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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 1 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分
Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder
Model No. PV-GS120
PV-GS200
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,
please read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For Canadian assistance, please call
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 2 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Address market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No. right. The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No. underside of your Ca
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 3 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio c
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 4 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 5 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN Precautions TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly USE & LOCATION moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the WARNING unit. ≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR Camcorder and power supply should not be THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the NOT IN USE. power supply or operate your Camcorder if it ≥STO
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 6 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Ele
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 7 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. G.726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE. BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RE
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 8 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Contents Before Use Playback Mode Quick Guide................................................... 10 Playing Back a Tape ..................................... 42 Before Using.................................................. 12 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back....... 42 Standard Accessories.................................... 12 Slow Motion Playback ................................... 43 Controls and Components.............................
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 9 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Others Indicators....................................................... 68 Initializing the Modes ..................................... 69 Warning/Alarm Indicators .............................. 70 Notes and Hints............................................. 71 Cautions for Use............................................ 78 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) .................................................... 82 Explanation o
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D OPEN/ EJECT S PV-GS120_200Eng.book 10 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use ª Inserting a Card Quick Guide 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever 1 to open the Card 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and Slot Cover 2. charge it. 2 OPEN 1 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner on top 3, insert it into the Card Slot. ≥Before use, fully charge the Battery. ≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC 3 Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. ≥The [
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PC PC PC PC PC D S D D PV-GS120_200Eng.book 11 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use 4 Press the [1] Button to start playback. ª Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. STILL ENTER s i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to Stop Playback. STILL 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ENTER s i PHOTO FADE SHOT ª Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode ª Recording a Moving Picture on a Card or
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 12 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use Mic, Please refer to page -88- for Before Use replacement parts number. Before Using 5) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord -18- 6) AV Cable -50- These operating Instructions are designed for use 7) Shoulder Strap -18- with models PV-GS120 and PV-GS200. Pictures 8) SD Memory Card -19- may be slightly different from the original. 9) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and ≥The illustrations used in these Operating CD-ROM) -56- Instructions sho
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PC PC PV-GS120_200Eng.book 13 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use (9) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] -19- ≥When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in (10) Multi Button [MULTI] -40- microphone does not operate. Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] -40- ≥When connecting the Magic Wire Remote (11) MagicPix Button [MAGICPIX] -34- Control with Narration Mic to this jack and (12) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -34- the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in (1
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 14 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use (45) Cassette Compartment Cover -18- (61) Recording Button [¥REC] -53- (46) Zoom Lever [W/T], (62) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] -51- Volume/Jog Lever [`VOL/JOG_] -31-, -42- (63) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom (47) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -28-, -51- Function [ π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -45- (49) (50) (51) (52) (53) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP OSD TIME SHOT DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB (48) (69) V/REW PLAY FF/ W W (54
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10˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ PV-GS120_200Eng.book 15 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, ª Magic Wire Remote Control with replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery Narration Mic (PV-GS200 only) is normally expected to last about 1 year. This controller allows the scene to be shot from However, it depends on operation frequency.) various angles, high to low, and is also ≥Make sure to match the poles correctly when convenient when a Tripod is used.
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PV-GS120_200Eng.book 16 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use Selecting Remote Controller Modes ª Using the Battery When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, Before use, fully charge the Battery. they can be operated individually by selecting ≥We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. different Remote Controller Modes. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this ≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Camcorder when batteries from other Camcorder and that of the Remote Controller companies are use
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PV-GS120_200Eng_text.fm 17 ページ ２００４年２月１７日 火曜日 午前１１時５４分 Before Use Charging Time and Available The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt Recording Time ª To Use as a Grip Belt PV-GS200 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. CGA-DU14 A 2h45min. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. B 2h30min.(2h10min.) CGA-DU21 A 3h55min. B 3h45min.(3h15min.) CGA-DU07 A 1h30min. B 1h15min.(1h5min.) 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size PV-GS120 of your hand. VSB0470 A 2h10min. B 2h25min.
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OPEN/ EJECT PV-GS120_200Eng.book 18 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use 3 Slide A in the direction of the arrow and Attaching the Shoulder Strap reattach the Grip Belt. We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. A 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder (52) on the Camcorder. 4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist. 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjus
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PC D S PV-GS120_200Eng.book 19 ページ ２００４年２月１６日 月曜日 午後１時３２分 Before Use ª Accidental Erasure Prevention ª [ACCESS] Lamp (9) Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable ACCESS (9) recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow While the Camcorder is accessing the Card direction). (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the 1 [ACCESS] Lamp lights
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PV-GS120_200Eng_text.fm 20 ページ ２００４年２月１７日 火曜日 午後３時９分 Before Use :Tape Playback Mode ≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum Use this mode when playing back the recorded of 120 o. If you open the LCD monitor to an scene on a tape. angle of 120 o, it becomes easier to operate :Card Recording Mode menus or to play back pictures. Use this mode when recording a still picture or a moving picture on a card. (moving picture on PUSH PV-GS200 Model only) OPEN :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode w
