Panasonic PV-GS16 operating instructions Using the Menu Screen

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Before Use

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°

1from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder.

1 180°

2 90°

„Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]

Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder

[EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

„To Adjust

Press the [ / ■ ] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [◄◄/►►] Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.

More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation.

For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on Menus.

When operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD Monitor by 180°.

1 Press the [MENU] Button 19 .

19

13 14 15 16 17

The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial 38 is displayed.

38

2 Press the [ / ■ ] Button 13 16 to select a desired Sub-Menu.

Press the [ / ] Button to display the highlighted item.

3 Press the [►►] Button 14 to display the selected Sub-Menu.

4

Press the [

 

 

 

/ ■ ] Button to select the item.

 

 

5

Press the [►►] Button 14 to display the

 

selected item.

6 Press the [ / ■ ] to select the desired mode and press the [ENTER] 15 Button to determine the setting.

While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [▲▼◄►] Buttons and [ENTER] Button on the Remote Control (Optional). (pp. 11~12)

„To Return to the Previous Screen

Press the [◄◄] Button 17 .

„To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

„About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained.

• Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

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Contents Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know FCC Caution Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Note Important Safeguards USE & Location PrecautionsContents Editing Mode Playback ModeWith a PC OthersQuick Guide Using the ViewfinderInserting a Cassette Inserting a CardRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Recording on a TapePlaying Back a Tape Playing Back a CardControls and Components Standard AccessoriesAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones „ Remote Control OptionalViewfinder pp Connect this to the digital video equipmentInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control OptionalPower Supply Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand „ Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time To Use as a Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Using a Memory Card OptionalInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen Press the / // Button and select a file File Selection in the Picture Playback ModeList of Menus 12bit Audio Setting Dpof p Setting the Lock pRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot p Picture Playback MenuInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeRecording on a Tape To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Cancel the Quick Start Self-timer RecordingRecording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightZoom In/Out Functions „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsMagicPix Function Soft-Skin ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function„ To Cancel the Program AE Function Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White Balance„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentPress the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ Range of Iris Adjustment Digital Effect FunctionsMulti-Picture Mode „ To Cancel the Digital EffectDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 „ To Select a Desired Digital EffectWipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModePlaying Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyVariable Speed Search Function „ To Resume Normal PlaybackPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card Playback Digital Effect FunctionsCreating a Title Slide ShowTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back „ To Pause the Slide Show„ To Clear the Title Display Adding a TitleSelect Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in onProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting„ To Verify Dpof Setting Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Formatting a CardTo Select and Delete All Files „ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen„ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control OnlyRecording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeCopying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound „ To Stop DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerFor Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder„ Windows 98SE Users Message MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayedDouble click the icon in task tray To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows MeInstalling Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraWEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder „ For Windows 98SE/Me UsersClick Sign Setting up the Windows MessengerSetting up the MSN Messenger Screens may vary with the type of the OS If you no longer need software or driver UninstallConfirm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selected About the compatibility of the card files About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card Optional MultiMediaCardMisc Indications „ To Change the Display Mode „ To Change the Counter Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Alarm Sounds „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording Check„ Quick Start „ Self-timer Recording„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Zoom Microphone Function„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Program AE „ White Balance„ Index Search Functions „ Playing Back„ Playback Zoom Function „ Playback Digital Effect Functions„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Lock Setting„ Playing Back on Your TV „ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ About AC Adaptor„ Condensation „ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsBattery cannot be charged Battery runs down quicklyOriginal sound was erased when audio Is supplied to the CamcorderExplanation of Terms Using the Reset button„ Digital Video System „ Focus„ Memory Stop Function „ Time CodeDigital Camcorder SpecificationsPrice Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Advertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Inserción de un cassette Guía rápidaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta 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