Panasonic Pv Gs120 Operating Instructions Manual
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Recording Mode -41- 1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. ≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears. 2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to start recording. 3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to pause the recording. ≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) to restart the recording. ≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -75-. STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) (42) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 41 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -42- Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (43) to [ON]. ≥The [POWER] Lamp (41) lights up. 2Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Playback Mode. 3Press the [6] Button (19) to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 4Press the [1] Button (17) to start playback. ≥The [!] Indication appears. ≥If a cassette recorded with a copyright protection signal is played back, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns. To Stop PlaybackPress the [∫] Button (18). ONOFF POWER(41) (43) PCSD(39) ENTERFA D E STILL i s(19) FA D E STILL ENTERi s(17) (18)ENTERFA D E STILL i s ªAdjusting the Sound VolumeTo adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished. To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished. ≥The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode. ( -44-) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -75-. Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ªCue/Review Playback If the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) is pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B. ≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. VOL/JOG WT(46) ENTERFA D E STILL i s (19) (16) AB PV-GS120_200Eng.book 42 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -43- ªVariable Speed Search FunctionThe speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1During playback, press the [1] Button (17). ≥The [1k!] Indication appears. 2Push the [sVOL/JOGr] Lever (46) to select a desired search speed. The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5k (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3k (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k and 20k. ≥This function works by pressing the [VAR. SEARCH] and [T] or [W] Button on the Remote Controller. ( -14-) To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [1] Button (17). ≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-like patterns. ≥The sound is muted during search. Slow Motion Playback This Camcorder can play back at a slow speed. 1Press the [1] Button (79).2Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (64) on the Remote Controller. ≥The [}] or [~] Indication appears. ≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [D] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction. FA D E STILL ENTERi s(17) VOL/JOG WT(46) INDEX INDEX SELECT STOPKL∫ V/REW STILL ADVWsPLAY PAs S E FF/W STILL ADV61 5 ;EDP.B. ZOOM (79) (64) (64) } Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [1] Button (79). ≥If the Camcorder is left in the Slow Motion Playback Mode for more than 10 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. 1Press the [1] Button (79).2Press the [;] Button (76). ≥The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3Press the [E] Button or [D] Button (64) on the Remote Controller. ≥With each press of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the reverse direction. With each press of the [D] Button, still pictures advance in the forward direction. If one of the buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [1] Button (79). ªPlayback with Volume/Jog LeverBy pushing the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever (46) of the Camcorder in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advance continuously. ≥If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. INDEX INDEX SELECT STOPKL∫ V/REW STILL ADVWsPLAY PAUSE FF/W STILL ADV61 5 ;EDP. B . Z O O M (79) (76) (64)(64) VOL/JOG WT(46) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 43 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -44- Index Search Functions To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Camcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded when still pictures on a card are recorded to a tape. Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette. ≥If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after a lapse of 2 hours or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is being recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a few seconds.) ≥If the Camcorder is switched from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not recorded. ªPhotoshot Index Search 1Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. 2Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (65) on the Remote Controller. ≥With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched. ªScene Index Search 1Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE]. 2Press the [9] Button or [:] Button (65) on the Remote Controller. INDEX STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) INDEX INDEX SELECT STOPKL∫ V/REW STILL ADVWsVPLAY PAUSE FF/W STILL ADV61 5 ;EDP.B. ZOOM(65) (65) ≥When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching for the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search, the indication changes, from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched. ≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected. Continuous Index SearchIf the [9] Button or the [:] Button (65) is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [1] Button (79) or the [∫] Button (77).) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -75-. Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 1During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (81) on the Remote Controller. ≥The center of the image is enlarged by approximately 2 times. To Change the Zoom Magnification2Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button (69) on the Remote Controller. S 1 INDEX INDEX SELECT STOPKL∫ V/REW STILL ADVWsVPLAY PAUSE FF/W STILL ADV61 5 ;EDP. B . Z O O M (79) (77) INDEX INDEX SELECT STORESTOP KL∫ OFF/ON P B DIGITAL ENTER VAR. SEARCHMENU P.B. ZOOM(81) (63) (63) ZOOM 2t ZOOM OSDDISPLAY V/REWDATE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W sVOLr¥RECMULTI/ P-IN-PPHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP A.DUB PLAYFF/ W61 5 (69) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 44 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -45- To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image 3Press the Arrow Button (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) (63) on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge. To Cancel the Playback Zoom FunctionPress the [P.B. ZOOM] Button (81) on the Remote Controller. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -75-. Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during recording, are obtained. 1Press the [1] Button (79). 2Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect. ≥When the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the digital effect selection changes. ≥The same setting can be done using [EFFECT SEL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]. To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the [OFF/ON] Button (68) to suspend or restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected effect’s indication flashes. To Cancel the Digital EffectPress the [SELECT] Button (66) on the Remote Controller and clear the digital effect indication. ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode 1Press the [1] Button (79). INDEX INDEX SC STOPKL∫ V/REW STILL ADVWsVPLAY PAUSE FF/W STILL ADV61 5 ;EDP. B . Z O O M (79) SELECT STORE OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL ENTER VAR. SEARCHMENU(66) (68) INDEX INDEX SC STOPKL∫ V/REW STILL ADVWsVPLAY PAUSE FF/W STILL ADV61 5 ;EDP. B . Z O O M (79) 2Press the [SELECT] Button (66) on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. 3Press the [STORE] Button (67) at the moment you want to save as a still picture. ≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and the image is saved. 4Press the [OFF/ON] Button (68) in the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect. ≥The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect. ≥The Wipe Function and Mix Function can only be accessed by using the Remote Controller during playback. ≥If the [OFF/ON] Button (68) is pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button (68) again will bring back the effect. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -76-. Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card.1Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) 2Start Playback. [PICTURE]: 1: Starting 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 press this button during playback, you can search the next file, and when you keep pressing it, cue playback is activated.) 6: Selecting the previous file (When you press this button during playback, you can search the beginning of the file, and when you keep pressing it, review playback is activated.) ∫: Stop playing back ;: Pause playing back SELECT STORE KL∫ OFF/ON P. B . D I G I TA L ENTER VAR. SEARCHMENU(66) (67) (68) PC SD P C SD(39) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 45 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -46- When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1 (PV-GS200 only) ≥File is numbered in hexadecimal. ≥When the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed, picture may appear to be still or mosaic-pattern noise may appear, but this is not a malfunction. ≥When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at step 1, during playback, push the [`VOL/JOG_] lever to display the volume indication until the volume Indication appears and adjust the volume. ( -42-) 1Folder File Number (When the picture is played back) File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played back) (PV-GS200 only) 2Picture Size (When the picture is played back) ( -69-) Playback time (When MPEG4 data is played back) (PV-GS200 only) 3File Number To Select a Desired File and Playing Back1Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) 2Press the [MULTI] Button (10). ≥The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. 1Picture Size (When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) 2File Number 100-0001MPEG4 32 1 2 3 1 MOL-001.ASF PC SD P C SD(39) MULTI/ P-IN-P(10) PICTURE 123No.25 100-0014 640 640 640 640 640 640 3Folder File Number (When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) File Name (When MPEG4 Playback Mode is selected at Step 1) (PV-GS200 only) 3Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired file. ≥The selected file is marked with a frame. 4Press either the [ENTER] Button (17) or the [MULTI] Button (10). ≥The selected file is shown on the entire screen. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -76-. Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. 1Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode. 2Press the [1] Button (17). ≥The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. ≥Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds. To Pause the Slide Show Press the [;] Button. ≥The [SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. To Stop the Slide ShowPress the [∫] Button. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -76-. STILL ENTER FA D E PC SD(39) FA D E STILL ENTERi s(17) SLIDE SLIDE PV-GS120_200Eng.book 46 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -47- Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card.1Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial (39) to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title. 1Tape Playback Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Camcorder to the Still Playback Mode. 2Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. 3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47). ≥The title is stored. ≥To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN]. 4Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] Button (17), then press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust the title contrast and press the [ENTER] Button (17).5Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to adjust the color and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1, and the colors of the bright portion change in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red, PCSD(39) ENTERFA D E STILL i s (15) STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) PHOTO SHOT (47) 12 magenta, yellow and white, after which the bright portion of the image is missing 2 and the colors of the dark portion change in the above order. 6Select [RECORDING] and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥The title is recorded on the Card. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -76-. Adding a Title A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture Playback Mode. 1Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. 2Press the [MENU] Button (14). ≥The title is displayed. 3Press the [MULTI] Button (10). ≥A list of titles is displayed. ≥File Name 1 4Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a desired title. ≥The selected title is marked with a frame. r STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) MULTI/ P-IN-P(10) TITLE 1USR00002.TTL STILL ENTER FA D E PV-GS120_200Eng.book 47 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -48- 5Press the [ENTER] Button (17) or press the [MULTI] Button (10). ≥The selected title is displayed. ≥Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles. ≥A title can be displayed also by pushing [TITLE] Button on the Remote Controller. To Clear the Title Display Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. Or press [TITLE] Button (73) on the Remote Controller. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -77-. Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. 1Set the Mode Dial (39) to Picture Playback Mode. 2Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]. ≥When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0]. 3Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame. ≥The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is displayed. 4Press the [5] Button (16) or [6] Button (19) to select the number of pictures to be printed, and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥[¥] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture set. ( -69-) ≥This is not the setting of the number of prints for printing on PictBridge. ( -54-) PC SD(39) STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s DPOF SETTING !:ENTER MENU:EXIT21 (14) 5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] Button (14) when the setup is completed. To Verify DPOF SettingSelect [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which 1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back continuously. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -77-. Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.) 1Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES]. ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on PV-GS200 Model only) 2Select the file to be locked, and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥The selected file is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files. ≥Press the [ENTER] Button (17) again to cancel. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. ( -77-) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -77-. STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) FILE LOCK !:ENTER MENU:EXIT640640 640640640 6401 PV-GS120_200Eng.book 48 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -49- Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be restored. To Select and Delete Files or Titles1Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES]. ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on PV-GS200 Model only) ≥To erase a title in [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select [TITLE BY SEL]. 2Select the file you wish to delete and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame. ≥To erase 2 files or more, repeat this step. 3Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (47). ≥A verification message appears. 4Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥The selected file is deleted from the Card. ≥If [NO] is selected, the file selection is cancelled. To Select and Delete All Files1Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES]. ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on PV-GS200 Model only) ≥A verification message appears. 2Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button (17). ≥All files of Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode are erased. ≥A locked file cannot be erased. ≥If there are many files in a card, it takes several minutes for deleting. STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) PHOTO SHOT(47) STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. 1Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. ([MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] on PV-GS200 Model only) ≥A confirmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out. ≥When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white. ≥It may not be possible to use a Card formatted by this Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on PC before proceeding. ≥A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC) might be unusable or it might take more time for recording. We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card. STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) FORMAT WILL DELETE ALL FILES ;:NO --- RETURN ∫:YES CARD FORMAT !:ENTER MENU:EXIT PV-GS120_200Eng.book 49 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Playback Mode -50- Enlarging a Movie Picture Size (PV-GS200 only) You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen size 1Set [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [FULL]. Display specifications in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures [NORMAL] display ≥Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF (176k144) are expanded to twice as large as the original size. ≥Pictures larger than QCIF pictures (176k144) are displayed as large as the original size. [FULL] screen display ≥Pictures equal to or larger than QCIF (176k144) are displayed in full screen. ≥Pictures smaller than QCIF pictures (176k144) are expanded about 3.6 times as large as the original size. ≥When setting to [FULL], pictures may be shown in mosaic-like pattern depending on the file. To Resume Normal Moving Picture SizeSet [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DISPLAY] >> [SCREEN] >> [NORMAL]. STILL ENTERFA D E MENU i s (14) MPEG4MOL-001.ASF MPEG4MOL-001.ASF Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder to your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. 1Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. ≥Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1. If the TV has an S-Video Jack, connect the S-Video Cable 2, too. ≥Plug the AV Cable as shown 3 so that the cord hangs down. ≥When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the [AV IN/OUT] Jack, plug it in as far as it goes. To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button (58) on the Remote Controller. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -77-. 1 2 [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] AV IN/OUT PHONES S-VIDEO IN/OUTDV 3 ZOOM OSD DISPLAY DATE/ TIME RESET TITLE PHOTO SHOTSTART/ STOP(58) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 50 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分