()/_kq]])O FI[){IR Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Mode_ No.PM"GS85 PV-GS80 I ".Iv[6,1:1.1 I".lvll¢'t:Io] m Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para r_.pida consulta en espahol esta incluida.
Things You Should Know /-Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonicf You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Precautions • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. eSTORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store USE & LOCATION oTO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, I Warning heat above 6O°C (140°F) or incinerate. J AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 But V. oln the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. oWhen connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
Contents Before using Quick Guide ..................................................... Accessories ................................................... Record g 11 Parts identification and handling .................... Attaching the lens cap ................................... How to remove the Sensor tag (for U.S,A, only) ........................................... The grip belt ................................................... Power supply .................................................
Playback Menu mode Playing back tape .......................................... Frame-by-frame playback .............................. Playback on TV .............................................. Playing back card (PV-GS85 only) ................ Deleting files recorded on a card (PV-GS85 only) ........................................... Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only) ................ Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85 only) ...........................................
Before using Quick Guide _iiiii iiiiiiiii_iiiii ,, 3 Push the [PUSH] mark O in order to close the cassette holder. • Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack, 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover. • Inserting/removing a card 1 Open the card slot cover.
Before using 1 Press the Photoshot • How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button O, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. button [0]. -O O • Recording on a tape oSet to Tape Recording Mode. • Playing back tape • Set to Tape Playback Mode. . @..@ 1 Press the recording start recording. start/stop button to 1 Operate with joystick. I_/I I: _1_1: I_1_: 2 Press the recording start/stop to pause recording.
Before using Before using Parts identification Accessories • The following are the accessories this product. PV DACI4D K2GJ2DC00011 and handling Camcorder supplied with K2CA2CA00025 ) CGR-DU06 4) K2KC4CBO0020 J K114A05CD0014 1) 2) 3) 4) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable-/4Battery pack -/4AV cable -.
Before using _15_ /k (22) LCD monitor-/7-, _.9) Viewfinder-/7-,-6sDue to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. _.1o) Battery holder -14_.11 USB terminal [._] (PV-GS85 only) -4s_12 DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -/4DV input/output terminal [DV] -46_.14 Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14_.15) Power switch [OFF/ON] -/5_.16 Status indicator-/5_.
Before using How to remove the Sensor tag (for U.S.A. only) 1 Flip the grip belt, _.34_Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) eYou cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. Attaching Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip belt. the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
Before using Power supply • Connecting to the AC outlet • Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. • Battery charging time. (-1._-) • We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (-xx-,-72-) • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. • If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.
Before using Charging time and recordable time , Turning the Camcorder on i The times shown in the tables below are for when When the Camcorder the temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 °C (77 °F), the charging time will become longer. cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment (-_-) may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap. Supplied battery! CGR-DU06 (7.2 V/ 640 mAh) (A_ ._ CGA-DU12 (7.
Before using • How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use. (-/7-) oThe LCD monitor or viewfinder will be activated.
Before using Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. • Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob. • It can open up to 90 °. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference. • The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be deactivated.
Before using Quick Start ®iiiii IIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_IIII_IIII_I_I_IIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIII_IIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIII iii_w_; When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed. The Camcorder will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened. • Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed.
Before using Inserting/remo ving a cassette 1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] cassette cover. lever and open the • When the cassette come out holder does not Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. • Check if the battery has run down. Check if the cassette compartment cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening.
Before using Inserting/removing (PV-GS85 a card • Card access lamp only) Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. olf the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. 1 Turn off the power O. • When the Camcorder accesses the card • Check that the Status indicator has gone off. 2 Open the card slot cover. (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.
Before using Selecting a mode How to use the joystick Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. oSet your desired mode to O. • Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the center to set it. Joystick : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape.
Before using 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] [MANUAL]) 4) switch is set to Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL!FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) Self-timer recording -:r4- 1/2 • 41 _ _ Backlightcompensation -:r2- • O Help mode -2:r- Soft skin mode -:r:r- 2/2 41 _ 5) 4/4 _ White balance Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL!FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) -:r7- • f_ Shutter speed MF f_" Iris or gain value -:rS-:r8- 5/5 -- M_- Manual focus adjustment
Before using Help mode Switching the language Select an icon for an explanation of the function. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause. Move the joystick down until icon O appears. You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language. Using the menu screen 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [_[_].
Before using 5 Move the joystick selection. right or press it to set the Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder • Adjusting level the brightness and color 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
Before using Recording with the built-in LED video light (PV-GS85only) Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video light to enhance the light's brightness and brighten the natural colors in a scene. 1 Press the [LIGHT] button. O oThe built-in LED video light lights gain up mode is set to on. oThe gain up mode will be brighter only the LED video light is on, but images will appear. 2 Press the [LIGHT] button. oThe gain up mode is set to off. oTo eliminate washed out images, mode.
Record mode Record mode Check before recording _I_IIIIIIIII_III_IIIIII_III_IIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_IIIII_IIII_IIIIIIII iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ _ _ Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for a long time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly.
Record mode • Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. • Frame-by-frame playback. • On-screen display in the tape recording mode Recording on a tape IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_III_I_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_III_WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_II_IIIIIIIIII_IIII__ Remove the lens cap. (-/:r-) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly.
Record mode • [POWER [OFF]: SAVE] When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the standby mode will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [11] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button. [5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the Camcorder, turn it on again.
Record mode Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape (PV-GS85 Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot) (PV-GS80only) i only) You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [O] while recording image onto a tape. Still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder directly onto the tape. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [O] in the recording pause mode.
Record mode Recording (Photoshot) still pictures (PV-GS85 onto a card • only) On-screen recording display in the card mode i_iHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ _HHHHH_iHiHH HiHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH _iHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ • Set to Card Recording 1 Press the Photoshot Mode.
Record mode Zoom in/out function • Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50× to 1000×. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50×] or [1000×]. You can zoom in up to 32× optically. oSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Record mode Recording yourself MagicPix function You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image to be recorded is not altered.) • Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording. 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
Record mode Soft skin mode Fade in/fade out function This allows the skin color to be recorded in a Fade in softer tone. This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon O appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin icon [_]. The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. • Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Record mode • To select the color for fade in/fade out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. oWhile the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause recording. Self-timer recording (PV-GS85only) You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. eSet to Card Recording Mode.
Record mode Wide/4:3 function Optical image stabilizer function iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiii_iiiiii_iiiiii_iiiii iiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiii_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Record mode Recording in various situations (Scene mode) :_ .... When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. oSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. MANUAL AUTOo Q_ FOCUS _ 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1) 2) • To cancel the scene mode function set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Record mode Recording in natural colors (White balance) • To set the white balance manually Select [ &_ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white _Hi_i_i_iHHHHHH i_i_i_i_i_iHHHH_iHHHHH_i_i_iHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Vi_iH_HHHHHHHHHH_iHHHWiHHHHHHHHHHH_i_i_i_iHHHHH_ subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up The automatic white balance function may not to select the [_ ] indication. reproduce natural colors depending on the • The white balance is set when the [ _ ] scenes or lighting conditions.
Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. oSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. MANUAL AUTO• ,, _ FOCUS = Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment _I_IH_j_j_HHHH_{_jIHHHHHHHH_jIHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
Record mode • During normal playback, image movement not look smooth. may • When recording in an extremely bright place, the color of the screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. Manual iris/gain adjustment • Set the shutter speed before setting the aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting both settings. • If the value does not become "OPEN", you cannot adjust the gain value. • If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.
Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape IIII_WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII_WIIIIIIIIIII_IIIIIIIIIIIW • Set to Tape Playback Mode. [An operation icon automatically the LCD monitor.) appears on 1 Operate with joystick. I_/11: _1_1: I_1_: m: • To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. 1 Move the [--_/VOL+] lever to adjust the volume. Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the I_/! ! icon.
Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback Playback on TV oSet to Tape Playback Mode. 1 During playback, move the joystick up to select the [1_/I I] icon to pause playback. Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. elnsert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder. @ 2 Push the -_/VOL+] =Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV. 1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV. lever.
Playback mode Playing back card (PV-GS85only) oSet to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically the LCD monitor.) appears on • To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [--_/VOL+] lever to switch the images. 1 Operate with joystick.
Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card (PV-GS85 only) The deleted files cannot be restored. oSet to Card Playback Mode. 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete. • Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment • A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be deleted. Note: To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature.
Playback mode Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85 only) Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85only) _HHHHH_I_IHIHHHH_HHHHHHHHHHHHH_I_I_IH_HHHHHHHHH_I_I_I_IHHHHHHHH_IHHHHHHHH_I_I_ _HHWi_i_iHHHHHH_WiHHH_iH_WiHHHH_i_ Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are protected, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.) oSet to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].
Editmode Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card (PV-GS85 only) Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. • Set to Tape Playback Mode. • Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder.
Edit mode olf you record (dub) images onto another video device and then play them back on a widescreen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instructions for the device that you are recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions for the TV and set to 16:9 (full). • For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder.
Editmode • Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the playback tape. • The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images. • If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the Camcorder, the picture is distorted by mosaiclike patterns at playback.
With a PC With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. • Operating environment • Despite having the operating environment indicated, it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers.
With a PC Using as a Web camera (PV-GS85 oThis software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. only) • Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed. To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the following conditions must be met. • If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update. oTo upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update].
With a PC • Installing USB Driver eFor Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard on your OS. eFor Windows 2000 users, download the USB driver if you have Internet access. 1 Download the USB driver from: (For U.S.A. consumers) http:llwww.panasonic.coml consumerdownloads • Connecting the Camcorder personal computer (For Use as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. to a 2 Set to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode.
With a PC olf the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status. oln WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. oYou cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC. oln WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be interrupted in the middle of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...
With a PC In the case of MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger 8.0 1 Type in your E-mail address 7.5/ Using on Macintosh and password. • Operating environment iMovie HD OS: Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4 CPU: on iMovie 4/ PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo Interface: 2 3 4 5 • If you do not have a password, click [Get a new account]. After setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger.
With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only) _HHHHHH_i_iH_HHHHHHH Hi_i_iHHHWiHHHHHH incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding. • When the SD Card is removed. HH_i_i_i_i_HHHH_iH_iHH__HiHHHHHHHHHHHH_i_i_ If USB cable is disconnected while the computer is on, the error dialog box may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below yeu can disconnect the cable safely.
With a PC No tes iiii_ i_ii iiiii_ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw iii_ iiiiiii • Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • lntel ®, Pentium ®, Intel ® Core TM Duo and Intel ® Core TM SOlO are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
With a PC • About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer (PV-GS85 only) oWhen a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. o[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder structure.
Menu Menu • [] [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. • _,_ [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME]-58- 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -:r6[REC SPEED] -26[WIND CUT] -:r4[ASPECT] -:rs[CLOCK SET] -/62) [ADVANCED] [PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -:ro[O.l.S.
Menu • O [CARD RECORDING (PV-GS85 only) 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -:{6[PICT.QUALITY] -:to[ASPECT] -:{._[CLOCK SET] -/62) [ADVANCED] [O.l.S.] -3s[GUIDE LINES]-3s[SHTR EFFECT]-:to3) [SETUP] [DISPLAY] -58[DATE/TIME] -58[POWER SAVE] -28[QUICK START] -18[BEEP SOUND] -58[LCD SET] -24[EVF SET] -24[INITIAL SET] -584) [LANGUAGE] MENU] • {_ [CARD PLAYBACK MENU] (PV-GS85 only) 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -ss[PROTECT] -442) [ADVANCED] [DPOF SET] -44[FORMAT CARD] -4.
Menu Menus related to recording Menus related to playback • [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. • [12bit AUDIO] If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function, set [12bit] te take pictures. You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when playing back a tape with sound recorded in [12bit]. [ST1]: It only plays back the original sound recorded. oThe Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape/card.
Others Others Indications i_iiii_i ii_iii_iwi iiiiiiiiiii_iiiiii_i_i_i Ji Remaining battery power Time code Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time oRemaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
Others Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory indications _: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/_: []: The built-in battery is low. -16The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. •_: No card is inserted.
Others Functions that cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the Camcorder eAdjusting the are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions.
Others Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1 :The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. • Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended? 2: The Camcorder power is turned off automatically.
Others Indications 1 : A sentence is displayed in red in the screen center. • Read the contents and respond to them. (-6o-) 2: The remaining tape time indication disappears. • The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other operation. If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored. 3: The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time.
Others Card (PV-GS85 only) 1 : Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ..%]? If recording is done with it set to [ .==], pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [=|=].(-:to-) 2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted. • Is the file protected? Protected files cannot be deleted. (-44-) • For the SD Card, if the write protect switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled.
Others Cautions for Use • About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation indication [[_] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [[_DEW DETECT] or [[_ EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure below. 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted. • It takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
Others • About the Camcorder oWhen the Camcorder is used for a long time, the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). elf you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
Others • Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, highhumidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. • To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. • Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed.
Others After use, be sure to remove the card from the Camcorder for storage. • After use, or when storing or carrying the card, put it in the storage case. • Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances to adhere to the terminals on the back of the card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with your hand. • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Others Explanation of terms • Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
Others AC adaptor Information for your safety Dimensions: 61 mm (W)X32 mm (H)X91 mm (D) 2.40 inch (W)X 1.26 inch (H)×3.58 inch (D) Mass: Approx. 110 g (0.24 Ibs) Specifications may change without prior notice. Maximum number of still pictures recordable [16:9] mode and [4:3] mode: PICTURE SIZE PICT QUALITY (PV-GS85 only) (16:9)/[](4:3) 4= ._.
Others Camcorder Accessory System coa0 00,Oan0 o0,o ,os _CGR-DU06_IB _ %/ _CGA-DU 12A/1 B _CGA-DU21A/1 _ B PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) _ _ _ 640 mAh/Reehargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack DV Interface Cable (4-pin to 4-pin) RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDR256U1A Class Class Class Class Class RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDH256U1A High High High High
Others Camcorder Accessory Please photocopy Order Form (For USA Customers) this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) [] Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.
Others Request for Service Notice (USAOnly) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service. .,quest forService Notice: *Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) *To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Others Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantena, Km. 9.
Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information [ Purchase Parts, Accessories Accessory Purchases and instruction Books on page -77-. i online for ail Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: h_t_://www._anasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: n__cmarts@us.panasonic.
Others Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Others Index • Numerics 4:3 Function ...................................................35 •A AC Adaptor .............................................. 14, 67 Aperture ......................................................... 38 •B Backlight Compensation ................................ Blank Search ................................................. 32 28 Builtqn LED Video Light ................................. 25 •c Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................ 73 Card Playback .....................
Others 3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] O a fin de cerrar el compartimiento del cassette. Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gu/a espa_ola para el uso r_pido • Carga de la bateria 1 Conecte el cable el_ctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA, 2 Meta la bateria en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encbjela. 4 $61o cierre la tapa del cassette despu_s de que el respectivo compartimiento estd cabalmente alojado.
Others • Como apagar la alimentacion 1 Mientras que oprime el boton O, ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF]. 10prima el boton de Photoshot [O]. -O • Grabacion en una cinta oAjuste al modo de grabaci6n de cinta. O • Reproduccion de la cinta • Ajuste al modo de reproduccion de cinta. . @..@ ] Oprima el botdn de inicio/parada de la grabacion para empezar a grabar. 1 Actt]e en la palanca de mando.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, inc. Ave. 65 de Infanter_a,Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 Printed in indonesia LSQT1121 C F1106Ak © 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.