Panasonic Pv Gs120 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be operated on 
Windows 2000.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to 
a personal computer, or when devices are 
connected through USB hubs or by using 
extension cables, proper operation is not 
guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, 
normal function may not be possible.
≥This instruction manual describes only the 
procedures for installation, connection and 
start-up. Please read the PDF-based 
instructions for how to use DV STUDIO 
3.1E-SE.
≥To view the installed operating instructions, 
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required. 
Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the 
supplied CD-ROM. 
≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] 
from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> 
[Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any 
supplementary details or updates.
ªInstallation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
3Click [Next].
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
4After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software.
ªTo start DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
≥If you wish to capture data from a tape, set 
the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and 
insert the tape.
2Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> 
[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].
3Connect the Camcorder to the Personal 
Computer with auxiliary USB Connection 
Cable.
4Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> 
[DV Studio3].
≥If a shortcut icon was created on the desktop 
during installation, it is also possible to start by 
double-clicking on the icon.
Using the G.726 Audio Decoder
G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to 
MPEG4° sound with Windows Media Player. 
Install it from enclosed CD-ROM.
In order for the G.726 Audio Decoder to be 
installed, the hard disk must have at least 16 MB 
of free space. Before proceeding with installation, 
check the amount of free space on the hard disk.
°MPEG4 moving picture files can be recorded by 
PV-GS200 only.
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ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
Also, the following software must be correctly 
installed.
DirectX 6 or later (Runtime)
DirectX Media 6 Runtime
Windows Media Player 6.1 or later
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
RAM:
32 MB or more
Free hard disk space:
At least 16 MB
ªInstalling the G.726 Audio Decoder
1Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
≥The set up program starts up.
≥Quit all Windows applications.
3Install it by following the instructions on the 
screen.
≥Carefully read the license agreement on the 
[Software License Agreement] window, and if 
you agree click [Yes]. Software is not 
installed if [No] is clicked.
4Click [Finish] when the [Setup Complete] 
Dialog Box appears.
≥Finish installing the G.726 Audio Decoder by 
restarting the computer.
Using the ArcSoft Software
There are 4 types of image editing software in the 
ArcSoft Software package.
1Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program 
seamlessly combines multiple photos into a 
single panoramic picture.
2PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 
(Mac)
≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and 
other electronic files for easy viewing, 
retrieval, and management.
3PhotoImpression 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, 
enhance, retouch or add special effects to 
any image. Also offers creative solutions for 
making greeting cards and calendars. 
4PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes 
quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or 
photo album, all on one page. 
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ªOperating environment
For WindowsOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Pentium-based PC or equivalent [1, 3, 4]
Pentium II-based PC or equivalent [2]
(Pentium II 300MHz or higher recommended)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
*QuickTime and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 625 MB
Other requirements:
Mouse
For MacintoshOS:
Mac OS 9 – X
CPU:
PowerPC
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
*QuickTime and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended)
Free hard disk space: 
At least 300 MB
≥This instruction manual describes only the 
procedures for installation, connection and 
start-up. Please read the Help messages of 
your software for how to use the ArcSoft 
Software Suite.
ªInstallation of ArcSoft Software Suite
For Windows1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
3Select the desired language on the 
[Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and 
click [OK].
≥Installation begins.
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
≥If a language other than the OS language is 
selected, the characters may not be 
presented correctly.
4When the component selection screen is 
displayed, check the software to be 
installed and click [Next].
5After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
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For Macintosh
1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
3Double click the CD-ROM icon that appears.
4Double click [ArcSoft].
5Double click [PhotoImpression] (or 
[PhotoBase] or [PanoramaMaker] or 
[PhotoPrinter]).
6Double click [English] or [French].7Double click [PhotoImpression Installer] (or 
[PhotoBase Installer] or 
[PanoramaMaker Installer] or 
[PhotoPrinter Installer]).
8Follow the instructions on the computer 
screen until the installation is complete.
ªTo start software in ArcSoft Software 
Suite
1
Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [ArcSoft Software Suite] >> 
[Panorama Maker 3] (or [PhotoBase 4] or 
[PhotoImpression 4] or [PhotoPrinter 4]).
Refer to Help information about application 
operations and other Error messages.For Information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL:  1-510-440-9901
Web Site:  www.arcsoft.com
To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is 
on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case 
click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following 
the steps below you can disconnect the cable 
safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the driver name displayedThe driver name displayed will differ depending 
on your OS, operating environment and the mode 
of the Camcorder.
Windows XP/2000:
(When the Camcorder is in Tape Recording mode 
or Tape Playback Mode:)
[Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX 
(COM X)] (The numeral designation after “Win” 
will differ depending on the OS. The numeral after 
“COM” will differ depending on the operating 
environment of your personal computer.)
(When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:)
[USB Mass Storage Device] or 
[Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver]
Windows Me:
(When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:)
[USB Disk]
≥Some Operating Systems, such as Windows 
98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you 
may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be 
set not to show.) Make sure Camcorder’s Card 
Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable. 
Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be 
displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or 
Tape Playback Mode.
CAUTION:If you disconnect the USB Cable while the 
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the 
Card data.
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Removing the USB connection cable safely 
for Macintosh
1Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared 
when you connected the Camcorder with 
the USB connection cable into the recycle 
bin, then disconnect the USB connection 
cable.
If the above operation is not performed correctly, 
when data is copied from the Personal Computer 
to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be 
damaged.
When the following operations are performed, the 
same results will occur as when the USB cable is 
incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is 
imperative that the above operation is completed 
before proceeding.
≥When SD Memory Card is removed.
≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
≥When Mode Dial 
(39) is turned to change 
modes.
If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of OS.1Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> 
[Control Panel], select the software or the 
driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to 
uninstall.
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
ONOFF
PCSD(39)
Notes
≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Computer, Inc. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, 
ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0, ArcSoft 
PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 
and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are trademarks of ArcSoft, 
Inc.
≥Microsoft
®, Windows®, Windows Messenger®, 
MSN Messenger® and DirectX® are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
≥Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel 
Corporation.
≥All other names, company names, product 
names, etc. in these instructions are the 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective corporations.
≥The names of the products you are using may 
differ from the names given in the text. 
Depending on the operating environment and 
other factors, the contents of the screens used 
in these instructions may not necessarily match 
what you will see on your screen.
≥Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as 
well.
≥These instructions do not cover the basic 
operations of the personal computer or define 
any terms. For this information, refer to the 
Operating Instructions which accompany your 
personal computer.
≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while 
the operation light of Camcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in 
transfer.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the 
power source for the Camcorder when using 
USB Connection Kit. Data may be lost If the 
battery power is lost while transferring data.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera 
while virus checking software is running, the 
Camcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger, reconnect the 
Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger 
or MSN Messenger.
≥G.726 may not recognize Memory Card files not 
created by Camcorder.
≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such 
as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted.
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≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC 
Mode while it is connected to the personal 
computer, “PC ACCESSING” is displayed on 
the Camcorder and the operation mode of the 
Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, 
disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch 
the operation mode of the Camcorder and 
reconnect the Cable.
≥If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode, 
the [Removable Disk] icon representing the 
Memory Card drive is displayed in 
[My Computer].
≥When the Tape Recording Mode of the 
Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a 
warning message may be displayed. You may 
simply ignore it.
≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows 
2000, you may install or uninstall this software 
after logging ON by setting the user name to 
Administrator or to a user name having 
equivalent authority.
≥If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, 
“File is not found” may be displayed when the 
Camcorder is connected for the first time. Enter 
the following paths to complete the connection: 
If the message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is 
displayed, enter 
“C:\WINDOWS\system\IOSUBSYS”. If the 
message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is 
displayed, enter 
“C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS”.
(The paths will differ depending on the 
environment of your personal computer.)
≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB 
Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you 
do not follow these Operating Instructions, the 
Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In 
this case, delete the USB Driver from 
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall 
the USB Driver, and re-install it.
1Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the 
personal computer, and delete [Panasonic 
DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX 
(COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) 
from [Device Manager].
The numeral designation after “Win XX” will 
differ depending on the OS. (Win 98, 
Win Me, Win 2000, Win XP)
2Set the Camcorder to PC Mode and delete 
[Panasonic DVC SD Disk Drive] (or 
[Panasonic DVC USB Storage]) (Windows 
98SE).ªAbout the SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card (supplied) is virtually the 
same size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external 
Memory Card that is available in larger 
capacities. It has a write protect switch to prevent 
data writing and card formatting, as well as a 
copyright protection function. 
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
MultiMediaCard
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight 
and removable external Memory Card.
≥All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard 
It may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check 
the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
ªAbout the compatibility of the card 
files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a 
“MultiMediaCard” by this Camcorder conform with 
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with 
this Camcorder on other equipment or to play 
back files recorded with other equipment on this 
Camcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the compatibility with the 
other equipment in advance.
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ªAbout the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be 
displayed as in the figure.
°When you use the model without MPEG4 
functions, these folders will not be created.
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, 
etc.) in this folder are recorded in 
the JPEG format.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has 
been set to the image are in this 
folder.
[TITLE]: This contains the data of the 
original titles (USR00001.TTL, 
etc.).
[PRL001]: MPEG4 moving picture is 
recorded in ASF format 
(MOL001.ASF, etc.). It can be 
played back with Windows Media 
Player (ver. 6.4 and later). 
Because of their small size, these 
files are well suited for 
transmitting data through 
telephone lines, etc.
To play back a moving picture 
with Windows Media Player, 
select a file and double click. 
Necessary software is 
automatically downloaded and 
starts playing back. (Internet 
connection is required). To play 
back with Mac OS, Windows 
Media Player for Macintosh is 
required.
≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], 
[SD_VIDEO], etc. are necessary items in the 
folder structure. They have nothing to do with 
actual operations.
≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
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≥When using the software without indication 
function, indication data, such as date, are not 
displayed. Depending on the software in use, 
the date and the time may not be displayed 
correctly.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. 
Some of this capacity is used to protect and 
manage the copyright data, and not all capacity 
is available as conventional memory for a 
Camcorder, Personal Computer or others.
Capacity that can be used as conventional 
memory:
8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes
(Panasonic SD Memory Card)
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Others
Indicators
Various functions and Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
r: Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the 
Indicator changes. When the battery is 
discharged completely, the u (v) 
Indicator flashes.
R0:45: Remaining Tape Time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indicator starts flashing.)
: Tape Recording Mode 
-27-: Tape Playback Mode -42-: Card Recording Mode -29-: Picture Playback Mode -45-: MPEG4 Playback Mode 
(PV-GS200 only) -45-: PC Mode -57-CINEMA: Cinema Mode -35-D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -32-MULTI: Multi Mode -39-P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -39-WIPE: Wipe Mode -39-MIX: Mix Mode -39-STROBE: Strobe Mode -39-TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -39-MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -39-MIRROR: Mirror Mode -39-STRETCH: Stretch Mode -39-SLIM: Slim Mode -39-NEGA: Negative Mode -39-SEPIA: Sepia Mode -39-B/W: Black & White Mode -39-SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -39-(PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -44-SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -26-LP: Long Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -26-INDEX: Index signal recording -44-S 1: Search Number -44-5k: Zoom Magnification Indication -32-AUTO: Automatic Mode -27-MNL: Manual Mode -35-EIS: Image Stabilizer -33-MIC, AV IN: Audio Dubbing Input Display -51-12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -26-MF: Manual Focus -38-ª: Back Light Mode -34-5: Sports Mode (Program AE) -35-7: Portrait Mode (Program AE) -35-4: Low Light Mode (Program AE) -35-
PC
Ω: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -35-º: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) -35-REC: Recording -27-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 is pressed, this 
indicator appears 
(PV-GS200 only). 
-28-: External microphone supported 
by the Smart Accessory Shoe 
(PV-GS200 only) 
-12-LOW CUT: External microphone supported 
by the Smart Accessory Shoe 
(LOW CUT) (PV-GS200 only) 
-22-!: Playback -42-;: Still Playback -43-%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback -42-&: Rewind/Review Playback -42-~, }: Slow Motion Playback -43-";, ;!: Still Advance Playback -43-*, ): Index Search -44-CHK: Recording Check -27-A.DUB!: Audio Dubbing -51-A.DUB;: Audio Dubbing Pause -51-BLANK: Blank Search -28-R!: Repeat Playback -75-2k%: Variable Speed Search -43-1/500: When you adjust shutter speed 
manually, this indicator appears. 
-37-SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback -46-SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause -46-F2.0: When you adjust the F Number 
manually, this indication appears. 
-37-1: White Balance Adjustment Mode -36-z: Outdoor Mode -36-{: Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -36-MAGICPIX: MagicPix Function -34-0LUX MAGICPIX:
0 Lux MagicPix Function -34-Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -32-WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -34-æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode -28-: Tele Macro -32-: Soft Skin Mode -34-PICTURE: Picture -45-TITLE: Title picture -47-MPEG4: Moving Picture (MPEG4) 
(PV-GS200 only) -46-
T.MACROSOFT SKIN
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WEB : WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) -59-WEB : WEB CAMERA Mode (playback) -59-PRINT (Highlighted):
PictBridge Mode -54-0h00m00s: Recording time of MPEG4 
(PV-GS200 only)
VOLUME: Volume adjustment 
-42-3:30:45PM: Date/Time Indication
N (F, E): Photoshot Picture Quality (during 
Photoshot recording)
[F] means Fine, [N] means 
Normal and [E] means Economy. 
-29-, , ,  : MPEG4 Picture Quality 
(PV-GS200 only) -30-0: Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures
R:0h00m: Remaining time of MPEG4 
(PV-GS200 only)
: RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot Recording 
-30-: Lock Setting -48-¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 
1 or more picture) -48-: [1760k1320] Image size 
(PV-GS200 only)
: [1280k960] Image size 
(PV-GS120 only)
: [640k480] Image size
≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, 
the size display is determined as follows 
according to the number of horizontal pixels.
: 640 or more, less than 800 (The 
size is not displayed at under 
640 pixels.)
: 800 or more, less than 1024
: 1024 or more, less than 1280
: 1280 or more, less than 1600
: 1600 or more, less than 2048
: 2048 or more
 (Cyan): Photoshot Mode
 (Red): While Photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Green): While the card is being read
 (Red): No Card (Still Picture Mode)
 (Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4) 
Recording Mode 
(PV-GS200 only)
 (Red): While Moving Picture (MPEG4) 
recording is activated 
(PV-GS200 only)
ENFSF
1760
1280
640
640
SVGAXGASXGAUXGAQXGAPICTUREPICTURE
PICTUREPICTUREMPEG4
MPEG4
ß: Flash turned on (PV-GS200 only) -38-ßi:  Flash (setting to [i]) 
(PV-GS200 only) -38-ßj: Flash (setting to [j]) 
(PV-GS200 only) -38-£: Red Eye Reduction 
(PV-GS200 only) -39-
ªTo Change the Counter Display ModeBy changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display 
Mode to Tape Counter Indicator [COUNTER] 
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indicator [MEMORY] 
(M0:00.00), or Time Code Indicator [TIMECODE] 
(0h00m00s00f). (
-22-) By repeatedly pressing the 
[DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Controller, you 
can change the Counter Display Mode.
ªTo Display Date/Time IndicatorTo display Date/Time Indicator, set the 
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the 
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (
-22-)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of 
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indicator.
ªTo Change the Display ModeBy changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to 
All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display 
[OFF]. (
-22-)
ªProgressive PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot 
Function in the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed
≥When brightness is insufficient
≥When the MagicPix Function is ON
≥When Portrait Mode is used
When using Card Recording Mode
≥When brightness is insufficient
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> 
[INITIAL SET] >> [YES].
≥Initializing takes a little while.
≥After initializing is completed, the 
[COMPLETED] Indicator appears.
≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting (
-25-) 
that has been adjusted.
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Warning/Alarm Indicators
If any one of the following indicators lights up or 
flashes, please check the condition of the 
Camcorder.
3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):
Condensation has occurred. 
-79-Y (CHECK REC TAB):
The accidental erasure prevention switch 
on the inserted Cassette is open (that is, set 
to [SAVE]).
You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital 
dubbing on a Tape while setting the 
accidental erasure prevention switch to 
[SAVE].
Y (TAPE NOT INSERTED):
No Cassette in inserted. 
-18-6 (LOW BATTERY):
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -16-0: The built-in battery is low. -26-: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):
The video heads are dirty. -79-2END (TAPE END):
The Tape came to an end during recording.
REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been 
selected. 
-16-UNPLAYABLE TAPE
(OTHER FORMAT):
You are attempting to play back a tape 
section that has been recorded with a 
different TV system.
UNABLE TO A.DUB
(LP RECORDED):
Because the original recording was done in 
LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be 
performed.
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:
This cassette is incompatible.
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
Irregular mechanism is detected. Press the 
[RESET] Button (
-13-). This may solve the 
problem.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining.
Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and 
delete unnecessary files. (MPEG4 Playback 
Mode on PV-GS200 only)
NO CARD:
Card is not inserted.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files on the Card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data which 
is not compatible with this Camcorder.CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this 
Camcorder.
COPY INHIBITED:
Because the medium is protected by a copy 
guard, images cannot be recorded 
correctly.
INCORRECT OPERATION:
The Recording Start/Stop Button was 
pressed without connecting the USB cable 
to the PC in Picture Playback Mode.
CHECK CARD (PV-GS200 only):
You are attempting to record MPEG4 
moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE] 
on MultiMediaCard. Use an SD Memory 
Card.
CANNOT USE USB CHANGE MODE:
The USB cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode or 
MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback 
Mode on PV-GS200 only)
CANNOT OPERATE:
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
Card while connecting the USB cable to the 
Camcorder in Tape Recording/Playback 
Mode.
UNABLE TO WRITE
(MULTI RECORDING):
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed 
when you are recording pictures on a Tape 
while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of 
[EFFECT1].
UNABLE TO WRITE
(MPEG4 RECORDING) (PV-GS200 only):
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed 
when you are recording MPEG4 moving 
pictures.
You are attempting to record on a tape 
when MPEG4 Recording from external 
input signals is in progress.
UNABLE TO WRITE:
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed 
when you are recording still pictures on the 
Card. 
CASSETTE DOOR OPEN:
Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 
before recording.
NO TITLE:
Titles are not recorded.
UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE:
You are attempting to perform Title In 
Function when MPEG4 Recording is in 
progress or RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot function is set. (MPEG4 
Recording on PV-GS200 Model only)
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