Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Quick Guide, Charging the battery, Attaching the battery

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Before using

Quick Guide

ªCharging the battery

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.

ªAttaching the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

ªInserting/removing a cassette

1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

2After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.

3Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder.

1

PUSH

4Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover.

ªInserting/removing a card 1 Open the card slot cover.

2Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.

1

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out.

3Securely close the card slot cover.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

1

OFF

ON

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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 tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling 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 beltCharging lamp Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Turning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery 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 positioningConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape 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 functionRecording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment 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 playbackTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV 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 recordedStop playback. Player Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording 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 activatedCopying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD If you no longer need the driver Uninstall When using on a MacintoshTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayFiles recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files 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-PROTECTOther menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback 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 card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette 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.comWind Noise Reduction Function IndexOptical image stabilizer 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