Panasonic PV-GS16 operating instructions Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions

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Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.

Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment.

The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds.

Card

When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.

Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.

Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded content may be damaged.

After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Camcorder.

After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag.

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

„LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery (CGR-D16A/1B, CGP-D28A/1B: Optional) attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Lens Hood

When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied), Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), rotate these in a clockwise direction.

If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)

The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.

Is the power source connected correctly? (pp. 13~14)

 

The Camcorder power is turned off

 

automatically.

 

• 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

Power

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.

 

(p. 22)

The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough.

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (pp. 13~14)

Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (p. 60)

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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 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