Panasonic PV-GS80 Using the LCD monitor, Using the viewfinder, Extending the viewfinder

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Before using

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.

1Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

It can open up to 90o.

2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.

1 180o

2 90o

It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail.

If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

ªExtending the viewfinder

1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob.

The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

ªAdjusting the field of view

1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

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You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

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Contents PV-GS80 Things You Should Know Following Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions ≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack This symbol is only valid in the European UnionBattery pack Lithium ion battery pack This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 But AC adaptorContents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuAttaching the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideRecording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Playing back tapeBattery pack AV cable USB cable PV-GS85 only AccessoriesParts identification and handling CamcorderViewfinder -17 Adjust the belt length and the pad position How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAttaching the lens cap Grip beltConnecting to the AC outlet Power supplyRemoving the battery Charging lampTurning 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 viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinderSet Setup Quick Start OFF To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayPlayback the previous picture Tape playback modeSwitching the language Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeAbout the menu setting Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and color Level To exit the menu screen≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to offRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light buttonRecording mode About auto 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 OFF When 5 minutes passes without Power SaveRecording check Blank search functionRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Recording still pictures onto a card On-screen display in the card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function Self-timer recording PV-GS85 onlyTo stop the timer midway through Wind noise reduction functionGuideline function Wide/43 functionOptical image stabilizer function To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colors White balance To restore to the automatic AdjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual focus adjustmentManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Iris/gain value range Manual iris/gain adjustmentShutter speed range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Playing back card PV-GS85 only Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card PV-GS85 only Deleting files recorded on a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectTo complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a cardRecording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedStop playback. Player Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Using on a Windows PC PV-GS85 only Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environmentUsing as a Web camera ≥The setup program starts running Installing USB DriverRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Setting up Windows 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 ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes If you no longer need the driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Double clickAbout the SD Card Mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cableAbout the compatibility of the card Files recorded on a SD Card256 Computer PV-GS85 onlyTape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Card Playback Menu Card Recording MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -35-GUIDE Lines -35-SHTR Effect PV-GS85 only Basic DATE/TIME -58-PROTECTOther menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Remaining tape time indication disappearsPlayback Pictures Playback images are verticalCard PV-GS85 only Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedAbout condensation When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is insertedBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the card PV-GS85 only About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Periodical check-ups Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor ViewfinderAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Specifications169 Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contactNumerics IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación en una cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Reproducción de la cintaLSQT1121 LSQT1121 LSQT1121 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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