Panasonic PV-GS16 Recording Yourself, Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light, Quick Start

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Recording Mode

Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress.

•When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

•If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light

To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness.

1 Press the [LIGHT] Button 11 . 1

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•The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on.

•Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the Video Light is on, however, ghost images will appear.

2 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 2

•Gain Up mode is set to off.

•To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.

3 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3

•The Video Light turns off.

•Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1 .

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

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button 40 , the Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds after it is turned on.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 40 .

• The Quick Start Recording Lamp 40 lights up.

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

• The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

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

•The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds.

„To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

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• The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35 .

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•The [ ] Indication flashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds.

•You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot. (p. 23)

•For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.

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Contents Operating Instructions Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Telephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteFCC 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 PreventionEasy to Use Mode Dial Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode List of MenusPress 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 Windows Messenger Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall Confirm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selectedScreens 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„ About AC Adaptor „ Condensation„ 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 CamcorderCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia 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
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