Panasonic Official Operating Instructions for the GS9 Camcorder

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Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

(PV-GS15 Shown)	Models No. PV-GS9
(PV-GS15 Shown)
	PV-GS12
	PV-GS14
	PV-GS15

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

[For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/	[For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/
PV-GS15]	PV-GS15]

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Contents PV-GS15 Shown PV-GS15Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Things You Should KnowAddress Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoTelephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteImportant Safeguards Precautions Page Lens CardYes JackContents Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47Using as a Web Camera Customer Services DirectoryInserting a Cassette Quick GuideInserting a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Recording on a TapeSet the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start Playback Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback ModeRecording a Still Picture on Tape PV-GS9 Only Playing Back a TapeBefore Use Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesCamcorder Viewﬁnder pp Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack PhonesConnect this to the digital video equipment Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripodRemote Control PV-GS15 Only Remote Control PV-GS15 OnlyInserting the Button-type Battery Using the Remote Control PV-GS15 Only Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryDisconnecting the Power Source How to remove the Sensor tagCharging Time and Available Recording Time Grip BeltInserting a Cassette Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure PreventionEasy to Use Mode Dial Using a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Turning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen Using the Viewﬁnder/LCD MonitorUsing the Viewﬁnder Using the LCD MonitorList of Menus About the Menu Mode SettingTo Return to the Previous Screen To Exit the Menu Screen12bit Audio LCD/EVFPicture Playback Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Card Recording Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Card Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording on a Tape About RecordingTo Check the Recording Finding the End of RecordingDigital Still Picture Recording a Still Picture on a Tape PV-GS9 OnlyProgressive Photoshot Continuous PhotoshotQuick Start Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingDigital Zoom Function To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsTo Cancel Image Stabilizer Function To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsBacklight Compensation Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionTo Cancel the Program AE Function To Cancel the Cinema FunctionRecording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainPlaying Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion Playback Remote Control OnlyVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverPlayback Zoom Function Remote Control Only Index Search Functions Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Remote Control OnlyPlaying Back a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide Show For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15To Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide ShowAdding a Title For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15 Creating a Title For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Select Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in onWriting Printing Data on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Verify Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Clear the Title DisplayTo Select and Delete Files or Titles Formatting a Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15To Select and Delete All Files To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Remote Control OnlyTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Card Images can be recorded to the TapeCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Using the DV Cable for RecordingTo Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Recorder PC Connection With DV Interface CableTo Stop Dubbing Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerSoftware Installation For Windows Installing USB DriverFor Using Built-in SD Drive For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Connecting the Personal Computer and CamcorderFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions Windows 98SE/Me UsersDouble click the icon in task tray To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Click the WebCam Driver Installing WebCam DriverFor Windows XP users Set Camera or Playback USB Function WEB CameraSetting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareGraphic display Other requirementsAfter the completion of setup, click on Finish Installing DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareTo Use DV Studio 3.1E-SE Click DV Studio Click NextInstallation of ArcSoft Software Using the ArcSoft Software PV-GS15 SuppliedOperating environment For Windows PhotoBase 4 Windows, PhotoBase 2 MacTo start ArcSoft Software For Windows If you no longer need software or driver UninstallClick ArcSoft For Information on ArcSoft SoftwareMultiMediaCard Optional SD Memory CardFiles recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card PV-GS15 Supplied, PV-GS12Misc Indications To Change the Display Mode To Change the Counter Display ModeInitializing the Modes To Display Date/Time IndicationAlarm Sounds Concerning the Power SupplyInserting/Removing the Cassette Recording CheckRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsManual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionIndex Search Functions Playing BackPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Lock SettingCreating a Title Adding a TitleCondensation About AC AdaptorBlinking in yellow Blinking in redVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryLCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder/Lens Hood BatteryCassette LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Using the Reset button Digital Video System Explanation of TermsFocus Time CodeDigital Camcorder SpeciﬁcationsAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Coverage Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.comNota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Inserción de un cassette Guía rápidaGrabación de una cinta Gire el dial de modo a Modo de reproducción de cinta Reproducción de una cintaPresione el botón Index Sports Mode Request for Service Notice Review PlaybackSurf & Snow Mode RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording CheckOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey

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