Panasonic Pv Gs120 Operating Instructions Manual

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ªRecording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot)
1
Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
ªRecording a Moving Picture on a Card 
(MPEG4) (PV-GS200 only)
1
Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
again to pause the recording.
ªPlaying Back a Tape
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].
≥The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.
3Press the [6]...

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Before Use
Before Using
These operating Instructions are designed for use 
with models PV-GS120 and PV-GS200. Pictures 
may be slightly different from the original.
≥The illustrations used in these Operating 
Instructions show model PV-GS200, however, 
parts of the explanation refer to different 
models.
≥Depending on the model, some functions are 
not available.
≥Features may vary, so please read carefully.
Standard Accessories
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the 
Camcorder.
1)...

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(9)Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -19-
(10)Multi Button [MULTI] -40-Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -40-
(11)MagicPix Button [MAGICPIX] -34-
(12)Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -34-
(13)Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -32-
(14)Menu Button [MENU] -21-
(15)Pause Button [;] -45-Still Button [STILL] -28-
(16)Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -42-,-45-
(17)Play Button [1] -42-,-45-Enter Button [ENTER] -21-
(18)Stop Button [∫] -42-,-45-Fade Button [FADE] -33-
(19)Rewind/Review Button [6] -42-,-45-
(20)...

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(45)Cassette Compartment Cover -18-
(46)Zoom Lever [W/T],
Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -31-,-42-
(47)Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -28-,-51-
(48)
Eyepiece Corrector Knob -20-
(49)Viewfinder -20-,-81-
(50)
Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -16-
(51)Battery Holder(52)Shoulder Strap Holders -18-
(53)Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt) -17-
(54)Tripod Receptacle
≥Used for mounting the Camcorder on an 
optional tripod.
(55)DV Terminal [DV] -53-≥Connect this to the digital video...

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ªMagic Wire Remote Control with 
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 used. When the 
controller is not in use, attach the clip to the Grip 
Belt for convenience.
This controller makes it easier for left-handed 
users to use the Camcorder.
(83)Microphone [MIC] -28-
(84)Recording Start/Stop Button [REC](85)Zoom Lever [W/T]
≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.
(86)Photoshot Button...

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Selecting Remote Controller Modes
When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, 
they can be operated individually by selecting 
different Remote Controller Modes.
≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the 
Camcorder and that of the Remote Controller 
do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is 
displayed.
Setup on the Camcorder:Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the 
desired Remote Controller Mode. (-23-)
Setup on the Remote Controller:
[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button...

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Charging Time and Available 
Recording Time
PV-GS200
PV-GS120
ACharging Time
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
≥ “1h30min.” indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes.
≥ Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied. (PV-GS200 
only)
≥ Battery VSB0470 is supplied. (PV-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...

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3Slide A in the direction of the arrow and 
reattach the Grip Belt.
4Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist.
≥When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt 
Attachment, press the Lock Cover 2 to ensure 
that it is securely locked.
Attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.1Pass 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.
≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the 
Grip Belt....

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ªAccidental Erasure PreventionOpening 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).
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
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Using a Memory Card
A Card can be used to record pictures.
≥Use a genuine SD Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic 
only.
Before inserting or...

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:Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back 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 (PV-GS200 only)
Use this mode when playing back the recorded 
moving picture on a card. :PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the 
Camcorder to...