Panasonic PV-GS80 instruction

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No. PV-GS85

PV-GS80

	PV-GS85	PV-GS80
Video Light	¥	—
SD Card	¥	—
Compatible	¥	—
Compatible
USB	¥	—

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Panasonic PV-GS80 operating instructions

Contents

PV-GS80 Things You Should Know Following Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack This symbol is only valid in the European Union≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 But AC adaptor Contents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC Menu Attaching the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick Guide Recording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Playing back tape Battery pack AV cable USB cable PV-GS85 only AccessoriesParts identification and handling Camcorder Viewfinder -17 Adjust the belt length and the pad position How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAttaching the lens cap Grip belt Connecting to the AC outlet Power supplyRemoving the battery Charging lamp Charging time and recordable time ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderTurning the Camcorder on Recharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout date/time Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinder Set Setup Quick Start OFF To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder When the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure prevention Concerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the card How to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen display Playback the previous picture Tape playback mode Switching the language Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help mode About the menu setting Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and color Level To exit the menu screen ≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to offRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light button Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioning Recording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen OFF When 5 minutes passes without Power SaveRecording check Blank search function Recording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Recording still pictures onto a card On-screen display in the card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Select the picture quality for Photoshot images Digital zoom function Zoom in/out functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone function Recording yourself To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function MagicPix function To cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out function To cancel the wind noise reduction Function Self-timer recording PV-GS85 onlyTo stop the timer midway through Wind noise reduction function Optical image stabilizer function Wide/43 functionGuideline function To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene mode Recording in natural colors White balance To restore to the automatic AdjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indication Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Manual iris/gain adjustmentIris/gain value range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playback Playback on TV Frame-by-frame playbackTo return to normal playback Playing back card PV-GS85 only Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still pictures Formatting a card PV-GS85 only Deleting files recorded on a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to select To complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a card Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproduced To cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingStop playback. Player PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Using on a Windows PC PV-GS85 only Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environment Using as a Web camera ≥The setup program starts running Installing USB DriverRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Setting up Windows MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password ≥Windows Messenger is activated Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Using on MacintoshCopying still pictures on PC ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes If you no longer need the driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click About the SD Card Mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cableAbout the compatibility of the card Files recorded on a SD Card 256 Computer PV-GS85 only Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu Card Playback Menu Card Recording MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -35-GUIDE Lines -35-SHTR Effect PV-GS85 only Basic DATE/TIME -58-PROTECT Menus related to playback Menus related to recordingOther menus Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indications Textual indications Confirmatory indications Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disable Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Remaining tape time indication disappearsPlayback Pictures Playback images are vertical Card PV-GS85 only Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used About condensation When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is inserted Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card PV-GS85 only Periodical check-ups Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor Viewfinder Automatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focus Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Specifications 169 Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory System Visa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Request for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service Notice Panasonic Video Products Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contact Numerics Index Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación en una cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Reproducción de la cinta LSQT1121 LSQT1121 LSQT1121 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc