Card, Lens, Yes, Jack | Panasonic PV-GS9 specification

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS9, PV-GS12, PV-GS14, and PV-GS15. The PV-GS15is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully.

Differences between models

Model

PV-GS9

PV-GS12

PV-GS14

PV-GS15

Number

Battery Pack

CGR-D08R

CGR-D08R

CGR-D08R

CGR-D14

(Supplied)

(800 mAh)

(800 mAh)

(800 mAh)

(1 350 mAh)

Memory

Optional

Optional

Supplied

Card

(RP-SD008MMK0)

CD-ROM

Optional Software

Optional Software

Optional Software

Supplied (LSFT0575)

Remote

Optional

Optional

Optional

Supplied (LSSQ0411)

Control

USB Cable

Optional

Optional

Optional

Supplied

(K1HA05CD0005)

f2.1-42 mm, F1.8-3.1

f2.1-42 mm, F1.8-3.1

f2.1-46.2 mm, F1.8-3.4

f2.1-50.4 mm, F1.8-3.6

Lens

(35 mm equivalent:

(35 mm equivalent:

(35 mm equivalent:

(35 mm equivalent:

39.5-790 mm),

39.5-790 mm),

39.5-869 mm),

39.5-948 mm),

20x zoom lens

20x zoom lens

22x zoom lens

24x zoom lens

Photoshot

(Tape)

Yes

No

No

No

Feature

(Tape Recording Mode)

(Tape Recording Mode)

(Tape Recording Mode)

Mode Dial

(Tape Recording Mode)

(Tape Playback Mode)

(Tape Playback Mode)

(Tape Playback Mode)

(Card Recording Mode)

(Card Recording Mode)

(Card Recording Mode)

(Tape Playback Mode)

(Picture Playback

(Picture Playback

(Picture Playback

Mode)

Mode)

Mode)

Card

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Feature

Viewﬁnder

Electronic Viewﬁnder

Electronic Viewﬁnder

Liquid Crystal Color

Liquid Crystal Color

Electronic Viewﬁnder

Electronic Viewﬁnder

LED Video

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Light

S-Video

No

No

Yes

Yes

Output Jack

Microphone

No

No

Yes

Yes

Jack

7

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Panasonic PV-GS9 operating instructions Card, Lens, Yes, Jack

Contents

PV-GS15 Shown PV-GS15 Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Things You Should Know FCC Note Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoAddress Telephone Number PANA7262 Important Safeguards Precautions Page Jack CardLens Yes Contents Customer Services Directory Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47Using USB Driver Using as a Web Camera Recording on a Tape Quick GuideInserting a Cassette Inserting a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Playing Back a Tape Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback ModeSet the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start Playback Recording a Still Picture on Tape PV-GS9 Only Before Use Controls and Components Standard AccessoriesCamcorder Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack PhonesViewﬁnder pp Connect this to the digital video equipment Remote Control PV-GS15 Only Remote Control PV-GS15 OnlyInserting the Button-type Battery Using the Battery Power SupplyUsing the Remote Control PV-GS15 Only Using the AC Adaptor Grip Belt How to remove the Sensor tagDisconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording Time Accidental Erasure Prevention Re-attaching the Lens CapInserting a Cassette Attaching the Shoulder Strap Easy to Use Mode Dial Using a Memory Card For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Turning on the Camcorder Using the LCD Monitor Using the Viewﬁnder/LCD MonitorUsing the Menu Screen Using the Viewﬁnder To Exit the Menu Screen About the Menu Mode SettingList of Menus To Return to the Previous 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 Audio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP Mode Finding the End of Recording About RecordingRecording on a Tape To Check the Recording Continuous Photoshot Recording a Still Picture on a Tape PV-GS9 OnlyDigital Still Picture Progressive Photoshot Quick Start Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom Function Fade In/Out Functions To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionTo Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Image Stabilizer Function Wind Noise Reduction Function Soft-Skin ModeBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix Function Recording in Natural Colors To Cancel the Cinema FunctionTo Cancel the Program AE Function Recording in Special Situations 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 To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Picture-in-Picture ModeWipe Mode and Mix Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures Cue/Review Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playback with Zoom Lever Slow Motion Playback Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Variable Speed Search Function Scene Index Search Index Search Functions Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Remote Control Only Photoshot 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 Stop the Slide Show Slide Show For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15To Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Pause the Slide Show Set Digital Title in on Creating a Title For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15Adding a Title For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15 Select Recording and press the Enter Button To Clear the Title Display To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Protecting the Files on a Card For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 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 Card Images can be recorded to the Tape Audio Dubbing Remote Control OnlyTo Cancel Audio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing 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 Installing USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerUsing USB Driver Software Installation For Windows Windows 98SE/Me Users Connecting the Personal Computer and CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions Windows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000 Using as a Web Camera Set Camera or Playback USB Function WEB Camera Installing WebCam DriverClick the WebCam Driver For Windows XP users Setting up the MSN Messenger Setting up the Windows MessengerClick Sign Other requirements Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareType in your Sign-in name and password Graphic display Click DV Studio Click Next Installing DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareAfter the completion of setup, click on Finish To Use DV Studio 3.1E-SE PhotoBase 4 Windows, PhotoBase 2 Mac Using the ArcSoft Software PV-GS15 SuppliedInstallation of ArcSoft Software Operating environment For Windows For Information on ArcSoft Software If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo start ArcSoft Software For Windows Click ArcSoft SD Memory Card PV-GS15 Supplied, PV-GS12 SD Memory CardMultiMediaCard Optional Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard Misc Indications To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode Initializing the Modes Recording Check Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Inserting/Removing the Cassette Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light Quick Start Cinema Function Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Wind Noise Reduction Function Playback Digital Effect Functions Playing BackIndex Search Functions Playback Zoom Function Adding a Title Lock SettingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Creating a Title Blinking in red About AC AdaptorCondensation Blinking in yellow Video Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery LCD Monitor BatteryLCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder/Lens Hood Cassette Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Using the Reset button Time Code Explanation of TermsDigital Video System Focus 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 Npcparts@panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory Servicenter 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 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording Check Request for Service Notice Review PlaybackSports Mode Surf & Snow Mode One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey