Panasonic PV-GS9 operating instructions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood, Battery, Cassette

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Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Camcorder, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery.

Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature.

(Recommended Temperature: 59 °F to 77 °F (15 °C to

25 °C), Recommended Humidity: 40 % to 60 %)

Camcorder

Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera.

Do not leave the Camcorder in places that expose it to high temperature.

Battery

Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery.

If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.

Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may be badly burned.

Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. To store the Battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity.

Cassette

Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder and other components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case.

Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.

Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment.

The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds.

Card

When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.

Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.

Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded content may be damaged.

After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Camcorder.

After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag.

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery (CGR-D16A/1B, CGP-D28A/1B: Optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67,000 pixels (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)/ 113,000 pixels (PV-GS14/PV-GS15). The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01

%of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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Contents PV-GS15 PV-GS15 ShownThings You Should Know Above markings are located on the appliance bottom coverDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No AddressTelephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteImportant Safeguards Precautions Page Card LensYes JackContents Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47 Using USB DriverUsing as a Web Camera Customer Services DirectoryQuick Guide Inserting a CassetteInserting a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Recording on a TapeSet the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start PlaybackRecording a Still Picture on Tape PV-GS9 Only Playing Back a TapeCamcorder Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesBefore Use Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Viewfinder ppConnect this to the digital video equipment Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripodInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control PV-GS15 OnlyRemote Control PV-GS15 Only Power Supply Using the Remote Control PV-GS15 OnlyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the BatteryHow to remove the Sensor tag Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time Grip BeltRe-attaching the Lens Cap Inserting a CassetteAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on the Camcorder Using a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Easy to Use Mode Dial Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu ScreenUsing the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorAbout the Menu Mode Setting List of MenusTo Return to the Previous Screen To Exit the Menu ScreenLCD/EVF 12bit AudioCard Card Recording Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Picture Playback Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeTo Check the Recording Finding the End of RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Tape PV-GS9 Only Digital Still PictureProgressive Photoshot Continuous PhotoshotRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording YourselfQuick Start Self-timer Recording Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Zoom Function To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsTo Cancel the Digital Zoom Function To Cancel Image Stabilizer FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsSoft-Skin Mode Backlight Compensation FunctionMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionTo Cancel the Cinema Function To Cancel the Program AE FunctionRecording in Special Situations Recording in Natural ColorsAbout White Balance Sensor Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Multi-Picture Mode Digital Effect FunctionsPicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Remote Control Only Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom LeverIndex Search Functions Remote Control Only Playback Zoom Function Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Remote Control OnlyPlayback Digital Effect Functions Slide Show For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15 To Select a Desired File and Playing BackTo Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide ShowCreating a Title For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Adding a Title For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15Select Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in onTo Verify Dpof Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Protecting the Files on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Clear the Title DisplayTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15To Select and Delete Files or Titles Playing Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenAudio Dubbing Remote Control Only To Cancel Audio DubbingTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Card Images can be recorded to the 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 Dubbing PC Connection With DV Interface CableRecorder Using the Software with a Personal Computer Using USB DriverSoftware Installation For Windows Installing USB DriverConnecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder For Using Built-in SD Drive For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions Windows 98SE/Me UsersTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayWindows XP/2000 Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Installing WebCam Driver Click the WebCam DriverFor Windows XP users Set Camera or Playback USB Function WEB CameraClick Sign Setting up the Windows MessengerSetting up the MSN Messenger Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional Software Type in your Sign-in name and passwordGraphic display Other requirementsInstalling DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional Software After the completion of setup, click on FinishTo Use DV Studio 3.1E-SE Click DV Studio Click NextUsing the ArcSoft Software PV-GS15 Supplied Installation of ArcSoft SoftwareOperating environment For Windows PhotoBase 4 Windows, PhotoBase 2 MacIf you no longer need software or driver Uninstall To start ArcSoft Software For WindowsClick ArcSoft For Information on ArcSoft SoftwareSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard OptionalFiles recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card PV-GS15 Supplied, PV-GS12Misc Indications To Change the Counter Display Mode To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes To Display Date/Time IndicationConcerning the Power Supply Alarm SoundsInserting/Removing the Cassette Recording CheckSelf-timer Recording Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightQuick Start Zoom In/Out FunctionsManual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris AdjustmentWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionPlaying Back Index Search FunctionsPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsLock Setting Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingCreating a Title Adding a TitleAbout AC Adaptor CondensationBlinking in yellow Blinking in redOptimal Use of the Battery Video Head Clogging and CareBattery LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodCassette LCD MonitorBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Using the Reset button Explanation of Terms Digital Video SystemFocus Time CodeSpecifications Digital CamcorderCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited Warranty CoverageLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Customer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.comAdvertencia 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 Request for Service Notice Review Playback Sports ModeSurf & Snow Mode RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording CheckOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey