Panasonic Pv Gs120 Operating Instructions Manual
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Others -81- ≥Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment. ≥The surface of the tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have a magnetic force that is stronger than you may expect, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds. Card ≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact. ≥Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. ≥Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded content may be damaged. ≥After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Camcorder. ≥After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag. ≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. ≥If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness. (PV-GS200) Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (PV-GS120) Viewfinder ≥Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens at the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged. ≥To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, keep pressing 1 and hold the Eyecup 2 and pull it out. Lens Hood ≥Attach the MC Protector (not supplied) or the ND Filter (not supplied) on the Lens Hood. ≥Do not attach anything other than the MC Protector (not supplied) or the ND Filter (not supplied) to the Lens Hood. ≥When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied) or Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), first of all, turn the Lens Hood counterclockwise and take it off. Then attach the conversion lens by turning it clockwise. When you attach the Lens Hood back, insert 1 into the slot 2 and turn it clockwise. ≥If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 123,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 2 1 12 PV-GS120_200Eng.book 81 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -82- ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Camcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light. Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. Is the power source connected correctly? ( -16-) 2: The Camcorder power is turned off automatically. When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again. ( -27-,-28-,-30-) 3: The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough. Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. ( -16-) Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indicator disappears. ( -79-) Battery 1: Battery runs down quickly. Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. ( -16-) Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. ( -80-) Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out. 2: The Battery cannot be charged. If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable. Normal Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder and the Cassette is correctly inserted. Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. ( -19-) Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. ( -18-) Is the Camcorder power turned on? (-27-) Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indicator disappears. ( -79-)Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. ( -38-) There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly. In this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus. ( -83-) Editing 1: Audio dubbing cannot be performed. Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. ( -19-) Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate. ( -26-) Indications 1: The Time Code becomes inaccurate. 0The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction. 2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly. In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. Playback (Pictures) 1: Pictures cannot be played back even when the [1] Button is pressed. 0Is the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode? If not, the playback function cannot be used. ( -42-) 2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input jack used for the connection. Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] to [OUT]. 4: Playback picture is not clear. Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. ( -79-) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 82 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -83- 5: Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indicator has disappeared. Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button ( -13-) first. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it. Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder or the headphones. 0Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indicator and adjust the volume. ( -42-) 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. ( -51-) 3: The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed. If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording. 4: Sounds cannot be played back. Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. ( -52-) Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. ( -43-) Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. 0Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. ( -29-) 2: Photoshot Playback images do not look normal. The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a personal computer is recommended. ( -51-,-56-)3: During Playback [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. 4: Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used. Either the Camcorder or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Others 1: The Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic does not operate correctly. (PV-GS200 only) If it is not plugged in tightly, it will not operate correctly. 2: The Camcorder clatters when shaking it. It is the sound of the lens moving, not a malfunction. 3: When the USB Cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC. To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. ( -64-) Explanation of Terms ªDigital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration. In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals. Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Camcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system. The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different. Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output jack is analog (the same as conventional video systems), this Camcorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback. ªFocus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves the focusing lens inside the Camcorder forward and backward to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly. However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions. PV-GS120_200Eng.book 83 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -84- Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located close to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it ≥Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background. 2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass ≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass will not be focused. 3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings ≥Because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably, the Camcorder cannot focus correctly. 4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects ≥Because the Camcorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the subject may become blurry. 5) Recording a fast-moving subject ≥Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject. 6) Recording a subject with little contrast ≥Because the Camcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry. ªTime CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is assigned to each image on the tape. ≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub-code at each recording. ≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time Code picks up from the point where the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.) ≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero. ≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function ( -28-) before recording a new scene. ªMemory Stop FunctionThe Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations. Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position 1Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. 2Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later. ( -14-,-22-)3Start playback or recording.4After playback or recording has finished: Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode. 5Rewind the tape. ≥The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero. Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. 2Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing. 3Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing. 4Start audio dubbing. (-51-) ≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero. PV-GS120_200Eng.book 84 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -85- Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80) Video Recording System: Digital Component Television System: EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording System: PCM Digital Recording 16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch) Image Sensor: 1/6-inch 3CCD Image Sensor (PV-GS200) (Effective Pixels: moving picture/440Kk3, still picture/530Kk3, Total: 800Kk3) (PV-GS120) (Effective Pixels: moving picture/290Kk3, still picture/280Kk3, Total: 460Kk3) Lens: Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.45–24.5 mm, Macro (Full Range AF) Filter Diameter: 37 mm Zoom: 10:1 Power Zoom Monitor: 2.5-inch LCD Viewfinder: Color Electronic Viewfinder Microphone: Stereo Speaker: 1 round speaker 20 mm Standard Illumination: 1,400 lx Minimum Required Illumination: 1 lx (MagicPix Mode) Video Output Level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm S-Video Output Level: Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm Audio Output Level (Line): 316 mV, 600 ohm Video Input Level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording (PV-GS200) 6.0 W (PV-GS120) 5.5 W S-Video Input Level: Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm Audio Input Level (Line): 316 mV, 10 kohm or more Mic Input: Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo mini jack) USB: Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant (max. 12 Mbps) No copyright protection support PictBridge-compliant Digital Interface: DV Input/Output Terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Flash (PV-GS200 only): GN 5.5 Dimensions: Approx. 2.76 (W) k2.95 (H)k4.96 (D) inch Approx. 70 (W)k75 (H)k126 (D) mm Weight: (PV-GS200) Approx. 1.04 lbs. (470g) (PV-GS120) Approx. 0.99 lbs. (450g) (without Battery, DV cassette and Lens Cap) Operating Temperature: 32 oF–104oF (0oC–40oC) Operating Humidity: 10%–80% Card Memory Functions Recording Media: MultiMediaCard (4 MB/8 MB/16 MB), SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/ 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still Image Size: Mega-Pixel Recording; (PV-GS200) 1760k1320 (2.3 million pixels) (PV-GS120) 1280k960 (1.2 million pixels) VGA Recording; 640k480 Video Compression (PV-GS200 only): MPEG4 MPEG4 Image Size (PV-GS200 only): SUPERFINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) FINE: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) NORMAL: 176k144 pixels (QCIF) ECONOMY: 176k144 pixels (QCIF) MPEG4 Transmission rate (PV-GS200 only): SUPERFINE: approximately 1 Mbps, 15 fps FINE: approximately 420 kbps, 12 fps NORMAL: approximately 296 kbps, 12 fps ECONOMY: approximately 100 kbps, 6 fps WEB Camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image Size: 320 k240 pixels (QVGA) Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps PV-GS120_200Eng.book 85 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -86- AC Adaptor Information for your safety Dimensions: 2.40 (W) k1.26 (H)k3.58 (D) inch 61 (W)k32 (H)k91 (D) mm Weight: Approx. 0.24 lbs. (110g) Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice. Power Source: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 19 W DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder Operation) DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging) PV-GS120_200Eng.book 86 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -87- ≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. ≥Maximum Continuous Recording Time: Approximately 120 minutes ≥“1h10min.” indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes. ≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations. ≥These figures vary depending on the scene. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE 640k480 1760k1320 (PV-GS200) 1280k960 (PV-GS120) PICTURE QUALITYFINE NORMAL ECONOMYFINE NORMALECONOMYFINE NORMALECONOMY 8 MB 45 95 190 4 7 11 9 16 23 16 MB 100 200 400 10 18 26 22 36 51 32 MB 220 440 880 25 41 58 49 79 112 64 MB 440 880 1760 53 88 121 104 165 232 128 MB 880 1760 3520 111 180 248 213 337 472 256 MB 1760 3520 7040 223 362 496 428 674 945 512 MB 3520 7040 14080 452 732 1003 866 1362 1908 Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving picture on an SD Memory Card (optional) (PV-GS200 only) PICTURE SIZE 320k240 (QVGA) 176k144 (QCIF) MPEG4 MODE SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 8 MB 1min. 2min. 3min. 8min. 16 MB 2min. 4min. 8min. 18min. 32 MB 4min. 10min. 17min. 37min. 64 MB 8min. 20min. 35min. 1h15min. 128 MB 17min. 42min. 1h10min. 2h30min. 256 MB 35min. 1h25min. 2h20min. 5h. 512 MB 1h10min. 2h50min. 4h40min. 10h10min. PV-GS120_200Eng.book 87 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -88- Camcorder Accessory System *Please refer to page -17-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Accessory# PV-DAC13 *CGA-DU14 *CGA-DU21 PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) IR Remote Control Figure PV-DRC10 (For USA) RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA RP-SD016BPPA BN-SDCAPE/1B (For USA) BN-SDCAPU/1B (For Canada) BN-SDABPE/1B (For USA) BN-SDABPU/1B (For Canada) N2QCBD000030 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card 16 MB SD Memory Card USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (compatible with MultiMediaCard) SD PCMCIA Adaptor (compatible with MultiMediaCard) Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic VW-LDC10 Video DC Light (10 W) (CGA-DU07 is necessary to activate it.) VW-LDH3(PV-GS200 only)Video DC Light (3 W) VW-VMH3 (PV-GS200 only)Stereo Zoom Microphone *CGA-DU07 680mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-H150 (USA only)Carrying Case Carrying Case PV-HB002 (USA only) PV-GS120_200Eng_warranty.fm 88 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後3時9分

Others -89- Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone#: Day ( ) Night( ) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address) Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 2. Items Ordered Quantity Accessory # Price Each Description Total Price 6.95 Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 1. Palmcorder Model # DiscoverExpiration Date Credit Card # Customer Signature PV-GS120_200Eng.book 89 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分

Others -90- Request for Service Notice (USA Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service. Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here. PV-GS120_200Eng.book 90 ページ 2004年2月16日 月曜日 午後1時32分