Digital Video Camcorder
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PV-GS120 PV-GS200 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. 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 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
PV-GS120 PV-GS200 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. 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 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Digital Video Camcorder
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. 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...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. 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...
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... and CD-ROM) -56- Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with models PV-GS120 and PV-GS200. Before Use Before Use Before Using These operating Instructions are designed for use with the Camcorder. 1) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DZ00017 K2CA2EA00005 3) CR2025 CGA-DU14 (PV-GS200) 4) VSB0470 (PV-GS120) 5) N2QAGC000018 6) N2QCBD000030 (PV-GS200) 7) VYF2973 8) K2KC4CB00009 9) Mic, Please refer to page -88- VFC3506 VFA0425...
... and CD-ROM) -56- Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with models PV-GS120 and PV-GS200. Before Use Before Use Before Using These operating Instructions are designed for use with the Camcorder. 1) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DZ00017 K2CA2EA00005 3) CR2025 CGA-DU14 (PV-GS200) 4) VSB0470 (PV-GS120) 5) N2QAGC000018 6) N2QCBD000030 (PV-GS200) 7) VYF2973 8) K2KC4CB00009 9) Mic, Please refer to page -88- VFC3506 VFA0425...
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.... ≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] to reduce noises instead of the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. PC (39) PV-GS200 PV-GS120 PC (44) (45) OFF SD SD QUICK START POWER ON (40) (41) (42) (43) (46) (47) AV IN/OUT PHONES (34) (32) USB Jack... Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to this jack and the [TALK] Button is a registered trademark of the Magic Wire Remote Control with the Camcorder to [OUT], you may make noises depending on the right. (35) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -27-, -35-, -38(36) Reset Button [RESET] -70...
.... ≥When using headphones, set [AV JACK] to reduce noises instead of the [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] sub-menu to [OUT/PHONES]. PC (39) PV-GS200 PV-GS120 PC (44) (45) OFF SD SD QUICK START POWER ON (40) (41) (42) (43) (46) (47) AV IN/OUT PHONES (34) (32) USB Jack... Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to this jack and the [TALK] Button is a registered trademark of the Magic Wire Remote Control with the Camcorder to [OUT], you may make noises depending on the right. (35) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -27-, -35-, -38(36) Reset Button [RESET] -70...
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...≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. ≥When you use the Camcorder while lighting (31) 1 (30) 2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. If the Battery is supplied. (PV-GS120 only) ≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a higher or .... 1h15min.(1h5min.) PV-GS120 VSB0470 A B CGA-DU14 A B CGA-DU21 A B CGA-DU07 A B 2h10min. 2h25min.(2h5min.) 2h45min. 3h.(2h40min.) 3h55min. 4h30min.(4h.) 1h30min. 1h30min.(1h20min.) The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ª To Use as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Camcorder. the LCD Monitor...
...≥When you set [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. ≥When you use the Camcorder while lighting (31) 1 (30) 2 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. If the Battery is supplied. (PV-GS120 only) ≥The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a higher or .... 1h15min.(1h5min.) PV-GS120 VSB0470 A B CGA-DU14 A B CGA-DU21 A B CGA-DU07 A B 2h10min. 2h25min.(2h5min.) 2h45min. 3h.(2h40min.) 3h55min. 4h30min.(4h.) 1h30min. 1h30min.(1h20min.) The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ª To Use as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Camcorder. the LCD Monitor...
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... PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. You can add a narration while recording is in microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (15) is [640k480]. ≥To record still pictures with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Jack (33),...When the [æ] Indication is not activated. The size of images that are created by 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 recording in locating the end of the function you...
... PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. You can add a narration while recording is in microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (15) is [640k480]. ≥To record still pictures with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Jack (33),...When the [æ] Indication is not activated. The size of images that are created by 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 recording in locating the end of the function you...
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... i FADE (14) MENU Maximum number of Photoshot Images 2 sizes are fixed and the Camcorder automatically focuses on the subject. PHOTO SHOT (47) ≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in Card Recording Mode: (PV-GS200) 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode. (PV-GS120) 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode.
... i FADE (14) MENU Maximum number of Photoshot Images 2 sizes are fixed and the Camcorder automatically focuses on the subject. PHOTO SHOT (47) ≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in Card Recording Mode: (PV-GS200) 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode. (PV-GS120) 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to Card Recording Mode.
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... only) When you adjust the shutter speed to 1/4, 1/8 or 1/15 in Card Recording Mode (PV-GS120) The standard shutter speed is selected, the image becomes darker. MF ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -74-. Manual Iris Adjustment... Speed Indication appears. (17) STILL s ENTER i FADE MNL 1/1000 3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) 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 sunset 10) Candlelight...
... only) When you adjust the shutter speed to 1/4, 1/8 or 1/15 in Card Recording Mode (PV-GS120) The standard shutter speed is selected, the image becomes darker. MF ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -74-. Manual Iris Adjustment... Speed Indication appears. (17) STILL s ENTER i FADE MNL 1/1000 3 Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) 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 sunset 10) Candlelight...
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.... 4 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) or Recording Start/Stop Button (42). (24) PHOTO (47) SHOT (42) (PV-GS120) ≥Flash is needed by sensing the surrounding 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 [j] (the [ßj] Indication appears). ≥For -38- Press the...
.... 4 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47) or Recording Start/Stop Button (42). (24) PHOTO (47) SHOT (42) (PV-GS120) ≥Flash is needed by sensing the surrounding 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 [j] (the [ßj] Indication appears). ≥For -38- Press the...
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...completed (set to 1760 : 1 or more picture) -48[1760k1320] Image size (PV-GS200 only) 1280 : [1280k960] Image size (PV-GS120 only) 640 : [640k480] Image size ≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels.... [ALL] and Minimum Display [OFF]. (-22-) ª Progressive Photoshot You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in [EFFECT1] ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] ≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed ≥When brightness is insufficient ≥When the MagicPix Function is ON ≥...
...completed (set to 1760 : 1 or more picture) -48[1760k1320] Image size (PV-GS200 only) 1280 : [1280k960] Image size (PV-GS120 only) 640 : [640k480] Image size ≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels.... [ALL] and Minimum Display [OFF]. (-22-) ª Progressive Photoshot You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in [EFFECT1] ≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] ≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed ≥When brightness is insufficient ≥When the MagicPix Function is ON ≥...
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...-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be completely turned off. ≥If the Camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes, it to [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120), the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be restored.) ≥This Function is not activated in the following function...When playing back an MPEG4 moving picture recorded by other equipment (e.g. To turn the Camcorder on the [BURST MODE] setting. ≥When using Panasonic SD Memory Card. ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only) ≥The following cases: ≥A tape and a card are ...
...-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be completely turned off. ≥If the Camcorder is not operated for 5 minutes, it to [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120), the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be restored.) ≥This Function is not activated in the following function...When playing back an MPEG4 moving picture recorded by other equipment (e.g. To turn the Camcorder on the [BURST MODE] setting. ≥When using Panasonic SD Memory Card. ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only) ≥The following cases: ≥A tape and a card are ...
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... the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) and Mode Dial is set [SCREEN] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on other Panasonic cameras, this image will be played back.) (PV-GS200 only) ≥When you set to [ ...8805;Moving pictures are kept still during playback, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator may appear, the playback picture may be presented in this Camcorder may appear differently. ≥When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator may appear and playback ...
... the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120) and Mode Dial is set [SCREEN] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on other Panasonic cameras, this image will be played back.) (PV-GS200 only) ≥When you set to [ ...8805;Moving pictures are kept still during playback, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator may appear, the playback picture may be presented in this Camcorder may appear differently. ≥When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator may appear and playback ...
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...Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment. ≥The surface of the tape is covered with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). The Card or the recorded content may be damaged. ≥After use, be ...with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (PV-GS120) Extremely high precision technology is more than 99.99% effective pixels with your accessories. -81- Lens Hood ≥Attach the MC Protector (not ...
...Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment. ≥The surface of the tape is covered with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). The Card or the recorded content may be damaged. ≥After use, be ...with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (PV-GS120) Extremely high precision technology is more than 99.99% effective pixels with your accessories. -81- Lens Hood ≥Attach the MC Protector (not ...
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...Others Specifications S-Video Input Level: Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm Digital Video Camera Information for Camera File system, based (PV-GS120) (Effective Pixels: moving picture/440Kk3, still picture/530Kk3, Total: 800Kk3) 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB) ...inch Approx. 70 (W)k75 (H)k126 (D) mm 6.35 mm digital video tape Weight: Recording/Playback Time: (PV-GS200) SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80) Approx. 1.04 lbs. (470 g) Video (PV-GS120) Recording System: Approx. 0.99 lbs. (450 g) Digital Component (without Battery, DV cassette and Lens Cap) Television...
...Others Specifications S-Video Input Level: Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm Digital Video Camera Information for Camera File system, based (PV-GS120) (Effective Pixels: moving picture/440Kk3, still picture/530Kk3, Total: 800Kk3) 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB) ...inch Approx. 70 (W)k75 (H)k126 (D) mm 6.35 mm digital video tape Weight: Recording/Playback Time: (PV-GS200) SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80) Approx. 1.04 lbs. (470 g) Video (PV-GS120) Recording System: Approx. 0.99 lbs. (450 g) Digital Component (without Battery, DV cassette and Lens Cap) Television...
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FINE 2min. 4min. 10min. 20min. 42min. 1h25min. 2h50min. Others Maximum number of MPEG4 moving picture on an SD Memory Card (optional) (PV-GS200 only) PICTURE SIZE 320k240 (QVGA) 176k144 (QCIF) MPEG4 MODE 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SUPERFINE 1min... depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum recording time of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE 640k480 1760k1320 (PV-GS200) 1280k960 (PV-GS120) PICTURE QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY...
FINE 2min. 4min. 10min. 20min. 42min. 1h25min. 2h50min. Others Maximum number of MPEG4 moving picture on an SD Memory Card (optional) (PV-GS200 only) PICTURE SIZE 320k240 (QVGA) 176k144 (QCIF) MPEG4 MODE 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB SUPERFINE 1min... depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum recording time of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE 640k480 1760k1320 (PV-GS200) 1280k960 (PV-GS120) PICTURE QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY...