Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No. PV-GS16

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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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Panasonic PV-GS16 operating instructions Operating Instructions

Contents

Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Note Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Caution Important Safeguards USE & Location Precautions Contents Editing Mode Playback ModeWith a PC Others Quick Guide Using the ViewfinderInserting a Cassette Inserting a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Recording on a TapePlaying Back a Tape Playing Back a Card Controls and Components Standard Accessories Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones „ Remote Control OptionalViewfinder pp Connect this to the digital video equipment Inserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control Optional Power Supply Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand „ Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time To Use as a Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using a Memory Card OptionalInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure Prevention Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen List of Menus File Selection in the Picture Playback ModePress the / // Button and select a ﬁle 12bit Audio Setting Dpof p Setting the Lock pRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot p Picture Playback Menu Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording Mode About Recording Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeRecording on a Tape To Check the Recording Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Cancel the Quick Start Self-timer RecordingRecording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Zoom In/Out Functions „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionDigital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation Function Fade In/Out Functions MagicPix Function Soft-Skin ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function „ To Cancel the Program AE Function Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White Balance „ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentPress the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speed About White Balance Sensor Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ Range of Iris Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode „ To Cancel the Digital EffectDigital Effects 2 EFFECT2 „ To Select a Desired Digital Effect Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture Mode Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop Playback Still Playback/Still Advance Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyVariable Speed Search Function „ To Resume Normal Playback Playback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index Search Playing Back a Memory Card Playback Digital Effect Functions Creating a Title Slide ShowTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back „ To Pause the Slide Show „ To Clear the Title Display Adding a TitleSelect Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in on Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting„ To Verify Dpof Setting Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Playing Back on Your TV Formatting a CardTo Select and Delete All Files „ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen „ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control OnlyRecording from a Tape onto a Card Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Copying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound „ To Stop Dubbing PC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal Computer For Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder„ Windows 98SE Users Message MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayed Double click the icon in task tray To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows Me Installing Video Stream Driver Using as a Web Camera WEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder „ For Windows 98SE/Me Users Setting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Conﬁrm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selected If you no longer need software or driver UninstallScreens may vary with the type of the OS About the compatibility of the card files About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card Optional MultiMediaCard Misc Indications „ To Change the Display Mode „ To Change the Counter Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ Alarm Sounds „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording Check „ Quick Start „ Self-timer Recording„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Zoom Microphone Function „ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Program AE „ White Balance „ Index Search Functions „ Playing Back„ Playback Zoom Function „ Playback Digital Effect Functions „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Lock Setting„ Playing Back on Your TV „ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape „ Condensation „ About AC Adaptor„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Battery cannot be charged Battery runs down quicklyOriginal sound was erased when audio Is supplied to the Camcorder Explanation of Terms Using the Reset button„ Digital Video System „ Focus „ Memory Stop Function „ Time Code Digital Camcorder Specifications Accessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Nota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Inserción de un cassette Guía rápidaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visor Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Grabación de una cintaReproducción de una cinta Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey