Panasonic Pv Gs120 Operating Instructions Manual

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UNABLE TO WRITE
(WIDE MODE):You are attempting to record S1 signal 
pictures (with aspect ra tio 16:9) by pressing 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD 
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or 
turn the Camcorder off in PC Mode while 
connecting the USB cable to the 
Camcorder.
PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected printer.
THERE IS NO INK:...

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≥You can record still pictures on the card even if 
the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear. 
However, images may be recorded without 
being focused.
≥ The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or 
may not be displayed in the following cases.
≥ When the zoom magnification is high.
≥ When the Camcorder is shaken.
≥ When the subject is moving.
≥ When the subject stands against the light 
source.
≥ When close subjects  and far subjects are 
included in the scene.
≥ When the scene is dark.
≥ When...

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ªZoom In/Out Functions≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, 
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the 
Camcorder.
ªTele-Macro Function≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started 
during recording.
≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or [700k], 
the Tele-Macro Function with a magnification 
greater than 10k is available.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually.
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro...

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≥Because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may change, avoid recording 
under fluorescent light, mercury light or 
sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indicator 
flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive 
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of 
the recorded still picture may become 
unstable.
≥If...

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≥When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indicator is 
displayed, the Flash can be lighted. (When 
flashing in white, the Flash is charging.)
≥Charging the Flash takes 4 seconds maximum 
after lighting.
≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is 
created, Flash is also lighted.
≥When the [FLASH] on the [CAMERA] 
Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter 
Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indicator 
may disappear and the Flash may not be 
lighted.
ªRed Eye Reduction Function 
(PV-GS200 only)
≥Even...

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≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of the 
image deteriorates.
≥During Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed 
Search Function cannot be changed with the 
Remote Controller.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions≥Signals of images to which digital effects are 
added during playback cannot be output from 
the DV Terminal (
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≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
ªPlaying Back a Card ≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the...

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ªAdding a Title≥When set to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title In 
Function is not possible. (PV-GS200 only)
≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot 
be used simultaneously.
≥The Title In Function and RapidFire 
Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used 
simultaneously.
≥When a title is displayed in Tape Playback 
Mode, the title is not output from the DV 
Terminal.
≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once 
the title is inserted.
≥A full-colored title made on other equipment 
cannot be played...

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ªUsing the DV Cable for Recording 
(Digital Dubbing)
≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is 
carried out automatically in the same audio 
recording mode as that of the playback 
Cassette.
≥ The images on the recording monitor may be 
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded 
images.
≥ Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback 
Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used, 
these effects are not output from the DV 
Terminal.
≥ Even if you use a device equipped with DV 
Terminals,...

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After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and 
detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull 
out the AC Cable from AC Jack.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape 
sags and deteriorates.
≥If the Battery is left in the Camcorder for a long 
time, the voltage drops excessively, and the 
Battery will not function even after it is 
recharged.
ªAbout AC Adaptor≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp 
may continue flashing, and the...

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Notes:
≥Do not rewind every time you use the Head 
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches 
the end, and then use it again from the 
beginning in the same manner as before.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, 
the tape may be damaged. In this case, 
immediately stop using that Cassette.
≥Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive 
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the 
heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be 
played back even after the heads are cleaned.)
≥If the...