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Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0799 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. PV-GS120 PV-GS200 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0799 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. PV-GS120 PV-GS200 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Digital Video Camcorder
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...user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS120, PV-GS200 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies ...an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY....
...user's authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS120, PV-GS200 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies ...an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY....
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...SHOT] Button. STILL s ENTER i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to start playback. PC PC PC Before Use ª Recording a Still Picture on PV-GS200 Model only) PC PC SD SD SD 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ª...the Slide Show 5: Playing back the next picture 6: Playing back the previous picture ∫: Stop the Slide Show ;: Pause the Slide Show [MPEG4] (PV-GS200 only): 1: Playing back the File 5: Selecting the next file (When you tap this button during playback, you can search the next file, and when ...
...SHOT] Button. STILL s ENTER i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to start playback. PC PC PC Before Use ª Recording a Still Picture on PV-GS200 Model only) PC PC SD SD SD 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ª...the Slide Show 5: Playing back the next picture 6: Playing back the previous picture ∫: Stop the Slide Show ;: Pause the Slide Show [MPEG4] (PV-GS200 only): 1: Playing back the File 5: Selecting the next file (When you tap this button during playback, you can search the next file, and when ...
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... recommend using an accessory supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe. (PV-GS200 only) ≥Do not touch the connector part of the explanation refer to operate PV-GS120 with models PV-GS120 and PV-GS200. Controls and Components ª Camcorder (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (3) (1) Smart Accessory Shoe ≥The Video DC Light (optional), Video Flash (not supplied) or the Stereo Zoom Microphone (optional...
... recommend using an accessory supported by the Smart Accessory Shoe. (PV-GS200 only) ≥Do not touch the connector part of the explanation refer to operate PV-GS120 with models PV-GS120 and PV-GS200. Controls and Components ª Camcorder (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (3) (1) Smart Accessory Shoe ≥The Video DC Light (optional), Video Flash (not supplied) or the Stereo Zoom Microphone (optional...
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...Magic Wire Remote Control with the Camcorder to this jack, plug it in microphone does not operate. (PV-GS200 only) -28- ≥When connecting the pin plug of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to reduce noises instead of the AC adaptor. (34) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT...jack activates the Camcorder's built-in powered microphone can be used . deactivates it. ≥When connecting the pin plug of the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with Narration Mic [REMOTE] (PV-GS200 only) -...
...Magic Wire Remote Control with the Camcorder to this jack, plug it in microphone does not operate. (PV-GS200 only) -28- ≥When connecting the pin plug of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to reduce noises instead of the AC adaptor. (34) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT...jack activates the Camcorder's built-in powered microphone can be used . deactivates it. ≥When connecting the pin plug of the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with Narration Mic [REMOTE] (PV-GS200 only) -...
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..., explosion and burns. CR2025 only. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. When the controller is normally expected to last about 1 year. Risk of children. Use of the Camcorder. -15- Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges. ... Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to low, and is also convenient when a Tripod is deactivated. (88) Clip ≥Insert the plug securely into the Remote Controller. ≥Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately...
..., explosion and burns. CR2025 only. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. When the controller is normally expected to last about 1 year. Risk of children. Use of the Camcorder. -15- Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges. ... Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles, high to low, and is also convenient when a Tripod is deactivated. (88) Clip ≥Insert the plug securely into the Remote Controller. ≥Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately...
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... indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more convenient to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). (PV-GS200 only) -17- It is used . If the Battery is used . the LCD Monitor is charged at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and...to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to handle and carry a Camcorder. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using the Grip Belt as a Grip Belt Adjust the...
... indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more convenient to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). (PV-GS200 only) -17- It is used . If the Battery is used . the LCD Monitor is charged at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and...to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to handle and carry a Camcorder. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using the Grip Belt as a Grip Belt Adjust the...
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...] Adjusts the color saturation of the arrow. ≥The Viewfinder is set to your Personal Computer. If you open , you want to connect the Camcorder to [YES], the following items are displayed. LCD COLOR LEVEL EVF BRIGHTNESS ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the...the recorded scene on a tape. :Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording a still picture or a moving picture on a card. (moving picture on PV-GS200 Model only) :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. :MPEG4 Playback Mode...
