Panasonic PV-GS9 Camcorder Manual - Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

(PV-GS15 Shown)	Models No. PV-GS9
(PV-GS15 Shown)
	PV-GS12
	PV-GS14
	PV-GS15

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 PV-GS12/PV-GS14/	[For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/
PV-GS15]	PV-GS15]

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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Contents

PV-GS15 Shown PV-GS15 Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Things You Should Know Address Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoTelephone Number PANA7262 FCC Note Important Safeguards Precautions Page Lens CardYes Jack Contents Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47Using as a Web Camera Customer Services Directory Inserting a Cassette Quick GuideInserting a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Recording on a Tape Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start Playback Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback ModeRecording a Still Picture on Tape PV-GS9 Only Playing Back a Tape Before Use Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesCamcorder Viewﬁnder pp Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack PhonesConnect this to the digital video equipment Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod Remote Control PV-GS15 Only Remote Control PV-GS15 OnlyInserting the Button-type Battery Using the Remote Control PV-GS15 Only Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the Battery Disconnecting the Power Source How to remove the Sensor tagCharging Time and Available Recording Time Grip Belt Inserting a Cassette Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure Prevention Easy to Use Mode Dial Using a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Turning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen Using the Viewﬁnder/LCD MonitorUsing the Viewﬁnder Using the LCD Monitor List of Menus About the Menu Mode SettingTo Return to the Previous Screen To Exit the Menu Screen 12bit Audio LCD/EVF Picture Playback Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Card Recording Menu For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15Card Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeLP Mode Audio Recording Mode Recording on a Tape About RecordingTo Check the Recording Finding the End of Recording Digital Still Picture Recording a Still Picture on a Tape PV-GS9 OnlyProgressive Photoshot Continuous Photoshot Quick Start Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingDigital Zoom Function To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out Functions Backlight Compensation Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction Function To Cancel the Program AE Function To Cancel the Cinema FunctionRecording in Special Situations Recording in Natural Colors To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeDeleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/Review Playback Still Playback/Still Advance Playback Slow Motion Playback Remote Control OnlyVariable Speed Search Function Playback with Zoom Lever Playback Zoom Function Remote Control Only Index Search Functions Remote Control OnlyPhotoshot Index Search Scene Index Search Playback Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Remote Control OnlyPlaying Back a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide Show For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15To Pause the Slide Show To Stop the Slide Show Adding a Title For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15 Creating a Title For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Select Recording and press the Enter Button Set Digital Title in on Writing Printing Data on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Verify Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 To Clear the Title Display To Select and Delete Files or Titles Formatting a Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15To Select and Delete All Files To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Playing Back on Your TV To Cancel Audio Dubbing Audio Dubbing Remote Control OnlyTo Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Card Images can be recorded to the Tape Copying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette Using the DV Cable for RecordingTo Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Recorder PC Connection With DV Interface CableTo Stop Dubbing Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerSoftware Installation For Windows Installing USB Driver For Using Built-in SD Drive For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Connecting the Personal Computer and CamcorderFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions Windows 98SE/Me Users Double click the icon in task tray To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows Me Using as a Web Camera Click the WebCam Driver Installing WebCam DriverFor Windows XP users Set Camera or Playback USB Function WEB Camera Setting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareGraphic display Other requirements After the completion of setup, click on Finish Installing DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareTo Use DV Studio 3.1E-SE Click DV Studio Click Next Installation of ArcSoft Software Using the ArcSoft Software PV-GS15 SuppliedOperating environment For Windows PhotoBase 4 Windows, PhotoBase 2 Mac To start ArcSoft Software For Windows If you no longer need software or driver UninstallClick ArcSoft For Information on ArcSoft Software MultiMediaCard Optional SD Memory CardFiles recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card PV-GS15 Supplied, PV-GS12 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 SupplyInserting/Removing the Cassette Recording Check Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Zoom In/Out Functions Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function Index Search Functions Playing BackPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Lock SettingCreating a Title Adding a Title Condensation About AC AdaptorBlinking in yellow Blinking in red Video Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder/Lens Hood BatteryCassette LCD Monitor Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Using the Reset button Digital Video System Explanation of TermsFocus Time Code Digital Camcorder Speciﬁcations Accessory # Description Camcorder Accessory System Visa Camcorder Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Accessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@panasonic.com Nota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Inserción de un cassette Guía rápidaGrabación de una cinta Gire el dial de modo a Modo de reproducción de cinta Reproducción de una cintaPresione el botón Index Sports Mode Request for Service Notice Review PlaybackSurf & Snow Mode RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording Check One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey

Panasonic Official Operating Instructions for the GS9 Camcorder

Models: PV-GS9

(PV-GS15 Shown)

PV-GS15