Panasonic PV-GS9 operating instructions Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions

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Lens Hood

Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.

When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied), Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), MC Protector (not supplied), or ND Filter (not supplied), first of all, turn the Lens Hood counter-clockwise. If the MC Protector or ND Filter is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter.

If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Camcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)

The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.

Is the power source connected correctly? (pp. 15-16)

 

The Camcorder power is turned off

 

automatically.

 

• When the Recording Pause Mode continues

 

for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned

 

off automatically for tape protection and power

 

conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the

Power

power is turned off only when the tape is

inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the

tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and

if the Recording Pause Mode continues for

 

more than 5 minutes the power is turned off

 

automatically. To resume recording from this

 

condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

 

(pp. 24-25)

The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough.

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (p. 15)

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (pp. 66-67)

 

Battery runs down quickly.

 

• Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the

 

AC Adaptor. (p. 15)

 

• Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold

Battery

place? In cold places, the operating time of the

is still too short even after the Battery is fully

 

Battery becomes shorter. (p. 68)

 

• Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time

 

charged, the Battery has worn out.

The Battery cannot be charged.

If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable.

 

Recording does not start although power is

Normal

supplied to the Camcorder and the

Cassette is correctly inserted.

 

 

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

Recording

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (p. 17)

 

 

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new

 

Cassette. (p. 17)

 

• Is the Camcorder power turned on? (p. 24)

 

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

 

Condensation Indication disappears. (pp. 66-67)

Other

Auto Focus Function does not work.

• Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto

 

 

Focus Mode is selected, focus is automatically

Recording

adjusted. (pp. 32, 71)

use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus.

 

• There are some recording subjects and

 

recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus

 

Function does not operate correctly. In this case,

 

(p. 32)

 

Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

Editing

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

 

the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

 

recording cannot be performed. (p. 17)

 

was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not

 

allow audio dubbing to operate. (p. 23)

The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

Indications

The Remaining Tape Time Indication does

not match the actual remaining tape time.

• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are

continuously recorded, the remaining tape time

cannot be displayed correctly.

 

 

• In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time

 

Indication may show remaining tape time that is

 

2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining

 

tape time.

Playback

Pictures cannot be played back even when

 

the [►] Button is pressed.

 

(p. 35)

 

 

• Is the Mode Dial set to Tape Playback Mode? If

 

 

not, the playback function cannot be used.

 

(Pictures)

 

 

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

 

 

Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

 

 

during Cue, Review or Slow Motion

 

 

Playback.

 

 

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

 

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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 TapeControls and Components Standard Accessories Before UseCamcorder 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 PreventionUsing a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Easy to Use Mode DialTurning 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/EVFCard Recording Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Picture Playback 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 PhotoshotRecording Yourself Quick StartRapidFire 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 ColorsAdjusting White Balance Manually To Resume Automatic AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris 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 SearchWipe Mode and Mix Mode Remote Control Only Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying 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 DisplayFormatting a Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Select and Delete Files or TitlesTo 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 TapeUsing the DV Cable for Recording Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS CassetteTo Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound PC Connection With DV Interface Cable RecorderTo 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 Windows Messenger Setting up the MSN 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.comSpanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia del FCC Guía rápida Inserción de un cassetteGrabación de una cinta Reproducción de una cinta Gire el dial de modo a Modo de reproducción de cintaPresione el botón Index 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