Panasonic PV-GS16 operating instructions Turning on the Camcorder, Easy to Use Mode Dial

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Before Use

Card Access Lamp 12

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While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.

•While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.

Turning on the Camcorder

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [ON] while pressing the button 1 .

• The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up.

42 1

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How to Turn off the Power

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 .

42 1

Easy to Use Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial 38 .

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:Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

:Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

:Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

:PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁnder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 34 .

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

•The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

•When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is canceled.

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob

1and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

•The Viewfinder is now deactivated.

•The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120°. If you open the LCD Monitor by 120°, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Note Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Caution Important Safeguards Precautions USE & LocationContents Playback Mode Editing ModeWith a PC OthersUsing the Viewfinder Quick GuideInserting a Cassette Inserting a CardRecording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape Playing Back a CardStandard Accessories Controls and Components„ Remote Control Optional Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack PhonesViewfinder pp Connect this to the digital video equipmentRemote Control Optional Inserting the Button-type BatteryPower Supply „ Disconnecting the Power Source Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handCharging Time and Available Recording Time To Use as a Grip BeltUsing a Memory Card Optional Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen List of Menus File Selection in the Picture Playback ModePress the / // Button and select a ﬁle 12bit Audio Setting the Lock p Setting Dpof pRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot p Picture Playback MenuSetting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode About RecordingRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Self-timer Recording „ To Cancel the Quick StartRecording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light„ To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionSoft-Skin Mode MagicPix FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionAdjusting White Balance Manually „ To Cancel the Program AE Function„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceManual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Range of Shutter Speed AdjustmentPress the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris Adjustment Digital Effect Functions„ To Cancel the Digital Effect Multi-Picture ModeDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 „ To Select a Desired Digital EffectPicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeAdjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackSlow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control Only Still Playback/Still AdvanceVariable Speed Search Function „ To Resume Normal PlaybackIndex Search Functions Optional Remote Control Only Playback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a Memory CardSlide Show Creating a TitleTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back „ To Pause the Slide ShowAdding a Title „ To Clear the Title DisplaySelect Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in onWriting Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting„ To Verify Dpof Setting Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardFormatting a Card Playing Back on Your TVTo Select and Delete All Files „ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenAudio Dubbing Optional Remote Control Only „ To Cancel Audio DubbingRecording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Copying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing„ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound „ To Stop DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using the Software with a Personal Computer Using USB DriverConnecting the Personal Computer Camcorder For Using Built-in SD Drive„ Windows 98SE Users Message MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayedTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayWindows XP/2000 Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Installing Video Stream Driver„ For Windows 98SE/Me Users WEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the CamcorderSetting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Conﬁrm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selected If you no longer need software or driver UninstallScreens may vary with the type of the OS About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard About the compatibility of the card filesSD Memory Card Optional MultiMediaCardMisc Indications „ To Change the Counter Display Mode „ To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Concerning the Power Supply „ Alarm Sounds„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording Check„ Self-timer Recording „ Quick Start„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Zoom Microphone Function„ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Manual Iris Adjustment„ Program AE „ White Balance„ Playing Back „ Index Search Functions„ Playback Zoom Function „ Playback Digital Effect Functions„ Lock Setting „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ Playing Back on Your TV „ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape„ Condensation „ About AC Adaptor„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for StorageBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodBattery runs down quickly Battery cannot be chargedOriginal sound was erased when audio Is supplied to the CamcorderUsing the Reset button Explanation of Terms„ Digital Video System „ Focus„ Time Code „ Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications Digital CamcorderAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemPrice Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Nota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Guía rápida Inserción de un cassetteInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorGrabación de una cinta Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoriaIndex One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey