Philips NV GS120EB User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camera

Model No.

NV-GS120EB

NV-GS200EB

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

VQT0H94

Operating Instructions

≥These Operating Instructions apply to models

NV-GS200 and NV-GS120.

≥The illustrations used in these Operating

Instructions show model NV-GS200, however,

parts of the explanation refer to different

models.

ª Carefully observe copyright laws.

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or

other published or broadcast material for

purposes other than your own private use

may infringe copyright laws. Even for the

purpose of private use, recording of certain

material may be restricted.

≥Depending on the model, some functions are

not available.

≥The Movie Camera uses copyright-protected

technologies and is protected by the patented

technologies and intellectual properties of

Japan and the U.S. To use these

of the Macrovision Company is required. It is

prohibited to disassemble or modify the Movie

Camera.

≥Windows is a trademark or registered

trademark of Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

≥Leica is a registered trademark of Leica

microsystems IR GmbH and Dicomar is a

registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks of their

respective corporations.

Files recorded on a MultiMediaCard or SD

Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on

this Movie Camera recorded on and created by

other equipment or vice versa. For this reason,

check the compatibility of the equipment in

advance.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

≥MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in

[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the

MultiMediaCard. (NV-GS200 only)

Pages for reference

Pages for reference are indicated by dashes

either side of a number, for example: -00-

Use only the recommended accessories.

ª WARNING

To prevent electric shock, do not remove the

cover (or back); there are no user serviceable

parts inside. (NV-GS200 only)

Do not remove the cover (or back); there are

no user serviceable parts inside. (NV-GS120

only)

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

-3-

Contents

Information for Your Safety.............................. 2

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 36

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 36

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 37

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback............ 37

Index Search Functions................................. 38

Playback Zoom Function............................... 38

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................. 39

Playing Back a Card...................................... 39

Slide Show .................................................... 40

Creating a Title.............................................. 41

Adding a Title ................................................ 41

Writing Printing Data on a Card..................... 42

Protecting the Files on a Card....................... 43

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ......... 43

Formatting a Card ......................................... 43

Enlarging a Movie Picture Size ..................... 44

Playing Back on Your TV .............................. 44

Before Use

Standard Accessories...................................... 5

Optional Accessories....................................... 5

Controls and Components............................... 6

The Remote Controller .................................... 9

Power Supply ................................................ 10

Charging Time and

Available Recording Time........................... 11

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt .............. 11

Attaching the Lens Cap ................................. 12

Attaching the Shoulder Strap......................... 12

Inserting a Cassette....................................... 13

Using a Card.................................................. 13

Turning on the Movie Camera....................... 14

Selecting Modes............................................ 14

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ................ 14

Using the Menu Screen................................. 15

List of Menus ................................................. 16

Setting Date and Time................................... 20

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge................. 20

LP Mode ........................................................ 20

Audio Recording Mode.................................. 20

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card.............. 46

Recording Pictures from a Card

onto a Tape................................................. 46

Audio Dubbing............................................... 46

Copying on an S-VHS

Recording Mode

(or a VHS) Cassette.................................... 47

Recording the Contents of

Other Equipment......................................... 48

Using the DV Cable for Recording ................ 48

Printing pictures with directly connecting

to the printer (PictBridge)............................ 49

About Recording............................................ 21

Recording on a Tape..................................... 21

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 22

Recording a Moving Picture on a Card

(MPEG4)..................................................... 24

Quick Start..................................................... 25

Self-timer Recording...................................... 25

Zoom In/Out Functions.................................. 25

Digital Zoom Function.................................... 26

Image Stabilizer Function.............................. 26

Fade In/Out Functions................................... 27

Backlight Compensation Function................. 27

Night View Functions..................................... 28

Soft Skin Function ......................................... 28

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 28

Cinema Function ........................................... 29

Recording in Special Situations..................... 29

Recording in Natural Colours ........................ 29

Adjusting White Balance Manually ................ 30

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment................ 31

Manual Iris Adjustment.................................. 32

Manual Focus Adjustment............................. 32

Using the Built-in Video Flash ....................... 33

Red Eye Reduction Function......................... 33

Digital Effect Functions.................................. 33

With a PC

USB Connection Kit....................................... 51

Using as a Web Camera or

with DV STUDIO......................................... 51

Using a Card in a Personal Computer........... 51

Others

Indications ..................................................... 53

Initializing the Modes..................................... 54

Warning/Alarm Indications ............................ 55

Notes and Hints............................................. 56

Cautions for Use............................................ 63

Before Requesting Repair

(Problems and Solutions) ........................... 67

Explanation of Terms .................................... 68

Specifications

Specifications ................................................ 70

Index.............................................................. 73

-4-

Before Use

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type

Before Use

ª Sales and Support Information

Battery -9-

4) Free Style Remote Controller with Mic -8-

5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -12-

6) AV Cable -44-

Customer Care Centre

≥For UK customers: 08705 357357

≥For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333

≥Visit our website for product information

≥E-mail: [email protected]

7) Shoulder Strap -12-

8) SD Memory Card -13-

9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and

CD-ROM) -51-

Optional Accessories

Technical Support for AV Software

≥For callers in UK: 08701 505610

≥For callers in ROI: 0044 8701 505610

1) AC Adaptor (VW-AD10B)

2) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU07/680mAh)

3) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU14/1360mAh)

4) Battery Pack (Lithium/CGA-DU21/2040mAh)

5) Wide Conversion Lens (VW-LW3707M3E)

6) Tele Conversion Lens (VW-LT3714M2E)

7) ND Filter (VW-LND37E)

8) MC Protector (VW-LMC37E)

9) Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS2E)

10) Video DC Light (VW-LDC10E)

11) Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E)

12) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VZ-LL10E)

13) Light Bulb for Video DC Light (VW-LL3E)

14) Stereo Zoom Microphone (VW-VMH3E)

15) Shoe Adaptor (VW-SK11E)

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by phoning

our Customer Care Centre Monday–Friday

9:00am– 5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory

ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk.

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

≥All enquiries transactions and distribution

facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK

Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!

16) Video Flash (VW-FLH3E)

17) Tripod (VW-CT45E)

18) Snow & Rain Jacket (VW-SJGS200E)

19) DV Cable (VW-CD1E)

≥Also available through our Internet is direct

shopping for a wide range of finished products,

take a browse on our website for further details.

Standard Accessories

20) DV Editing Software with DV Interface Board

(VW-DTM41E)

21) DV Editing Software (VW-DTM40E)

22) SD Memory Card Application Software

(VW-SWA1E)

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the

Movie Camera.

≥“TitleStudio” software for title creation, and

“SD-Jukebox” software for recording music

are included. (However, this Movie Camera

cannot play back music.)

VSK0651

K2GJ2DZ00017

RJA0053-3X

23) SD Memory Card (RP-SD032/

RP-SD064/RP-SD128/RP-SDH256/

RP-SDH512)

24) PC Card Adaptor for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDABPE)

CGA-DU14

(NV-GS200)

VSB0471

(NV-GS120)

N2QAGC000018

25) USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card

(BN-SDCAPE)

≥Some optional accessories may not be

available in some countries.

N2QCBD000030

VYF2973

K2KC4CB00009

VFC3506

VFA0425

1) AC Adaptor, DC Input Lead and AC Mains

Lead -10-

2) Battery Pack -10-

-5-

Before Use

(11) Colour Night View Button

Controls and Components

[COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] -28-

(12) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -28-

(13) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -26-

(14) Menu Button [MENU] -15-

(15) Pause Button [;] -39-

ª Movie Camera

(1)

Still Button [STILL] -22-

(16) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-

(17) Play Button [1] -36-, -39-

Enter Button [ENTER] -16-

(18) Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-

(4)

(5)

(6)

Fade Button [FADE] -27-

(19) Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-

(2) (3)

(1) Smart Accessory Shoe

(20) (21) (22) (23) (24)

(25)

≥The Video DC Light (VW-LDH3E; optional),

Video Flash (VW-FLH3E; optional) or the

Stereo Zoom Microphone

(VW-VMH3E; optional), etc. can be

attached here. Power is supplied directly

from the Movie Camera when using an

accessory supported by the Smart

Accessory Shoe.

(26)

(30)

(31)

(27) (28) (29)

≥Do not touch the connector part of the

Smart Accessory Shoe.

(2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN]

-14-

(20) Built-in Video Flash (NV-GS200 only) -33-

(21) Flash Open Lever [ßL] (NV-GS200 only)

-33-

(22) Lens Hood -66-

(3) LCD Monitor -14-, -66-

(23) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

(24) Focus Ring (NV-GS200 only) -32-

(25) Eyecup

(26) Power LCD Button [POWER LCD] -15-

Power LCD Lamp -15-

(27) Recording Lamp -21-

(28) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -26-, -28-

(29) White Balance Sensor -30-

Remote Control Sensor -9-

(30) Lock Button -12-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny

bright or dark spots on the LCD

Monitor screen. However, this is not a

malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

(4) Card Slot Cover -13-

(5) Card Slot -13-

(6) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] -13-

(31) Lock Cover -12-

(35) (36) (37) (38)

(32)

(10) (11) (12) (13)

REMOTE/MIC

(PLUG IN POWER)

COLOUR

NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT

SKIN

TELE

MACRO

(33)

(7)

AV IN/OUT

PHONES

MULTI/

P-IN-P

STILL

CARD

(34)

REC

BACK LIGHT

ENTER

FADE

(8)

(9)

PUSH

ACCESS

(32) USB Socket [ ] -51-

(33) Socket for Free Style Remote Controller

with Mic [REMOTE] -22-

(14) (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)

(7) Recording Check Button [S] -21-

Recording Button [REC] -48-

(8) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] -27-, -48-

(9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -13-

(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -34-, -40-

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -35-

Microphone Socket [MIC]

≥When connecting an external microphone

or audio equipment to this socket, the

built-in microphone does not operate.

-6-

Before Use

≥When connecting the Free Style Remote

(46) Zoom Lever [W/T] -25-

Controller with Mic to this socket and the

[TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in

microphone does not operate. -22-

≥When connecting the pin plug of the Free

Style Remote Controller with Mic to this

socket, plug it in as far as it goes.

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used.

≥The microphone may make noises

depending on the type of it. In this case, we

recommend using the battery for the Movie

Camera.

Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -36-, -37-

(47) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -46-

(49) (50) (51) (52) (53)

(48)

(54)

S-VIDEO

IN/OUT

(34) Audio-Video Input/Output Socket

[AV IN/OUT] (Input function on NV-GS200

Model only) -44-

(55) (56)

Headphone Socket [PHONES]

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this socket

activates the Movie Camera’s built-in

speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc.

deactivates it.

≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV

Cable to this socket, plug it in as far as it

goes.

≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] of

the [AV IN/OUT] (NV-GS200 only) or

[INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES]. If

you set [AV JACK] to [OUT], you may hear

noises on the right.

(48) Eyepiece Corrector Knob -14-

(49) Viewfinder -14-, -66-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny

bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder

screen. However, this is not a

malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

(50) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -10-

(51) Battery Holder

(52) Shoulder Strap Holders -12-

(53) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt)

-11-

(35) Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -21-, -29-, -32-

(36) Reset Button [RESET] -55-

(37) Speaker -36-

(54) Tripod Receptacle

≥Used for mounting the Movie Camera on an

optional tripod.

(38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -13-

(55) DV Terminal [DV] -48-

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

(56) S-Video Input/Output Socket

[S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (Input function on

NV-GS200 Model only) -44-

(39)

(44)

NV-GS200 NV-GS120

(45)

QUICK

START

(40)

(46)

(47)

(41)

(42)

(43)

(39) Mode Dial -14-

(40) Quick Start Recording Button

[QUICK START] -25-

Quick Start Recording Lamp -25-

(41) Power Lamp -14-, -21-, -36-

(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -21-, -24-

(43) Power Switch [OFF/ON] -14-, -21-, -36-, -63-

(44) Cassette Holder

(45) Cassette Compartment Cover -13-

-7-

Before Use

ª Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is

supplied with the Movie Camera, most of the

Movie Camera functions can be operated from a

distance.

(72)

(73)

START/

STOP

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

(78)

OSD

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

(79)

(80)

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(74)

(75)

(76)

(77)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

(57)

START/

STOP

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

OSD

;

(81)

(82)

(58)

(59)

(60)

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

SELECT

∫

(61)

(62)

VAR.

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

STORE

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

ENTER

OFF/ON

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

P.B.DIGITAL

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

(63)

(72) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -22-, -46-

(73) Title Button [TITLE] -42-

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(74) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button

[MULTI/P-IN-P] -34-, -40-

(75) Rewind/Review Button [6] -36-, -39-

(76) Pause Button [;] -37-, -39-

(77) Stop Button [∫] -36-, -39-

(78) Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] -21-, -24-

(79) Play Button [1] -36-, -39-

(80) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -36-, -39-

(81) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] -38-

(82) Enter Button [ENTER] -16-

(57) Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] -54-

(58) Indication Output Button [OSD] -45-

(59) Display Button [DISPLAY] -54-

(60) Reset Button [RESET] -69-

(61) Recording Button [¥REC] -48-

(62) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -47-

(63) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom

Function [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -39-

ª Free Style Remote Controller with Mic

This controller allows the scene to be shot from

various angles, high to low, and is also

convenient when the Tripod is used. When the

controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip

Belt for convenience.

START/

DATE/ PHOTO

TIME

SHOT

STOP

OSD

DISPLAY RESET TITLE

MULTI/

ZOOM

¥REC A.DUB

P-IN-P

(69)

^V/REW PLAY

FF/^W

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

(64)

(65)

(66)

(67)

(68)

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

SELECT

∫

(70)

(71)

This controller allows the Movie Camera to be for

left-handed users.

VAR.

STORE

ENTER

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

(88)

(83)

(84)

(85)

(86)

(87)

(64) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D]

(E: reverse, D: forward) -37-

(65) Index Search Buttons [:, 9]

(:: reverse, 9: forward) -38-

(66) Selection Button [SELECT] -39-

(67) Store Button [STORE] -39-

(68) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] -39-

(69) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]

-25-, -36-, -38-

(70) Variable Speed Search Button

[VAR. SEARCH] -37-

(71) Menu Button [MENU] -15-

(83) Microphone [MIC] -22-

(84) Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

(85) Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

(86) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(87) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -22-

≥When the Free Style Remote Controller with

Mic is connected to [REMOTE] Socket and

the [TALK] Button is pressed, the narration

microphone is activated and the built-in

microphone on the Movie Camera is

deactivated.

-8-

Before Use

(88) Clip

ª Using the Remote Controller

1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote

Control Sensor (29) of the Movie Camera

and press an appropriate button.

≥Insert the plug securely into the [REMOTE]

Socket as far as it will goes. A loose

connection will spoil normal operation.

The Remote Controller

ª Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Controller, insert the

supplied button-type battery.

1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the

Battery Holder.

10˚

(29)

15˚

≥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.

≥Within a 1-metre range, you can also use the

Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of

the Movie Camera.

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (i)

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Controller.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Movie Cameras are used

simultaneously, they can be operated individually

by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Movie

Camera and that of the Remote Controller do

not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed.

≥When the button-type battery is exhausted,

replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery

is normally expected to last about 1 year.

However, it depends on operation frequency.)

≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when

inserting the battery.

Setup on the Movie Camera:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the

desired Remote Controller Mode. (-17-)

WARNING

“THE LITHIUM BATTERY IS A CRITICAL

COMPONENT (TYPE NUMBER CR2025

MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC).

IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO

EXCESSIVE HEAT OR DISCHARGE. IT

MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN

EQUIPMENT DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY

FOR ITS USE.

Setup on the Remote Controller:

STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

;

INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM

∫

[VCR1]:

Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button

REPLACEMENT BATTERIES MUST BE OF

THE SAME TYPE AND MANUFACTURER.

THEY MUST BE FITTED IN THE SAME

MANNER AND LOCATION AS THE

ORIGINAL BATTERY, WITH THE

CORRECT POLARITY CONNECTIONS

OBSERVED.

simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button

simultaneously. 2

≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is

replaced, the mode is automatically reset to

[VCR1] Mode.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE-CHARGE THE

OLD BATTERY OR RE-USE IT FOR ANY

OTHER PURPOSE. IT SHOULD BE

DISPOSED OF IN WASTE PRODUCTS

DESTINED FOR BURIAL RATHER THAN

INCINERATION.”

-9-

Before Use

the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging

time becomes longer than usual.

Power Supply

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Movie

Camera.

ª Using the AC Adaptor

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [OFF] and, while

pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button (50), slide the

Battery or DC Input Lead upward to disconnect it.

1 Connect the DC Input Lead to the Movie

Camera.

2 Connect the DC Input Lead to the AC

Adaptor.

3 Connect the AC Mains Lead to the AC

Adaptor and the AC mains socket.

≥The AC Mains Lead’s outlet plug does not fit

entirely into the AC Adaptor socket. A gap will

remain as shown 1.

PUSH

(50)

BATT

(43)

≥Before connecting or disconnecting the

power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on

the Movie Camera to [OFF] and make sure

that Power Lamp is not lit.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.

ª Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

≥We recommend using Panasonic’s Battery.

≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Movie

Camera when batteries of other companies are

used.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

≥Since the Battery will not be charged when

the DC Input Lead is connected to the AC

Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging

starts.

≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,

charging is completed.

≥When charging the overdischarged battery,

the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the

battery is charged normally. When the

temperature of the battery is too high or low,

-10-

Before Use

≥In the following cases, the available recording

Charging Time and Available

Recording Time

time becomes shorter.

≥You use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor

simultaneously when using the 0 Lux Night

View function, rotating the LCD Monitor

frontward to record yourself

≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

≥When you use the Movie Camera with

lighting the LCD Monitor up by pressing the

[POWER LCD] Button.

NV-GS200

CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21

CGA-DU07

2h45min.

2h30min.(2h10min.)

1h15min.(1h5min.)

3h55min.

3h45min.(3h15min.)

1h55min.(1h40min.)

1h30min.

≥When you use accessories applicable to the

Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom

Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.).

1h15min.(1h5min.)

40min.(35min.)

The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt

NV-GS120

ª To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of

your hand.

VSB0471

CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21

CGA-DU07

2h10min.

2h25min.(2h5min.)

1h15min.(1h5min.)

2h45min.

3h.(2h40min.)

1h30min.(1h20min.)

3h55min.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

4h30min.(4h.)

2h15min.(2h.)

1h30min.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

1h30min.(1h20min.)

45min.(40min.)

A Charging Time

B Maximum Continuous Recording Time

C Intermittent Recording Time

(Intermittent Recording Time is the available

recording time with repeated recording and

stopping actions.)

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes.

≥Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (NV-GS200

only)

≥Battery VSB0471 is supplied. (NV-GS120 only)

≥The times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers indicate the recording time

when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in

parentheses indicate the recording time when

the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the

available recording time may be shorter.

≥The times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 25oC and humidity

of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or

lower temperature, the charging time may be

longer.

ª To Use as a Hand Strap

Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it

easier to handle and carry a Movie Camera. It is

more convenient to use with the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack VSB0471

(NV-GS120 only), CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21

for long time recording (2 hours or more for

continuous recording, 1 hour or more for

intermittent recording).

-11-

Before Use

1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by holding the

tabs on both sides 1, press the Lock

Button (30) and detach the Grip Belt.

Attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment part

and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap

Cord.

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2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

3 Slide A to the direction of the arrow and

reattach the Grip Belt.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the

Grip Belt. (It is not possible when using as a

hand strap.)

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt

Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure

that it is securely locked.

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder

Strap before going out of doors to record so as to

avoid dropping the Movie Camera.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder (52) on the Movie

Camera.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length

Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 2 cm 1 from the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it

cannot slip off.

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Before Use

≥Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to

the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same

way.

Using a Card

A Card can be used to record pictures.

ª Caution before inserting/removing a

Card

Be sure to turn off the Movie Camera.

≥Otherwise, the Movie Camera may not function

properly or it may cause the loss of recorded

data in a Card.

Inserting a Cassette

ª Inserting a Card

1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever (6) to open the Card

Slot Cover (4).

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever (38) toward

the front and pull down to open the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

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OPEN

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2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner on top 1, insert it into the Card Slot.

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Card Slot Cover (4) securely.

Removing the Card

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

Open the Card Slot Cover and then pull the Card

straight out.

≥After removing the Card, close the Card Slot

Cover.

PUSH

ª [ACCESS] Lamp (9)

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

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ACCESS

While the Movie Camera is accessing the Card

(reading, recording, playback or erasing), the

[ACCESS] Lamp lights up.

≥While the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, never attempt

to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the

Card, to turn off the Movie Camera. Such

actions will damage the Card, and recorded

data, and cause the Movie Camera to

malfunction.

ª Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE]

arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable

recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow

direction).

SAVE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.

-13-

Before Use

: PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the

Movie Camera to your Personal Computer.

Turning on the Movie Camera

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of

view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder

become clear and easy to read.

ª How to Turn on the Power

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

pressing the button 1.

1 Tilt up the Viewfinder.

≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.

(41)

≥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).

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ª How to Turn off the Power

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

pressing the button 1.

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Selecting Modes

To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the

LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD

Monitor is opened.

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the

Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial (39).

≥When you turn the Movie Camera off, this

setting is cancelled.

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ª Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record

the picture while watching it.

1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull

the LCD Monitor (3) out in the direction of

the arrow.

: Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.

Also, you can record still pictures on the card

simultaneously during recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

≥The Viewfinder is deactivated.

≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor by 120o,

it becomes convenient to operate menus or to

play back pictures.

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

scene on a tape.

: Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still picture or

moving picture on a card. (moving picture on

NV-GS200 Model only)

: Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

PUSH

OPEN

still picture on a card.

: MPEG4 Playback Mode (NV-GS200 only)

Use this mode when playing back the recorded

moving picture on a card.

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Before Use

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD

Monitor

≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of

180o 1 from the vertical position upwards

and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward

direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor

beyond these ranges will damage the Movie

Camera. You cannot rotate the LCD Monitor

when it is opened 120o angle. Therefore, do

not rotate it forcibly.

Press the [POWER LCD] Button.

When you press the [POWER LCD] Button, the

LCD monitor becomes bright about twice as

much as usual.

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POWER

LCD

The [POWER LCD] Lamp (26) lights up.

≥When turning the power on with using AC

Adaptor, [POWER LCD] function is

automatically effective.

To Resume Normal Brightness

1180o

290o

Press the [POWER LCD] Button again.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

To Change the Picture Quality of the LCD

Monitor (NV-GS200 only)

Set the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to

[ON] or [OFF].

[ON]: The screen image becomes clear and

vivid. (The effect varies according to the

recording scene.)

ª Adjusting Brightness and Colour

Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]

Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are

displayed.

≥When Power LCD Lamp lights up, [LCD AI] is

automatically set to [ON]. You cannot change

this setting. (NV-GS200 only)

≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded

images.

LCD/EVF SETUP

1LCD BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

LCD COLOUR LEVEL

[-]||||----[+]

EVF BRIGHTNESS

[-]||||----[+]

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≥For other notes concerning this item, see -66-.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD

screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOUR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the

LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or

setup, this Movie Camera displays various

function setups on Menus.

≥When operating the menu with the Viewfinder,

set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or

rotate the LCD monitor by 180o.

1 Press the [MENU] Button (14).

Viewfinder.

To Adjust

STILL

Press the [;/∫] Button and select the item to be

adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to

raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the

Bar Indication.

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥A larger number of vertical bars indicates

stronger brightness or colour saturation.

-15-

Before Use

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode

selected by using the Mode Dial (39) is

displayed.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm

the selection of the file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry

out the various Menu Operations. (The above

procedure will not be repeated in the following

instructions.)

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List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation

purposes only, and they are different from the

actual Menus.

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select a desired

Sub-Menu.

≥Press the [;/∫] Button to display the

highlighted item.

3 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the item.

5 Press the [5] Button to display the

selected item.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Mode

TAPE RECORDING MENU

CAMERA

!PROG.AE

SIS

DIGITAL

CARD

D.ZOOM

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

SELF TIMER

USB FUNCTION

FLASH

RED EYE

FLASH LEVEL

6 Press the [;/∫] Button to select the desired

mode and press [ENTER] Button to

determine the setting.

≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or

play back. Menus can be displayed during

playback but not during recording. The above

operations can be done using the [MENU]

Button, [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] Buttons and [ENTER]

Button on the Remote Controller. (-8-)

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%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode -29-

[SIS]

Image Stabilizer -27-

[D.ZOOM]

To Return the Previous Screen

Press the [6] Button.

Digital Zoom -26-

[SELF TIMER]

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained

even when the Movie Camera is turned off.

However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is

disconnected before turning off the Movie

Camera, the selected setup may not be retained.

(The setups of [EFFECT2] (-34-) are not retained.)

Self-timer Recording -25-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -51-

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash -33-

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction -33-

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level -33-

≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes

back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1 -33-

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2 -34-

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode -34-

[TITLE IN]

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4

Playback Mode (MPEG4 Playback

Mode on NV-GS200 Model only)

A File Selection Operation may be necessary

during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out

the following procedure.

1 Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select

a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame.

Adding a Title -41-

3) [CARD]

PICTURE

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -23-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation -41-

No.25

100-0012

-16-

Before Use

To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

[REC SPEED]

[AV JACK]

Recording Speed Mode -20-

[AUDIO REC]

AV Socket -68-

[REMOTE]

Audio Recording Mode -20-

Remote Controller Mode -9-

[SCENE INDEX]

[REC LAMP]

Scene Index Mode -38-

[WIND CUT]

Recording Lamp -21-

[BEEP SOUND]

Wind Noise Reduction -28-

Beep Sound -56-

[ZOOM MIC]

[CLOCK SET]

Zoom Microphone -26-

[CINEMA]

Date and Time Setting -20-

[INITIAL SET]

Cinema-like Format Recording -29-

Initial Setting Mode -54-

[H.SHOE MIC]

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Hot Shoe Microphone

≥This function reduces the low sound to avoid a

wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom

Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional).

5) [DISPLAY]

Tape Playback Mode

TAPE PLAYBACK MENU

PLAYBACK

AV IN/OUT

DIGITAL

CARD

!SEARCH

12bit AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

USB FUNCTION

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

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Display Mode -54-

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -54-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode -54-

[C.RESET]

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode -38-

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector -47-

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode -60-

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode -51-

2) [AV IN/OUT] (NV-GS200 only)

Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -46-

[A.DUB INPUT]

Audio Dubbing Input -46-

[DV OUT]

Analog-Digital Conversion Output -63-

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off -39-

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection -39-

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -41-

4) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Counter Reset -69-

≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot

reset the Time Code.

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD AI] (NV-GS200 only)

Intelligent LCD Monitor -15-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself -25-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -14-

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -22-

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

≥

If no operation takes place for approximately

10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to

the Movie Camera and the [OFF/ON] Switch is

turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a

Card, the Movie Camera is automatically set to

Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions.

If any button is pressed or operated, the

Picture Quality -23-

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality -24-

[CREATE TITLE]

Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The

Demonstration Mode can be started by setting

[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu.

Title Creation -41-

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Before Use

5) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound -56-

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode -20-

[AUDIO REC]

[CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Mode

Audio Recording Mode -20-

6) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

CARD RECORDING MENU

CAMERA

!PROG.AE

SHTR EFFECT

SELF TIMER

FLASH

DIGITAL

CARD

RECORDING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

RED EYE

FLASH LEVEL

Display Mode -54-

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%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication -54-

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode -54-

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset -69-

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode -29-

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect

≥You can add a sound like releasing the shutter.

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording -25-

[FLASH] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash -33-

[REC DATA]

Camera Data

≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings

(shutter speed, iris and white balance settings

(-29-), etc.) used during the recordings are

displayed during playback. [---] appears on the

display when there is no data or during Slow

Motion Playback, Still Advance Playback or

Variable Speed Search.

≥The settings information may not be displayed

properly if the camera data of this Movie

Camera are played back on other equipment.

≥The camera data will not be recorded in the

following cases:

[RED EYE]

Red Eye Reduction -33-

[FLASH LEVEL] (NV-GS200 only)

Flash Level -33-

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -41-

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICTURE SIZE]

Picture Size -23-

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality -23-

[MPEG4 MODE] (NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Picture Quality -24-

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation -41-

[BURST MODE]

≥When the data are recorded from a card to

a tape.

≥When recording proceeds with no input

signals supplied.

≥When recording involves the use of the

S-Video or AV Input Socket. (NV-GS200

only)

≥When pictures with no camera data are

recorded using the DV Terminal.

≥When displaying a list of titles.

7) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

[LCD AI] (NV-GS200 only)

Intelligent LCD Monitor -15-

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -15-

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder -14-

8) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

Continuous Photoshot -24-

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction -28-

[H.SHOE MIC]

Hot Shoe Microphone

≥This function reduces the low sound to avoid a

wind noise when using the Stereo Zoom

Microphone (VW-VMH3E; optional).

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode -54-

[DATE/TIME]

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search -22-

[AV JACK] (NV-GS120 only)

AV Socket -68-

[REMOTE]

Remote Controller Mode -9-

Date and Time Indication -54-

-18-

Before Use

5) [DISPLAY]

6) [LCD/EVF]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE RECORDING MENU].

6) [LCD/EVF]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Socket -68-

[REMOTE]

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

7) [INITIAL]

Remote Controller Mode -9-

[REC LAMP]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

Recording Lamp -21-

[AV JACK]

[BEEP SOUND]

AV Socket -68-

Beep Sound -56-

[REMOTE]

[CLOCK SET]

Remote Controller Mode -9-

Date and Time Setting -20-

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode -54-

[MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU]

(NV-GS200 only)

MPEG4 Playback Mode

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE

EDITING

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

Picture Playback Mode

!FILE BY SEL

ALL FILES

PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU

DELETE

EDITING

!FILE BY SEL

ALL FILES

TITLE BY SEL

DIGITAL

DISPLAY

LCD/EVF

INITIAL

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

MENU:EXIT

;/∫:SELECT

%:NEXT

1) [DELETE]

MENU:EXIT

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File -43-

[ALL FILES]

Selecting and Deleting a File -43-

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files -43-

2) [EDITING]

Deleting All Files -43-

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[TITLE BY SEL]

[FILE LOCK]

Selecting and Deleting a Title -43-

2) [EDITING]

Setting the Lock -43-

[CARD FORMAT]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

Formatting a Card -43-

[FILE LOCK]

3) [DISPLAY]

Setting the Lock -43-

[DPOF SET]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[SCREEN]

Setting DPOF -42-

Screen Setting -44-

[CARD FORMAT]

[DISPLAY]

Formatting a Card -43-

Display Mode -54-

3) [PRINT]

[DATE/TIME]

Printing Setting Sub-Menu

[THIS PICTURE]

Date and Time Indication -54-

4) [LCD/EVF]

Printing Only the Displayed Picture -50-

[DATE]

Printing with Recording Date -50-

4) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

≥All of the items on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu

of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].

5) [INITIAL]

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title -41-

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

≥All of the items on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu are

the same as those on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu

of the [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU].

-19-

Before Use

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Movie

Camera with the power turned off and then

connect to the AC Mains socket.

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Movie Camera has

a slight imprecision, make sure to check the time

before recording.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>

[CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

≥After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium

battery can power the clock for approximately

3 months.

CLOCK SET

1YEAR

MONTH

DAY

2004

HOUR

MIN.

WARNING

;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP

THE LITHIUM BATTERY IN THIS

EQUIPMENT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED

BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN

NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

PANASONIC SUPPLIER.

!/MENU:EXIT

2 Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and

press the [6/5] Button to set it to the

desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with

[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time

becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP

Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease

with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise

may appear on a playback image, or some

normal functions may be restricted.

≥The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are

not completely compatible with other

equipment.

3 Press the [MENU] Button (14) to finish

setting the date and time.

≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] or [--]

Indication flashes. In this case, charge the

built-in battery.

≥The clock uses the 24-hour system.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation

of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication

flashes, the internal lithium battery is near

exhaustion.

≥Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

(-46-)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be

selected with [AUDIO REC] on the

[RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with

“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit

32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be

recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other

2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

-20-

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)

When recording still pictures or moving pictures

on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording

Mode [

Model only)

]. (moving pictures on NV-GS200

(43)

When recording with the

2 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) set to

[AUTO], the Movie Camera automatically adjusts

the focus and white balance. In some cases, they

cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be

adjusted manually. (-30-, -31-, -32-)

Mode.

(39)

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

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

≥Recording starts.

≥After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes

to [REC].

≥Before turning on the power, remove the

Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached

when the power is turned on, Automatic

White Balance Adjustment (-30-) may not

function correctly.

REC

(42)

RECORD

≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for

more than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically for tape protection and power

conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the

power is turned off only when the tape is

inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the

tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if

the Recording Pause Mode continues for more

than 6 minutes, the power is turned off

automatically.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

again to pause the recording.

≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

PAUSE

≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording

Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,

you can also record a still picture on a card by

pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

To resume recording from this condition, turn

off, then turn on the power again.

ª Recording Lamp

The Recording Lamp (27) lights up during

recording and alerts those being recorded that

recording is in progress.

ª To Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button (7) briefly in the

Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the

last few seconds of the recorded scene.

(7)

(27)

≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After

checking, the Movie Camera resumes the

Recording Pause Mode.

≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the

[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set

to [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -56-.

-21-

Recording Mode

ª Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

ª Progressive Photoshot

When the [æ] Indication is displayed,

Progressive Photoshot Function works.

You can record still pictures as frame still pictures

with higher quality by this function.

≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not

be activated depending on the function you use.

(-54-)

The Blank Search Function aids you to locate the

end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

STILL

≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend setting to the Card Recording

Mode. (To activate the progressive function

regardless of the function you use)

≥When you record the tape and the card

simultaneously, the progressive function is not

activated.

ENTER

FADE

(14)

≥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

FADE

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL]

Button first at the position where you wish to

record the still picture so as to enter the Digital

Still Picture Mode and then press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button.

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Recording Mode

When recording in Card Recording Mode:

(NV-GS120)

(NV-GS200)

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording

Mode.

(39)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47)

≥The [ _PICTURE] Indication lights up in red.

halfway.

Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images

2 sizes are available for Photoshot.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320]

(NV-GS200)/[1520k1152] (NV-GS120) or

[640k480].

PHOTO

(47) ^SHOT

STILL

≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the

Movie Camera automatically focuses on the

subject.

ENTER

FADE

1 Shutter Chance Mark

2 Focus Area

(14)

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

FADE

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the Free Style

Remote Controller with Mic cannot be

pressed halfway.

(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 1520k1152

(NV-GS120):

[FINE] (high image quality):

approximately 5 pictures

[NORMAL] (normal image quality):

approximately 9 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality):

approximately 12 pictures

-23-

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

≥It takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording.

FADE

≥During recording the [_MPEG] Indication is lit in

red.

(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 -56-.

Recording a Moving Picture on a

Card (MPEG4)

STILL

ENTER

(NV-GS200 only)

FADE

You can record moving pictures on a Card. The

recorded data can also be played back on

Windows Media Player (ver.6.4 and later).

(14)

-24-

Recording Mode

Maximum recording time on the supplied

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

≥The Movie Camera will be ready for recording

in approximately 1.7 seconds.

Card (8 MB)

[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute

[FINE]: approximately 2 minutes

[NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes

[ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes

≥These figures vary depending on the scene.

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for

approximately 2 seconds and make sure the

Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

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

FADE

(14)

≥When the LCD Monitor is opened, the

Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However,

when the LCD Monitor is rotated frontward, the

image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD

Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set

[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to

[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and

no left and right reversal occurs.

≥The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

≥The Recording Lamp (27) and the [

]

Indication flash and the recording starts after

10 seconds.

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (40), and

the Movie Camera will be ready for recording in

approximately 1.7 seconds after the Movie

Camera is turned on.

≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the

[

] indicaton is blinking, press the [MENU]

Button.

≥You can also use the Continuous Photoshot.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button (40).

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.

(-24-)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -57-.

QUICK

START

Zoom In/Out Functions

(40)

It gives special effects to the picture by recording

objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] Lever (46) towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

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

≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

VOL/JOG

(46)

(43)

-25-

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.

1tW

5tW

10tW

Z.MIC

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

Digital Zoom Function

(Macro Close-up Function)

This function is useful when you want to record

close-up shots of subjects located beyond a

normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification.

With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a

magnification from 20k up to 500k.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [20k] or [500k].

When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Movie

Camera can focus on a subject that is as close as

approximately 4 cm from the Lens. Small

subjects like insects can be recorded with this

function.

ª To Use the Tele-Macro Function

With the zoom magnification of 10k, the Movie

Camera can bring the subject into focus as close

as approximately 40 cm from the Lens. Focusing

only on the subject and displaying the

background out of focus makes the picture more

impressive.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(14)

1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (13).

≥20k: Digital zooming to 20k

≥500k: Digital zooming to 500k

TELE

(13)

MACRO

20tW

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

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47).

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

(42)

Image Stabilizer Function

If the Movie Camera is shaken while recording,

the camera shake in the image can be corrected.

≥If the Movie Camera shakes too much, the

images may not be stabilized.

To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function

Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.

ª To Use the Zoom Microphone

Function

Along with the zooming operation, the

microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are

varied for recording sounds.

-26-

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

FADE

(42)

(14)

≥The [[] Indication appears.

3 Release the [FADE] Button (18) about

3 seconds after starting recording.

≥The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to

disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the

end of a scene.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) to start

recording.

PHOTO

SHOT

(47)

(42)

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18) while

recording.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [SIS] >> [OFF].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

≥The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to stop

recording.

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually

from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

(42)

3 Release the [FADE] Button (18).

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (18)

during the Recording Pause Mode.

≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

STILL

This prevents the subject from being recorded too

darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that

shines from behind the subject being recorded.)

1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (8).

ENTER

FADE

(18)

≥The image fades out gradually.

BACK LIGHT

(8)

-27-

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.

To Cancel the Night View Functions

Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

repeatedly until neither the [C.NIGHT VIEW]

Indication nor the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Soft Skin Function

Night View Functions

This enables you to record skin colours in a softer

tone. In order to get the best result, avoid

background colours similar to the skin colour of

the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer

background lacking in detail.

Colour Night View Function

This function allows you to record colour images

brightly in a dark place without using the Video

Flash.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(11) until the [C.NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button (12).

(12)

SOFT

SKIN

COLOUR

(11)

NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT SKIN

≥The [

] Indication appears.

C.NIGHT

VIEW

SOFT SKIN

≥To obtain the best effect, we recommend to

take the bust shot, so that the upper part from

the breast of the subject can be framed in the

screen.

0 Lux Night View Function

Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of

almost 0 lux can be recorded.

1 Press the [COLOUR NIGHT VIEW] Button

(11) until the [0LUX NIGHT VIEW] Indication

appears.

To Cancel the Soft Skin Function

Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.

Wind Noise Reduction Function

C.NIGHT

VIEW

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

FADE

(14)

≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

WIND CUT

-28-

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].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Cinema Function

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

≥For bringing up people clearly from the

background.

FADE

3) [4] Low Light Mode

(14)

≥For recording a dark scene brighter.

4) [Ω] Spotlight Mode

≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of

the screen.

≥For recording a subject under a spotlight in

a party, theatre, etc.

5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode

≥For recording in a glaring surrounding, such

as ski slopes, beaches, etc.

CINEMA

To Cancel the Programme AE Function

Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu

to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

Switch to [AUTO].

To Cancel the Cinema Mode

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -58-.

Recording in Natural Colours

Recording in Special Situations

(White Balance)

(Programme AE)

Depending on the scene or light condition, the

Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may

not be able to bring out natural colours. In this

case, the white balance can be adjusted

manually.

You can select optimal automatic exposure under

specific recording situations.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

When the Movie Camera is turned on with the

Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance

Adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn on the Movie Camera after removing the

Lens Cap.

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5],

[7], [4], [Ω] or [º]).

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

STILL

ENTER

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

FADE

(14)

-29-

Recording Mode

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17).

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

STILL

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(17)

ENTER

(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).

1AWB

STILL

(17)

ENTER

FADE

≥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

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.

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.

-30-

Recording Mode

2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) until the

Shutter Speed Indication appears.

10 000K

000K

STILL

(17)

ENTER

000K

FADE

MNL

000K

1/1000

10)

11)

000K

3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button

(19) to adjust the shutter speed.

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/50–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode

1/4–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode

(NV-GS200)

1/25–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode

(NV-GS120)

The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s.

Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the

shutter speed to be faster.

12)

Outside of the effective range of Automatic White

Balance Adjustment, the image will become

reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range

of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the

Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not

function properly if there is more than one light

source. In this case, adjust the White Balance.

1) The effective range of Automatic White

Balance Adjustment on this Movie Camera

2) Blue sky

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO].

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

ª About the Card Slow Shutter

(NV-GS200 only)

When you adjust the shutter speed to 1/4, 1/6 or

1/12 in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow

Shutter Mode is activated.

≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the

shutter speed is set to 1/25, when the [OFF/ON]

Switch or the Mode Dial is operated.

≥In the Slow Shutter Mode:

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) 2 hours after sunrise or before sunset

8) 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset

9) Halogen light bulb

10) Incandescent light bulb

11) Sunrise or sunset

12) Candlelight

≥the White Balance cannot be changed.

≥the Movie Camera focuses on the subject

manually.

≥When you set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]

Switch to [FOCUS], the shutter speed is

automatically set to 1/50 and then turned to the

previous shutter speed. [MF] blinks while the

subject is focused.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

-31-

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

NV-GS200

NV-GS120

STILL

3 (NV-GS200)

(17)

ENTER

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

FADE

The value to which dB is attached indicates a

Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality

of the image deteriorates.

(19)

(16)

≥If you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6]

Button, the speed of adjusting becomes

faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO].

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in

a situation where auto focus may not function

well.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

(35) to [MANUAL].

AUTO MANUAL

FOCUS

(35)

≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

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Recording Mode

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -59-.

Using the Built-in Video Flash

(NV-GS200 only)

Red Eye Reduction Function

The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record

still pictures in a dark place. The Video Flash

lights twice to detect the surrounding luminosity

and to light properly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].

This function reduces a phenomenon which

causes the subject’s eyes to turn red when you

record pictures with a flash such as built-in Video

Flash or Video Flash VW-FLH3E (optional).

(Built-in Video Flash on NV-GS200 Model only)

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

STILL

ENTER

STILL

FADE

ENTER

FADE

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≥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].

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≥The Video Flash pops up.

3 Press the [STILL] Button (15).

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

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STILL

Digital Effect Functions

ENTER

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

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4) MIX

5) STROBE

6) TRAIL

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≥Video Flash is not lighted when recording.

7) MOSAIC

10) SLIM

8) MIRROR

9) STRETCH

Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or

[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >>

[FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level.

≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL]. (The [ß]

Indication appears.)

≥If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL]

setting, set it to [i] (the [ßi] Indication

appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] (the [ßj]

Indication appears).

1) Multi Mode [MULTI]

2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]

3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]

4) Mix Mode [MIX]

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Recording Mode

5) Strobe Mode [STROBE]

Manual Multi-Picture Mode:

≥It records images with a stroboscopic effect.

6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]

≥It records images with a trailing effect.

7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]

≥It produces a mosaic-like image.

8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR]

≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror

image of the left half.

9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH]

You can manually capture and record 9 small still

pictures.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].

≥The Picture is expanded horizontally.

10) Slim Mode [SLIM]

STILL

ENTER

≥The picture is expanded vertically.

FADE

Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]

12) SEPIA

11) NEGA

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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]

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P-IN-P

≥The colours of the recorded image are

inverted as seen in a negative.

12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA]

≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI]

Button at each scene you want to capture.

≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like

the colour of old pictures.

Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures

While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the

[MULTI] Button.

≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the

[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.

13) Black & White Mode [B/W]

≥It records an image in black and white.

14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]

≥It records an image with a painting-like

effect.

To Display the Multi-Pictures Again

Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.

To Select a Desired Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]

>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital

Effect.

To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One

(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])

When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second

or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the

pictures captured last is deleted continuously.

≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they

cannot be displayed again.

To Cancel the Digital Effect

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL]

>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].

≥If the Movie Camera is turned off, the

[EFFECT2] settings are cancelled.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

ª Picture-in-Picture Mode

ª Multi-Picture Mode

Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:

You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside

the screen.

You can capture and record 9 consecutive small

still pictures.

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Recording Mode

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42)

to start recording.

STILL

ENTER

FADE

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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/

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P-IN-P

≥A small still picture is displayed in a normal

picture.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the

small still picture is cleared.

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Wipe Mode:

Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last

recorded scene gradually changes to the moving

image of a new scene.

WIPE

Mix Mode:

While the moving image of a new scene fades in,

the still image of the last recorded scene

gradually fades out.

MIX

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].

STILL

ENTER

FADE

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≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.

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Playback Mode

ª Adjusting the Sound Volume

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape

To adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_]

Lever (46) to display the [VOLUME] Indication.

Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to

increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_]

Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume. The

[VOLUME] Indication goes off after the

adjustment is finished.

The recorded scene can be played back

immediately after the recording.

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

≥The Power Lamp (41) lights up.

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VOL/JOG

(46)

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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.

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3 Press the [6] Button (19) to rewind the

tape.

≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the

Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.

(-38-)

STILL

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ENTER

FADE

≥For other notes concerning this item, see -60-.

≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want

to start playback.

≥When the tape reaches the beginning,

rewinding stops automatically.

Finding a Scene You Want to Play

Back

4 Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback.

≥The [!] Indication appears.

ª Cue/Review Playback

STILL

ENTER

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ENTER

FADE

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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

Press the [∫] Button (18).

STILL

≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue

Playback or Review Playback until you release

it.

ENTER

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FADE

ª Variable Speed Search Function

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback

can be varied.

1 During playback, press the [1] Button (17).

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