Panasonic NV GS120GN User Manual

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Operating Instructions  
Digital Video Camera  
Model No.  
NV-GS120GN  
NV-GS200GN  
Before use, please read these instructions completely.  
VQT0H99  
Contents  
Information for Your Safety.............................. 2  
Playback Mode  
Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 35  
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 35  
Slow Motion Playback ................................... 36  
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 36  
Index Search Functions................................. 37  
Playback Zoom Function............................... 37  
Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 38  
Playing Back a Card...................................... 38  
Slide Show .................................................... 39  
Creating a Title.............................................. 40  
Adding a Title ................................................ 40  
Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 41  
Protecting the Files on a Card....................... 42  
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 42  
Formatting a Card ......................................... 42  
Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 43  
Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 43  
Before Use  
Standard Accessories...................................... 4  
Optional Accessories....................................... 4  
Controls and Components............................... 4  
The Remote Controller .................................... 7  
Power Supply .................................................. 8  
Charging Time and  
Available Recording Time............................. 9  
The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt .............. 10  
Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 11  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 11  
Inserting a Cassette....................................... 11  
Using a Card.................................................. 12  
Turning on the Movie Camera....................... 12  
Selecting Modes............................................ 12  
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 13  
Using the Menu Screen................................. 14  
List of Menus ................................................. 15  
Setting Date and Time................................... 18  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 19  
LP Mode ........................................................ 19  
Audio Recording Mode.................................. 19  
Editing Mode  
Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 45  
Recording Pictures from a Card  
onto a Tape................................................. 45  
Audio Dubbing............................................... 45  
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette...... 46  
Recording the Contents of  
Recording Mode  
Other Equipment......................................... 47  
Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 47  
Printing pictures with directly connecting  
to the printer (PictBridge)............................ 48  
About Recording............................................ 20  
Recording on a Tape..................................... 20  
Recording a Still Picture on a Card  
(Photoshot) ................................................. 21  
Recording a Moving Picture on a Card  
(MPEG4)..................................................... 23  
Quick Start..................................................... 24  
Self-timer Recording...................................... 24  
Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 24  
Digital Zoom Function.................................... 25  
Image Stabilizer Function.............................. 25  
Fade In/Out Functions................................... 26  
Backlight Compensation Function................. 26  
Night View Functions..................................... 27  
Soft Skin Function ......................................... 27  
Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 27  
Cinema Function ........................................... 28  
Recording in Special Situations..................... 28  
Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 28  
Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 29  
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 30  
Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 31  
Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 31  
Using the Built-in Video Flash ....................... 32  
Red Eye Reduction Function......................... 32  
Digital Effect Functions.................................. 32  
With a PC  
USB Connection Kit....................................... 50  
Using as a Web Camera or  
with DV STUDIO......................................... 50  
Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 50  
Others  
Indications ..................................................... 52  
Initializing the Modes..................................... 53  
Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 54  
Notes and Hints............................................. 55  
Cautions for Use............................................ 62  
Before Requesting Repair  
(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 66  
Explanation of Terms .................................... 67  
Specifications  
Specifications ................................................ 69  
-3-  
Before Use  
18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)  
Before Use  
19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)  
Standard Accessories  
20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board  
(VW-DTM41E)  
21) 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.)  
22) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/  
RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/  
RP-SDH512)  
23) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card  
(BN-SDABPE)  
24) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card  
(BN-SDCAPE)  
Some optional accessories may not be  
available in some countries.  
(NV-GS200)  
2)  
3)  
6)  
9)  
4)  
(NV-GS120)  
5)  
8)  
7)  
10)  
Controls and Components  
ª Movie Camera  
1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains  
Lead -8-  
2) Battery Pack -8-  
(1)  
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type  
Battery -7-  
(4)  
(5)  
(6)  
4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -7-  
5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -11-  
6) AV Cable -43-  
7) Shoulder Strap -11-  
(2) (3)  
8) SD Memory Card -12-  
(1) Smart Accessory Shoe  
The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional),  
Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or the  
Stereo Zoom Microphone  
9) Digital Video Head Cleaner -64-  
10) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and  
CD-ROM) -50-  
(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.  
Optional Accessories  
1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10A)  
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)  
Do not touch the connector part of the  
Smart Accessory Shoe.  
(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]  
-13-  
(3) LCD Monitor -13-, -65-  
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.  
11) Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E)  
12) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)  
13) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VW-LL3E)  
14) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E)  
15) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)  
16) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)  
17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)  
(4) Card Slot Cover -12-  
-4-  
Before Use  
(5) Card Slot -12-  
(6) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -12-  
(35) (36) (37) (38)  
(32)  
(33)  
(34)  
REMOTE/MIC  
(PLUG IN POWER)  
(10) (11) (12) (13)  
COLOUR  
NIGHT  
VIEW  
SOFT  
SKIN  
TELE  
MACRO  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
(7)  
SD  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
STILL  
CARD  
REC  
BACK LIGHT  
ENTER  
FADE  
s
i
PUSH  
CLOSE  
(8)  
(9)  
(32) USB Socket [ ] -50-  
(33) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller  
with Mic [REMOTE] -21-  
ACCESS  
(14) (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)  
Microphone Socket [MIC]  
(7) Recording Check Button [S] -20-  
Recording Button [REC] -47-  
When connecting an external microphone  
or audio equipment to this socket, the  
built-in microphone does not operate. -59-  
When connecting the Free Style Remote  
Controller with Mic to this socket and the  
[TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in  
microphone does not operate. -21-  
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.  
(8) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -26-, -47-  
(9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -12-  
(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -33-, -39-  
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -34-  
(11) Colour Night View Button  
[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -27-  
(12) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -27-  
(13) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -25-  
(14) Menu Button [MENU] -14-  
(15) Pause Button [;] -38-  
Still Button [STILL] -21-  
(16) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -35-, -38-  
(17) Play Button [1] -35-, -38-  
Enter Button [ENTER] -14-  
(18) Stop Button [] -35-, -38-  
The microphone may make noises  
depending on the type of it. In this case, we  
recommend using the battery for the Movie  
Camera.  
(34) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket  
[AV IN/OUT] -43-  
Fade Button [FADE] -26-  
(19) Rewind/Review Button [6] -35-, -38-  
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.  
(20) (21) (22) (23) (24)  
(25)  
When connecting the pin plug of the AV  
Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it  
goes.  
(26)  
(30)  
(31)  
When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of  
the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to  
[OUT/PHONES]. If you set [AV JACK] to  
[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.  
(35) Mode Selector Switch  
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -20-, -28-, -31-  
(36) Reset Button [RESET] -54-  
(37) Speaker -35-  
(27) (28) (29)  
(20) Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -32-  
(21) Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only)  
-32-  
(22) Lens Hood -66-  
(23) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)  
(24) Focus Ring (NV-GS200 only) -31-  
(25) Eyecup  
(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -11-  
(26) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -14-  
Power LCD Lamp -14-  
(27) Recording Lamp -20-  
(28) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -25-, -27-  
(29) White Balance Sensor -29-  
Remote Control Sensor -8-  
(30) Lock Button -10-  
(31) Lock Cover -10-  
-5-  
Before Use  
(55) DV Terminal [DV] -47-  
Connect this to the digital video equipment.  
(56) S-Video Input/Output Socket  
[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] -43-  
(39)  
(44)  
(45)  
NV-GS200 NV-GS120  
ª Remote Controller  
QUICK  
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is  
supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the  
Movie Camera functions can be operated from a  
distance.  
START  
(40)  
(46)  
(47)  
ON  
(41)  
(42)  
(43)  
(57)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
(39) Mode Dial -12-  
(40) Quick Start Recording Button  
[QUICK START] -24-  
(58)  
(59)  
(60)  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
(61)  
(62)  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
Quick Start Recording Lamp -24-  
(41) Power Lamp -12-, -20-, -35-  
(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -20-, -23-  
(43) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -12-, -20-, -35-, -62-  
(44) Cassette Holder  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
(63)  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -11-  
(46) Zoom Lever [W/T] -24-  
Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -35-, -36-  
(47) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-, -45-  
(57) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -53-  
(58) Indication Output Button [OSD] -44-  
(59) Display Button [DISPLAY] -53-  
(60) Reset Button [RESET] -68-  
(49) (50) (51) (52) (53)  
(61) Recording Button [¥REC] -47-  
(62) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -46-  
(63) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom  
Function [π, , , ] -38-  
(48)  
(54)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
S-VIDEO  
DV  
IN/OUT  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(69)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(55) (56)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
(64)  
(65)  
(66)  
(67)  
(68)  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
(48) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -13-  
(49) Viewfinder -13-, -65-  
K
SELECT  
L
(70)  
(71)  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
OFF/ON  
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.  
P.B.DIGITAL  
(64) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]  
(E: reverse, D: forward) -36-  
(65) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]  
(:: reverse, 9: forward) -37-  
(66) Selection Button [SELECT] -38-  
(67) Store Button [STORE] -38-  
(68) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -38-  
(69) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]  
-24-, -35-, -37-  
(70) Variable Speed Search Button  
[VAR. SEARCH] -36-  
(71) Menu Button [MENU] -14-  
(50) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -9-  
(51) Battery Holder  
(52) Shoulder Strap Holders -11-  
(53) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)  
-10-  
(54) Tripod Receptacle  
Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an  
optional tripod.  
-6-  
Before Use  
(87) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -21-  
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.  
(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
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
(81)  
(82)  
(88) Clip  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
SELECT  
L
Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]  
Socket as far as it will goes. A loose  
connection will spoil normal operation.  
VAR.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
STORE  
ENTER  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
The Remote Controller  
(72) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -21-, -45-  
(73) Title Button [TITLE] -41-  
(74) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button  
[MULTI/P-IN-P] -33-, -39-  
(75) Rewind/Review Button [6] -35-, -38-  
(76) Pause Button [;] -36-, -38-  
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.  
(77) Stop Button [] -35-, -38-  
(78) Recording Start/Stop Button  
[START/STOP] -20-, -23-  
1
(79) Play Button [1] -35-, -38-  
2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)  
marking facing upward.  
(80) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -35-, -38-  
(81) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -37-  
(82) Enter Button [ENTER] -14-  
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.  
3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote  
Controller.  
This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for  
left-handed users.  
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.  
(88)  
(83)  
(84)  
(85)  
(86)  
(87)  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the equipment  
manufacturer. Discard used batteries  
according to manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
(83) Microphone [MIC] -21-  
(84) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]  
(85) Zoom Lever [W/T]  
Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.  
(86) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]  
-7-  
Before Use  
When the battery in the Remote Controller is  
WARNING  
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to  
[VCR1] Mode.  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do  
not recharge, disassemble, heat  
above 100xC or incinerate. Keep the  
Button-Type battery out of the reach  
of children. Never put Button-Type  
battery in mouth. If swallowed call  
your doctor.  
Power Supply  
ª Using the AC Adaptor  
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.  
1
10˚  
1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie  
Camera.  
2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC  
Adaptor.  
(29)  
15˚  
15˚  
15˚  
3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC  
Adaptor and the AC mains socket.  
The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit  
entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will  
remain as shown 1.  
Before connecting or disconnecting the  
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on  
the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure  
that Power Lamp is not lit.  
Distance from the Movie Camera: Within  
approximately 5 metres  
Angle: Within approximately 10o in the  
upward, and 15o in the downward and  
horizontal directions from the central axis  
The above operating ranges are for indoor use.  
Outdoors or under strong light, the Movie  
Camera may not operate properly even within  
the above ranges.  
ª Using the Battery  
Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the  
Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of  
the Movie Camera.  
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.  
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.  
1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and  
charge it.  
Setup on the Movie Camera:  
Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the  
desired Remote Controller Mode. (-16-)  
Setup on the Remote Controller:  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
2
1
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.  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
L
[VCR1]:  
Press the [D] Button and [] Button  
simultaneously. 1  
When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,  
charging is completed.  
[VCR2]:  
Press the [E] Button and [] Button  
simultaneously. 2  
-8-  
Before Use  
When charging the overdischarged battery,  
Charging Time and Available  
Recording Time  
the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the  
battery is charged normally. When the  
temperature of the battery is too high or low,  
the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging  
time becomes longer than usual.  
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.  
2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie  
Camera.  
1h15min.(1h5min.)  
40min.(35min.)  
NV-GS120  
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.  
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.  
PUSH  
(50)  
4h30min.(4h.)  
2h15min.(2h.)  
1h30min.  
BATT  
ON  
1h30min.(1h20min.)  
45min.(40min.)  
(43)  
A Charging Time  
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time  
C Intermittent Recording Time  
For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.  
(Intermittent Recording Time is the available  
recording time with repeated recording and  
stopping actions.)  
“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.  
Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (NV-GS200  
only)  
Battery VSB0471 is supplied. (NV-GS120 only)  
The times shown in the table are approximate  
times. The numbers indicate the recording time  
when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in  
parentheses indicate the recording time when  
the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the  
available recording time may be shorter.  
The times shown in the table are for continuous  
recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity  
of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or  
lower temperature, the charging time may be  
longer.  
We recommend the Battery Pack VSB0471  
(NV-GS120 only), CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21  
for long time recording (2 hours or more for  
continuous recording, 1 hour or more for  
intermittent recording).  
-9-  
Before Use  
In the following cases, the available recording  
1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by holding the  
tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock  
Button (30) and detach the Grip Belt.  
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.  
(30)  
(31)  
1
2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.  
When you use accessories applicable to the  
Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom  
Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).  
The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt  
3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and  
reattach the Grip Belt.  
ª To Use as a Grip Belt  
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of  
your hand.  
1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.  
A
4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.  
2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size  
of your hand.  
When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt  
Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure  
that it is securely locked.  
3 Reattach the Grip Belt.  
2
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.  
-10-  
Before Use  
Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to  
Attaching the Lens Cap  
the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same  
way.  
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.  
1
Inserting a Cassette  
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward  
the front and pull down to open the  
Cassette Compartment Cover.  
The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the  
Grip Belt. (It is not possible when using as a  
hand strap.)  
(38)  
When you are not recording, be sure to cover  
the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.  
2 Insert a Cassette.  
3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the  
[PUSH] mark 1.  
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
1
PUSH  
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.  
4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.  
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).  
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.  
1
R
E
C
SAVE  
For other notes concerning this item, see -55-.  
-11-  
Before Use  
Using a Card  
Turning on the Movie Camera  
A Card can be used to record pictures.  
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.  
ª Caution before inserting/removing a  
Card  
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.  
ª How to Turn on the Power  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON] while  
pressing the button 1.  
ª Inserting a Card  
1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (6) to open the Card  
Slot Cover (4).  
The Power Lamp (41) lights up.  
(41)  
ON  
1
(4)  
(43)  
OPEN  
(6)  
ª How to Turn off the Power  
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] while  
pressing the button 1.  
2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut  
corner on top 1, insert it into the Card Slot.  
ON  
(43)  
1
1
3 Close the Card Slot Cover (4) securely.  
Selecting Modes  
Removing the Card  
Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card  
straight out.  
After removing the Card, close the Card Slot  
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the  
Mode Dial.  
1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).  
Cover.  
ª [ACCESS] Lamp (9)  
P C  
(39)  
(9)  
ACCESS  
: 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  
Use this mode when playing back the recorded  
scene on a tape.  
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.  
: 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  
still picture on a card.  
: MPEG4 Playback Mode (NV-GS200 only)  
Use this mode when playing back the recorded  
moving picture on a card.  
-12-  
Before Use  
: PC Mode  
Use this mode when you want to connect the  
2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to  
the desired recording angle.  
PC  
Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.  
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.  
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.  
1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.  
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).  
1180o  
290o  
Closing the LCD Monitor  
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.  
Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.  
ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour  
Level  
(48)  
12:30:45  
15.10.2004  
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]  
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are  
displayed.  
12:30:45  
15.10.2004  
LCD/EVF SETUP  
1LCD BRIGHTNESS  
[-]||||----[+]  
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.  
LCD COLOUR LEVEL  
[-]||||----[+]  
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
[-]||||----[+]  
;/:SELECT &/%:SETUP  
!/MENU:EXIT  
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  
When you turn the Movie Camera off, this  
setting is cancelled.  
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.  
The Viewfinder is deactivated.  
Viewfinder.  
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.  
To Adjust  
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.  
A larger number of vertical bars indicates  
stronger brightness or colour saturation.  
PUSH  
OPEN  
(2)  
(3)  
-13-  
Before Use  
The Menu corresponding to the Mode  
To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD  
Monitor  
Press the [POWER LCD] Button.  
When you press the [POWER LCD] Button, the  
LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as  
much as usual.  
selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is  
displayed.  
P C  
(39)  
(26)  
POWER  
LCD  
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.  
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  
Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.  
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. (-6-)  
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.)  
When Power LCD Lamp lights up, [LCD AI] is  
automatically set to [ON]. You cannot change  
this setting. (NV-GS200 only)  
To Return the Previous Screen  
Press the [6] Button.  
These adjustments do not affect the recorded  
images.  
To Exit the Menu Screen  
Press the [MENU] Button again.  
About the Menu Mode Setting  
For other notes concerning this item, see -65-.  
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] (-33-) are not retained.)  
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.  
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 [MENU] Button (14).  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
i
FADE  
1 Press the [;//6/5] Button and select  
a file.  
MENU  
(14)  
The selected file is marked by a frame.  
PICTURE  
No.25  
100-0012  
-14-  
Before Use  
2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm  
the selection of the file.  
4) [RECORDING]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
After the above File Selection Procedure, carry  
out the various Menu Operations. (The above  
procedure will not be repeated in the following  
instructions.)  
[REC SPEED]  
Recording Speed Mode -19-  
[AUDIO REC]  
Audio Recording Mode -19-  
[SCENE INDEX]  
Scene Index Mode -37-  
[WIND CUT]  
Wind Noise Reduction -27-  
[ZOOM MIC]  
Zoom Microphone -25-  
[CINEMA]  
Cinema-like Format Recording -28-  
List of Menus  
The figures of the Menus are for explanation  
purposes only, and they are different from the  
actual Menus.  
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]  
Tape Recording Mode  
[H.SHOE MIC]  
TAPE RECORDING MENU  
CAMERA  
!PROG.AE  
SIS  
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]  
DIGITAL  
CARD  
D.ZOOM  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
SELF TIMER  
USB FUNCTION  
FLASH  
RED EYE  
FLASH LEVEL  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
[DISPLAY]  
Display Mode -53-  
[DATE/TIME]  
Date and Time Indication -53-  
[C.DISPLAY]  
Counter Display Mode -53-  
[C.RESET]  
Counter Reset -68-  
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 -14-  
[LCD/EVF SET]  
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -13-  
[SELF REC]  
Recording Yourself -24-  
[EVF ON/AUTO]  
Using the Viewfinder -13-  
1) [CAMERA]  
Camera Setup Sub-Menu  
[PROG.AE]  
Auto Exposure Mode -28-  
[SIS]  
Image Stabilizer -26-  
[D.ZOOM]  
Digital Zoom -25-  
[SELF TIMER]  
Self-timer Recording -24-  
[USB FUNCTION]  
USB Functions Mode -50-  
[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)  
Flash -32-  
[RED EYE]  
Red Eye Reduction -32-  
[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)  
Flash Level -32-  
If you press [6] Button, the menu changes  
back to the previous screen.  
2) [DIGITAL]  
Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[EFFECT1]  
Digital Effects 1 -32-  
[EFFECT2]  
7) [INITIAL]  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
[BLANK SEARCH]  
Blank Search -21-  
Digital Effects 2 -33-  
[MULTI MODE]  
Multi-Picture Mode -33-  
[TITLE IN]  
Adding a Title -40-  
3) [CARD]  
Card Setup Sub-Menu  
[PICT QUALITY]  
Picture Quality -22-  
[CREATE TITLE]  
Title Creation -40-  
-15-  
Before Use  
[EFFECT SEL]  
[DEMO MODE]  
Demonstration Mode  
Digital Effect Selection -38-  
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  
[TITLE IN]  
Adding a Title -40-  
4) [CARD]  
Card Setup Sub-Menu  
[PICT QUALITY]  
Picture Quality -22-  
[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)  
MPEG4 Picture Quality -23-  
[CREATE TITLE]  
Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The  
Demonstration Mode can be started by setting  
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu.  
To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a  
Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].  
Title Creation -40-  
5) [RECORDING]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
[AV JACK]  
[REC SPEED]  
AV Socket -67-  
[REMOTE]  
Recording Speed Mode -19-  
[AUDIO REC]  
Remote Controller Mode -8-  
Audio Recording Mode -19-  
[REC LAMP]  
6) [DISPLAY]  
Recording Lamp -20-  
[BEEP SOUND]  
Beep Sound -55-  
[CLOCK SET]  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
[DISPLAY]  
Display Mode -53-  
[DATE/TIME]  
Date and Time Setting -18-  
Date and Time Indication -53-  
[INITIAL SET]  
[C.DISPLAY]  
Initial Setting Mode -53-  
Counter Display Mode -53-  
[C.RESET]  
Counter Reset -68-  
ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]  
Tape Playback Mode  
[REC DATA]  
TAPE PLAYBACK MENU  
Camera Data  
PLAYBACK  
AV IN/OUT  
DIGITAL  
CARD  
!SEARCH  
12bit AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
USB FUNCTION  
If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings  
(shutter speed, iris and white balance settings  
(-28-), 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:  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
1) [PLAYBACK]  
Playback Functions Sub-Menu  
[SEARCH]  
Index Search Mode -37-  
[12bit AUDIO]  
Audio Selector -46-  
[AUDIO OUT]  
Audio Output Mode -59-  
[USB FUNCTION]  
USB Functions Mode -50-  
2) [AV IN/OUT]  
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.  
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 -14-  
[LCD/EVF SET]  
Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu  
[AV JACK]  
AV Socket -45-  
[A.DUB INPUT]  
Audio Dubbing Input -45-  
[DV OUT]  
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -62-  
3) [DIGITAL]  
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[EFFECT ON]  
Digital Effect On/Off -38-  
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -13-  
-16-  
Before Use  
[H.SHOE MIC]  
[EVF ON/AUTO]  
Using the Viewfinder -13-  
8) [INITIAL]  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
[BLANK SEARCH]  
Blank Search -21-  
[REMOTE]  
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  
Remote Controller Mode -8-  
[DISPLAY]  
[BEEP SOUND]  
Display Mode -53-  
Beep Sound -55-  
[DATE/TIME]  
Date and Time Indication -53-  
6) [LCD/EVF]  
ª
[CARD RECORDING MENU]  
Card Recording Mode  
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]  
CARD RECORDING MENU  
CAMERA  
!PROG.AE  
SHTR EFFECT  
SELF TIMER  
FLASH  
DIGITAL  
CARD  
RECORDING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
RED EYE  
FLASH LEVEL  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
[AV JACK]  
AV Socket -67-  
[REMOTE]  
Remote Controller Mode -8-  
[REC LAMP]  
Recording Lamp -20-  
[BEEP SOUND]  
Beep Sound -55-  
[CLOCK SET]  
1) [CAMERA]  
Camera Setup Sub-Menu  
[PROG.AE]  
Auto Exposure Mode -28-  
[SHTR EFFECT]  
Shutter Effect  
You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.  
[SELF TIMER]  
Self-timer Recording -24-  
[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)  
Flash -32-  
Date and Time Setting -18-  
[INITIAL SET]  
Initial Setting Mode -53-  
[RED EYE]  
ª
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]  
Red Eye Reduction -32-  
[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)  
Flash Level -32-  
2) [DIGITAL]  
Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
Picture Playback Mode  
PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU  
DELETE  
EDITING  
PRINT  
!FILE BY SEL  
ALL FILES  
TITLE BY SEL  
DIGITAL  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
[TITLE IN]  
Adding a Title -40-  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
3) [CARD]  
Card Setup Sub-Menu  
1) [DELETE]  
[PICTURE SIZE]  
Deleting a File Sub-Menu  
Picture Size -22-  
[FILE BY SEL]  
[PICT QUALITY]  
Picture Quality -22-  
Selecting and Deleting a File -42-  
[ALL FILES]  
[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)  
MPEG4 Picture Quality -23-  
[CREATE TITLE]  
Deleting All Files -42-  
[TITLE BY SEL]  
Selecting and Deleting a Title -42-  
2) [EDITING]  
Title Creation -40-  
[BURST MODE]  
Editing a File Sub-Menu  
Continuous Photoshot -23-  
4) [RECORDING]  
Recording Setup Sub-Menu  
[WIND CUT]  
[FILE LOCK]  
Setting the Lock -42-  
[DPOF SET]  
Setting DPOF -41-  
Wind Noise Reduction -27-  
[CARD FORMAT]  
Formatting a Card -42-  
-17-  
Before Use  
Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level  
3) [PRINT]  
Printing Setting Sub-Menu  
[THIS PICTURE]  
Printing Only the Displayed Picture -49-  
[DATE]  
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]  
Printing with Recording Date -49-  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
4) [DIGITAL]  
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu  
[TITLE IN]  
All of the items on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu are  
the same as those on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu  
of the [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU].  
Adding a Title -40-  
5) [DISPLAY]  
Setting Date and Time  
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]  
Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has  
a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time  
before recording.  
STILL  
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]  
ENTER  
s
i
FADE  
MENU  
(14)  
Initial Setup Sub-Menu  
[AV JACK]  
AV Socket -67-  
[REMOTE]  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or  
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>  
[CLOCK SET] >> [YES].  
Remote Controller Mode -8-  
CLOCK SET  
1YEAR  
MONTH  
DAY  
2004  
10  
8
ª
[MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]  
(NV-GS200 only)  
HOUR  
MIN.  
14  
30  
MPEG4 Playback Mode  
;/:SELECT &/%:SETUP  
!/MENU:EXIT  
MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU  
DELETE  
!FILE BY SEL  
ALL FILES  
EDITING  
DISPLAY  
LCD/EVF  
INITIAL  
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.  
;/:SELECT  
%:NEXT  
MENU:EXIT  
Year will cycle in the order shown below.  
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...  
1) [DELETE]  
3 Press the [MENU] Button (14) to finish  
setting the date and time.  
Deleting a File Sub-Menu  
[FILE BY SEL]  
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.  
Selecting and Deleting a File -42-  
[ALL FILES]  
Deleting All Files -42-  
2) [EDITING]  
Editing a File Sub-Menu  
[FILE LOCK]  
The clock uses the 24-hour system.  
Setting the Lock -42-  
[CARD FORMAT]  
Formatting a Card -42-  
3) [DISPLAY]  
Display Setup Sub-Menu  
[SCREEN]  
Screen Setting -43-  
[DISPLAY]  
Display Mode -53-  
[DATE/TIME]  
Date and Time Indication -53-  
4) [LCD/EVF]  
-18-  
Before Use  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge  
Audio Recording Mode  
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation  
of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication  
flashes, the internal lithium battery is near  
exhaustion.  
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.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie  
Camera with the power turned off and then  
connect to the AC Mains socket.  
After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium  
battery can power the clock for approximately  
3 months.  
WARNING  
THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS UNIT MUST  
ONLY BE REPLACED BY QUALIFIED  
PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS NECESSARY,  
CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER  
CARE CENTRE ON 132600 FOR YOUR  
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE.  
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.  
Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.  
(-45-)  
-19-  
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. (-29-, -30-, -31-)  
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 (-29-) 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 -55-.  
-20-  
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.  
(-53-)  
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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(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.  
-21-  
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)/[1536k1152] (NV-GS120) or  
[640k480].  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
1
2
(47)  
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
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FADE  
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the Free Style  
Remote Controller with Mic cannot be  
pressed halfway.  
MENU  
(14)  
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 1536k1152  
(NV-GS120):  
[FINE] (high image quality):  
approximately 5 pictures  
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):  
approximately 9 pictures  
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):  
approximately 12 pictures  
-22-  
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.  
MENU  
(14)  
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 -55-.  
Recording a Moving Picture on a  
Card (MPEG4)  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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(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).  
MENU  
(14)  
-23-  
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 -56-.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.  
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.  
The [ ] Indication appears.  
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
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.  
(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.  
(-23-)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.  
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  
(43)  
(46)  
W
T
-24-  
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 -57-.  
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  
(47) SHOT  
For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.  
(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.  
-25-  
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
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FADE  
(42)  
(14)  
MENU  
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
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FADE  
(18)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.  
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
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FADE  
(18)  
The image fades out gradually.  
BACK LIGHT  
(8)  
-26-  
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 -57-.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.  
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).  
SOFT  
(12)  
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
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FADE  
MENU  
(14)  
The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.  
WIND CUT  
-27-  
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 -57-.  
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  
For recording a dark scene brighter.  
4) [] Spotlight Mode  
MENU  
(14)  
Black bars appear at the top and bottom of  
For recording a subject under a spotlight in  
a party, theatre, etc.  
the screen.  
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 -57-.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.  
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], [] or [º]).  
(35) to [MANUAL].  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
(35)  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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The [MNL] Indication appears.  
FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
-28-  
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
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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.  
-29-  
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  
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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 -58-.  
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 -58-.  
-30-  
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  
s
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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  
s
i
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 -58-.  
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.  
-31-  
Recording Mode  
For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.  
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  
s
i
STILL  
FADE  
ENTER  
s
i
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 -59-.  
(15)  
STILL  
Digital Effect Functions  
ENTER  
s
i
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]  
-32-  
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.  
s
i
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 -59-.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.  
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.  
-33-  
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  
s
i
FADE  
(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 -59-.  
If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the  
small still picture is cleared.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.  
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  
s
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FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.  
-34-  
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.  
(-37-)  
STILL  
(19)  
ENTER  
FADE  
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For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.  
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  
s
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(17)  
ENTER  
s
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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  
s
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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).  
-35-  
Playback Mode  
To Resume Normal Playback  
The [1k!] Indication appears.  
Press the [1] Button (79).  
If the Movie Camera is left in the Slow Playback  
Mode for more than 12 minutes, the Movie  
Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect  
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
STILL  
(17)  
ENTER  
FADE  
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2 Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) to select  
Still Playback/Still Advance  
Playback  
a desired search speed.  
VOL/JOG  
This Movie Camera is capable of still picture  
playback and frame-advance playback.  
(79)  
W
T
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
(46)  
W
6
1
5
(76)  
(64)  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
(64)  
INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M  
K
SELECT  
L
The following 6 playback speeds are available for  
the Variable Speed Search Function in both the  
fast-forward and rewind directions:  
1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k  
(slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k,  
10k and 20k.  
This function works by pressing the  
[VAR. SEARCH] and [T] or [W] Button on the  
Remote Controller. (-6-)  
1 Press the [1] Button (79).  
2 Press the [;] Button (76).  
The playback image stops in the Still  
Playback Mode.  
3 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (64) on  
the Remote Controller.  
With each press of the [E] Button, still  
pictures advance in the reverse direction.  
With each press of the [D] Button, still  
pictures advances in the forward direction. If  
one of the buttons continues to be pressed,  
still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at  
a time until the button is released.  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button (17).  
During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving  
images may show a noise like a mosaic.  
The sound is muted during search.  
To Resume Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button (79).  
Slow Motion Playback  
ª Playback with Volume/Jog Lever  
By pushing the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) of the  
Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode, still  
pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in  
the forward or backward direction.  
This Movie Camera can play back at a slow  
speed.  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(79)  
(64)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
(64)  
If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures  
advances continuously.  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
SELECT  
L
VOL/JOG  
1 Press the [1] Button (79).  
2 Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (64) on  
the Remote Controller.  
The [~] or [}] Indication appears.  
W
T
(46)  
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If the Movie Camera is left in the Still Playback  
Mode for more than 6 minutes, the Movie  
Camera switches to the Stop Mode to protect  
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion  
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.  
When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion  
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.  
Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back  
at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.  
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back  
at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed.  
-36-  
Playback Mode  
When the corresponding button is pressed  
Index Search Functions  
once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and  
searching for the subsequent scene marked  
with an index signal starts. Each time the button  
is pressed after the start of Scene Index  
Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to  
[S 9], and the beginning of the scene  
corresponding to the selected number will be  
searched.  
To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this  
Movie Camera automatically records index  
signals during recording, as explained in the  
following.  
Photoshot Index Signal  
These signals are automatically recorded when  
still pictures on a card is recorded to a tape.  
Scene Index Signal  
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded  
when you start recording after inserting a  
Cassette.  
S
1
If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu  
on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to  
[2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when  
recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours  
or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is  
recorded when recording is restarted after the  
date has changed since the last recording.  
(While the index signal is being recorded, the  
[INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.)  
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.  
Continuous Index Search  
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (65) is  
pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be  
continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel,  
press the [1] Button (79) or the [] Button (77).)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(79)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P. B. Z O O M  
INDEX  
(77)  
K
L
If the Movie Camera is switched from the Tape  
Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if  
the date and time is set before the start of  
recording, the index signal is not recorded.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.  
Playback Zoom Function  
A part of the image can be enlarged up to  
10 times during playback.  
1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM]  
Button (81) on the Remote Controller.  
ª Photoshot Index Search  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
STILL  
K
L
(81)  
(63)  
SELECT  
VAR.  
ENTER  
MENU  
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SEARCH  
FADE  
STORE  
(63)  
ENTER  
OFF/ON  
(14)  
MENU  
PB DIGITAL  
The centre of the image is enlarged to  
approximately 2 times.  
2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (65)  
on the Remote Controller.  
ZOOM 2t  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
(65)  
K
L
(65)  
To Change the Zoom Magnification  
2 Change the magnification by pressing the  
[W] Button or [T] Button (69) on the Remote  
Controller.  
With each press of the corresponding button,  
still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are  
searched.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
ª Scene Index Search  
OSD  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].  
2 Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (65)  
on the Remote Controller.  
DISPLAY RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(69)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
-37-  
Playback Mode  
To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image  
3 Press the Arrow Button (π, , , ) (63)  
on the Remote Controller that points to the  
area you want to enlarge.  
2 Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the  
Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or  
[MIX].  
SELECT  
VAR.  
MENU  
(66)  
SEARCH  
To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function  
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (81) on the  
Remote Controller.  
STORE  
ENTER  
(67)  
(68)  
OFF/ON  
P.B.DIGITAL  
For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.  
3 Press the [STORE] Button (67) at the  
moment you want to save as a still picture.  
The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and  
the image is saved.  
4 Press the [OFF/ON] Button (68) in the scene  
in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix  
effect.  
The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or  
Mix effect.  
The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be  
used only from the Remote Controller during  
playback.  
Playback Digital Effect Functions  
During playback, special digital effects can be  
added to the recorded pictures. The same effects  
as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are  
used during recording, are obtained.  
1 Press the [1] Button (79).  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(79)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
K
L
If the [OFF/ON] Button (68) is pressed while  
Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop  
temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON]  
Button (68) again will bring back the effect.  
2 Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the  
Remote Controller to select a desired digital  
effect.  
SELECT  
VAR.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.  
MENU  
SEARCH  
(66)  
STORE  
ENTER  
Playing Back a Card  
OFF/ON  
(68)  
It plays back files recorded on a Card.  
P.B.DIGITAL  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4  
Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)  
When the [SELECT] Button is pressed  
repeatedly, the digital effect selection  
changes.  
The same setting can be done using  
[EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the  
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].  
(39)  
To suspend Playback Digital Effect  
Temporarily  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button (68) to suspend or  
restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is  
paused temporarily, the selected effect’s  
indication flashes.  
2 Start Playback.  
[PICTURE]:  
1: Starting the Slide Show  
5: Playing back the next picture  
6: Playing back the previous picture  
: Stop the Slide Show  
;: Pause the Slide Show  
[MPEG4] (NV-GS200 only):  
To Cancel the Digital Effect  
Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the Remote  
Controller and clear the digital effect indication.  
1: Playing back the File  
ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
5: Selecting the next file (When you tap it  
during playback, you can search the next  
file, and when you keep pressing it, cue  
playback is activated.)  
1 Press the [1] Button (79).  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
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6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
6: Selecting the previous file (When you tap it  
during playback, you can search the  
beginning of the file, and when you keep  
pressing it, review playback is activated.)  
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Playback Mode  
The files recorded on the Card are displayed  
: Stop playing back  
;: Pause playing back  
in Multi-Picture Mode.  
When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at  
Step 1 (NV-GS200 only)  
File is numbered in hexadecimal.  
When the object is moving fast or zoom  
operation is performed, picture may appear to  
be still or causes mosaic-pattern noise, but this  
is not a malfunction.  
PICTURE  
640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
No.25  
100-0014  
1 2  
3
1 Picture Size (When Picture Playback Mode is  
selected at Step 1)  
When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at  
step 1, during playback, push the  
2 File Number  
[`VOL/JOG_] Lever to display the volume  
indication until the volume Indication appears  
and adjust the volume. (-35-)  
3 Folder File Number (When Picture Playback  
Mode is selected at Step 1)  
File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is  
selected at Step 1) (NV-GS200 only)  
3 Press the [;//6/5] Button to select a  
desired file.  
1
1
MPEG4  
MOL-001.ASF  
100-0001  
2
2
STILL  
ENTER  
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3
FADE  
1 Folder File Number (When the picture is  
played back)  
File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played  
back) (NV-GS200 only)  
2 Picture Size (When the picture is played back)  
(-53-)  
The selected file is marked with a frame.  
4 Press either the [ENTER] Button (17) or the  
[MULTI] Button (10).  
The selected file is shown on the entire  
screen.  
Playback time (When MPEG4 data is played  
back) (NV-GS200 only)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.  
3 File Number  
Slide Show  
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be  
played back like a Slide Show.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
To Select a Desired File and Playing Back  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4  
Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)  
(39)  
(39)  
2 Press the [1] Button (17).  
2 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).  
STILL  
(17)  
ENTER  
MULTI/  
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(10)  
P-IN-P  
FADE  
The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed.  
SLIDE  
Each of the pictures are played back for  
several seconds.  
-39-  
Playback Mode  
4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the  
To Pause the Slide Show  
Press the [;] Button.  
The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed.  
[ENTER] Button (17), then press the [5]  
Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust  
the title contrast and press the [ENTER]  
Button (17).  
SLIDE  
5 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to adjust the colour and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
To Stop the Slide Show  
Press the [] Button.  
1
2
For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.  
The dark portion of the image is missing 1,  
and the colours of the bright portion change  
in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red,  
magenta, yellow and white, after which the  
bright portion of the image is missing 2 and  
the colours of the dark portion change in the  
above order.  
Creating a Title  
You can create a title and record on a Card.  
1 Recording Mode:  
Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording  
Mode or Card Recording Mode.  
Set the Lens to the image you want to use  
for creating a title.  
6 Select [RECORDING] and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
The title is recorded on the Card.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.  
(39)  
Adding a Title  
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed  
in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture  
Playback Mode.  
1 Tape Playback Mode:  
Search for the image you want to use for  
creating a title and set the Movie Camera to  
the Still Playback Mode.  
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STILL  
ENTER  
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1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].  
2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].  
STILL  
STILL  
ENTER  
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ENTER  
s
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FADE  
FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
MENU  
(14)  
2 Press the [MENU] Button (14).  
The title is displayed.  
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).  
3 Press the [MULTI] Button (10).  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
(47)  
MULTI/  
(10)  
P-IN-P  
The title is stored.  
To perform Photoshot again, select  
[RETURN].  
-40-  
Playback Mode  
A list of titles is displayed.  
2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >>  
[VARIABLE].  
TITLE  
STILL  
ENTER  
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USR00002.TTL  
1
FADE  
File Name 1  
4 Press the [;//6/5] Button to select a  
desired title.  
(14)  
MENU  
DPOF SETTING  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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1
2
!:ENTER  
MENU:EXIT  
The selected title is marked with a frame.  
5 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) or press the  
[MULTI] Button (10).  
The selected title is displayed.  
Recording and Photoshot Recording can be  
made with pictures that have titles.  
When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0].  
3 Select a desired picture and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
The selected picture is marked with a frame.  
The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is  
displayed.  
4 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to select the number of pictures to be  
printed, and press the [ENTER] Button (17).  
[¥] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture  
set. (-53-)  
This is not the setting of the number of print  
for printing on PictBridge. (-48-)  
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU]  
Button (14) when the setup is completed.  
A title can be displayed also by pressing the  
[TITLE] Button on the Remote Controller.  
To Clear the Title Display  
Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF].  
Or press the [TITLE] Button (73) on the Remote  
Controller.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
Writing Printing Data on a Card  
To Verify DPOF Setting  
(DPOF Setting)  
Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which  
1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back  
continuously.  
DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings),  
such as the number of images to be printed, can  
be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital  
Print Order Format.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
(39)  
-41-  
Playback Mode  
2 Select the file you wish to delete and press  
Protecting the Files on a Card  
the [ENTER] Button (17).  
(Lock Setting)  
The selected picture is marked with a frame.  
To erase 2 files or more, repeat this step.  
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).  
Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to  
prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked,  
the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.)  
1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]  
>> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].  
([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200  
Model only)  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
(47)  
STILL  
A verification message appears.  
4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button  
(17).  
ENTER  
s
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The selected file is deleted from the Card.  
If [NO] is selected, the file selection is  
cancelled.  
(14)  
MENU  
FILE LOCK  
To Select and Delete All Files  
1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]  
>> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].  
([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200  
Model only)  
640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
1
!:ENTER  
MENU:EXIT  
2 Select the file to be locked, and press the  
STILL  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
ENTER  
The selected file is locked and the [  
]
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Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure  
to lock 2 or more files.  
Press the [ENTER] Button (17) again to  
cancel.  
(14)  
MENU  
The SD Memory Card has a write protection  
switch. (-61-)  
A verification message appears.  
2 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button  
(17).  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
All files of Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode  
are erased.  
Deleting the Files Recorded on a  
Card  
A locked file cannot be erased.  
If there are many files in a Card, it takes  
several minutes for deleting.  
Using the Movie Camera, you can delete the files  
recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it  
cannot be restored.  
Formatting a Card  
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Movie  
Camera, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all  
the data recorded on a Card.  
1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]  
>> [EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].  
([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200  
Model only)  
To Select and Delete Files or Titles  
1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]  
>> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES].  
([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on NV-GS200  
Model only)  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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STILL  
FADE  
ENTER  
s
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FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
(14)  
MENU  
To erase a title in  
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select  
[TITLE BY SEL].  
-42-  
Playback Mode  
A confirmation message appears, select  
To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size  
Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY]  
>> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL].  
[YES] and formatting will be carried out.  
CARD FORMAT  
FORMAT WILL DELETE  
ALL FILES  
MPEG4  
MOL-001.ASF  
AND PRESET TITLES  
;:NO ---  
RETURN  
:YES  
!:ENTER  
MENU:EXIT  
When the formatting is completed, the screen  
becomes white.  
Playing Back on Your TV  
It may not be able to use the Card formatted by  
this Movie Camera on other unit. In this case,  
format the Card on the unit which will use the  
Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are  
stored on PC before proceeding.  
A Card formatted an other equipment (e.g. PC)  
might be unusable or it might take more time for  
recording. We recommend that you use this  
equipment to format the Card.  
By connecting your Movie Camera with your TV,  
the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV  
screen.  
Before connecting them, turn off the power of  
both the Movie Camera and TV.  
1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Socket of the  
Movie Camera and the Video and Audio  
Input Sockets of the TV.  
Enlarging a Movie Picture Size  
(NV-GS200 only)  
You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen  
size.  
[VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
1 Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [FULL].  
2
1
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
(14)  
MENU  
S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
DV  
MPEG4  
MOL-001.ASF  
Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1,  
make a connection with the TV. If the TV has  
an S-Video Socket, connect the S-Video  
Cable 2, too.  
Display specifications in playing back MPEG4  
moving pictures  
[NORMAL] display  
Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF  
(176k144) are expanded twice as large as the  
original size.  
Plug the AV Cable as shown 3 so that the  
cord hangs down.  
Pictures larger than QCIF pictures (176k144)  
are displayed as large as the original size.  
[FULL] screen display  
Pictures equal to or larger than QCIF  
(176k144) are displayed in full screen.  
Pictures smaller than QCIF pictures (176k144)  
are expanded about 3.6 times as large as the  
original size.  
3
When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable  
into the [AV IN/OUT] Socket, plug it in as far  
as it goes.  
When setting to [FULL], pictures may be shown  
in mosaic-like pattern depending on the file.  
-43-  
Playback Mode  
To Make the Indications Appear on the TV  
Screen  
Press the [OSD] Button (58) on the Remote  
Controller.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
(58)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
-44-  
Editing Mode  
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).  
Editing Mode  
Recording from a Tape onto a Card  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
(47)  
Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded  
on the Memory Card from scenes that have  
already been recorded on a cassette. (moving  
pictures on NV-GS200 Model only)  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback  
Mode.  
During the copying, the following Indication  
appears.  
(39)  
NOW RECORDING  
It takes a few seconds to record a picture to  
the Tape.  
When recording to tape, select the tape position  
before recording. The picture will be recorded to  
the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button is pressed at Step 3.  
Photoshot index signals are automatically  
recorded.  
2 Still Picture:  
Start playback and set the Movie Camera to  
Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish  
to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button (47).  
Moving Picture (MPEG4) cannot be recorded  
from a Card to tape. (NV-GS200 only)  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
(47)  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
Audio Dubbing  
Moving Picture (NV-GS200 only):  
Start playback and press the Recording  
Start/Stop Button (42) at the desired scene.  
You can add music or narration to the recorded  
Cassette.  
If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is  
dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the  
original sound is erased. (If you wish to  
preserve the original sound, use the [12bit]  
Mode when recording.)  
(42)  
Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a  
recording made in LP Mode. (-19-)  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
Recording Pictures from a Card onto  
a Tape  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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Card Images can be recorded to the Tape.  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
2 Continuing the aforesaid setup, select  
[A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].  
Set to [AV IN] when external device is used,  
and to [MIC] when an external or built-in  
microphone is used.  
(39)  
2 Display the first picture.  
-45-  
Editing Mode  
3 Press the [;] Button (76) on the Remote  
Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS)  
Cassette  
Controller where you want to add new  
sound.  
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(Dubbing)  
MULTI/  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
After connecting the Movie Camera and the  
VCR as illustrated, start the following  
procedures.  
(62)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
(76)  
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4 Press the [A.DUB] Button (62) on the  
Remote Controller.  
5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;]  
Button (76) on the Remote Controller.  
To Cancel Audio Dubbing  
Press the [;] Button (76) on the Remote  
Controller.  
The Movie Camera is in the Still Playback Mode  
again.  
[VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
2
1
To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit  
Audio Dubbing  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK]  
>> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].  
ST1: It plays back only the original sound.  
ST2: It plays back only the sound added by Audio  
Dubbing.  
S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
DV  
MIX: It plays back both the original sound and the  
sound added by Audio Dubbing  
simultaneously.  
1 AV Cable  
2 S-Video Cable  
To Dub Audio While Listening to a  
Pre-recorded Sound  
Be sure to press the [OSD] Button (-6-) on the  
Remote Controller prior to copying so that no  
indications are visible. Otherwise, the displayed  
tape counter and function indications are also  
copied.  
Movie Camera:  
1 Insert the recorded Cassette.  
VCR:  
2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an  
erasure prevention tab.  
If various setups (such as external input, tape  
speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the  
operating instructions of your VCR.  
Movie Camera:  
When pausing the audio dubbing, set the  
[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu to  
[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound.  
When a microphone is used for audio dubbing,  
use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded  
sound while dubbing the audio. (When using  
headphones, set [AV JACK] to [OUT/PHONES].)  
When the line input is used, you can dub audio  
while listening to the pre-recorded sound from the  
speaker.  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
3 Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
VCR:  
4 Start recording.  
5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
Movie Camera:  
6 Press the [] Button to stop playback.  
-46-  
Editing Mode  
Movie Camera:  
Recording the Contents of Other  
Equipment  
4 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (61),  
press the [1] Button (79) on the Remote  
Controller.  
After connecting the Movie Camera and the  
other equipment as illustrated, start the  
following procedures.  
Or while pressing the [REC] Button (7),  
press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8) on the  
Movie Camera.  
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MULTI/  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(61)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(79)  
(76)  
(77)  
6
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5
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[AUDIO OUT]  
[S-VIDEO OUT]  
2
1
(7)  
(8)  
REC  
BACK LIGHT  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
When recording on a card, press the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the Recording  
Start/Stop Button.  
5 Press the [;] Button (76) or [] Button (77)  
to stop recording.  
S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
DV  
Other Equipment:  
6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback.  
1 AV Cable  
2 S-Video Cable  
Movie Camera:  
For other notes concerning this item, see -61-.  
1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[AV IN/OUT] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
Using the DV Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)  
STILL  
By connecting this Movie Camera to other digital  
video equipment that has a DV Input/Output  
Terminal with a DV Cable VW-CD1E (optional)  
1, dubbing can be done in the digital format.  
ENTER  
s
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(14)  
MENU  
2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette.  
Other Equipment:  
DV  
3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start  
playback.  
1
Player/Recorder:  
1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape  
Playback Mode.  
-47-  
Editing Mode  
Player:  
2 Connect the printer with the supplied USB  
Cable.  
2 Press the [1] Button (79) to start playback.  
T
MULTI/  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
(61)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
(79)  
(76)  
(77)  
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
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(PLUG IN POWER)  
INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM  
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AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
(7)  
(8)  
1
REC  
BACK LIGHT  
Recorder:  
3 While pressing the [¥REC] Button (61),  
press the [1] Button (79) on the Remote  
Controller.  
Or while pressing the [REC] Button (7),  
press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8) on the  
Movie Camera.  
1 USB Cable  
PRINT  
Recording starts.  
To Stop Dubbing  
Press the [;] Button (76) or the [] Button (77).  
For other notes concerning this item, see -62-.  
The [PRINT] Indication appears on the screen  
of the Movie Camera.  
Highlighted: Printable  
Printing pictures with directly  
connecting to the printer (PictBridge)  
Blinking:  
Printer is being recognized.  
After connecting the Movie Camera and the  
printer compatible with PictBridge, start the  
following procedures.  
To print pictures with directly connecting the  
Movie Camera to the printer, prepare the printer  
compatible with PictBridge. (Also read the  
operating instructions of the printer.)  
You cannot print images which cannot be played  
on the Movie Camera.  
Check the settings about the paper size, quality  
of print, etc. on the printer.  
We recommend using the AC Adapter as the  
power source.  
The [PRINT] Indication does not appear when  
the card is not inserted in the Movie Camera.  
(You cannot print pictures.)  
When the [PRINT] Indication keeps blinking  
(more than about 1 minute), the Movie Camera  
and the printer are not connected properly.  
Connect the cable again or check the printer.  
When the Movie Camera and the printer is  
connected in the Tape Recording/Playback  
Mode, the [WEB ] or the [WEB ] Indication  
may appear on the LCD Monitor. However,  
images cannot be printed.  
3 Select the desired picture and press the  
[ENTER] Button (17).  
1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback  
Mode.  
STILL  
(17)  
ENTER  
s
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(39)  
FADE  
Images cannot be printed when they are  
displayed in Multi-screen.  
-48-  
Editing Mode  
4 When printing with date:  
Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[PRINT] >> [DATE] >> [ON].  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
You cannot set date printing when the printer  
does not support it.  
Proceed to the next step if you do not need  
date printing.  
5 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >>  
[PRINT] >> [THIS PICTURE] >> a desired  
paper size.  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
You cannot set the paper size which is not  
supported on the printer.  
6 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button  
(19) to select a desired number of prints.  
STILL  
ENTER  
s
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FADE  
(16)  
(19)  
You can set the number of prints up to 9.  
7 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).  
STILL  
(17)  
ENTER  
s
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FADE  
When you stop printing halfway  
Press the [] Button (18).  
Do not operate as follows during printing,  
pictures cannot be printed properly.  
Disconnecting the USB cable  
Removing the Card  
Switching the operation mode  
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With a PC  
3 When using as a Web Camera:  
With a PC  
USB Connection Kit  
Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >>  
[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA].  
When using with DV STUDIO:  
Using the supplied USB Connection Kit, you can  
import still pictures onto your personal computer.  
Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB  
driver is installed.  
Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >>  
[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].  
STILL  
1 Install the supplied USB driver.  
2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to PC Mode.  
ENTER  
s
i
FADE  
(14)  
MENU  
(39)  
It enters WEB CAMERA Mode or DV  
STUDIO Mode.  
4 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [  
Socket (32).  
]
3 Connect the supplied USB Cable to [  
Socket (32).  
]
PC connection mode is activated.  
(32)  
REMOTE/MIC  
(32)  
(PLUG IN POWER)  
REMOTE/MIC  
(PLUG IN POWER)  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
5 Start the Windows Messenger or DV  
STUDIO.  
When using as a web camera, it is not possible  
to record on a tape or a card or display a title.  
You cannot output the video input from the DV  
terminal to the display of the PC.  
For more details on the operating environment,  
installation, connections, and procedures,  
please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating  
instructions.  
The USB Connection Kit can be used with  
Windows98 Second Edition/Me/XP.  
Use AC Adaptor as power source for the Movie  
Camera. (The Card or its contents may be  
destroyed if battery power is lost while  
transmitting data.)  
Mode cannot be changed in PC connection  
mode by operating Mode Dial.  
For more details on the operating environment,  
installation, connections, and procedures,  
please refer to USB Connection Kit’s operating  
instructions.  
Using a Card in a Personal  
Computer  
To disconnect the USB Cable safely,  
double-click the [ ] Icon in the task tray and  
follow the instructions on the screen.  
When using Card Data recorded with this Movie  
Camera, please note the following points.  
To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card  
by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase  
them on the Movie Camera, not on the computer.  
Using as a Web Camera or with DV  
STUDIO  
Using the optional DV Editing Software (Motion  
DV STUDIO) for Windows (VW-DTM41), a  
variety of visual effects can be added and titles  
can be created.  
You may not be able to properly play back or  
search the images on the Movie Camera after  
editing the recorded data or changing the image  
data on a personal computer.  
The image data files recorded on the Card with  
this Movie Camera conform to the DCF (Design  
rule for Camera File system) stipulated by  
JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
If the Movie Camera is connected to your  
Personal Computer, you can send video and  
sound from the Movie Camera to other parties via  
the network.  
Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB  
driver or Web Camera driver is installed.  
1 Install the supplied USB driver or Web  
Camera driver.  
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode  
or Tape Playback Mode.  
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With a PC  
Moving Picture format (MPEG4) that can be  
[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF],  
[SD_VIDEO], etc. are necessary items in the  
folder structure. ([SD_VIDEO] on NV-GS200  
Model only) They have nothing to do with actual  
operations.  
In the Card Recording Mode, the Movie Camera  
automatically saves file numbers  
(IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images.  
The file numbers are recorded with each image  
as a consecutive number.  
played back on this device is ASF. (Depending  
on the file, it may not be able to be played back  
even if it is in ASF format.) (NV-GS200 only)  
Folder Configuration when the Card is used  
with a PC  
When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted  
into a personal computer, folders will be  
displayed as in the figure.  
SD Memory Card:  
When using the software without indication  
function, indication data, such as date, are not  
displayed. Depending on the software in use,  
the date and the time may not be displayed  
correctly.  
The memory capacity indicated on the SD  
Memory Card label corresponds to the total  
amount of the capacity to protect and manage  
the copyright and of the capacity available as a  
conventional memory for a Movie Camera,  
Personal Computer or others.  
MultiMediaCard:  
Capacity that can be used as conventional  
memory:  
8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes  
The supplied SD Memory Card contains Preset  
title so the actual capacity may be smaller.  
When you play back MPEG4 moving picture  
files (ASF format) recorded for 3 or more  
minutes with this Movie Camera on Windows  
Media Player, these files may be stopped. In  
this case, click [Windows Media Update] on the  
installation screen or [WMP9QFEInst.exe] in  
[WMP9QFE] folder on the CD-ROM and follow  
the messages to update Windows Media  
Player. (This update is effective when you play  
back these files with Windows Media Player and  
the playback is stopped about 3 or 4 minutes  
later.) (NV-GS200 only)  
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,  
etc.) in this folder are recorded in  
the JPEG format.  
[MISC]:  
Files in which DPOF Data has  
been set to the image can be  
found here.  
[TITLE]:  
This contains the data of the  
preset titles (PRE00001.TTL)  
and original titles  
(USR00001.TTL, etc.).  
[PRL001] (NV-GS200 only):  
MPEG4 moving picture is  
recorded in ASF format  
(MOL001.ASF etc.). It can be  
played back with Windows Media  
Player (ver.6.4 and later).  
Because of its small size, this File  
is well suited for transmitting data  
through telephone lines etc.. To  
play back moving pictures with  
Windows Media Player, select a  
file and double click. Necessary  
software is automatically  
downloaded and starts playing  
back. (Internet connection is  
required.) To play back with Mac  
OS, Windows Media Player for  
Macintosh is required.  
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Others  
4:  
Low Light Mode (Programme AE)  
-28-  
Others  
Indications  
:  
Spotlight Mode (Programme AE)  
-28-  
Surf & Snow Mode (Programme  
AE) -28-  
Various functions and the Movie Camera status  
are shown on the screen.  
r:  
When the battery power becomes low, the  
Indication changes. When the battery is  
discharged completely, the u (v)  
Indication flashes.  
º:  
Remaining Battery Power  
REC:  
PAUSE:  
:
:
Recording -20-  
Recording Pause -20-  
Self-Timer Recording -24-  
When connecting the Free Style  
Remote Controller with Mic to  
[REMOTE] Socket and the  
[TALK] Button is pressed, this  
indication appears. -21-  
External microphone supporting  
the Smart Accessory Shoe -4-  
External microphone supporting  
the Smart Accessory Shoe (LOW  
CUT) -15-  
R0:45:  
Remaining Tape Time  
Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.  
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the  
indication starts flashing.)  
:
:
:
:
:
:
Tape Recording Mode -20-  
Tape Playback Mode -35-  
Card Recording Mode -22-  
Picture Playback Mode -38-  
MPEG4 Playback Mode  
(NV-GS200 only) -38-  
PC Mode -50-  
Cinema Mode -28-  
Digital Zoom -25-  
Multi Mode -32-  
P-IN-P Mode -32-  
Wipe Mode -32-  
Mix Mode -32-  
Strobe Mode -33-  
Trailing Effect Mode -33-  
Mosaic Mode -33-  
Mirror Mode -33-  
Stretch Mode -33-  
Slim Mode -33-  
Negative Mode -33-  
Sepia Mode -33-  
Black & White Mode -33-  
Solarisation Mode -33-  
Playback Zoom -37-  
Standard Play Mode (Recording  
Speed Mode) -19-  
Long Play Mode (Recording  
Speed Mode) -19-  
Index signal recording -37-  
Search Number -37-  
Zoom Magnification Indication  
-25-  
LOW CUT:  
!:  
;:  
%:  
&:  
~, }:  
";, ;!:  
*, ):  
CHK:  
A.DUB !:  
A.DUB ;:  
BLANK:  
R !:  
Playback -35-  
Still Playback -36-  
PC  
:
Fast-forward/Cue Playback -35-  
Rewind/Review Playback -35-  
Slow Motion Playback -36-  
Still Advance Playback -36-  
Index Search -37-  
Recording Check -20-  
Audio Dubbing -45-  
Audio Dubbing Pause -45-  
Blank Search -21-  
CINEMA:  
D.ZOOM:  
MULTI:  
P-IN-P:  
WIPE:  
MIX:  
STROBE:  
TRAIL:  
MOSAIC:  
MIRROR:  
STRETCH:  
SLIM:  
NEGA:  
SEPIA:  
B/W:  
Repeat Playback -59-  
2k%:  
1/500:  
Variable Speed Search -36-  
When you adjust shutter speed  
manually, this indication appears.  
-30-  
Slide Show Playback -39-  
Slide Show Playback Pause -40-  
When you adjust the F Number  
manually, this indication appears.  
-31-  
White Balance Adjustment Mode  
-29-  
Outdoor Mode -29-  
Indoor Mode (recording under  
incandescent lamp) -29-  
SLIDE!:  
SLIDE;:  
F2.4:  
SOLARI:  
(PB) ZOOM:  
SP:  
1:  
LP:  
z:  
{:  
INDEX:  
S 1:  
5k:  
C.NIGHT VIEW:  
Colour Night View Function -27-  
AUTO:  
MNL:  
[:  
Automatic Mode -20-  
Manual Mode -28-  
Image Stabilizer -26-  
Audio Dubbing Input Display -45-  
0LUX NIGHT VIEW:  
0 Lux Night View Function -27-  
Z.MIC:  
WIND CUT:  
æ:  
Zoom Microphone -25-  
Wind Noise Reduction -27-  
Progressive Photoshot Mode -21-  
Tele Macro -25-  
Soft Skin Mode -27-  
Picture -38-  
MIC, AV IN:  
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -19-  
MF:  
ª:  
5:  
Manual Focus -31-  
Back Light Mode -27-  
Sports Mode (Programme AE)  
-28-  
Portrait Mode (Programme AE)  
-28-  
:
:
T.MACRO  
SOFT SKIN  
PICTURE:  
TITLE:  
Title picture -40-  
7:  
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Others  
MPEG4:  
Moving Picture (MPEG4)  
(NV-GS200 only) -39-  
WEB CAMERA Mode (recording)  
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WEB CAMERA Mode (playback)  
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ß:  
Video Flash turned on -32-  
Video Flash (setting to [i])  
(NV-GS200 only) -32-  
Video Flash (setting to [j])  
(NV-GS200 only) -32-  
ßi:  
ßj:  
£:  
WEB  
WEB  
:
:
Red Eye Reduction -32-  
PRINT (Highlighted):  
PictBridge Mode -48-  
ª To Change the Counter Display Mode  
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]  
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display  
Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER]  
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY]  
(M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication  
[TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (-15-) By repeatedly  
pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote  
Controller, you can change the Counter Display  
Mode.  
0h00m00s:  
Recording time of MPEG4  
(NV-GS200 only)  
VOLUME:  
15:30:45:  
N (F, E):  
Volume adjustment -35-  
Date/Time Indication  
Photoshot Picture Quality (during  
Photoshot recording)  
[F] means Fine, [N] means  
Normal and [E] means Economy.  
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ª To Display Date/Time Indication  
To display Date/Time Indication, set the  
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the  
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (-15-)  
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of  
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or  
change the Date/Time Indication.  
,
,
,
:
MPEG4 Picture Quality  
(NV-GS200 only) -24-  
Remaining Number of Photoshot  
pictures  
Remaining time of MPEG4  
(NV-GS200 only)  
Continuous Photoshot Recording  
-23-  
Lock Setting -42-  
DPOF Setting completed (set to  
1 or more picture) -41-  
[1760k1320] Image size  
(NV-GS200 only)  
[1536k1152] Image size  
(NV-GS120 only)  
E
N
F
SF  
0:  
R:0h00m:  
:
ª To Change the Display Mode  
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY]  
Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to  
All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display  
[OFF]. (-15-)  
:
¥ (White):  
1760 :  
ª Progressive Photoshot  
:
1536  
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot  
Function in the following cases.  
When using Tape Recording Mode  
Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]  
Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]  
:
[640k480] Image size  
640  
For images not recorded with this Movie  
Camera, the size display is determined as  
follows according to the number of horizontal  
pixels.  
1/750 s or faster shutter speed  
When brightness is insufficient  
When the Night View Function is ON  
When the Portrait Mode is used  
When using Card Recording Mode  
When brightness is insufficient  
When the Night View Function is ON  
:
640 or more, less than 800 (The  
size is not displayed at under  
640 pixels.)  
800 or more, less than 1024  
1024 or more, less than 1280  
1280 or more, less than 1600  
1600 or more, less than 2048  
2048 or more  
640  
:
SVGA  
:
XGA  
:
:
:
SXGA  
UXGA  
QXGA  
Initializing the Modes  
You can change the Menu settings back to the  
shipping condition.  
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or  
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>  
[INITIAL SET] >> [YES].  
(Cyan): Photoshot Mode  
(Red):  
PICTURE  
PICTURE  
While Photoshot recording is  
activated  
PICTURE  
PICTURE  
(Green): While the card is being read  
(Red): No Card (Still Picture Mode)  
The initializing takes a little while.  
After the initializing is completed, the  
[COMPLETED] Indication appears.  
Initializing will not erase the clock setting (-18-)  
that has been adjusted.  
(Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4)  
Recording Mode (NV-GS200  
only)  
MPEG4  
MPEG4 (Red):  
While Moving Picture (MPEG4)  
recording is activated  
(NV-GS200 only)  
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Others  
COPY INHIBITED:  
Because the medium is protected by a copy  
guard, images cannot be recorded  
correctly.  
INCORRECT OPERATION:  
Warning/Alarm Indications  
If any one of the following indications lights up or  
flashes, please check the condition of the Movie  
Camera.  
3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):  
Condensation has occurred. -63-  
Y (CHECK REC TAB/TAPE NOT INSERTED):  
You are attempting to record pictures on a  
Tape with setting the accidental erasure  
prevention slider to [SAVE].  
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed  
without connecting the USB cable to the PC  
in Picture Playback Mode.  
CHECK CARD (NV-GS200 only):  
You are attempting to record MPEG4  
moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE]  
on MultiMediaCard. Use SD Memory Card.  
CAN NOT USE USB  
You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital  
dubbing on a Tape with setting the  
accidental erasure previntion slider to  
[SAVE].  
CHANGE MODE:  
The USB cable is connected to the Movie  
Camera in Card Recording Mode or  
MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback  
Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)  
CAN NOT OPERATE:  
No Cassette is inserted. -11-  
6 (LOW BATTERY):  
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -8-  
0: The built-in battery is low. -19-  
: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):  
The video heads are dirty. -64-  
2END (TAPE END):  
The tape came to the end during recording.  
REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):  
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been  
selected. -8-  
UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT):  
You are attempting to play back a tape  
section that has been recorded with a  
different TV system.  
UNABLE TO A. DUB (LP RECORDED):  
Because the original recording was done in  
LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be  
performed.  
You are attempting to record pictures on a  
Card with connecting the USB cable to the  
Movie Camera in Tape Recording/Playback  
Mode.  
UNABLE TO WRITE  
(MULTI RECORDING):  
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed  
when you are recording pictures on a Tape  
with setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of  
[EFFECT1].  
UNABLE TO WRITE  
(MPEG4 RECORDING) (NV-GS200 only):  
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed  
when you are recording MPEG4 moving  
pictures.  
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:  
You are attempting to record on a tape  
when MPEG4 Recording from external  
input signals is in progress.  
This cassette is incompatible.  
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:  
An irregularity in the mechanism has been  
detected. Press the [RESET] Button (-5-).  
This may solve the problem.  
CARD FULL:  
UNABLE TO WRITE:  
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed  
when you are recording still pictures on the  
Card.  
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed  
when you are recording on a Tape with  
inserting a Title.  
Card does not have sufficient memory  
remaining.  
Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and  
delete unnecessary files. (MPEG4 Playback  
Mode on NV-GS200 only)  
CASSETTE DOOR OPENED:  
Close the Cassette Compartment Cover  
before recording.  
NO CARD:  
Card is not inserted.  
NO DATA:  
There is no recorded files in the Card.  
UNPLAYABLE CARD:  
NO TITLE:  
Titles are not recorded.  
UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE:  
You are attempting to do Title In Function  
when MPEG4 Recording is in progress or  
Continuous Photoshot Function is set.  
(MPEG4 Recording on NV-GS200 Model  
only)  
You are attempting to play back a data  
which is not compatible with this Movie  
Camera.  
CARD ERROR:  
This Card is not compatible with this Movie  
Camera.  
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Others  
2 Beeps  
UNABLE TO WRITE  
(WIDE MODE):  
When you pause recording  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
You are attempting to record pictures of S1  
signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing  
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
If you operate a wrong operation before or  
during recording  
FILE LOCKED:  
You are attempting to erase protected files.  
CARD LOCKED:  
The write protection switch on the SD  
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].  
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:  
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or  
turn the Movie Camera off in PC Mode with  
connecting the USB cable to the Movie  
Camera.  
PRINTER ERROR:  
Check the connected printer.  
THERE IS NO INK:  
There is no ink. Check the connected  
printer.  
THERE IS NO PAPER:  
ª Recording Check  
For Recording Check, the recording speed  
mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode  
used for the recording. If different, playback  
images will be distorted.  
ª Recording on a Card  
Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot  
be copied.  
When the colour of the screen changes or blurs,  
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/50 or  
1/100.  
Photoshot  
The sound cannot be recorded.  
The file format supported by this Movie Camera  
is JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will  
be played back.)  
If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for  
recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on  
a playback image depending on the image  
content.  
There is no paper. Check the connected  
printer.  
Notes and Hints  
ª Concerning the Power Supply  
When the Movie Camera is used for a long time,  
the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not  
a malfunction.  
If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up  
although the Battery is attached to the AC  
Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.  
It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel  
still-picture recorded by this Movie Camera with  
another movie camera.  
When there is a contrasty object ahead or  
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject  
may not be focused. In this case, move the  
contrasty object out of the focus area.  
(NV-GS200 only)  
ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette  
In the case of using a previously recorded  
Cassette, you can use the Blank Search  
Function to find the position where you want to  
continue recording.  
To record still pictures clearly  
When zooming to the subject with magnification  
of k4 to k10 or higher, it is difficult to reduce  
slight jitters by holding the Movie Camera with  
hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom  
magnification and approaching to the subject  
when recording.  
When recording still pictures, hold the Movie  
Camera firmly with your hands and keep arms  
stationally to your side not to shake the Movie  
Camera.  
You can record stable pictures without jitters  
using a tripod and the remote controller.  
About the Shutter Chance Mark (NV-GS200  
only)  
If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the  
beginning of the tape before starting recording.  
When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in  
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.  
When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not  
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.  
When closing the Cassette Compartment  
Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover,  
such as a cable of an optional stereo  
microphone.  
ª Alarm Sounds  
The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in  
manual focus mode.  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]  
Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is  
set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued  
as follows.  
When the subject is not easily focused, focus on  
the subject manually.  
You can record still pictures on the Card even if  
the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear.  
However, images may be recorded without  
being focused.  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from  
[OFF] to [ON]  
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Others  
The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or  
becomes difficult to be displayed in the following  
cases.  
When the zoom magnification is high.  
When the Movie Camera is shaken.  
When the subject is moving.  
If you record wide images as MPEG4 moving  
pictures when using line input or DV input, the  
wide images are recorded in Longwise style.  
MPEG4 moving pictures may not be recorded  
on the card formatted by other equipment (e.g.  
PC).  
When the subject stands against the light  
source.  
When close subjects and far subjects are  
included in the scene.  
ª Quick Start  
During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute  
amount of electricity is consumed.  
When the Movie Camera is left in the Recording  
Pause Mode for 6 minutes, it will be turned into  
the Quick Start Standby Mode. To turn the  
Movie Camera on again, set the [OFF/ON]  
Switch to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again.  
(The Quick Start Mode will be restored.)  
This Function is not activated in the following  
cases:  
When the scene is dark.  
When there is a bright part in the scene.  
When the scene is filled with only horizontal  
lines.  
When the scene lacks for contrast.  
Continuous Photoshot  
One more still picture may be recorded after  
you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
The Continuous Photoshot and Title Function  
cannot be used simultaneously.  
When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the  
Movie Camera records the maximum number of  
pictures recordable depending on the  
[BURST MODE] setting.  
When using the card formatted by other  
equipment, intervals of recording pictures may  
become large.  
If recording or erasing pictures is repeated  
many time, intervals of recording pictures may  
become large. In this case, back up your  
important data on PC, and format your card by  
this Movie Camera.  
Intervals of recording pictures may become  
large depending on the card. We recommend  
using Panasonic SD Memory Card.  
When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to  
[1760k1320] (NV-GS200)/[1536k1152]  
(NV-GS120), the Continuous Photoshot cannot  
be used.  
A tape and a card is not inserted, while the  
Tape Recording Mode is set.  
A Card is not inserted, while the Card  
Recording Mode is set.  
When you rotate the Mode dial or remove the  
battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is  
turned off and the Quick Start Mode is  
canceled. However, if the Movie Camera is  
turned on and the Tape/Card Recording Mode  
is set, the Lamp turns on and the Quick Start  
Mode is restored.  
If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and  
held for approximately 2 seconds during the  
Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off  
and the Movie Camera will completely be turned  
off.  
If the Movie Camera is not operated for  
approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start  
Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and  
the Movie Camera will completely be turned off.  
In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the  
colour may be recorded unnaturally at the  
beginning of the recording.  
The zoom magnification differs from when it is  
in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the  
recording starts.  
ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)  
(NV-GS200 only)  
The following functions are disabled:  
Self-timer -24-  
If you record a subject illuminated with strong  
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines  
of light may appear.  
The sound is recorded in the monaural that is  
mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound.  
When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture  
recorded by this Movie Camera with other  
equipment, black bars may appear at the top  
and bottom of screen.  
ª Self-timer Recording  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL]  
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be  
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing  
in the Self-timer Standby Mode.  
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording  
Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer  
Standby Mode is cancelled. (In the case of  
NV-GS120, the Self-timer Standby Mode is not  
cancelled even if you press the Recording  
Start/Stop Button in the Card Recording Mode.)  
MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in  
[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the  
MultiMediaCard.  
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When using the Night View Function, you  
ª Zoom In/Out Functions  
cannot use the Built-in Video Flash. (NV-GS200  
only)  
White Balance cannot be set.  
When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a  
sharper focus is achieved if the recording  
subject is 1.2 metres or further from the Movie  
Camera.  
The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.  
The Image Stabilizer, Programme AE or Digital  
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.  
When recording with the Night View Function, it  
is recommended that you use the tripod.  
The Night View Function makes the signal  
charging time of CCD up to 25 times longer than  
usual, so that the dark scenes that are invisible  
to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For  
this reason, a bright dots may be seen, but this  
is not a malfunction.  
ª Tele-Macro Function  
The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started  
during recording.  
When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k],  
the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification  
greater than 10k is available.  
If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust  
the focus manually.  
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro  
Function is cancelled.  
The zoom magnification becomes lower than  
10k.  
The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In  
this case, the [[] Indication flashes.  
The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight  
Compensation Function cannot be changed.  
Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].  
ª Zoom Microphone Function  
ª Wind Noise Reduction Function  
It does not work with the microphone on the  
Free Style Remote Controller with Mic nor an  
external microphone.  
The Zoom Microphone Function may not work  
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.  
It does not work with an external microphone.  
ª Digital Zoom Functions  
As the magnification of digital zoom increases,  
the quality of image may deteriorate.  
White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom  
range.  
When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone  
is regulated depending on the strength of wind  
to reduce wind noise.  
ª Cinema Function  
Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the  
recording angle.  
ª Image Stabilizer Function  
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate  
in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [[]  
Indication flashes.  
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness  
may change or colours may not look natural.  
After-images may appear.  
If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode  
on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback  
size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV  
screen format. Please refer to the TV’s  
operating instructions for details.  
When images are displayed on a TV screen, the  
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some  
cases.  
When a tripod is used, it is recommended that  
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.  
Within the digital zoom range, or when  
recording with a conversion lens attached, the  
Image Stabilizer Function may not work  
effectively.  
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may  
be deteriorated.  
The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is  
displayed.  
The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot  
be used simultaneously.  
Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI]  
and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].  
Depending on the software in use, the imported  
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.  
ª Backlight Compensation Function  
When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight  
Compensation Function does not work.  
By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the  
Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.  
ª Night View Functions  
ª Programme AE  
In a bright place, such as outdoors, the  
recorded picture may become whitish.  
In a dark place, the recorded picture is  
presented in a time-lapse-like manner.  
Adjust the Focus manually.  
If any of the Programme AE Modes are  
selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed  
(-30-) or iris (-31-).  
Using the Night View Function cancells any of  
the Programme AE Mode.  
Sports Mode  
The Progressive Photoshot Function is  
automatically turned off.  
In the Card Recording Mode, using the Night  
View Functions are not possible.  
During normal playback, the image  
movement may not look smooth.  
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If you are using Night View Mode (-27-) or  
Because the colour and brightness of the  
playback image may change, avoid  
recording under fluorescent light, mercury  
light or sodium light.  
If you record a subject illuminated with  
strong light or a highly reflective subject,  
vertical lines of light may appear.  
If the light is insufficient, the [5]  
Indication flashes.  
Programme AE Mode (-28-), you cannot adjust  
the shutter speed.  
Card Slow Shutter Mode (NV-GS200 only)  
The subject may not be focused in dark scenes  
with less luminance or scenes with less  
contrast.  
Buttons cannot be activated except the  
[OFF/ON] Switch, the Mode Dial and the  
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch while the  
Movie Camera is focusing on the subject.  
When you take picture of people with night  
views, you can achieve adequate brightness for  
both people and the background in the picture  
by using the flash in the Card Slow Shutter  
Mode.  
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode  
If you record a still picture in Progressive  
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of  
the recorded still picture may become  
unstable.  
If this mode is used for indoor recording,  
playback images may flicker.  
Low Light Mode  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to  
be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.  
Spotlight Mode  
ª Manual Iris Adjustment  
Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris  
values that will not be displayed.  
If you are using Night View Mode (-27-) or  
Programme AE Mode (-28-), you cannot adjust  
the iris.  
If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after  
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be  
cancelled.  
With this mode, recorded images may  
become extremely dark.  
If the recording subject is extremely bright,  
its recorded image may becomes whitish.  
Surf & Snow Mode  
If the recording subject is extremely bright,  
its recorded image may turn out to be  
whitish.  
ª Using the Built-in Video Flash  
(NV-GS200 only)  
The available range of the Video Flash is  
approximately 1 to 2.5 metres in a dark places.  
Picture will appear dark when they are recorded  
by using the Video Flash at distances greater  
than 2.5 metres.  
Object of recording may appear dark if Video  
Flash is lighted in front of white background.  
Using the Video Flash fixes the shutter speed of  
1/750 s or faster to 1/500.  
ª White Balance  
In the following cases, you cannot change  
White Balance:  
When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to  
[B/W].  
When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher  
During Digital Still Picture Mode  
When you display a Menu  
When you use the Night View Mode  
In the following cases, the [1] Indication  
flashes:  
The flashing indicates that the previously  
adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This  
setting will be kept until White Balance is  
adjusted again.  
In the following cases, using the Video Flash is  
not possible:  
Demo Mode -16-  
Multi-Picture Mode -33-  
Continuous Photoshot Function -23-  
Night View Function -27-  
MPEG4 Recording -23-  
You may not be able to achieve correct White  
Balance Adjustment manually under weak  
illumination.  
The picture may become out of focus in a dark  
place. In this case, adjust the focus manually.  
Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E;  
optional) or Wide Conversion Lens  
(VW-LW3707M3E; optional) can block flash  
light and may cause vignetting effect.  
The Movie Camera, even when its Video Flash  
has been turned off, automatically determines  
whether the flash light is necessary or not by  
detecting the ambient brightness. (If it  
determines that the flash light is necessary, the  
[ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication flashes in yellow.)  
ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
You may see vertical lines of light in the  
playback image of a brightly shining subject or  
highly reflective subject.  
During normal playback, movement in the  
images may not look smooth.  
Because the colour and brightness of the  
playback image may become unstable, avoid  
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light  
or sodium light.  
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Multi-Picture Mode  
When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication is  
displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted.  
(When flashing in white, the Video Flash is  
charging.)  
Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds  
maximum after lighting.  
If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while  
self-recording Mirror Mode (-24-) is used, the still  
picture is displayed from the upper right corner  
of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is  
recorded from the upper left corner as usual.  
The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.  
The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be  
cut off slightly.  
When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is  
created, Video Flash is also lighted.  
When the [FLASH] on the [CAMERA]  
Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter  
Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication  
(either [ß], [ßi] or [ßj]) may disappear and the  
Video Flash may not be lighted.  
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
If the following operation is carried out, stored  
images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix  
Functions cannot be used.  
Set other item of Digital Effect  
Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial  
Insert or eject a cassette  
ª Red Eye Reduction Function  
Even if the [RED EYE] is set to [ON], you still  
may get red eyes phenomenon depending on  
the recording condition.  
This function cannot be set without attaching  
Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) or other  
accessories. (NV-GS120 only)  
Using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional)  
When using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E  
(optional), [ß] Indication appears.  
Using the Video Flash outdoors or with  
backlight or other bright conditions may result in  
white blotches (colour blotches) on the pictures.  
In this case, either adjust the iris manually or  
use the Backlight Compensation Function.  
The available range is approximately 1 to  
4 metres.  
ª Playing Back  
Repeat Playback  
If you continue to press the [1] Button for  
5 seconds or longer, the Movie Camera switches  
to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !]  
Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback  
Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].)  
Listening to Playback Sound through  
Headphones  
If you want to use the headphones to listen to the  
playback sound, set [AV JACK] to  
[OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to  
the [PHONES] Socket (-5-) on the Movie Camera.  
In this case, no sound (including warning and  
shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the  
built-in speaker of the Movie Camera.  
Choosing Sound during Playback  
You can select the sound by using the  
[AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK]  
Sub-Menu.  
The Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional) and the  
Built-in Video Flash cannot be used  
simultaneously. (NV-GS200 only)  
When using the Video Flash VW-FLH3E  
(optional), the shutter speed, the iris and the  
white balance become fixed.  
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub  
sound)  
ª Digital Effect Functions  
If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA],  
changing the selected White Balance Mode is  
not possible. (-28-)  
Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the  
Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture  
Mode.  
During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital  
Effect Functions cannot be set.  
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1]  
on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.  
When the Night View Mode is set (-27-)  
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect  
Function is not possible.  
L:  
R:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit]  
selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the  
[RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound  
becomes stereo sound regardless of the  
[AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to  
[MIX].  
ª Index Search Functions  
Index Search may not be possible at the  
beginning of the tape.  
Scene Index Search may not function properly if  
the interval between 2 scene index signals is  
less than 1 minute.  
Title In  
Picture-in-Picture Mode  
If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture  
disappears.  
Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller  
picture.  
ª Playback Zoom Function  
You cannot adjust the sound volume with the  
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.  
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If you turn off the Movie Camera power or if you  
operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is  
automatically cancelled.  
Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being  
used, images that are output from the DV  
Terminal (-6-) are not enlarged.  
As you enlarge an image, the quality of the  
image deteriorates.  
If you try to play back on other Panasonic  
cameras an MPEG4-recorded image for which  
the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other  
than [ECONOMY], this image will not be  
displayed, and the indication [PLEASE  
RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET  
BUTTON], etc., may appear. This is not a  
malfunction. (NV-GS200 only)  
During a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed  
Search Function cannot be changed with the  
Remote Controller.  
For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on  
other equipment, [UNPLAYABLE CARD]  
Indication may be displayed when they are  
played back. If the [1] Button is pressed in this  
case, [!] will be displayed for a few seconds  
and the next image will be displayed.  
(NV-GS200 only)  
The MPEG4 data cannot be output from the DV  
Terminal. (NV-GS200 only)  
When playing back a MPEG4 data recorded on  
other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed  
time may be indicated as [--] or the date and  
time display is different from it when recorded.  
(NV-GS200 only)  
If you attempt to play back a file recorded on  
other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD]  
Indication may appear and the playback may  
not be possible. Or during playback, the  
[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear,  
the playback picture may be presented in a  
time-lapse-like manner, or the picture and the  
sound may not synchronize.  
ª Playback Digital Effect Functions  
Signals of images to which digital effects are  
added during playback cannot be output from  
the DV Terminal (-6-).  
You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while  
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.  
ª Playing Back a Card  
If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the  
screen becomes white.  
If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a  
different format or a file data is defective, the  
whole display becomes bluish and the  
[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear  
as warning.  
When playing back a picture recorded on other  
equipment, its size and that of this Movie  
Camera may appear differently.  
When playing back a picture recorded on other  
equipment, the picture may not be played back  
or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated.  
When playing back a nonstandardized file, the  
Folder File Number may not be displayed.  
In the following cases, black bars may appear,  
depending on the playback device.  
ª Slide Show  
It may take playback time longer than usual  
time depending on the picture.  
ª Creating a Title  
When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title  
Creation Function is not possible. (NV-GS200  
only)  
When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture  
with this Movie Camera and recording it  
onto a tape  
Changing the picture size to 640k480 with  
DV STUDIO  
Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the  
size of the created pictures is [640k480].  
If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320]  
(NV-GS200)/[1536k1152] (NV-GS120) and  
The file format supported by this Movie Camera  
is ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be  
played back.) (NV-GS200 only)  
Mode Dial is set to [  
created.  
], title cannot be  
When you set [SCREEN] on the [DISPLAY]  
Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] in playing back  
MPEG4 moving pictures, they are displayed  
smaller. This is not a malfunction. (NV-GS200  
only)  
Moving pictures are kept still during  
Cue/Review playback. Only the counter number  
increases or decreases. (NV-GS200 only)  
MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion  
Playback (forward direction and reverse  
direction), Still Advance Playback (forward  
direction and reverse direction) or Playback with  
Zoom Lever. (NV-GS200 only)  
Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the  
portions where there is little difference between  
light and dark and where the boundary between  
light and dark is unclear may not appear.  
The Title may not appear well if something  
small is used for it.  
If titles are created, the number of images that  
can be recorded on a Card decreases.  
If the number of images that can be recorded on  
a Card is small, you may not be able to create a  
title.  
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We recommend you to set [SCREEN] on the  
ª Adding a Title  
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when  
playing back MPEG4 on TV. (NV-GS200 only)  
When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title  
In Function is not possible. (NV-GS200 only)  
Original titles are added after the preset titles.  
The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot  
be used simultaneously.  
ª Recording Pictures from a Card onto a  
Tape  
When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its  
size is transformed into 720k576 according to  
the DV format.  
The Title In Function and Continuous Photoshot  
cannot be used simultaneously.  
When a title is displayed in Tape Playback  
Mode, the title is not output from the DV  
Terminal.  
The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once  
the title is inserted.  
A full-coloured title made on other equipment  
cannot be played back or added to the picture  
with this Movie Camera.  
A title with size of other than 640k480 cannot  
be displayed.  
If you attempt to record a still picture with a  
large image size on a Tape, there may be a  
reduction in the quality of the image.  
The MPEG4 data cannot be recorded on a  
Tape. (NV-GS200 only)  
ª Audio Dubbing  
The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.  
Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot  
be dubbed.  
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the  
tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be  
disturbed when this portion of the tape is played  
back.  
If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the  
position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing  
so as to make it possible to use the Memory  
Stop Function (-68-), Audio Dubbing is  
terminated automatically when the tape reaches  
this position.  
When recording MPEG4 moving pictures is in  
progress, Title in Function cannot be used.  
(NV-GS200 only)  
When the title is displayed on the Multi-screen,  
the recording and the playback cannot be  
performed.  
During external input or DV input, you cannot  
use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi  
screen. Select the desired titles to display them  
on the screen before connecting the cable to  
the Movie Camera.  
In the case of importing data recorded with  
Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software,  
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported,  
depending on the software.  
ª DPOF  
Perform the DPOF Settings with your own  
Movie Camera in use.  
ª Recording the Contents of Other  
Equipment  
Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little  
time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.  
You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4  
recording from external input signals is in  
progress. (NV-GS200 only)  
You cannot record on a card when recording on  
a tape from external input signals is in progress.  
Recording to a Card  
If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode,  
you can use the Photoshot function for external  
input signals.  
ª Lock Setting  
The Lock Setting carried out by this Movie  
Camera is only effective for this Movie Camera.  
The SD Memory Card has a write protection  
switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK]  
side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it  
is moved back, you can.  
The MPEG4 data recorded by another Movie  
Camera may not be able to cancel the lock  
setting. (NV-GS200 only)  
Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the  
image.  
ª Playing Back on Your TV  
Analog-Digital Conversion  
Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown  
even if you correctly connect the Movie Camera  
with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the  
[AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].  
If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT]  
Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown  
on the TV screen except during playback.  
Picture size may be displayed differently when  
playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen  
TV with Playback Digital Effect.  
When the Movie Camera is connected with  
other digital video equipment through its DV  
Terminal, images recorded in analog form from  
other external equipment can be output to the  
digital video equipment through the DV  
Terminal.  
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To DV-output analog video signals sent from  
other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the  
[AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally,  
keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to  
[ON], the quality of the image may be  
disturbed.)  
When using AV Cable and DV Cable (optional)  
at the same time, detach the Grip Belt first for  
easy connecting.  
ª Cautions for Use  
When you use your Movie Camera on a rainy  
or snowy day or on a beach, make sure that  
no water enters the Movie Camera.  
Water may cause the Movie Camera or  
Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure  
may occur.)  
If sea water splashes onto the Movie Camera,  
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and  
use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then,  
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
Keep the Movie Camera away from  
magnetized equipment (such as a microwave  
oven, TV, video game equipment, etc.).  
If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,  
images or sounds may be disturbed due to  
electromagnetic wave radiation.  
Do not use near cell phone because doing so  
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture  
and sound.  
Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or  
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic  
fields created by speakers or large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a  
microprocessor may adversely affect the Movie  
Camera, causing the disturbance of images and  
sounds.  
If the Movie Camera is affected by magnetically  
charged equipment and does not function  
properly, turn off the Movie Camera power and  
detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then  
connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.  
Thereafter, turn on the Movie Camera power.  
Do not use your Movie Camera near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage cables.  
If you record pictures near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds  
may be adversely affected.  
ª Using the DV Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)  
Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is  
carried out automatically in the same audio  
recording mode as that of the playback  
Cassette.  
The images on the recorded monitor may be  
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded  
images.  
Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback  
Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used,  
these effects are not output from the DV  
Terminal.  
Even if you use device equipped with DV  
Terminals (such as IEEE1394), you may not be  
able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.  
Date or other information to be displayed cannot  
be displayed if the software of the connected  
equipment does not support the display  
function.  
You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4  
recording from external input signals is in  
progress. (NV-GS200 only)  
You cannot record on a card when recording on  
a tape from external input signals is in progress.  
Disconnect the USB Cable since input signals  
from external input terminal cannot be recorded  
with connecting the USB Cable.  
Do not use this Movie Camera for surveillance  
purposes or other business use.  
If you use the Movie Camera for a long period of  
time, the internal temperature increases and,  
consequently, this may cause malfunction.  
This Movie Camera is not intended for business  
use.  
When you use your Movie Camera on a beach  
or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust  
get into the Movie Camera.  
Sand or dust may damage the Movie Camera or  
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting  
and removing the Cassette.)  
Cautions for Use  
In the event of abnormal operation (e.g. if the unit  
emits smoke or an unusual smell), immediately  
stop operating the unit and consult the Panasonic  
Customer Care Centre on 132600.  
ª After Use  
1 Take out the Cassette. (-11-)  
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].  
3 Take out the Card. (-12-)  
4 Detach the power supply and retract the  
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-8-, -13-)  
5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied  
Lens Cap.  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile  
chemicals onto the Movie Camera.  
If the Movie Camera is sprayed with such  
chemicals, the camera body may be deformed  
and the surface finish may peel off.  
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Do not keep rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the Movie Camera for a long period  
of time.  
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for  
cleaning the Movie Camera.  
The camera body may be deformed and the  
ª Condensation  
If you turn the Movie Camera on when  
condensation occurs on the head or the tape,  
Condensation Indication [3DEW] (yellow or red)  
blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and  
the messages [DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE]  
(only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this  
case, follow the procedure below.  
surface finish may peel off.  
Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out  
the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.  
Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft dry cloth. To  
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is  
soaked in a detergent diluted with water and  
afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.  
For storing or transporting the Movie Camera,  
place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so  
as to prevent the coating on the camera body  
from being worn.  
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and  
detach the Battery from the Movie Camera or  
pull out the AC Mains Lead from AC mains  
socket.  
Blink in yellow:  
Dews are slightly adhering on the head or the  
tape.  
Blink in red:  
Dews are adhere on the head or the tape.  
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.  
It takes about 20 seconds to open the  
Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.  
2 Leave the Movie Camera with the Cassette  
Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm  
it to the ambient temperature.  
When [3DEW] blinks in yellow  
You cannot use the Tape Recording/  
Playback Mode. Leave the Movie Camera  
for about 30 minutes.  
If the Cassette is left in the Movie Camera, the  
tape sags and deteriorates.  
If the Battery is left on the Movie Camera for a  
long time, the voltage drops excessively, and  
the Battery will not function even after it is  
recharged.  
However, you can use the Card Recording  
Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode  
when the cassette is not inserted. (MPEG4  
Playback Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)  
When [3DEW] blinks in red  
ª About AC Adaptor  
The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about  
1 minute and then the Movie Camera  
automatically turns off. Leave it for about  
2 to 3 hours.  
If the temperature of the Battery is extremely  
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp  
may continue flashing, and the Battery may not  
be charged. After the temperature of the Battery  
has decreased or increased sufficiently,  
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE]  
Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery  
temperature has decreased or increased  
sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be  
faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.  
If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer  
time than normal.  
3 Turn the Movie Camera on again, set it to  
the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and  
then check if the condensation indication  
disappears.  
Especially in cold districts, dews may be frozen.  
In this case, it may take more time before the  
condensation indication disappears.  
Watch for Condensation even before the  
Condensation Indication is displayed.  
The condensation indication may not appear  
depending on circumstances. When  
condensation occurs on the lens or the Movie  
Camera, it also may occur on the head and the  
tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment  
Cover.  
If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio  
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC  
Adaptor 1 metre or more away from radio.  
When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate  
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to pull out the AC Mains Lead  
from the AC mains socket. (If they are left  
connected, a minute amount of current is  
consumed.)  
When the Lens is Fogged:  
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the  
Movie Camera in this condition for about 1 hour.  
When the lens temperature becomes close to the  
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears  
naturally.  
Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and  
Battery always clean.  
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ª Video Head Clogging and Care  
ª Optimal Use of the Battery  
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the  
tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear  
on the playback image, or the screen as a whole  
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,  
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the  
worst case, the Movie Camera cannot record at  
all.  
Battery Characteristics  
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.  
Its ability to generate power is based upon the  
chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This  
reaction is susceptible to the surrounding  
temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature  
is too high or too low, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in  
an extremely cold environment, the Battery may  
operate only for about 5 minutes. If the Battery  
becomes extremely hot, a protective function may  
operate, and the Battery may become unusable  
for a while.  
Causes of Dirty Heads  
Large quantity of dust in the air  
High-temperature and high-humidity  
environment  
Damaged tape  
Long operating hours  
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head  
Cleaner  
1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Movie  
Camera in the same manner as a Video  
Cassette.  
2 Press the [1] Button, and approximately  
20 seconds later, press the [] Button. (Do  
not rewind the tape.)  
3 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video  
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the  
tape back to check the recorded image.  
4 If the image is not still clear, repeat  
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner  
for 3 times or more consecutively.)  
Notes:  
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use  
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Movie  
Camera. (If it is left attached to the Movie  
Camera, a minute amount of current is consumed  
even when the Movie Camera power is off.) If the  
Battery is left attached to the Movie Camera for a  
long time, over-discharge takes place. The  
Battery may become unusable after it is charged.  
Disposing of an Unusable Battery  
The Battery has a limited life.  
Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may  
cause an explosion.  
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery  
Clean  
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with  
Do not rewind every time you use the Head  
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches  
the end, and then use it again from the  
beginning in the same manner as before.  
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,  
the tape may be damaged. In this case,  
immediately stop using that Cassette.  
Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive  
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the  
heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be  
played back even after the heads are cleaned.)  
If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the  
Head Cleaner, the Movie Camera needs to be  
cleaned at a service centre. Please consult a  
dealer.  
dirt, dust, or other substances.  
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see  
if the Battery body and terminals are deformed.  
Attaching a deformed Battery to the Movie  
Camera or AC Adaptor may damage the Movie  
Camera or AC Adaptor.  
ª Cautions for Storage  
Before storing the Movie Camera, take the  
Cassette out and detach the Battery.  
Store all the components in a dry place with a  
relatively stable temperature.  
(Recommended Temperature: 15 to 25oC,  
Recommended Humidity: 40 to 60%)  
Movie Camera  
Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from  
getting into the Camera.  
Do not leave the Movie Camera in places that  
expose it to high temperature.  
Battery  
Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.  
If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places,  
the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.  
Do not allow the Battery terminals to come  
in contact with metal objects (such as  
necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in  
a short circuit or heat generation and, if you  
Video Head Cleaners can be purchased from  
service centres.  
Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not  
considered a malfunction of the product. It is not  
covered by the warranty.  
Periodical Check-up  
To maintain the highest image quality, we  
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as  
heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of  
use. (This, however, depends on operating  
conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust,  
etc.)  
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touch the Battery in this condition, you may  
ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood  
LCD Monitor  
be badly burned.  
Store the Battery in a completely discharged  
state. To store the Battery for a long period of  
time, we recommend you charge it once every  
year and store it again after you completely use  
up the charged capacity.  
In a place with drastic temperature changes,  
condensation may form on the LCD Monitor.  
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.  
If your Movie Camera is extremely cold when  
you turn its power on, the image on the LCD  
Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first.  
However, as the internal temperature increases,  
it goes back to the normal brightness.  
Cassette  
Before storing it, rewind the tape to the  
beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than  
6 months with the tape stopped midway, the  
tape sags (although it depends on the storage  
condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.  
Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct  
sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may  
damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral  
particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the  
heads of the Movie Camera and other  
components. Develop a habit of returning the  
Cassette back to its case.  
Once every half year, wind the tape to the end  
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the  
Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without  
winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity  
changes may cause the Cassette to deform due  
to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound  
tape may stick to itself.  
(NV-GS200)  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD Monitor  
screen featuring a total of approximately  
123,000 pixels. The result is more than  
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of  
the pixels inactive or always lit. However,  
this is not a malfunction and does not affect  
the recorded picture.  
(NV-GS120)  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD Monitor  
screen featuring a total of approximately  
113,000 pixels. The result is more than  
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of  
the pixels inactive or always lit. However,  
this is not a malfunction and does not affect  
the recorded picture.  
Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic  
substances or equipment.  
The surface of tape is covered with extremely  
minute magnetic particles, upon which signals  
are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc.,  
have magnetic force that is stronger than you  
may normally expect, and they may erase the  
contents of a recording or may cause noise in  
images and sounds.  
Viewfinder  
Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.  
Internal components may be seriously  
damaged.  
To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, keep  
pressing 1 and hold the Eyecup 2 and pull it  
out.  
Card  
When the Card is being read, do not remove the  
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration  
or impact.  
Do not leave the Card in places where there is  
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where  
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are  
easily generated.  
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Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the  
recorded content may be damaged.  
After use, be sure to remove the Card from the  
Movie Camera.  
After usage, store the supplied SD Memory  
Card in the enclosed bag.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the  
Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or  
water to enter it.  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the Viewfinder screen  
featuring a total of approximately 123,000  
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%  
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the  
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is  
not a malfunction and does not affect the  
recorded picture.  
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Battery  
Lens Hood  
Attach the MC Protector (VW-LMC37E;  
optional) or the ND Filter (VW-LND37E;  
optional) on the Lens Hood.  
1: Battery runs down quickly.  
• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the  
AC Adaptor. (-8-)  
Do not attach anything other than the MC  
Protector (VW-LMC37E; optional) or the ND  
Filter (VW-LND37E; optional) on the Lens Hood.  
• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold  
place? In cold places, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter. (-64-)  
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.  
• 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-)  
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2
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.  
• 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-)  
Before Requesting Repair (Problems  
and Solutions)  
Power  
1: The Movie Camera power cannot be turned  
on.  
Editing  
• Is the power source connected correctly? (-8-)  
2: The Movie Camera power is turned off  
automatically.  
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.  
0 The 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.  
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-)  
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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Playback (Pictures)  
1: Pictures cannot be played back even when  
the [1] Button is pressed.  
4: Sounds cannot be played back.  
• Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is  
being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the  
[PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the  
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To  
play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,  
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (-46-)  
• Is the Variable Speed Search Function  
working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the  
Variable Speed Search Function. (-35-)  
Card  
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.  
0 Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu  
set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording  
is done with it set to [NORMAL] or  
[ECONOMY], images with fine details may  
include a mosaic-like pattern. Set  
[PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (-22-)  
2: Photoshot Playback images do not look  
normal.  
• The picture may be damaged. In order to  
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a  
Cassette or a personal computer is  
recommended. (-45-, -50-)  
3: During Playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is  
displayed.  
• The image was either recorded in a different  
format, or data is damaged.  
0 Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not,  
the playback function cannot be used. (-35-)  
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images  
during Cue, Review or Slow Motion  
Playback.  
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital  
video systems. It is not a malfunction.  
3: Although the Movie Camera is correctly  
connected to a TV, playback images cannot  
be seen.  
• Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV?  
Please read the operating instructions of your  
TV and select the channel that matches the  
input sockets used for the connection.  
• Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown  
even if you correctly connect the movie camera  
with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] to  
[OUT].  
4: Playback picture is not clear.  
• Are the heads of the Movie Camera dirty? If the  
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be  
clear. (-64-)  
5: Playing back or recording do not function,  
the screen has frozen or the indication has  
disappeared.  
• Turn the Movie Camera off. If the Movie  
Camera is not turned off after operating the  
[OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button  
(-5-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor  
and then reattach it.  
4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be  
used.  
• Either the Movie Camera or the Card may be  
damaged. Please consult a dealer.  
Others  
1: The Free Style Remote Controller with Mic  
does not operate correctly.  
• If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate  
Playback (Sound)  
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in  
speaker of the Movie Camera or the  
headphones.  
correctly.  
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push  
the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever to display the  
[VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume.  
(-35-)  
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the  
same time.  
• [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu  
of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set  
to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and  
sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are  
played back together. It is possible to  
reproduce the sounds separately. (-46-)  
3: The original sound was erased when audio  
dubbing was performed.  
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording  
made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be  
erased. If you wish to preserve the original  
sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the  
time of recording.  
2: The Movie Camera clatters when shaking it.  
• It is a sound of the lens moving, not a  
malfunction.  
3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an  
error message will appear on PC.  
• To disconnect the USB cable safely,  
double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and  
follow the instructions on the screen. (-50-)  
Explanation of Terms  
ª Digital Video System  
In a digital video system, images and sounds are  
converted into digital signals and recorded on a  
tape. This complete digital recording is capable of  
recording and playback with minimal image and  
sound deterioration.  
In addition, it automatically records data, such as  
Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.  
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Others  
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes  
Because this Movie Camera employs a digital  
system for recording image and sound data, it is  
not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS  
video equipment that employs an analog  
recording system.  
ª Time Code  
Time Code signals are data that indicate time  
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and  
frames (25 frames per second). If this data is  
included in a recording, an address is assigned to  
each image on the tape.  
The size and shape of the Cassettes are also  
different.  
The Time Code is automatically recorded as a  
part of the sub-code at each recording.  
Compatibility with Output Signals  
Because AV signal output from the AV signal  
output socket is analog (the same as  
conventional video systems), this Movie Camera  
can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a  
TV for playback.  
When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette  
is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts  
from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted,  
the Time Code picks up from the point where  
the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when  
the Cassette is inserted, the zero display  
[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code  
starts from the previous value.)  
The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.  
Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded  
from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing  
may not be possible. To ensure that the Time  
Code will be recorded with no breaks, we  
recommend the use of the Blank Search  
Function (-21-) before recording a new scene.  
ª Focus  
Auto Focus Adjustment  
The Auto Focus System automatically moves  
forward and backward the focusing lens inside  
the Movie Camera to bring the subject into focus  
so that the subject can be seen clearly.  
However, the Auto Focus System does not  
function properly for the following subjects or  
under the following recording conditions.  
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.  
1) Recording a subject whose one end is  
located closer to the Movie Camera and  
the other end farther away from it  
Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at  
the centre of an image, it may be impossible  
to focus on a subject that is located in both  
foreground and background.  
ª Memory Stop Function  
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the  
following operations.  
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a  
desired position  
1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>  
[MEMORY].  
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape  
position from which you want to play it  
back later. (-6-, -15-)  
3 Start playback or recording.  
4 After playback or recording has finished:  
Set the Movie Camera to Tape Playback  
Mode.  
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty  
glass  
Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the  
subject behind the glass will not be focused.  
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
Because the light information that comes  
through the lens decreases considerably,  
the Movie Camera cannot focus correctly.  
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by  
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly  
reflective objects  
5 Rewind the tape.  
The tape automatically stops approximately  
at the position where the counter was set to  
zero.  
Stopping editing automatically during audio  
dubbing  
1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>  
[MEMORY].  
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the  
position where you want to stop editing.  
3 Play back the still picture where you want to  
start audio dubbing.  
4 Start audio dubbing. (-45-)  
Audio dubbing automatically stops at the  
position where the counter was set to zero.  
Because the Movie Camera focuses on the  
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly  
reflective objects, the recording subject may  
become blurry.  
5) Recording a fast-moving subject  
Because the focus lens-inside moves  
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the  
fast-moving subject.  
6) Recording a subject with little contrast  
Because the Movie Camera achieves focus  
based upon the vertical lines of an image, a  
subject with little contrast, such as a white  
wall, may become blurry.  
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Specifications  
Audio Output Level (Line):  
Specifications  
Specifications  
316 mV, 600 ohm  
Video Input Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
S-Video Input Level:  
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Input: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Audio Input Level (Line):  
316 mV, 10 kohm or more  
Mic Input:  
Digital Video Camera  
Information for your safety  
Power Source:  
DC 7.9/7.2 V  
Power Consumption:  
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo  
mini jack)  
Recording  
(NV-GS200)  
USB:  
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant  
(max. 12 Mbps)  
3.9 W (When using Viewfinder)  
4.4 W (When using LCD Monitor)  
(NV-GS120)  
3.1 W (When using Viewfinder)  
3.6 W (When using LCD Monitor)  
No copyright protection support  
PictBridge-compliant  
Digital Interface:  
DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)  
Video Flash (NV-GS200 only):  
GN 5.5  
Recording Format:  
Dimensions:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format)  
Tape Used:  
Approx. 70 (W)k75 (H)k126 (D) mm  
Weight:  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
Recording/Playback Time:  
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)  
Video  
(NV-GS200)  
Approx. 470 g (without Battery, DV cassette and  
lens cap)  
Approx. 570 g (with CGA-DU14, DVM60 and lens  
cap)  
Recording System:  
Digital Component  
(NV-GS120)  
Television System:  
Approx. 450 g (without Battery, DV cassette and  
CCIR: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal  
Audio  
Recording System:  
lens cap)  
Approx. 550 g (with VSB0471, DVM60 and lens  
cap)  
PCM Digital Recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)  
Image Sensor:  
Operating Temperature:  
0oC–40oC  
Operating Humidity:  
1/6-inch 3CCD Image Sensor  
(NV-GS200)  
10%–80%  
Card Memory Functions  
(Effective Pixels: moving picture/400 Kk3, still  
picture/530 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3)  
(NV-GS120)  
Recording Media:  
MultiMediaCard (4 MB/8 MB/16 MB),  
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/  
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB)  
Still Picture Recording File Format:  
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based  
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding  
Still Image Size:  
(Effective Pixels: 340 Kk3, Total: 540 Kk3)  
Lens:  
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.45–24.5 mm, Macro  
(Full Range AF)  
Filter Diameter:  
37 mm  
Zoom:  
10:1 Power Zoom  
Monitor:  
Mega-Pixel Recording;  
(NV-GS200) 1760k1320 (2.3 million pixels)  
(NV-GS120) 1536k1152 (1.7 million pixels)  
VGA Recording; 640k480  
Video Compression (NV-GS200 only):  
MPEG4  
2.5-inch LCD  
Viewfinder:  
Colour Electronic Viewfinder  
Microphone:  
Stereo (with a zoom function)  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker 20 mm  
Standard Illumination:  
1,400 lx  
Minimum Required Illumination:  
1 lx (Colour Night View Mode)  
Video Output Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
MPEG4 Image Size (NV-GS200 only):  
SUPERFINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA)  
FINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA)  
NORMAL: 176k144 pixels (QCIF)  
ECONOMY: 176k144 pixels (QCIF)  
MPEG4 Transmission rate (NV-GS200 only):  
SUPERFINE: approximately 1 Mbps, 12 fps  
FINE: approximately 420 kbps, 12 fps  
NORMAL: approximately 296 kbps, 12 fps  
ECONOMY: approximately 100 kbps, 6 fps  
WEB Camera  
S-Video Output Level:  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Output: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Compression:  
Motion JPEG  
Image Size:  
320k240 pixels (QVGA)  
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Specifications  
Frame rate:  
approximately 6 fps  
AC Adaptor  
Information for your safety  
Power Source:  
AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power Consumption:  
19 W  
DC Output:  
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Movie Camera Operation)  
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)  
Dimensions:  
61 (W)k32 (H)k91 (D) mm  
Weight:  
Approx. 110 g  
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Specifications  
Maximum number of still pictures recordable on  
an SD Memory Card (optional)  
PICTURE SIZE  
640k480  
NORMAL ECONOMY  
1760k1320 (NV-GS200)  
1536k1152 (NV-GS120)  
PICTURE  
QUALITY  
FINE  
FINE  
NORMAL ECONOMY  
FINE  
NORMAL ECONOMY  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
45  
95  
190  
400  
4
7
11  
26  
5
10  
24  
13  
31  
100  
220  
440  
880  
1760  
3520  
200  
10  
18  
14  
440  
880  
25  
41  
58  
33  
55  
69  
880  
1760  
3520  
7040  
14080  
53  
88  
121  
248  
496  
1003  
71  
115  
235  
471  
953  
144  
294  
590  
1191  
1760  
3520  
7040  
111  
223  
452  
180  
362  
732  
146  
294  
595  
These figures vary depending on the subject  
being photographed.  
Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving  
picture on an SD Memory Card (optional)  
(NV-GS200 only)  
PICTURE SIZE  
MPEG4 MODE  
320k240 (QVGA)  
176k144 (QCIF)  
NORMAL ECONOMY  
SUPERFINE  
FINE  
8 MB  
16 MB  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
1min.  
2min.  
2min.  
4min.  
3min.  
8min.  
8min.  
18min.  
4min.  
10min.  
20min.  
42min.  
1h25min.  
2h50min.  
17min.  
37min.  
8min.  
35min.  
1h15min.  
2h30min.  
5h.  
17min.  
35min.  
1h10min.  
1h10min.  
2h20min.  
4h40min.  
10h10min.  
Maximum Continuous Recording Time:  
Approximately 120 minutes  
“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.  
The numbers shown in the table are  
approximations.  
These figures vary depending on the scene.  
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S0204Re0( 2300 A )  
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