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Digital Video Camcorder

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Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Recording

4.3 W

Recording format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

6.35mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)

Video

Recording system: Digital component

Television system:

EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

Audio

Recording system: PCM digital recording

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)

Image sensor:

1/6-inch CCD image sensor [Effective pixels]

Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/

Still picture: 350 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/

Total: 680 K

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.7, Focal length; 2.3 mm to

73.6mm, Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

37 mm

Zoom:

32:1 Power zoom

Monitor: 2.7-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Color electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination: 1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination: 12 lx (Low light mode: 1/60) 2 lx (MagicPix function)

Video output level:

1.0Vp-p, 75 ≠

Audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 ≠

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USB:

Card reader/writer function

No copyright protection support

Digital interface:

DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions :

78.5mm (W) k72.6 mm (H) k136.0 mm (D) 3.091 inch (W) k2.859 inch (H) k5 .355 inch (D) (excluding the projecting parts)

Mass:

Approx. 450 g (0.99 lbs)

(without the supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Operating humidity:

10% to 80%

Card memory functions

Recording media:

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/ 128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum)) (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB (Maximum))

(FAT32 format corresponding)

Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

Still picture recording file format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size:

640k480

640k360

WEB camera

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps

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Panasonic PV-GS83 operating instructions Specifications, Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

Contents

Operating Instructions Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit Thank you for choosing Panasonic LSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But Contents Charging the battery Attaching the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick Guide How to turn off the power Recording on a tapeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tape Camcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -16 Power supply Adjust the belt length and the pad positionAttaching the lens cap Grip belt Charging lamp Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Turning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinder To cancel Quick Start Set Setup Quick Start OFFQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder When the cassette holder does not Come out When the cassette holder cannot be HousedInserting/removing a cassette Accidental erasure prevention Card access lamp Concerning the write protection Switch on the SD CardInserting/removing a card Concerning the card Selecting a mode How to use the joystickBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen display Tape playback mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoCard playback mode Slide show start/pause Delete Help mode Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the Help mode Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder About the menu settingAdjusting the brightness and color Level To exit the menu screen Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off ≥To eliminate washed out images, use this modeRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light button About auto mode Recording modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioning Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Power Save OFF When 5 minutes passes withoutRecording check Blank search function Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording mode Zoom in/out functionSelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Recording with a shutter operation Effect Recording yourself Backlight compensation function Soft skin mode To cancel the MagicPix functionTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix function To cancel the wind noise reduction Function To cancel fadingFade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Self-timer recording To stop the timer midway throughTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 function Recording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the optical image stabilizer FunctionTo cancel the guideline function Optical image stabilizer function Recording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment Manual focus adjustment To set the white balance manuallyAbout flashing of the indication About the white balance sensor Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment To restore to automatic adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value range To adjust volume Settings on the audioPlaying back tape Repeat playback To return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the images Playing back cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a card Formatting a cardTo delete all files Move the joystick down to select Writing the printing data on a card Dpof setting To complete the settingsWhat is DPOF? Protecting files on a card Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥Audio will not be recorded Stop playback. Player Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Connecting Computer Camcorder Using on a Windows PCUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environment Using as a Web camera Operating environment Installing USB Driver ≥The setup program starts runningRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Setting up Windows Messenger Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password ≥Windows Messenger is activated Copying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD If you no longer need the driver Uninstall When using on a MacintoshTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task tray Files recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files 256 Menu list Tape Recording MenuTape Playback Menu Language Card Recording Menu Card Playback MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR Effect Basic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECT Other menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback Indications Basic indicationsRecording indications Playback indications Confirmatory indications Textual indications Functions Conditions which disable Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Different sounds are reproduced at the same timePlayback Pictures Playback images are vertical Push the Reset Switch is displayed Card Recorded pictures are not clearPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used When the lens is fogged About condensationAbout dirty heads Remove the tape if it is inserted About the battery Be sure to detach the battery after useAbout the Camcorder While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it About the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the card Periodical check-upsLCD monitor Viewfinder Explanation of terms Automatic white balanceWhite balance Auto focus Specifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs 169 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form Visa Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic Video Products Customer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Wind Noise Reduction Function IndexOptical image stabilizer function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Cómo apagar la alimentación Grabación en una cintaGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cinta LSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc