Panasonic PV-GS16 „ About AC Adaptor, „ Condensation, „ Video Head Clogging and Care

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When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Camcorder.

•Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.)

Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder.

•If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

•Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long period of time.

Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder.

•The Camcorder body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

•Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack.

•Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.

•For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn.

After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull out the AC Cable from AC Jack.

•If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape sags and deteriorates.

•If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.

„About AC Adaptor

•If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.

•If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal.

•If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.

•When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

•After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.)

•Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean.

„Condensation

If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation

Indication [ DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW DETECTED] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the procedure below.

Blinking in yellow:

Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape.

Blinking in red:

Dew has adhered to the head or the tape.

1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.

•It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.

2 Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.

When [ DEW ] blinks in yellow

•You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about

30 minutes.

•However, you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted.

When [ DEW ] blinks in red

•The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about

1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.

3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears.

Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears.

Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed.

•The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

When the Lens Is Fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.

„Video Head Clogging and Care

If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Camcorder cannot record at all.

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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 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