Digital Video Camcorder
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... Inserting a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card 19 Turning on the Camcorder 19 Selecting Modes 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 20 Using the Menu Screen 21 List of Menus 22 Setting Date and Time 25 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 26 LP Mode 26 Audio Recording Mode 26 Recording Mode About Recording 27 Recording on a Tape 27 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot 28 Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4 30 Quick Start 31 Self-timer Recording 31 Zoom In/Out Functions 31 Digital Zoom Function 32 Image Stabilizer Function 33 Fade...
... Inserting a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card 19 Turning on the Camcorder 19 Selecting Modes 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 20 Using the Menu Screen 21 List of Menus 22 Setting Date and Time 25 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 26 LP Mode 26 Audio Recording Mode 26 Recording Mode About Recording 27 Recording on a Tape 27 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot 28 Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4 30 Quick Start 31 Self-timer Recording 31 Zoom In/Out Functions 31 Digital Zoom Function 32 Image Stabilizer Function 33 Fade...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Stop Playback. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. STILL s ENTER i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to Card Recording Mode. STILL s ENTER i FADE ª Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback Mode 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 Playing Back a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. ≥The [POWER...
... Stop Playback. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. STILL s ENTER i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to Card Recording Mode. STILL s ENTER i FADE ª Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback Mode 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 Playing Back a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. ≥The [POWER...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) -15- (8) (9) BACK LIGHT ACCESS (14) MENU s ENTER FADE i PUSH CLOSE (15)(16)(17)(18)(19) (7) Recording Check Button [S] -27- ≥If you wish to page -88- Before Use Before Use Before Using These operating Instructions are designed for use with a Recording Button [REC] -53- 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...
... Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) -15- (8) (9) BACK LIGHT ACCESS (14) MENU s ENTER FADE i PUSH CLOSE (15)(16)(17)(18)(19) (7) Recording Check Button [S] -27- ≥If you wish to page -88- Before Use Before Use Before Using These operating Instructions are designed for use with a Recording Button [REC] -53- 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...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... you set [AV JACK] of the AC adaptor. (34) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] -50- Headphone Jack [PHONES] ≥Connecting an AV Cable 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- (37) Speaker -42- (38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18- Before Use (9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -19(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -40- Power LCD Lamp...
... you set [AV JACK] of the AC adaptor. (34) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] -50- Headphone Jack [PHONES] ≥Connecting an AV Cable 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- (37) Speaker -42- (38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18- Before Use (9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -19(10) Multi Button [MULTI] -40- Power LCD Lamp...
Digital Video Camcorder
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A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time ≥"1h30min." In actual use, the available recording time may be longer. ≥We recommend the Battery Pack VSB0470 (PV-GS120 only), CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or 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- The numbers in the table are approximate...
A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous Recording Time ≥"1h30min." In actual use, the available recording time may be longer. ≥We recommend the Battery Pack VSB0470 (PV-GS120 only), CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or 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- The numbers in the table are approximate...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... PV-GS200 Model only) :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. :MPEG4 Playback Mode (PV-GS200 only) Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on the LCD screen. LCD/EVF SETUP 1LCD BRIGHTNESS 12:30:45PM OCT 15 2004 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 , this mode when you turn the Camcorder...
... PV-GS200 Model only) :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. :MPEG4 Playback Mode (PV-GS200 only) Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on the LCD screen. LCD/EVF SETUP 1LCD BRIGHTNESS 12:30:45PM OCT 15 2004 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 , this mode when you turn the Camcorder...
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... Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -84≥It resets the counter to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is cancelled. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is automatically set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. -22- However, it cannot reset the Time Code. 6) [LCD/EVF] LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu [LCD AI] (PV-GS200 only) Intelligent LCD Monitor -21- [LCD/EVF SET] LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -20[SELF REC] Recording Yourself -31[EVF ON/AUTO] Using...
... Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -84≥It resets the counter to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is cancelled. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is automatically set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. -22- However, it cannot reset the Time Code. 6) [LCD/EVF] LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu [LCD AI] (PV-GS200 only) Intelligent LCD Monitor -21- [LCD/EVF SET] LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment -20[SELF REC] Recording Yourself -31[EVF ON/AUTO] Using...
Digital Video Camcorder
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..., turn off automatically. Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. OFF PC SD (39) 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42). ≥Recording starts. ≥After [RECORD] is set to [OFF]. Recording on a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (41) lights up if the [REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is displayed, it changes to [REC]. (42) REC RECORD...
..., turn off automatically. Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. OFF PC SD (39) 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42). ≥Recording starts. ≥After [RECORD] is set to [OFF]. Recording on a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (41) lights up if the [REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is displayed, it changes to [REC]. (42) REC RECORD...
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... microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (15) is called mega-pixel still-picture recording. The size of images that are created by using this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the Cassette quickly. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. While the [TALK] Button (87) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from the Camcorder...
... microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (15) is called mega-pixel still-picture recording. The size of images that are created by using this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the Cassette quickly. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. While the [TALK] Button (87) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from the Camcorder...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Indication flashes in red. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to pause the recording. ≥The maximum continuous recording time is released or 10 pictures are recorded. STILL s ENTER i FADE (14) MENU ≥The [ ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47). The Camcorder will not start recording. ≥During recording the [ MPEG4 ] Indication is lit in red. Recording Mode When the picture size is set to Card Recording Mode, you cannot use the RapidFire...
... Indication flashes in red. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to pause the recording. ≥The maximum continuous recording time is released or 10 pictures are recorded. STILL s ENTER i FADE (14) MENU ≥The [ ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47). The Camcorder will not start recording. ≥During recording the [ MPEG4 ] Indication is lit in red. Recording Mode When the picture size is set to Card Recording Mode, you cannot use the RapidFire...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... with an error message after 3 to 4 minutes. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete. ≥Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete. ª Installing USB Driver Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable. 1 Turn on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of an MPEG4 moving picture files can send video from the Camcorder to capture stills from the Memory Card into...
... with an error message after 3 to 4 minutes. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete. ≥Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete. ª Installing USB Driver Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable. 1 Turn on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of an MPEG4 moving picture files can send video from the Camcorder to capture stills from the Memory Card into...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be displayed during the installation depending on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer. 4 Connect the Camcorder to personal computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable. ≥When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windows 2000. STILL s ENTER i FADE (14) MENU ≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode. ≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, set [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA] on...
... WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be displayed during the installation depending on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer. 4 Connect the Camcorder to personal computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable. ≥When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windows 2000. STILL s ENTER i FADE (14) MENU ≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode. ≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, set [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA] on...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... in PC Mode:) [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: (When the Camcorder is in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. Windows XP/2000: (When the Camcorder is on the OS. CAUTION: If you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may appear. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be set not to Help information about application operations and other Error messages. ≥You...
... in PC Mode:) [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: (When the Camcorder is in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. Windows XP/2000: (When the Camcorder is on the OS. CAUTION: If you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may appear. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be set not to Help information about application operations and other Error messages. ≥You...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Playback -75Variable Speed Search -43- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. 1: -37White Balance Adjustment Mode -36- Various functions and Camcorder status are shown on the screen. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time ≥Remaining tape time is discharged completely, the u (v) Indicator flashes. MIX: Mix Mode -39- EIS: Image Stabilizer -33- PAUSE: Recording Pause -27- : Self-Timer Recording -31- : When connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the [TALK] Button...
... Playback -75Variable Speed Search -43- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. 1: -37White Balance Adjustment Mode -36- Various functions and Camcorder status are shown on the screen. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time ≥Remaining tape time is discharged completely, the u (v) Indicator flashes. MIX: Mix Mode -39- EIS: Image Stabilizer -33- PAUSE: Recording Pause -27- : Self-Timer Recording -31- : When connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the [TALK] Button...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Recording on a tape when MPEG4 Recording from external input signals is in battery is low. -26: (NEED HEAD CLEANING): The video heads are attempting to record pictures on a Card while connecting the USB cable to the Camcorder in progress or RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot function is not inserted. Y (TAPE NOT INSERTED): No Cassette in Picture Playback Mode. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: Irregular mechanism is incompatible. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on the Card. INCORRECT OPERATION: The Recording Start/Stop Button...
... Recording on a tape when MPEG4 Recording from external input signals is in battery is low. -26: (NEED HEAD CLEANING): The video heads are attempting to record pictures on a Card while connecting the USB cable to the Camcorder in progress or RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot function is not inserted. Y (TAPE NOT INSERTED): No Cassette in Picture Playback Mode. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: Irregular mechanism is incompatible. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on the Card. INCORRECT OPERATION: The Recording Start/Stop Button...
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... the stereo sound. ≥When playing back an MPEG4 moving picture recorded by this Camcorder. ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120), the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously. ≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the Camcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the [BURST MODE] setting. ≥When using line input or DV input, the wide images are recorded in...
... the stereo sound. ≥When playing back an MPEG4 moving picture recorded by this Camcorder. ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1760k1320] (PV-GS200)/[1280k960] (PV-GS120), the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously. ≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the Camcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the [BURST MODE] setting. ≥When using line input or DV input, the wide images are recorded in...
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... of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate. ≥White balance cannot be set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of the Program AE Modes are invisible to 30 times longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that you turn the Image Stabilizer off . ≥In the Card Recording Mode, using the MagicPix Functions, you are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time...
... of digital zoom increases, the quality of image may deteriorate. ≥White balance cannot be set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of the Program AE Modes are invisible to 30 times longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that you turn the Image Stabilizer off . ≥In the Card Recording Mode, using the MagicPix Functions, you are displayed on a TV screen, the Date/Time...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indicator appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) Listening to Playback Sound through the built-in speaker of the following cases, using the Flash (not supplied), the shutter speed, the iris and the white balance become fixed. ª Digital Effect Functions ≥If you operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically...
... press the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indicator appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) Listening to Playback Sound through the built-in speaker of the following cases, using the Flash (not supplied), the shutter speed, the iris and the white balance become fixed. ª Digital Effect Functions ≥If you operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically...
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... set [SCREEN] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator may appear and playback may not be possible. Only the counter number increases or decreases. (PV-GS200 only) ≥MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion Playback (forward direction and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback (forward direction and reverse direction) or Playback with DV STUDIO ≥The file format supported by this image...
... set [SCREEN] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator may appear and playback may not be possible. Only the counter number increases or decreases. (PV-GS200 only) ≥MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion Playback (forward direction and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback (forward direction and reverse direction) or Playback with DV STUDIO ≥The file format supported by this image...
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... subject into digital signals and recorded on a tape. If you perform audio dubbing on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of image data, backing up on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [FINE]. (-29-) 2: Photoshot Playback images do not function, the screen has frozen or the indicator has disappeared. • Turn the Camcorder off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (-13-) first. Compatibility with Narration Mic does not operate correctly. (PV-GS200 only...
... subject into digital signals and recorded on a tape. If you perform audio dubbing on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of image data, backing up on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [FINE]. (-29-) 2: Photoshot Playback images do not function, the screen has frozen or the indicator has disappeared. • Turn the Camcorder off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (-13-) first. Compatibility with Narration Mic does not operate correctly. (PV-GS200 only...
