Panasonic PV-GS80 operating instructions Contents

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Contents

Before using

 

Quick Guide

9

Accessories

11

Parts identification and handling

11

Attaching the lens cap

13

How to remove the Sensor tag

 

(for U.S.A. only)

13

The grip belt

13

Power supply

14

Charging time and recordable time

15

Turning the Camcorder on

15

Setting date and time

16

Using the LCD monitor

17

Using the viewfinder

17

Quick Start

18

Inserting/removing a cassette

19

Inserting/removing a card

 

(PV-GS85 only)

20

Selecting a mode

21

How to use the joystick

21

Help mode

23

Switching the language

23

Using the menu screen

23

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

24

Recording with the built-in LED video light

 

(PV-GS85 only)

25

Record mode

 

Check before recording

26

Recording on a tape

27

Recording check

28

Blank search function

28

Recording still pictures on a card

 

while recording image onto a tape

 

(PV-GS85 only)

29

Recording a still picture on a tape

 

(Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only)

29

Recording still pictures onto a card

 

(Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only)

30

Zoom in/out function

31

Recording yourself

32

Backlight compensation function

32

MagicPix function

32

Soft skin mode

33

Fade in/fade out function

33

Wind noise reduction function

34

Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only)

34

Wide/4:3 function

35

Optical image stabilizer function

35

Guideline function

35

Recording in various situations

 

(Scene mode)

36

Recording in natural colors

 

(White balance)

37

Manual focus adjustment

38

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment...

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Contents PV-GS80 Things You Should Know Following Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack This symbol is only valid in the European Union≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 But AC adaptorContents Menu Playback modeEdit mode With a PCQuick 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 cardCamcorder AccessoriesBattery pack AV cable USB cable PV-GS85 only Parts identification and handlingViewfinder -17 Grip belt How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Attaching the lens capCharging lamp Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the batteryCharging 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 operationsPlayback the previous picture Tape 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 checkRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Select the picture quality for Photoshot images On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card To record still pictures clearlyTo use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom FunctionMagicPix function To cancel the MagicPix functionRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionFade in/fade out function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode To cancel fadingWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording PV-GS85 onlyTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function To stop the timer midway throughOptical image stabilizer function Wide/43 functionGuideline function To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeAbout flashing of the indication To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording in natural colors White balance To set the white balance manuallyManual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Repeat 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 PV-GS85 only To display multiple playback filesMove the joystick down to select Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card PV-GS85 only To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings What is DPOF?≥The image and sound are reproduced 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 PV-GS85 only Using the Built-in SD DriveUsing as a Web camera Usual 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 If you no longer need the driver Uninstall≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes To disconnect USB cable safelyFiles recorded on a SD Card Mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cableAbout the SD Card About the compatibility of the card256 Computer PV-GS85 onlyTape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu PV-GS85 only Basic DATE/TIME -58-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Advanced O.I.S. -35-GUIDE Lines -35-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 PV-GS85 only 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 PV-GS85 only 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 Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory Service CenterFor Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contact Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labourNumerics IndexSpanish 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 unaLSQT1121 LSQT1121 LSQT1121 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc
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