Panasonic PV-GS9 Setting Date and Time, Internal Lithium Battery Recharge, LP Mode

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Before Use

5) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 19)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder (p. 19)

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording.

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13 14 16 17

1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

2 Press the [

 

/

 

] Button 13 16 to select [YEAR],

 

 

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press

the [

/

]

14 17 to set it to the desired

value.

 

 

 

 

 

Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3Press the [MENU] Button 19 to finish setting the date and time.

• The clock operation starts from [00] second.

If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

The clock uses the 12-hour system.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack.

After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted.

The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment.

Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 44)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

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Contents PV-GS15 Shown PV-GS15Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Things You Should KnowFCC Note Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoAddress Telephone Number PANA7262Important Safeguards Precautions Page Jack CardLens YesContents Customer Services Directory Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47Using USB Driver Using as a Web CameraRecording on a Tape Quick GuideInserting a Cassette Inserting a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Playing Back a Tape Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback ModeSet the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start Playback Recording a Still Picture on Tape PV-GS9 OnlyCamcorder Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesBefore Use Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack PhonesViewfinder pp Connect this to the digital video equipmentInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control PV-GS15 OnlyRemote Control PV-GS15 Only Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the Remote Control PV-GS15 Only Using the AC AdaptorGrip Belt How to remove the Sensor tagDisconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAccidental Erasure Prevention Re-attaching the Lens CapInserting a Cassette Attaching the Shoulder StrapTurning on the Camcorder Using a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Easy to Use Mode Dial Using the LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the Menu Screen Using the ViewfinderTo Exit the Menu Screen About the Menu Mode SettingList of Menus To Return to the Previous Screen12bit Audio LCD/EVFCard Card Recording Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Picture Playback Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Audio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeFinding the End of Recording About RecordingRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingContinuous Photoshot Recording a Still Picture on a Tape PV-GS9 OnlyDigital Still Picture Progressive PhotoshotRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording YourselfQuick Start To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionTo Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Image Stabilizer FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Soft-Skin ModeBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionRecording in Natural Colors To Cancel the Cinema FunctionTo Cancel the Program AE Function Recording in Special SituationsAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture ModeTo Display the Multi-Pictures Again Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-PicturesCue/Review Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackPlayback with Zoom Lever Slow Motion Playback Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Variable Speed Search FunctionScene Index Search Index Search Functions Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Remote Control Only Photoshot Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Remote Control OnlyPlayback Digital Effect Functions To Stop the Slide Show Slide Show For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15To Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide ShowSet Digital Title in on Creating a Title For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Adding a Title For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15 Select Recording and press the Enter ButtonTo Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Protecting the Files on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15To Select and Delete All Files Formatting a Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15To Select and Delete Files or Titles To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVCard Images can be recorded to the Tape Audio Dubbing Remote Control OnlyTo Cancel Audio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio DubbingTo 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 Dubbing PC Connection With DV Interface CableRecorder Installing USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerUsing USB Driver Software Installation For WindowsWindows 98SE/Me Users Connecting the Personal Computer and CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructionsWindows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000Using as a Web Camera Set Camera or Playback USB Function WEB Camera Installing WebCam DriverClick the WebCam Driver For Windows XP usersClick Sign Setting up the Windows MessengerSetting up the MSN Messenger Other requirements Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareType in your Sign-in name and password Graphic displayClick DV Studio Click Next Installing DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareAfter the completion of setup, click on Finish To Use DV Studio 3.1E-SEPhotoBase 4 Windows, PhotoBase 2 Mac Using the ArcSoft Software PV-GS15 SuppliedInstallation of ArcSoft Software Operating environment For WindowsFor Information on ArcSoft Software If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo start ArcSoft Software For Windows Click ArcSoftSD Memory Card PV-GS15 Supplied, PV-GS12 SD Memory CardMultiMediaCard Optional Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCardMisc Indications To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode Initializing the ModesRecording Check Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Inserting/Removing the CassetteZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light Quick StartCinema Function Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Wind Noise Reduction FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing BackIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom FunctionAdding a Title Lock SettingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Creating a TitleBlinking in red About AC AdaptorCondensation Blinking in yellowVideo Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the BatteryLCD Monitor BatteryLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood CassetteBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Using the Reset button Time Code Explanation of TermsDigital Video System FocusDigital Camcorder SpecificationsAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Coverage Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Npcparts@panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory ServicenterAdvertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Grabación de una cinta Guía rápidaInserción de un cassette Presione el botón Reproducción de una cintaGire el dial de modo a Modo de reproducción de cinta Index RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording Check Request for Service Notice Review PlaybackSports Mode Surf & Snow ModeOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey