Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Recording yourself, Backlight compensation function

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Record mode

ªDigital zoom function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50k to 1000k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or [1000k].

50t W T

[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)

[50k]:Digital zoom (Up to 50k)

[1000k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1000k)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the digital zoom function cannot be used.

ªAbout the variable speed zoom

function

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever.

ªTo use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

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Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image to be recorded is not altered.)

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording.

1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

2Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [].

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≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥The image on the screen will become brighter.

ªTo return to normal recording

Select the [] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you activate the MagicPix function.

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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 How to turn on the power Charging the batteryAttaching the battery Quick GuideRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -16Attaching the lens cap Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position 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 Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderQuick Start To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Accidental erasure preventionInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Concerning the cardBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen displayCard playback mode Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Slide show start/pause DeleteUsing the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language To exit the Help modeAdjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Press the Light buttonCheck before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen Recording check Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlySelect the picture quality for Photoshot images On-screen display in the card recording modeZoom in/out function Recording with a shutter operation EffectRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionFade in/fade out function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Wind noise reduction functionTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 functionTo cancel the guideline function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance About flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About the white balance sensorShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo return to normal playback To display multiple playback files Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesPlaying back card About the compatibility of still picturesTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card Move the joystick down to selectWhat is DPOF? Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥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 Using the Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing on a Windows PC Operating environmentUsing as a Web camera Operating environmentRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Installing USB Driver≥The setup program starts running Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger ≥Windows Messenger is activatedUsing on Macintosh Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDCopying still pictures on PC To disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need the driver UninstallWhen using on a Macintosh Double click the icon in task trayAbout the SD Card About the compatibility of the card FilesFiles recorded on a SD Card 256 Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu LanguageAdvanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR Effect Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECTMenus related to recording Menus related to playbackOther menus Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions Conditions which disable Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Playback Pictures Remaining tape time indication disappearsDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Playback images are verticalPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedAbout dirty heads When the lens is foggedAbout condensation Remove the tape if it is insertedAbout the Camcorder About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card LCD monitor Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups ViewfinderWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white 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 ProductsCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comIndex Optical image stabilizer functionWind Noise Reduction Function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaLSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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