Panasonic PV-GS83 Attaching the lens cap, Grip belt, Power supply, Tripod receptacle

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Before using

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(34)Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.

Attaching the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. ≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre-

attached to the grip belt.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2

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≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1Flip the belt.

2Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

Power supply

ªCharging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product.

≥Battery charging time. (-14-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-10-,-70-)

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove

the DC cable from the AC adaptor.

1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it in.

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Contents Operating Instructions Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit Thank you for choosing PanasonicLSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Battery pack Lithium ion battery packAC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 ButContents Charging the battery Attaching the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideHow to turn off the power Recording on a tapeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -16Power supply Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAttaching the lens cap Grip beltConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the batteryCharging lamp ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the Camcorder Charging time and recordable timeTurning the Camcorder on Setting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinderTo cancel Quick Start Set Setup Quick Start OFFQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionCard access lamp Concerning the write protection Switch on the SD CardInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardSelecting a mode How to use the joystickBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayTape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard playback mode Slide show start/pause DeleteHelp mode Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeAdjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder About the menu settingAdjusting the brightness and color Level To exit the menu screenPress the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off ≥To eliminate washed out images, use this modeRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light buttonAbout auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioningOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Power Save OFF When 5 minutes passes withoutRecording check Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyOn-screen display in the card recording mode Zoom in/out functionSelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Recording with a shutter operation EffectRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionSoft skin mode To cancel the MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function To cancel fadingFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction functionSelf-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 functionRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the optical image stabilizer FunctionTo cancel the guideline function Optical image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance Manual focus adjustment To set the white balance manuallyAbout flashing of the indication About the white balance sensorManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeTo adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playbackFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo return to normal playback Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the images Playing back cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesDeleting files recorded on a card Formatting a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting To complete the settingsWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a cardEdit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥Audio will not be recordedUsing the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingStop playback. Player PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Connecting Computer Camcorder Using on a Windows PCUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environmentUsing as a Web camera Operating environmentInstalling USB Driver ≥The setup program starts runningRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeSetting up Windows Messenger Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password ≥Windows Messenger is activatedUsing on Macintosh Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDCopying still pictures on PC If you no longer need the driver Uninstall When using on a MacintoshTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayAbout the SD Card About the compatibility of the card FilesFiles recorded on a SD Card 256 Menu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu LanguageCard Recording Menu Card Playback MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR Effect Basic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECTMenus related to recording Menus related to playbackOther menus Indications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions Conditions which disable Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Different sounds are reproduced at the same timePlayback Pictures Playback images are verticalPush the Reset Switch is displayed Card Recorded pictures are not clearPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedWhen the lens is fogged About condensationAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is insertedAbout the battery Be sure to detach the battery after useAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Folder structure of the card Periodical check-upsLCD monitor ViewfinderExplanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs169 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Request for Service NoticeLimited Warranty Panasonic Video ProductsCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.comIndex Optical image stabilizer functionWind Noise Reduction Function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Cómo apagar la alimentación Grabación en una cintaGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cintaLSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc