH
(50)
BATT
ON
(43)
≥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.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.
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.
≥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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≥In the following cases, the available recording
Charging Time and Available
Recording Time
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.
NV-GS200
CGA-DU14
CGA-DU21
CGA-DU07
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
2h45min.
2h30min.(2h10min.)
1h15min.(1h5min.)
3h55min.
3h45min.(3h15min.)
1h55min.(1h40min.)
1h30min.
≥When you use accessories applicable to the
Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom
Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).
1h15min.(1h5min.)
40min.(35min.)
The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt
NV-GS120
ª To Use as a Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of
your hand.
VSB0471
CGA-DU14
CGA-DU21
CGA-DU07
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
2h10min.
2h25min.(2h5min.)
1h15min.(1h5min.)
2h45min.
3h.(2h40min.)
1h30min.(1h20min.)
3h55min.
1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
4h30min.(4h.)
2h15min.(2h.)
1h30min.
2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size
of your hand.
1h30min.(1h20min.)
45min.(40min.)
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.)
3 Reattach the Grip Belt.
“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.
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.
≥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).
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1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by holding the
tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock
Button (30) and detach the Grip Belt.
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.
(30)
(31)
1
2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and
reattach the Grip Belt.
≥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.
A
4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt
Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure
that it is securely locked.
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 (52) on the Movie
Camera.
2
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.
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≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to
the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same
way.
Using a Card
A Card can be used to record pictures.
ª Caution before inserting/removing a
Card
1
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.
Inserting a Cassette
ª Inserting a Card
1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (6) to open the Card
Slot Cover (4).
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward
the front and pull down to open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
(4)
OPEN
(6)
(38)
2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut
corner on top 1, insert it into the Card Slot.
2 Insert a Cassette.
1
3 Close the Card Slot Cover (4) securely.
Removing the Card
3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the
[PUSH] mark 1.
Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card
straight out.
1
≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot
Cover.
PUSH
ª [ACCESS] Lamp (9)
4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.
(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.
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-.
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Before Use
: PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.
Turning on the Movie Camera
PC
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.
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.
ª How to Turn on the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while
pressing the button 1.
1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.
≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.
(41)
ON
1
≥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
Knob (48).
(43)
ª How to Turn off the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while
pressing the button 1.
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Selecting Modes
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
Monitor is opened.
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.
1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).
≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this
setting is cancelled.
P C
(39)
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
the LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction of
the arrow.
: 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
≥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.
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
PUSH
OPEN
still picture on a card.
: MPEG4 Playback Mode (NV-GS200 only)
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
moving picture on a card.
(2)
(3)
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2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD
Monitor
≥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.
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
1180o
290o
Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
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.)
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.
≥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.
LCD/EVF SETUP
1LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
LCD COLOUR LEVEL
[-]||||----[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
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≥For other notes concerning this item, see -66-.
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
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).
Viewfinder.
To Adjust
STILL
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.
ENTER
s
i
FADE
MENU
(14)
≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates
stronger brightness or colour saturation.
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≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode
selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is
displayed.
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.)
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List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation
purposes only, and they are different from the
actual Menus.
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.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
Tape Recording Mode
TAPE RECORDING MENU
CAMERA
!PROG.AE
SIS
DIGITAL
CARD
D.ZOOM
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
SELF TIMER
USB FUNCTION
FLASH
RED EYE
FLASH LEVEL
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-)
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MENU:EXIT
1) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode -29-
[SIS]
Image Stabilizer -27-
[D.ZOOM]
To Return the Previous Screen
Press the [6] Button.
Digital Zoom -26-
[SELF TIMER]
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.)
Self-timer Recording -25-
[USB FUNCTION]
USB Functions Mode -51-
[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)
Flash -33-
[RED EYE]
Red Eye Reduction -33-
[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 -34-
[TITLE IN]
≥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.
Adding a Title -41-
3) [CARD]
PICTURE
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality -23-
[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation -41-
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To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a
4) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
[REC SPEED]
[AV JACK]
Recording Speed Mode -20-
[AUDIO REC]
AV Socket -68-
[REMOTE]
Audio Recording Mode -20-
Remote Controller Mode -9-
[SCENE INDEX]
[REC LAMP]
Scene Index Mode -38-
[WIND CUT]
Recording Lamp -21-
[BEEP SOUND]
Wind Noise Reduction -28-
Beep Sound -56-
[ZOOM MIC]
[CLOCK SET]
Zoom Microphone -26-
[CINEMA]
Date and Time Setting -20-
[INITIAL SET]
Cinema-like Format Recording -29-
Initial Setting Mode -54-
[H.SHOE MIC]
ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
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]
Tape Playback Mode
TAPE PLAYBACK MENU
PLAYBACK
AV IN/OUT
DIGITAL
CARD
!SEARCH
12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
USB FUNCTION
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
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Display Mode -54-
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -54-
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -54-
[C.RESET]
1) [PLAYBACK]
Playback Functions Sub-Menu
[SEARCH]
Index Search Mode -38-
[12bit AUDIO]
Audio Selector -47-
[AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode -60-
[USB FUNCTION]
USB Functions Mode -51-
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 -46-
[DV OUT]
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -63-
3) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[EFFECT ON]
Digital Effect On/Off -39-
[EFFECT SEL]
Digital Effect Selection -39-
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title -41-
4) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
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
Picture Quality -23-
[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)
MPEG4 Picture Quality -24-
[CREATE TITLE]
Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The
Demonstration Mode can be started by setting
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu.
Title Creation -41-
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5) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound -56-
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode -20-
[AUDIO REC]
ª
[CARD RECORDING MENU]
Card Recording Mode
Audio Recording Mode -20-
6) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
CARD RECORDING MENU
CAMERA
!PROG.AE
SHTR EFFECT
SELF TIMER
FLASH
DIGITAL
CARD
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
RED EYE
FLASH LEVEL
Display Mode -54-
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[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -54-
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -54-
[C.RESET]
Counter Reset -69-
1) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode -29-
[SHTR EFFECT]
Shutter Effect
≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.
[SELF TIMER]
Self-timer Recording -25-
[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)
Flash -33-
[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:
[RED EYE]
Red Eye Reduction -33-
[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 -24-
[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation -41-
[BURST MODE]
≥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
Continuous Photoshot -24-
4) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[WIND CUT]
Wind Noise Reduction -28-
[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]
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search -22-
[AV JACK] (NV-GS120 only)
AV Socket -68-
[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -9-
Date and Time Indication -54-
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5) [DISPLAY]
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]
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]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Socket -68-
[REMOTE]
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]
Remote Controller Mode -9-
[REC LAMP]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
Recording Lamp -21-
[AV JACK]
[BEEP SOUND]
AV Socket -68-
Beep Sound -56-
[REMOTE]
[CLOCK SET]
Remote Controller Mode -9-
Date and Time Setting -20-
[INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode -54-
ª
[MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]
(NV-GS200 only)
MPEG4 Playback Mode
ª
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU
DELETE
EDITING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
Picture Playback Mode
!FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES
PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU
DELETE
EDITING
PRINT
!FILE BY SEL
ALL FILES
TITLE BY SEL
DIGITAL
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL
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%:NEXT
MENU:EXIT
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%:NEXT
1) [DELETE]
MENU:EXIT
Deleting a File Sub-Menu
[FILE BY SEL]
1) [DELETE]
Deleting a File Sub-Menu
[FILE BY SEL]
Selecting and Deleting a File -43-
[ALL FILES]
Selecting and Deleting a File -43-
[ALL FILES]
Deleting All Files -43-
2) [EDITING]
Deleting All Files -43-
Editing a File Sub-Menu
[TITLE BY SEL]
[FILE LOCK]
Selecting and Deleting a Title -43-
2) [EDITING]
Setting the Lock -43-
[CARD FORMAT]
Editing a File Sub-Menu
Formatting a Card -43-
[FILE LOCK]
3) [DISPLAY]
Setting the Lock -43-
[DPOF SET]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[SCREEN]
Setting DPOF -42-
Screen Setting -44-
[CARD FORMAT]
[DISPLAY]
Formatting a Card -43-
Display Mode -54-
3) [PRINT]
[DATE/TIME]
Printing Setting Sub-Menu
[THIS PICTURE]
Date and Time Indication -54-
4) [LCD/EVF]
Printing Only the Displayed Picture -50-
[DATE]
Printing with Recording Date -50-
4) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
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]
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title -41-
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].
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1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie
Camera with the power turned off and then
connect to the AC Mains socket.
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
s
i
FADE
MENU
(14)
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>
[CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium
battery can power the clock for approximately
3 months.
CLOCK SET
1YEAR
MONTH
DAY
2004
10
8
HOUR
MIN.
14
30
WARNING
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THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
PANASONIC SUPPLIER.
!/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, ...
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.
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.
≥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.
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Recording Mode
Recording on a Tape
Recording Mode
About Recording
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].
≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
(41)
ON
When recording still pictures or moving pictures
on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording
Mode [
Model only)
]. (moving pictures on NV-GS200
(43)
When recording with the
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording
[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. (-30-, -31-, -32-)
Mode.
(39)
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
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 (-30-) may not
function correctly.
REC
(42)
RECORD
≥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.
4 Press 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.
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.
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.
(7)
(27)
≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After
checking, the Movie Camera resumes the
Recording Pause Mode.
≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the
[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set
to [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.
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Recording Mode
ª Finding the End of Recording
(Blank Search Function)
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-)
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
≥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.
ENTER
s
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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.
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.
≥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 (33),
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).
When the Tape Recording Mode:
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording
Mode.
]
(83)
(39)
REC
(87)
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) fully.
≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in
microphone does not operate.
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
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.
≥The size of the recorded picture is [640k480].
≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we
recommend recording in Card Recording Mode.
(15)
STILL
ENTER
s
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FADE
≥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.
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Recording Mode
When recording in Card Recording Mode:
(NV-GS120)
(NV-GS200)
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording
Mode.
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording
Mode.
(39)
(39)
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47)
≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
halfway.
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].
PHOTO
(47) SHOT
1
2
STILL
≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the
Movie Camera automatically focuses on the
subject.
ENTER
s
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FADE
1 Shutter Chance Mark
2 Focus Area
(14)
MENU
Shutter Chance Mark
Selecting the Quality of Photoshot Images
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU],
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.
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >>
[PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.
STILL
No Mark:
The Movie Camera cannot
focus on the subject.
ENTER
s
i
FADE
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the Free Style
Remote Controller with Mic cannot be
pressed halfway.
(14)
MENU
Maximum number of images recordable on
the supplied Card (8 MB)
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) fully.
When the picture size is 1760k1320
(NV-GS200):
[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 3 pictures
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 6 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 9 pictures
≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
≥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.
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
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Recording Mode
≥When the Mode Dial (39) is set to Card
When the picture size is 640k480:
[FINE] (high image quality):
Recording Mode, you cannot record to the
approximately 44 pictures
Tape.
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 85 pictures
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording
Mode.
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 180 pictures
≥These figures vary depending on the subject
being photographed.
(39)
ª Continuous Photoshot
The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at a
regular intervals.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42).
≥Available only with [640k480] picture size.
1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]
>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
(42)
STILL
ENTER
s
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≥It takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording.
FADE
≥During recording the [MPEG ] Indication is lit in
4
red.
(14)
MENU
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)
again to pause the recording.
≥The maximum continuous recording times are
approximately 120 minutes.
≥The [
] Indication appears.
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:
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
[SUPERFINE]: 320k240
[FINE]: 320k240
[NORMAL]: 176k144
[ECONOMY]: 176k144
≥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.)
≥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.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.
Recording a Moving Picture on a
Card (MPEG4)
STILL
ENTER
s
i
(NV-GS200 only)
FADE
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).
(14)
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Recording Mode
Maximum recording time on the supplied
3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].
≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording
in approximately 1.7 seconds.
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.
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-.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.
Self-timer Recording
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 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
s
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FADE
(14)
MENU
≥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.
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
≥The Recording Lamp (27) and the [
]
Indication flash and the recording starts after
10 seconds.
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.
≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the
[
] indicaton is blinking, press the [MENU]
Button.
≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot.
1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (40).
≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.
(-24-)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.
QUICK
START
Zoom In/Out Functions
(40)
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 (46) towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF].
≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
ON
VOL/JOG
(46)
(43)
W
T
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Recording Mode
≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for
≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
a few seconds.
T
1tW
5tW
T
10tW
T
Z.MIC
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects
Digital Zoom Function
(Macro Close-up 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].
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.
STILL
ENTER
s
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FADE
(14)
MENU
1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (13).
≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k
≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k
TELE
(13)
MACRO
20tW
T
D.ZOOM
≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and
the subject can be focused on as close as
approximately 40 cm.
2 Push the [W/T] Lever (46) towards [W] or
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
≥The [ T.MACRO ] Indication appears.
VOL/JOG
(46)
T.MACRO
W
T
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)
or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
(42)
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.
To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function
Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.
ª To Use the Zoom Microphone
Function
Along with the zooming operation, the
microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are
varied for recording sounds.
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Recording Mode
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[CAMERA] >> [SIS] >> [ON].
2 When the image is completely gone, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to
start recording.
STILL
ENTER
s
i
FADE
(42)
MENU
(14)
≥The [[] Indication appears.
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.
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) to start
recording.
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
(42)
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) while
recording.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [SIS] >> [OFF].
STILL
ENTER
s
i
FADE
(18)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2 When the image is completely gone, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to stop
recording.
Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually
from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
(42)
3 Release the [FADE] Button (18).
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18)
during the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
Backlight Compensation Function
STILL
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).
ENTER
s
i
FADE
(18)
≥The image fades out gradually.
BACK LIGHT
(8)
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Recording Mode
≥The screen becomes white and the
≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is
displayed.
Viewfinder turns on.
≥The entire screen becomes brighter.
≥The available range of the LCD Monitor light
is within approximately 1.2 metre.
ª
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.
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
Soft Skin Function
Night View Functions
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.
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.
1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (12).
(12)
SOFT
SKIN
COLOUR
(11)
NIGHT
VIEW
SOFT SKIN
≥The [
] Indication appears.
C.NIGHT
VIEW
SOFT SKIN
≥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.
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.
To Cancel the Soft Skin Function
Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
C.NIGHT
VIEW
0
LUX
NIGHT VIEW
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting
the microphone when recording.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >>
≥The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR]
Indication appears.
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
2 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the
lens side).
STILL
ENTER
s
i
FADE
(14)
MENU
≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
WIND CUT
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Recording Mode
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function ≥The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING]
>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
1)
2)
3)
4)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
Cinema Function
5)
This function is for recording in a cinema-like
screen.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
1) [5] Sports Mode
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥For recording scenes involving quick
movements, such as sports scenes.
2) [7] Portrait Mode
STILL
ENTER
s
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≥For bringing up people clearly from the
background.
FADE
3) [4] Low Light Mode
(14)
MENU
≥For recording a dark scene brighter.
4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of
the screen.
≥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.
CINEMA
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].
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.
Recording in Natural Colours
Recording in Special Situations
(White Balance)
(Programme AE)
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.
You can select optimal automatic exposure under
specific recording situations.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35) to [MANUAL].
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.
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
≥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]).
(35) to [MANUAL].
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
STILL
ENTER
s
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≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
FADE
(14)
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Recording Mode
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35) to [MANUAL].
STILL
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(17)
ENTER
s
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(35)
FADE
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button
(19) to select a desired White Balance
Mode.
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).
1)
2)
1AWB
1
STILL
(17)
ENTER
s
i
3)
4)
FADE
1
1
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button
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) [{]
(19) until the [1] Indication is displayed.
MNL
1
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
4 Point the Movie Camera at a full-screen
white subject.
5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (17) until the
[1] Indication stops flashing.
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.
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.
1
2
3
1Adjusting the Black Balance (Blinking)
2Adjusting the White Balance (Blinking)
3Adjustment is completed. (Lighting)
(27)
(29)
≥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 (27) will
be reflected off your hand or object, possibly
causing the White Balance sensor to operate
incorrectly and changing the colouring.
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.
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Recording Mode
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
10 000K
2)
9
8
000K
000K
3)
4)
7
6
000K
000K
STILL
(17)
ENTER
s
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5)
5
4
000K
000K
FADE
6)
7)
8)
1)
MNL
9)
3
000K
1/1000
10)
11)
2
1
000K
000K
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.
12)
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
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO].
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
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:
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
≥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.
≥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].
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.
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Recording Mode
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
(35) to [FOCUS].
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].
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears. (NV-GS200)
(35)
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears. (NV-GS120)
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the Iris
Indication appears.
MNL
MF
MNL
MF
NV-GS200
NV-GS120
STILL
3 (NV-GS200)
(17)
ENTER
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Turn the Focus Ring (24) to adjust the
FADE
focus.
MNL
1/50
F2.0
0dB
(24)
3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button
(19) to adjust the iris.
Range of Iris Adjustment
(NV-GS120)
Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button
(19) to adjust the focus.
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the
image becomes darker.
STILL
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the
image becomes brighter.
ENTER
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FADE
The value to which dB is attached indicates a
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality
of the image deteriorates.
(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].
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].
≥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].
AUTO MANUAL
FOCUS
(35)
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
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Recording Mode
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.
Using the Built-in Video Flash
(NV-GS200 only)
Red Eye Reduction Function
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].
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
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STILL
FADE
ENTER
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FADE
(14)
MENU
(14)
MENU
≥If [AUTO] is selected, the Video Flash can be
lighted if light is needed by sensing the
surrounding luminosity.
≥The [£] Indication appears.
2 Slide the [ßL] Lever (21).
To Cancel the Red Eye Reduction Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>
[RED EYE] >> [OFF].
(21)
≥The Video Flash pops up.
3 Press the [STILL] Button (15).
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.
(15)
STILL
Digital Effect Functions
ENTER
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FADE
This Movie Camera is equipped with Digital Effect
Functions that add special effects to the scene.
≥Video Flash is lighted and the image
becomes still.
4 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) or
Recording Start/Stop Button (42).
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) MULTI
2) P-IN-P
3) WIPE
PHOTO
SHOT
(47)
4) MIX
5) STROBE
6) TRAIL
(42)
≥Video Flash is not lighted when recording.
7) MOSAIC
10) SLIM
8) MIRROR
9) STRETCH
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).
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]
Manual Multi-Picture Mode:
≥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]
You can manually capture and record 9 small still
pictures.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].
≥The Picture is expanded horizontally.
10) Slim Mode [SLIM]
STILL
ENTER
≥The picture is expanded vertically.
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FADE
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
12) SEPIA
11) NEGA
(14)
MENU
2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE]
or [MANUAL].
14) SOLARI
13) B/W
3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).
MULTI/
11) Negative Mode [NEGA]
(10)
P-IN-P
≥The colours of the recorded image are
inverted as seen in a negative.
12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI]
Button at each scene you want to capture.
≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like
the colour of old pictures.
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.
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 Display the Multi-Pictures Again
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
To Select a Desired Digital Effect
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital
Effect.
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.
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-.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.
ª Picture-in-Picture Mode
ª Multi-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside
the screen.
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small
still pictures.
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Recording Mode
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)
to start recording.
STILL
ENTER
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(42)
MENU
(14)
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].
2 Aim the Movie Camera at the scene you
want to capture and press the [P-IN-P]
Button (10) to insert a small still picture.
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.
MULTI/
(10)
P-IN-P
≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal
picture.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.
≥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
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
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FADE
(14)
MENU
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
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Playback Mode
ª Adjusting the Sound Volume
Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape
To adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_]
Lever (46) to display the [VOLUME] Indication.
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.
The recorded scene can be played back
immediately after the recording.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON].
≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.
(41)
VOL/JOG
ON
W
T
(46)
(43)
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback
Mode.
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.
(39)
3 Press the [6] Button (19) to rewind the
tape.
≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.
(-38-)
STILL
(19)
ENTER
FADE
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≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want
to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning,
rewinding stops automatically.
Finding a Scene You Want to Play
Back
4 Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback.
≥The [!] Indication appears.
ª Cue/Review Playback
STILL
STILL
ENTER
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(17)
ENTER
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FADE
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.
≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright
protection signal is played back, the picture is
distorted by mosaic-like patterns.
To Stop Playback
A
B
Press the [∫] Button (18).
STILL
≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue
Playback or Review Playback until you release
it.
ENTER
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(18)
FADE
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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