Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Before using
Quick Guide	8
Accessories	10
Parts identification and handling	10
Attaching the lens cap	12
The grip belt	12
Power supply	12
Charging time and recordable time	14
Turning the Camcorder on	14
Setting date and time	15
Using the LCD monitor	16
Using the viewfinder	16
Quick Start	17
Inserting/removing a cassette	18
Inserting/removing a card	19
Selecting a mode	20
How to use the joystick	20
Help mode	22
Switching the language	22
Using the menu screen	22
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder	23
Recording with the built-in
LED video light	24
Record mode
Check before recording	25
Recording on a tape	26
Recording check	27
Blank search function	27
Recording still pictures on a card
while recording image onto a tape	28
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)	28
Zoom in/out function	29
Recording yourself	30
Backlight compensation function	30
MagicPix function	31
Soft skin mode	31
Fade in/fade out function	32
Wind noise reduction function	32
Self-timer recording	33
Wide/4:3 function	33
Optical image stabilizer function	34
Guideline function	34
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)	34
Recording in natural colors
(White balance)	35
Manual focus adjustment	36
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ...	37

Playback mode
Playing back tape	38
Frame-by-frame playback	39
Playback on TV	39
Playing back card	40
Deleting files recorded on a card	41
Formatting a card	41
Protecting files on a card	42
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)	42
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card	43
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing)	43
Using the DV Interface Cable
for Recording (Digital Dubbing)	44
PC Connection with
the DV Interface Cable	45
With a PC
Connecting Computer and Camcorder	46
Using on a Windows PC	46
Using as a Web camera	47
Using on Macintosh	50
To disconnect USB cable safely	51
If you no longer need the driver
(Uninstall)	51
Notes	52
Menu
Menu list	54
Menus related to recording	56
Menus related to playback	56
Other menus	56
Others
Indications	57
Warning/alarm indications	58
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously	59
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)	60
Cautions for Use	63
Explanation of terms	67
Specifications	68
Camcorder Accessory System	70
Camcorder Accessory Order Form	71
Request for Service Notice	72
Limited Warranty	73
Customer Services Directory	74
Index	75
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido	76
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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 PhotoshotParts identification and handling AccessoriesCamcorder 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 capRemoving the battery Connecting to the AC outletCharging lamp Charging time and recordable time ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderTurning the Camcorder on Recharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout 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 recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning 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 restore to the automatic Adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionRecording 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 tapePlayback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo 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 DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingStop 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 passwordOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Using on MacintoshCopying 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 compatibility of the card Files About the SD CardFiles 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 playback Menus related to recordingOther 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 cassette About the AC adaptorAbout 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 CenterOptical image stabilizer function IndexWind 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