...] Adjusts the color saturation of the arrow. ≥The Viewfinder is set to your Personal Computer. If you open , you want to connect the Camcorder to [YES], the following items are displayed. LCD COLOR LEVEL EVF BRIGHTNESS ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP !/MENU:EXIT LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS] Adjusts the...the recorded scene on a tape. :Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording a still picture or a moving picture on a card. (moving picture on PV-GS200 Model only) :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. :MPEG4 Playback Mode...
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... not retained.) However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained. ≥Menu operation flow is turned off. (The setups of the LCD Monitor (PV-GS200 only) Set the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [ON] ... rotate the LCD monitor by >>. ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode (MPEG4 Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) A File Selection Operation may be retained even when the Camcorder is shown in this item, see -81-. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on while using the ...
... not retained.) However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained. ≥Menu operation flow is turned off. (The setups of the LCD Monitor (PV-GS200 only) Set the [LCD AI] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [ON] ... rotate the LCD monitor by >>. ª File Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode (MPEG4 Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) A File Selection Operation may be retained even when the Camcorder is shown in this item, see -81-. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on while using the ...
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...FUNCTION] USB Functions Mode -59[FLASH] (PV-GS200 only) Flash -38- [RED EYE] (PV-GS200 only) Red Eye Reduction -39- [FLASH LEVEL] (PV-GS200 only) Flash Level -38≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen. 2) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 -39[EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 -39[MULTI MODE] Multi-Picture...no operation takes place for explanation purposes only, and they are for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the...
...FUNCTION] USB Functions Mode -59[FLASH] (PV-GS200 only) Flash -38- [RED EYE] (PV-GS200 only) Red Eye Reduction -39- [FLASH LEVEL] (PV-GS200 only) Flash Level -38≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen. 2) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 -39[EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 -39[MULTI MODE] Multi-Picture...no operation takes place for explanation purposes only, and they are for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the...
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...Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Jack -51[A.DUB INPUT] Audio Dubbing Input -51[DV OUT] Analog-Digital Conversion Output -773) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Off -45[EFFECT SEL] Digital... Effect Selection -45[TITLE IN] Adding a Title -474) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -29[MPEG4 MODE] (PV-GS200... properly if the camera data of this Camcorder are played back on other equipment. ≥...
...Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu [AV JACK] AV Jack -51[A.DUB INPUT] Audio Dubbing Input -51[DV OUT] Analog-Digital Conversion Output -773) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Off -45[EFFECT SEL] Digital... Effect Selection -45[TITLE IN] Adding a Title -474) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality -29[MPEG4 MODE] (PV-GS200... properly if the camera data of this Camcorder are played back on other equipment. ≥...
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... ≥You can add a sound such as releasing the shutter. [SELF TIMER] Self-timer Recording -31[FLASH] (PV-GS200 only) Flash -38[RED EYE] (PV-GS200 only) Red Eye Reduction -39[FLASH LEVEL] (PV-GS200 only) Flash Level -382) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -473) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICTURE SIZE] Picture Size...
... ≥You can add a sound such as releasing the shutter. [SELF TIMER] Self-timer Recording -31[FLASH] (PV-GS200 only) Flash -38[RED EYE] (PV-GS200 only) Red Eye Reduction -39[FLASH LEVEL] (PV-GS200 only) Flash Level -382) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -473) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICTURE SIZE] Picture Size...
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... Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to ...DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -475) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -69[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -69[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -846) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Color Level [LCD AI] (PV-GS200... JACK] AV Jack -82[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -16- ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MODE] (PV-GS200 only) MPEG4 Playback Menu MPEG4 DELETE EDITING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL PLAYBACK MENU ! Before Use [DATE/TIME...
... Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to ...DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title -475) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -69[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -69[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -846) [LCD/EVF] Adjusting Brightness and Color Level [LCD AI] (PV-GS200... JACK] AV Jack -82[REMOTE] Remote Controller Mode -16- ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MODE] (PV-GS200 only) MPEG4 Playback Menu MPEG4 DELETE EDITING DISPLAY LCD/EVF INITIAL PLAYBACK MENU ! Before Use [DATE/TIME...
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...] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. (42) REC RECORD 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. To resume recording from this item, see -71-. -27- Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording...function correctly. ≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically. Recording on PV-GS200 Model only) When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to Tape Recording Mode [...
...] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. (42) REC RECORD 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. To resume recording from this item, see -71-. -27- Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording...function correctly. ≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically. Recording on PV-GS200 Model only) When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to Tape Recording Mode [...
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... SEARCH] >> [YES]. You can add a narration while recording is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is not activated. Compared to images of normal recording, images that you press the [STILL] Button first at the end of ... at the position where you in Card Recording Mode. ≥We recommend that are recorded using this Camcorder is approximately 2.3 million pixels (PV-GS200)/1.2 million pixels (PV-GS120), and recording of images with higher quality, we recommend setting to the [REMOTE] Jack (33), you ...
... SEARCH] >> [YES]. You can add a narration while recording is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is not activated. Compared to images of normal recording, images that you press the [STILL] Button first at the end of ... at the position where you in Card Recording Mode. ≥We recommend that are recorded using this Camcorder is approximately 2.3 million pixels (PV-GS200)/1.2 million pixels (PV-GS120), and recording of images with higher quality, we recommend setting to the [REMOTE] Jack (33), you ...
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...Button is not pressed. Check it for Photoshot. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) or [640k480]. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE MENU Selecting the quality of images recordable on the Magic Wire Remote Control ...>> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality. No Mark: The Camcorder cannot focus on the subject. ≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the supplied Card (8 MB) When the picture size is 1760k1320 (PV-GS200): [FINE] (high image quality): approximately 4 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): ...
...Button is not pressed. Check it for Photoshot. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) or [640k480]. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE MENU Selecting the quality of images recordable on the Magic Wire Remote Control ...>> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality. No Mark: The Camcorder cannot focus on the subject. ≥The [PHOTO SHOT] Button on the supplied Card (8 MB) When the picture size is 1760k1320 (PV-GS200): [FINE] (high image quality): approximately 4 pictures [NORMAL] (normal image quality): ...
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... >> a desired image quality. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE MENU -30- Selecting the Quality of PV-GS200, you cannot record to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode. The Camcorder will not start recording. ≥During recording the [ MPEG4 ] Indication is lit in red. 3 Press the... set to pause the recording. ≥The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 120 minutes. Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only) You can be recorded in red. PC (39) SD 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42). (42) ≥It takes...
... >> a desired image quality. (14) STILL s ENTER i FADE MENU -30- Selecting the Quality of PV-GS200, you cannot record to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode. The Camcorder will not start recording. ≥During recording the [ MPEG4 ] Indication is lit in red. 3 Press the... set to pause the recording. ≥The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 120 minutes. Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only) You can be recorded in red. PC (39) SD 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42). (42) ≥It takes...
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... [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [AUTO]. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be changed. ≥the Camcorder focuses on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or...White Balance. 1) The effective range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60-1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/4-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode (PV-GS200) 1/30-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow Shutter Mode is activated. ≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the...
... [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (35) to [AUTO]. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be changed. ≥the Camcorder focuses on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or...White Balance. 1) The effective range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60-1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/4-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode (PV-GS200) 1/30-1/500 s in Card Recording Mode, the Card Slow Shutter Mode is activated. ≥The Slow Shutter Mode is cancelled and the...
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... luminosity. 2 Slide the [ßL] Lever (21). ≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. (PV-GS200) ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. (PV-GS120) MNL MF MNL MF PV-GS200 PV-GS120 3 (PV-GS200) Turn the Focus Ring (24) to adjust the focus. (21) ≥The Flash pops up. 3 Press the... Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -74-. Using the Built-in Flash (PV-GS200 only) The Built-in Flash enables you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6] Button, the speed of the Flash Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or...
... luminosity. 2 Slide the [ßL] Lever (21). ≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. (PV-GS200) ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. (PV-GS120) MNL MF MNL MF PV-GS200 PV-GS120 3 (PV-GS200) Turn the Focus Ring (24) to adjust the focus. (21) ≥The Flash pops up. 3 Press the... Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -74-. Using the Built-in Flash (PV-GS200 only) The Built-in Flash enables you keep pressing the [5] Button or [6] Button, the speed of the Flash Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or...
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...2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 4) Mix Mode [MIX] 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect. -39- Digital Effect Functions This Camcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] ≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like... image of the recorded image are cancelled. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -75-. Recording Mode Red Eye Reduction Function (PV-GS200 only) This function reduces a phenomenon which causes the subject's eyes to the scene.
...2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 4) Mix Mode [MIX] 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] ≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect. -39- Digital Effect Functions This Camcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] ≥It records a scene with a brownish tint, like... image of the recorded image are cancelled. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -75-. Recording Mode Red Eye Reduction Function (PV-GS200 only) This function reduces a phenomenon which causes the subject's eyes to the scene.