Panasonic PV-GS16 operating instructions Things You Should Know, Safety Precautions

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Things You Should Know

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You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode.

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines

with the mark be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

2	For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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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 Precautions USE & LocationContents With a PC Playback ModeEditing Mode OthersInserting a Cassette Using the ViewfinderQuick Guide Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Tape Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a CardStandard Accessories Controls and ComponentsViewfinder pp „ Remote Control OptionalAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Connect this to the digital video equipmentRemote Control Optional Inserting the Button-type BatteryPower Supply Charging Time and Available Recording Time „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand To Use as a Grip BeltInserting a Cassette Using a Memory Card OptionalAttaching the Shoulder Strap 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 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot p Setting the Lock pSetting Dpof p Picture Playback MenuLP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording ModeRecording on a Tape Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording To Check the RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording Yourself Self-timer Recording„ To Cancel the Quick Start Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightDigital Zoom Function „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Cinema Function„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Program AE Function Recording in Natural Colors White BalancePress the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speed Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment About White Balance Sensor„ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Digital Effect FunctionsDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 „ To Cancel the Digital EffectMulti-Picture Mode „ To Select a Desired Digital EffectPicture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape „ To Stop PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance „ To Resume Normal PlaybackPhotoshot Index Search Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Scene Index SearchPlayback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a Memory CardTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide ShowCreating a Title „ To Pause the Slide ShowSelect Recording and press the Enter Button Adding a Title„ To Clear the Title Display Set Digital Title in on„ To Verify Dpof Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV „ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenRecording from a Tape onto a Card Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control Only„ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape„ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingCopying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing „ To Stop DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using the Software with a Personal Computer Using USB Driver„ Windows 98SE Users Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive Message MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayedWindows XP/2000 To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Installing Video Stream Driver„ For Windows 98SE/Me Users WEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the CamcorderClick 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 SD Memory Card Optional About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files MultiMediaCardMisc Indications Initializing the Modes „ To Change the Counter Display Mode„ To Change the Display Mode „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Recording Check„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom Microphone Function„ Program AE „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ White Balance„ Playback Zoom Function „ Playing Back„ Index Search Functions „ Playback Digital Effect Functions„ Playing Back on Your TV „ Lock Setting„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ About AC Adaptor„ Condensation „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for StorageBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodOriginal sound was erased when audio Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Is supplied to the Camcorder„ Digital Video System Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Focus„ Time Code „ Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications Digital CamcorderPrice Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty 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 una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaInserción de un cassette Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una cinta Grabación de una cintaGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoriaIndex One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey