Panasonic PV-GS2 operating instructions Program AE, White Balance, Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

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•The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously.

•Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].

•Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.

Program AE

•If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 29) or iris

(p. 29).

•Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Program AE modes.

Sports Mode

•During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

•Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

•If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

•If the light is insufficient, the [ ] Indication flashes.

Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

•If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

•If this mode is used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker.

Low Light Mode

•Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

•With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark.

•If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

•If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.

White Balance

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:

•When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W]

•When you set the Zoom higher than 22X

•During Digital Still Picture Mode

•When you display a Menu

•When you use the MagicPix Mode

In the following cases, the [ ] Indication flashes:

•The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still set. This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.

•You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination.

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

•You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.

•During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth.

•Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.

•If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 26) or Program AE Mode (p. 27), you cannot adjust the shutter speed.

Manual Iris Adjustment

•Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that will not be displayed.

•If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 26) or Program AE Mode (p. 27), you cannot adjust the iris.

•If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be canceled.

Digital Effect Functions

•If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible. (p. 28)

•Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode.

•During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set.

In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.

• When the MagicPix Mode is set (p. 26)

In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is not possible.

• Title in

Multi-Picture Mode

•If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror Mode (p. 24) is used, the still picture is displayed from the upper right corner of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is recorded from the upper left corner as usual.

•The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.

•The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off slightly.

Picture-in-Picture Mode

•If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture disappears.

•Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

If one of the following operations are carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used.

•Set another Digital Effect item

•Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial

•Insert or eject a cassette

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Above markings are located on the appliance bottom coverTelephone Number PANA7262 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoAddress FCC NoteImportant Safeguards Precautions Page Contents Inserting a Cassette Using the ViewfinderQuick Guide Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Tape Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start PlaybackRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a CardControls and Components Standard AccessoriesCamcorder Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Remote Control OptionalViewfinder pp Remote Control Optional Inserting the Button-type BatteryUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Remote Control Optional Using the BatteryGrip Belt Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time Re-attaching the Lens CapInserting a Cassette Using a Memory Card OptionalAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelFile Selection in the Picture Playback Mode List of Menus12bit Audio Setting Date and Time Set Initial Clock SET YESLP Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeAudio Recording Mode Recording on a Tape Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording To Check the RecordingProgressive Photoshot Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotDigital Still Picture RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording Yourself Self-timer RecordingTo Cancel the Quick Start Quick StartFade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsBacklight Compensation Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction Function To Cancel the Cinema FunctionTo Cancel the Program AE Function Cinema FunctionRecording in Natural Colors Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment About White Balance SensorNumber Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Press the Enter Button 14 until the Iris Indication appearsDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeMix Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Set Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 Wipe or MIXFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Cue/Review PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playback with Zoom LeverPhotoshot Index Search Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Optional Remote Control OnlyPlaying Back a Memory Card To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide ShowCreating a Title To Pause the Slide ShowAdding a Title To Clear the Title DisplayProtecting the Files on a Card To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenRecording from a Tape onto a Card Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control OnlyTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeTo Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Using the DV Cable for RecordingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Stop DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Software Installation For Windows Using the Software Optional with a Personal ComputerUsing USB Driver Optional Software Installing USB Driver Optional SoftwareFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions Connecting the Personal Computer and CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive Windows 98SE/Me UsersWindows XP/2000 To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Optional Software For Windows XP users Installing WebCam Driver Optional SoftwareClick the WebCam Driver WEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the CamcorderSetting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Graphic display Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareType in your Sign-in name and password Other requirementsClick DV Studio Click Next Installing DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareTo Use DV Studio 3.1E-SE Set Camera or Playback USB Function DV StudioSD Memory Card Optional If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files TitleIndications Initializing the Modes To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Recording CheckZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Zoom Microphone FunctionProgram AE Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalancePlayback Zoom Function Playing BackIndex Search Functions Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back on Your TV Lock SettingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeCondensation About AC AdaptorVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodRecording does not start although power is Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDigital Video System Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications Digital CamcorderCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@panasonic.comNota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaInserción de un cassette Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Comienza la grabaciónIndex

PV-GS2 specifications

The Panasonic PV-GS2 is a compact digital camcorder that was released as part of Panasonic’s renowned GS series, designed for users seeking a blend of portability and performance. This model stands out for its robust features and advanced technologies, making it an ideal choice for amateur videographers and enthusiasts alike.

One of the key features of the PV-GS2 is its 3CCD imaging system, which consists of three separate sensors for red, green, and blue. This technology allows for exceptional color reproduction and clarity, resulting in vibrant, true-to-life video quality. The 3CCD system significantly enhances the camcorder's ability to capture details in various lighting conditions, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor shooting.

The camcorder boasts a 12x optical zoom, complemented by a digital zoom capability, allowing users to capture distant subjects with impressive clarity. The zoom function is paired with image stabilization technology, which helps reduce the effects of camera shake, delivering smoother video footage, particularly useful during handheld shooting.

Equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD display, the PV-GS2 offers a clear and vibrant interface for easy framing and playback of video. The LCD screen can be rotated and flipped, providing flexibility in shooting angles and enabling easier self-recording. Additionally, the camcorder includes a powerful built-in microphone and options for external audio input, ensuring high-quality sound to accompany the visuals.

The PV-GS2 supports recording in various formats, allowing users to choose the optimal quality for their needs. It also features a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port, enabling straightforward connection to a computer for editing and sharing footage, which is crucial for those looking to create polished video projects.

Another notable characteristic is its compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for travel or events. The ergonomic grip enhances comfort during prolonged use, ensuring that users can shoot for extended periods without discomfort.

The Panasonic PV-GS2 represents a marriage of advanced technology and user-friendly design, serving as a versatile tool for capturing precious moments in high quality. Its combination of the 3CCD system, optical zoom, image stabilization, and flexible viewing options solidifies its reputation as a reliable choice for anyone looking to dive into the world of digital videography.
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