Panasonic PV-GS80 operating instructions Using the LCD monitor, Using the viewfinder

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Before using

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor.

1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

• It can open up to 90 °.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.

It can rotate up to 180° O towards the lens or 90 ° _ towards the viewfinder.

The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail.

If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 ° towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light.

Using the viewfinder

Extending the viewfinder

1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob.

The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.)

Adjusting the field of view

1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

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You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

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Contents PV-GS80 Do not Expose this Equipment to Rain or Moisture Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unitDeclaration Conformity Trade Name Following Applies only in the U.S.APV-GS85/PV-GSS0 PartyImportant Safety Instructions USE & Location Battery pack Lithium ion battery packODO not Leave the Camcorder with Not in USEAC adaptor Contents Edit Mode Playback ModeWith MenuCassette holder Quick GuidePush the Push mark O in order to close Press the Photoshot button Recording on a tape OSet to Tape Recording ModeSet to Tape Playback Mode Camcorder AccessoriesBuilt-in LED video light PV-GS85 OnlyViewfinder-/7-,-6s 1o Battery holderLCD monitor-/7 J23LCD monitor open part -/7- 24 Speaker-4eGrip belt How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyConnecting to the AC outlet Power supplyCharging the battery Removing the batteryTurning the Camcorder on Charging time and recordable timeCGR-DU06 CGA-DU12Recharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeOFF on Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinderPull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder To cancel Quick Start Set Setup Quick Start OFF Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Setup Quick Start onQuick Start ViewfinderPush the Push mark O in order to close the cassette holder When the cassette holder cannot be housedInserting/remo ving a cassette Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Card Turn off the power OInserting/removing a card Insert/remove the card into/from the card slotTape Recording Mode Selecting a mode How to use the joystickCard playback mode PV-GS85only Using the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language LCD SET Press the Light button. O Recording with the built-in LEDPress the Light button Press the Light button. oThe LED video light turns offCheck before recording About auto modeBasic Camcorder ositioning AnualConcerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen Recording on a tapeRecording check Power SaveBlank search function MinutesRecording a still picture on a tape Press the Photoshot button O in the recording pause modeSet Advanced Shtr Effect Set to Card Recording Mode Press the Photoshot button ORecording with a shutter operation effect Zoom in/out function Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Advanced D.ZOOM 50× or 1000×Digital zoom function About the variable speed zoom functionRecording yourself To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function MagicPix functionFade in/fade out function Soft skin modeWind noise reduction function Self-timer recording PV-GS85onlyTo stop the timer midway through Press the Menu button Guideline function Wide/43 functionOptical image stabilizer function Spotlight mode Set Basic Scene Mode select the desired mode Sports modeSurf & snow mode To cancel the scene mode functionManual Recording in natural ColorsWhite Balance Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentShutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentPlaying back tape To return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playback Playback on TVElnsert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder Playing back Move the --/VOL+ Lever to switchTo display multiple Playback files About the compatibility of still picturesFormatting a card PV-GS85only Deleting files recorded on a cardTo set so that all pictures are not printed To complete the settings Press the Menu buttonProtecting files on a card Videoin Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Camcorder Connecting ComputerCPU RAMPlease Using as a Web cameraSend Receive RAMDouble click the icon For U.S.A.consumersSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Setting up Windows MessengerOperating environment on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD Using on MacintoshIf you no longer need the driver To disconnect USB cable safelySelect USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop Verify Matshita DVC USB Device is selected and click OKAbout the SD Card PV-GS85 only No tesFiles recorded on a SD Card About the compatibility of the card files PV-GS85 onlyMisc Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu AdvancedAdvanced Dpof SET -44- Format Card Basic DATE/TIME -ss-PROTECTOther menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications WEB CameraConfirmatory indications Functions that cannot be used simultaneously EAdjustingthe shutter speed, iris/gainBefore requesting repair Playback picture is not clear Remaining tape time indication disappearsDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time File recorded on a card cannot be deleted Card PV-GS85only Recorded pictures are not clearPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedRemove the tape if it is inserted About condensationWhile carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the CamcorderDo not throw old battery into fire Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingPeriodical check-ups Explanation of terms Recording format SpecificationsOthers AC adaptor Coa000,Oan0o0,o,os Camcorder Accessory SystemMethod of payment check one Request for Service Notice USAOnly QuestforServiceNoticePanasonic Ncmarts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryWarranty Service Warranty For Canadian CustomersIf YOU Ship the Product to a Servicentre Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labourSP/LP IndexDpof Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu/a espaola para el uso rpido El boton de Photoshot O Como apagar la alimentacionPanasonic Puerto Rico, inc
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