NV-GS400 vs PV-GS400 at DVinfo.net

Darko Tomic · July 24th, 2004, 02:12 PM

Hi,

Just wanted to ask gs-400 experts here what are the differences betwen these two models ?
I think tha someone already stated that this is only system related (PAL/NTSC) but I am not sure.

Thanx,
Best regards
Darko

Tommy Haupfear · July 24th, 2004, 06:21 PM

NV-GS400 is Japan NTSC
NV-GS400B is PAL (at least for UK)
PV-GS400 is N.A. NTSC

I'm not sure of any more differences between these other than the PAL and NTSC differences you mentioned.

The Japanese NV-GS400 is also available in black but I'm not sure if history repeats itself where features are intentially left off the N.A. and PAL counterparts.

Darko Tomic · July 25th, 2004, 09:12 AM

Thanx Tommy,

now its clear to me, but one more thing ... seems like you are right about the colour, can not find black one (PAL), is that correct?

Petr Bastan · July 25th, 2004, 09:32 AM

I'm also curious if there are any other differences because there seems to be more different models.
(as long as I gathered from from web)

NV-GS400K - Japan (plus black one)
NV-GS400B - UK
NV-GS400GC - Russia
NV-GS400EG - Germany and probably all Central Europe

I hope there is only difference in TV system and menu language.

BTW: I'm also looking forward to black one here in Europe

Petr

Joe Carney · July 25th, 2004, 12:14 PM

Lets hope the nv designation is simply a way to track different markets and isn't a dumbed down version. If it is, we should boycott it, even the Japanese model.

Tommy Haupfear · July 25th, 2004, 06:38 PM

Well it wouldn't be the first time Panasonic has stripped features off their exported NTSC and PAL models.

So far it looks like Japan is the only place to get a black GS400. That makes absolutely no sense!

July 24th, 2004, 02:12 PM	#1
Darko Tomic Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 38	NV-GS400 vs PV-GS400 Hi, Just wanted to ask gs-400 experts here what are the differences betwen these two models ? I think tha someone already stated that this is only system related (PAL/NTSC) but I am not sure. Thanx, Best regards Darko

July 25th, 2004, 09:32 AM	#4
Petr Bastan Tourist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Roznov p/R, Czech Republic Posts: 1	More different models I'm also curious if there are any other differences because there seems to be more different models. (as long as I gathered from from web) NV-GS400K - Japan (plus black one) NV-GS400B - UK NV-GS400GC - Russia NV-GS400EG - Germany and probably all Central Europe I hope there is only difference in TV system and menu language. BTW: I'm also looking forward to black one here in Europe Petr

July 24th, 2004, 06:21 PM	#2
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	NV-GS400 is Japan NTSC NV-GS400B is PAL (at least for UK) PV-GS400 is N.A. NTSC I'm not sure of any more differences between these other than the PAL and NTSC differences you mentioned. The Japanese NV-GS400 is also available in black but I'm not sure if history repeats itself where features are intentially left off the N.A. and PAL counterparts.

July 25th, 2004, 09:12 AM	#3
Darko Tomic Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Belgrade, Serbia Posts: 38	Thanx Tommy, now its clear to me, but one more thing ... seems like you are right about the colour, can not find black one (PAL), is that correct?

July 25th, 2004, 12:14 PM	#5
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Lets hope the nv designation is simply a way to track different markets and isn't a dumbed down version. If it is, we should boycott it, even the Japanese model.

July 25th, 2004, 06:38 PM	#6
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Well it wouldn't be the first time Panasonic has stripped features off their exported NTSC and PAL models. So far it looks like Japan is the only place to get a black GS400. That makes absolutely no sense!