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Panasonic PV-GS80 operating instructions Quick Guide, Charging the battery, Attaching the battery

Models: PV-GS80

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Before using

Quick Guide

ªCharging the battery

1Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

ªAttaching the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

ªInserting/removing a cassette

1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

2After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.

3Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder.

1

PUSH

4Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover.

ªInserting/removing a card 1 Open the card slot cover.

2Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.

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≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out.

3Securely close the card slot cover.

ªHow to turn on the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

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OFF

ON

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Panasonic PV-GS80 Quick Guide, Charging the battery, Attaching the battery, Inserting/removing a cassette

Contents

PV-GS80 Things You Should Know Following Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions This symbol is only valid in the European Union Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 But AC adaptorContents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuAttaching the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideRecording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Playing back tapeBattery pack AV cable USB cable PV-GS85 only AccessoriesParts identification and handling CamcorderViewfinder -17 Adjust the belt length and the pad position How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAttaching the lens cap Grip beltConnecting to the AC outlet Power supplyRemoving the battery Charging lamp≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the Camcorder Charging time and recordable timeTurning the Camcorder on Setting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinderSet Setup Quick Start OFF To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure preventionConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Card access lampInserting/removing a card Concerning the cardHow to use the joystick Selecting a modeBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayPlayback the previous picture Tape playback modeSwitching the language Help modeUsing the menu screen To exit the Help modeAbout 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 buttonRecording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioningOn-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tapeConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen OFF When 5 minutes passes without Power SaveRecording check Blank search functionRecording 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 imagesDigital zoom function Zoom in/out functionAbout the variable speed zoom Function To use the zoom microphone functionRecording yourself To cancel the MagicPix functionBacklight compensation function MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function Self-timer recording PV-GS85 onlyTo stop the timer midway through Wind noise reduction functionWide/43 function Optical image stabilizer functionGuideline function To cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRecording in natural colors White balance To restore to the automatic AdjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationManual focus adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual iris/gain adjustment Shutter speed rangeIris/gain value range Settings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackFrame-by-frame playback Playback on TVTo 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 picturesFormatting a card PV-GS85 only Deleting files recorded on a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to selectTo complete the settings Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a cardRecording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedUsing the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingStop 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 environmentUsing 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 ModeSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Setting up Windows MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password ≥Windows Messenger is activatedUsing on Macintosh Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDCopying 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 clickAbout the SD Card Mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cableAbout the compatibility of the card Files recorded on a SD Card256 Computer PV-GS85 onlyMenu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Card Playback Menu Card Recording MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -35-GUIDE Lines -35-SHTR Effect PV-GS85 only Basic DATE/TIME -58-PROTECTMenus related to recording Menus related to playbackOther menus Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsFunctions that cannot be used simultaneously Functions Conditions which disableBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Remaining tape time indication disappearsPlayback Pictures Playback images are verticalCard 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 usedAbout condensation When the lens is foggedAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is insertedBe sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the AC adaptor About the cassetteAbout the card PV-GS85 only Periodical check-ups Folder structure of the cardLCD monitor ViewfinderAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsWhite balance Auto focusHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Specifications169 Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.comAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Warranty For Canadian CustomersCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour For Product Operation ASSISTANCE, please contactNumerics IndexSpanish 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 cintaLSQT1121 LSQT1121 LSQT1121 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc