Panasonic PV-GS16 operating instructions Telephone Number PANA7262, FCC Note, FCC Caution

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name :

Panasonic

Model No. :

PV-GS16

Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America

Address :

One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094

Telephone Number :

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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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 USE & Location PrecautionsContents Others Playback ModeEditing Mode With a PCInserting a Card Using the ViewfinderQuick Guide Inserting a CassettePlaying Back a Card Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapeControls and Components Standard AccessoriesConnect this to the digital video equipment „ Remote Control OptionalAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Viewfinder ppInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control OptionalPower Supply To Use as a Grip Belt „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAccidental Erasure Prevention Using a Memory Card OptionalAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteEasy 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 Picture Playback Menu Setting the Lock pSetting Dpof p RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot pAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeTo Check the Recording Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer Recording„ To Cancel the Quick Start Recording YourselfImage Stabilizer Function „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Program AE Function „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Press the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speedDigital Effect Functions Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment „ Range of Iris Adjustment„ To Select a Desired Digital Effect „ To Cancel the Digital EffectMulti-Picture Mode Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture Mode„ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back„ To Resume Normal Playback Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Variable Speed Search FunctionScene Index Search Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Photoshot Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card Playback Digital Effect Functions„ To Pause the Slide Show Slide ShowCreating a Title To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSet Digital Title in on Adding a Title„ To Clear the Title Display Select Recording and press the Enter ButtonDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting „ To Verify Dpof Setting„ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV To Select and Delete All FilesRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control Only„ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a Card„ To Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingCopying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing „ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerMessage MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayed Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive „ Windows 98SE UsersWindows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000Installing Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraWEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder „ For Windows 98SE/Me UsersSetting 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 MultiMediaCard About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files SD Memory Card OptionalMisc Indications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Counter Display Mode„ To Change the Display Mode Initializing the Modes„ Recording Check „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Zoom Microphone Function „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ White Balance „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Program AE„ Playback Digital Effect Functions „ Playing Back„ Index Search Functions „ Playback Zoom Function„ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape „ Lock Setting„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Playing Back on Your TV„ About AC Adaptor „ Condensation„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsIs supplied to the Camcorder Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Original sound was erased when audio„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video System„ Memory Stop Function „ Time CodeDigital Camcorder SpecificationsCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products 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 Cómo utilizar el visor Guía rápidaInserción de un cassette Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una cintaGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de una cintaIndex One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey