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Panasonic PV-GS16 Operating Instructions
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PV-GS16Digital Video Camcorder Operating InstructionsModel No. 2 WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Things You Should Know Safety Precautions 3 CAUTION:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: CAUTION: 4 Important SafeguardsPrecautions 5 CAUTION6 Contents Before Use Recording Mode Quick Guide 8 1Using the Viewfinder Inserting a Cassette 2 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 1 2 12 CAUTION1 2 3Inserting the Button-type Battery 13 1Control Sensor 31 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. Before use, fully charge the Battery. Setup on the Remote Control Selecting Remote Control Modes Setup on the Camcorder Power Supply 1 2 3 1charge it. Using the Remote Control (Optional) Disconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording Time 14 2Camcorder. Re-attaching the Lens Cap 1 1 2 3Attaching the Shoulder Strap 15 12 1 2 3 4Accidental Erasure Prevention Using a Memory Card (Optional) 1 2 3 Removing the Card Card Access Lamp Turning on the CamcorderUsing the LCD Monitor How to Turn on the Power 16 11 How to Turn off the Power 2pressing the button 1. Easy to Use Mode Dial Using the Viewfinder/ LCD Monitor 1 2Knob 34 . To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor 1direction of the arrow. : Tape Recording Mode : Tape Playback Mode : Card Recording Mode : Picture Playback Mode : PC Mode Using the Viewfinder 17 2 Closing the LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Color Level To Adjust Using the Menu Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 To Return to the Previous Screen To Exit the Menu Screen About the Menu Mode Setting [CAMERA] 18 21 21 1Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 1 LP Mode Audio Recording Mode 2 3About Recording Recording on a Tape 22 12 4 To Check the Recording Finding the End of Recording ( Blank Search Function) Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode 3 1 To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Digital Still Picture 23 1 Selecting the quality of Photoshot images Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Progressive Photoshot 1>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. Recording Yourself Quick Start 24 21 3 1RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. To Cancel the Quick Start Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light 2 3 25 12 To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer Function 1 26 23 1 3 Backlight Compensation Function 1 To Resume Normal Recording 2 To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out Functions 1 27 1 To Cancel the MagicPix Function Soft-Skin Mode 1 To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function 1[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function 1[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. To Cancel the Cinema Function Recording in Special Situations ( Program AE) 1Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) 28 23Adjusting White Balance Manually 1 2 To Cancel the Program AE Function 29 3About White Balance Sensor 4 5[ ] Indication stops ashing. The White Balance Sensor 31 determines the nature of the light source during recording. Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 2Shutter Speed Indication appears. 3 Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment 30 12 3 Digital Effect FunctionsDigital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number) 1 2 3 Range of Iris Adjustment Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] To Select a Desired Digital Effect Multi-Picture Mode To Cancel the Digital EffectManual Multi-Picture Mode: 31 1[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]. 3 2[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures Again To Delete Multi-Pictures One by OneStrobe Multi-Picture Mode: Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 32 12 3 4 1 2 33 12 3 4 To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound Volume Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/ Review Playback Variable Speed Search Function 34 2search speed. Slow Motion Playback (Optional 2the Remote Control. Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback 3the Remote Control. Playback with Zoom Lever 1 Continuous Index Search Index Search Functions (Optional 35 1[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. 2 1[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE]. 2on the Remote Control. Playback Zoom Function (Optional 1Button 72 on the Remote Control. Scene Index Search Playing Back a Memory Card 36 2 To Change the Zoom Magnification 2[W] Button or [T] Button 60 on the Remote Control. To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image 3on the Remote Control that points to the area you want to enlarge. To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions 2Remote Control to select a desired digital effect. To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily To Cancel the Digital Effect 2Remote Control and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. 3moment you want to save as a still picture. 4in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect. Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Optional Remote Control Only) 37 12 3 4 1 2 To Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide Show Creating a Title 1To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 38 5 To Clear the Title Display 1 2 3 1 2 4 5 6 4Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) 39 2To Select and Delete Files or Titles 3 4 5Protecting the Files on a Card ( Lock Setting) 2Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card 1 2 1 To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TVTo Select and Delete All Files 40 1Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. 1[DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES]. 2 1[EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. 4Recording from a Tape onto a Card 41 12Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35 . Audio Dubbing (Optional Remote Control Only) 1Control where you want to add new sound. 2 3Button 67 on the Remote Control. To Cancel Audio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape 1 2 42 3Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) 2 1Copying on a VHS Cassette ( Dubbing) 4 5 6 To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound 1 2 To Stop Dubbing 43 PC Connection With DV Interface CableUsing the Software with a Personal ComputerInstalling USB Driver (For Windows) USB Driver (pp. 44~45) : Using USB Driver Video Stream Driver (p. 47) : 44 3Software Installation (For Windows) 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 45 4 Windows 98SE Users For Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder 1 2 3 4 1 2 3To disconnect USB cable safely 46 12 3Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh Using as a Web CameraOperating environment Installing Video Stream Driver 47 12 3 4 5 6 7 48 32FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. 1or Tape Playback Mode. Connecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 4Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). For Windows 98SE/Me Users:1) The message The file kstvtune.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found... is displayed. 2) The message The file ksclockf.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found... is displayed. 50 23 4 7 8 6 5If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) 1 2Notes 53 IndicationsVarious functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. To Change the Counter Display Mode To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Display Mode Progressive PhotoshotWhen using Tape Recording Mode When using Card Recording Mode Initializing the Modes 54 1Warning/Alarm Indications 55 Notes and Hints Alarm Sounds Recording Check Recording on a CardPhotoshot RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Concerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the Cassette 56 Quick Start Self-timer Recording Zoom In/Out Functions Zoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom Functions Image Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation Function MagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function 57 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment Digital Effect FunctionsIn the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible. In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function is not possible. Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Program AESports Mode Sports Mode/Portrait Mode Low Light Mode Spotlight Mode Surf & Snow Mode White BalanceIn the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: In the following cases, the [ ] Indication flashes: 58 Playing Back Repeat Playback Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones Choosing Sound during Playback Index Search Functions Playback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back a Card Slide Show Creating a Title Adding a Title DPOF Lock Setting Playing Back on Your TV Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Audio Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) Cautions for Use 59 1 2 3 4View nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 13~14, 16) 5Lens Cap. Cautions for UseDo not use your Camcorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables. Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. Condensation 60 12 3 Video Head Clogging and Care About AC Adaptor Cautions for Storage 61 12 3 4 Optimal Use of the Battery LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood 62 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. The Camcorder power is turned off automatically. The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough. Using the RESET button 64 1 23Explanation of Terms Digital Video System Focus Memory Stop Function 65 12 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 69 Request for Service Notice: Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty 70 Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport Customer Services Directory 71 MAIL TO :http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoAccessory Purchases Product Repairs http://www.pasc.panasonic.com npcparts@us.panasonic.com 72 ADVERTENCIA: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gua Para Uso Rpido Precauciones para su seguridadPara evitar incendios y descargas elctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. 73 1Cmo utilizar el visor Insercin de un cassette 2 1 2 3 4Insercin de una tarjeta de memoria 2 3 4 1 1 2 76 P
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