Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Recording check, Blank search function, Power Save

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Record mode

ª[POWER SAVE]

[OFF]:	When 5 minutes passes without
	any operation, the standby mode

will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the Camcorder, turn it on again.

≥In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>

[5 MINUTES].

≥When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adaptor)

≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment

≥When in PC Connection Mode

Recording check

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to

3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be set to recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon [ ].

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≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is finished, the blank search function is canceled and the Camcorder is put into recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon [ ].

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3When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the center of the joystick.

ªStopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. When you start recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image.

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unitLSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack PrecautionsThis AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But AC adaptorContents Quick Guide Charging the batteryAttaching the battery How to turn on the powerPlaying back tape How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Viewfinder -16 Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.INGrip belt Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Attaching the lens capConnecting 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 Extending the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewOpen the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Quick StartAccidental erasure prevention When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteConcerning the card Card access lampConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Inserting/removing a cardJoystick and screen display Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Basic joystick operationsSlide show start/pause Delete Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card playback modeTo exit the Help mode Help modeSwitching the language Using the menu screenTo exit the menu screen Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting Adjusting the brightness and color LevelPress the Light button Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Recording with the built-in LED video lightBasic Camcorder positioning About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Blank search function Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Recording checkTo record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotRecording with a shutter operation Effect On-screen display in the card recording modeZoom in/out function Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfMagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function To cancel the soft skin modeWind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionWide/43 function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionOptical image stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function To cancel the guideline functionTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance About the white balance sensor Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationIris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo return to normal playback About the compatibility of still pictures Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesPlaying back card To display multiple playback filesMove the joystick down to select Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings What is DPOF?≥Audio will not be recorded Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingUsing the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingStop playback. Player PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Operating environment Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing on a Windows PC Using the Built-in SD DriveOperating environment Using as a Web cameraUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Installing USB Driver≥The setup program starts running Re-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordUsing on Macintosh Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDCopying still pictures on PC Double click the icon in task tray If you no longer need the driver UninstallWhen using on a Macintosh To disconnect USB cable safelyAbout the SD Card About the compatibility of the card FilesFiles recorded on a SD Card 256 Language Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Advanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR EffectMenus related to recording Menus related to playbackOther menus Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Playback images are vertical Remaining tape time indication disappearsDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Playback PicturesEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Photoshot playback images do not look normalRemove the tape if it is inserted When the lens is foggedAbout condensation About dirty headsWhile carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use About the CamcorderAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card Viewfinder Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups LCD monitorAuto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balanceHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Specifications169 Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Limited WarrantyNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory Service CenterIndex Optical image stabilizer functionWind Noise Reduction Function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta PhotoshotLSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc