Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No. PV-GS83

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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Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit LSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack Precautions This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But AC adaptor Contents 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 Photoshot Playing back tape Parts identification and handling AccessoriesCamcorder Viewfinder -16 Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Adjust the belt length and the pad position Power supplyAttaching the lens cap Grip belt Removing the battery Connecting to the AC outletCharging 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 Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard playback mode Slide show start/pause Delete 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 To record still pictures clearly Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Zoom in/out function On-screen display in the card recording modeSelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Recording with a shutter operation Effect Backlight compensation function Recording yourself To cancel the MagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix function To cancel fading To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function To stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 function To cancel the optical image stabilizer Function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the guideline function Optical image stabilizer function To restore to the automatic Adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colors White balance To set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustmentAbout flashing of the indication About the white balance sensor To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/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 Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still pictures Formatting a card 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 ≥Audio will not be recorded 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 Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environment 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 using on a Macintosh If you no longer need the driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task tray About the compatibility of the card Files About the SD CardFiles recorded on a SD Card 256 Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu Language Card Playback Menu Card Recording MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR Effect Basic DATE/TIME -56-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 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 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 Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Optical image stabilizer function IndexWind Noise Reduction Function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación en una cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cinta LSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc