Panasonic PV-GS16 About Recording, Recording on a Tape, To Check the Recording

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Recording Mode

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [ ].

When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording Mode [ ].

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] Switch 18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 28~30)

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•Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 28) may not function correctly.

•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 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.

•When the Camcorder is connected to a personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available.

Recording on a Tape

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

• The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up.

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2 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording

Mode.

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3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 .

•Recording starts.

•After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

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4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 again to pause the recording.

• The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

Recording “Simultaneous Motion/Still

Record Mode”

Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

To Check the Recording

By pressing the [ ] Button 7 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

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•The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

•For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

Finding the End of Recording

(Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

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•The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.

•Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

•If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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„ 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 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 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 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
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