Palmcorder* Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. PV-GS85 PV-GS80 PV-GS85 PV-GS80 Vidoo Light • — SD Corel Compatible • — USB • — 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. Mini IV For USA'assistance, please cait:.1-800-211-PANA(7262.) or, contact, us via the ™b at^t|ftp://\íWKpam^ "vFórCatiadjan assistancepitease call: 1.
Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 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 USE & LOCATION A warning • TO 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. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing trom a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.
Warning Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F) or incinerate. AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 V. But • In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only. • When 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...................................................................... Record mode 9 Check before recording..................... ............................. 26 Accessories......................................................................... 11 Recording on a tape........................................................... 27 Parts identification and handling.................................... 11 Recording check...................................................
Playback mode Playing back tape.................... ................................... Menu ...40 Frame-by-frame playback..................................................41 Playback on TV.......................................................... Menu list....................................................................... 56 Menus related to recording............................................... 58 41 Menus related to playback..............................................
Before using 3 Push the [PUSH] mark O in order to close the cassette holder. Quick Guide I 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. I Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
Before using I How to turn off the power f While pressing the button 0> set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], g Recording on a tape • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [Q]. I Piaying back tape • Set to Tape Playback Mode. < f Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. k 4 1 Operate with joystick. ►/II: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the ►/!! icon.
Before using Parts identification and handiing Before using Accessories The following ■ Camcorder are the accessories supplied with this product.
Before using (T) Viewfinder -/7Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a maifunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Battery holder -I4USB terminal {PV-GS85 only) -4HDC input terminal [DC/C.C.
Before using How to rem ove the Sensor tag (for U.S.A. only) 1 Flip the grip belt. This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the belt. operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) • You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. Attaching the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
Before using Connecting to the AC outlet Power supply I Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. • Battery charging time, {-is-) •We recommend using Panasonic batteries. (.//., -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 The times shown in the tables beiow are for when When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens the temperature is 25 '’C (77 °F) and the humidity cap fitted, the automatic white balance is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than adjustment (-
Before using I 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 monifor 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 f Open the LCD monitor out or extend the • Select [YES] and press the center of the viewfinder to use. (-I7-) joystick.
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. I 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 I Q uick Start To cancel Quick Start 1 Set [SETUP] » [QUICK START] » [OFF]. When Quick Start is ON the battery power is stiil (-23-) being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor • If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the and the Viewfinder are closed. unit is in quick start standby mode, the power The Camcorder will resume recording/pause turns off. mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor • If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, and the Viewfinder are reopened.
Before using Inserting/removing a cassette 1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover. I When the cassette holder does not come out • Close the cassette cover completely, and then open if again completely. • Check if the battery has run down, • Check it 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 a card (PV-GS85only) Card access lamp Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], • If 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 0. • When the Camcorder accesses the card (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. I Basic joystick operations 1 Rotate the mode dial. Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display • Set your desired mode to 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] switch is set to [MANUAL]) : 4) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]} ◄ 1/2 2/2 Self-timer recording -34- A m Backlight compensation -32- ► o Heip mode -23- < a Soft skin mode -33- & 5) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 4/4 5/5 < M Iris or gain vaiue ‘38- A M White balance -:ì7- ► H Shutter speed ◄ MF ► R/IF + Manual focus a
Before using Help mode Seleci an icon Sw itching the language for an expianation 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. GtiiLANeUASE Using the menu screen 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [0].
Before using 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. Adjusting LCD monitor/vlewfinder I Adjusting the brightness and coior ievei 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. SETUP.if.^, ENTER EKIT«) 2 Move the Joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. [LCD SET] ijf.
Before using Recording with the built-in LED video light (PV-GSS5 only) 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 • The built-in LED video light lights up and the gain up mode is set to on. • The gain up mode will be brighter than when only the LED video light is on, but washed out images wili appear. Press the [LIGHT] button. 0 • The gain up mode is set to off.
Record mode during recording, the power will not turn off until Record mode recording stops.) Check before recording Check the following before recording Important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for a long time.
Record mode On-screen display in the tape recording mode • Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. • Frame-by-frame playback. Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. {-/.!-) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.
Record mode g [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: Blank search function When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the standby mode Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). After the search is will be automatically set. In the finished, the blank search function is canceled standby mode, [II] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording alter you press the recording start/stop button.
Record mode Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape (PV-GS85 only) You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [Q] while recording image onto a tape. Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only) still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder directly onto the tape. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [Q] in the recording pause mode.
Record mode Recording still pictures onto (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only) a On-screen display in the card recording mode card • Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [Q]. 1) (-59-) 2) Card indication 3) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.
Record mode Zoom in/out function I Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then You can zoom in up to 32 X optically. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T]. the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50x to lOOOX. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] » [D.
Record mode Recording yourself MagicPix function You can record yourself while viewing the LCD This function allows you to record color subjects monitor. You can record persons in front of the in dark locations to stand out against the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The background. image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can image. (However the image to be recorded is not record images free from vibration. altered.
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 The image and audio gradually appear. person closely from fhe torso up. Fade out • 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 I The image and audio gradually disappear. • Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Record mode I To select the color for fade in/fade out Self-timer recording {pv-gs85 only) The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] » [FADE COLOR] » [BLACK] or [WHITE], •While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. • Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon.
Record mode Wide/4:3 function Optical image stabilizer function This allows you to record images compatible with Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement wide-screen TVs. when recording. Wide Function • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] » [O.I.S.] » [ON]. Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide Function Set [BASiC] » [ASPECT] » [16:9].
Record mode Recording in various situations (Scene mode) I To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] » [SCENE MODE] » [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter Sports mode speeds and apertures. • This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Record mode Recording in naturai coiors (White balance) I To set the white balance manually Select [a] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up The automatic white balance function may not to select the [a 1 indication. reproduce natural colors depending on the • The white balance is set when the [ a ] scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment then manuai focusing is available. Shutter Speed • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL], Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. MANUAL AUTO» « -^FflOilR Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Record mode • During normal playback, Image movement may not look smooth. •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 I To adjust volume Playback mode Adjust the speaker volume for playback. Playing back tape • Set to Tape Playback Mode. {An operation icon automaticaliy appears on the LCD monitor.) 1 Move the [-H/VOL-i-] lever to adjust the volume. Towards [+]: increases the volume Towards [-]: decreases the volume (The nearer the bar is to [+], the higher the Playback/Pause volume.) Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the ►/!! icon.
Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback • Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 During playback, move the joystick up to select the [►/II] icon to pause playback. Playback on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. • Insert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder. • Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV. 1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV. 2 Push the [—M/VOL+] lever. • Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable 0.
Playback mode Playing back card (pv-gsss only) • Set to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) i i ---- i A V ......... I I To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [—M/VOL-t-] lever to switch the images. 1 Operate with Joystick. Towards [-!-]: Full-screen display Towards [-]: Multi-screen display (Displays 1 image.) (Displays 6 files on t screen.
Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card (PV-GS85only) I Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment The deleted flies cannot be restored. • A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be deleted. • Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete. — Note: To delete multiple files on fhe SD Card (selecfed files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive teature.
Playback mode Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85only) Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) (pv-gsss only) Files recorded on a card can be protected so that You can write the data of pictures to be printed, they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the number of prints, and other information (DPOF files are protected, they will be deleted if the card data) onto the card. is formatted.) • Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] » [DPOF SET] » [SET].
Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card (PV-GS85only) Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer Stiil pictures can be recorded on a memory card to the instructions for the recorder. from • Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder.
Edit mode • If you record (dub) images onto another video device and then piay them back on a wide Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically.
Edit mode • Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable same mode as the [AUDIO REG] mode of the playback tape. •The images on the recorder monitor may be A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded (optional) using products and software from a images. number of video editing software companies.
With a PC With a PC Using on a Windows PC (pv-gsss only) Connecting Computer and Camcorder I Using the Built-in SD Drive Before making these connections, turn off all computer with the USB cable, you can transfer devices, which are to be connected. g Operating environment • Despite having the operating environment By connecting the Camcorder and personal still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer. 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
With a PC • Using as a \Neb camera (PV-GS85only) This software is not compatible with a multi-boot environment. • Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media If the Camcorder computer, the you Camcorder can to is connected send other to your personal video and sound parties via the Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit from network. operating system is not guaranteed. Note: To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the following conditions must be met.
With a PC I Installing USB Driver * For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard on your OS, • For Windows 2000 users, download the USB driver if you have Internet access, 1 Download the USB driver from: (For U.S.A. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads I Connecting the Camcorder to a personai computer (For Use as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode.
With a PC • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status. • In WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. • You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
With a PC In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5/ Windows Live Messenger 8.0 1 Type in your E-mail address and password. Using on Macintosh I Operating environment on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD OS: Mac OS X V 10.3 to v 10.4 CPU: PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo • 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. Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the [Tools] menu and then click [Next].
With a PC When the following operations are performed, the To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85only) same results will occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is 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 you can disconnect the imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding. • When the SD Card is removed.
With a PC Notes mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable. • Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Intel®, Pentium®, Intel® Core™ Duo and Intel® Core™ Solo are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
With a PC I About the folder structure when using the IWemory Card in a personal computer {PV-GS85 only) •When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure. H dcim I M ioocdpfp I H misc I [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. • [DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder structure.
Menu Menu 0 [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. ■ H [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[REC SPEED] -2(5[WIND CUT] -34[ASPECT] -J5[CLOCK SET] -16 2) [ADVANCED] [PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30[O.I.S.] -25[GUIDE LINES] -35[FADE COLOR] -34[AUDIO REC] -58[D.ZOOM] -31[ZOOM MIC] -3J.
Menu Q [CARD RECORDING MENU] Q [CARD PLAYBACK MENU] (PV-GS85 only) (PV-GS85 only) BASIC X ¿s PICT aUALITY ]■ ■ EJ •iS=5C- I O Cl CCK SET I. . 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[PICT.QUALITY] -.m[ASPECT] -J5[CLOCK SET] -16 2) [ADVANCED] [O.I.S.] -35[GUIDE LINES] -J5[SHTR EFFECT] -30 3) [SETUP] [DISPLAY] -58[DATE/TIME] -58[POWER SAVE] -28[QUICK START] -18[BEEP SOUND] -58[LCD SET] -24[EVF SET] -24[INITIAL SET] -58 «> 9 ” 'GS " ■ .1.
Menu Menus related to recording Menus related to playback g [DATE/TIME] g [12bit AUDIO] This switches between date and time indications. If you want to edit the sound on a model with an •The Camcorder automaticaily records the date audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take and time the picture was taken on the tape/card. m [AUDIO REC] pictures. You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when playing back a tape with sound recorded in Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording [12bit], systems.
others Others Outdoor mode Indications -37- Various functions and the Camcorder status are Playback indications shown on the screen. Basic indications HrTcoii- Remaining battery power OhOOmOOsOOf: Time code 3:30:45PIVt Remaining tape time • Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
others Waming/alarm indications Camcorder. You are attempting to format a failed card. If any one of the following indications lights up or This message is displayed, when you flashes, please check the Camcorder. attempt to insert an incompatible card to Confirmatory indications Card Slot. fel: A cassette with the accidental erasure NO CARD: prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] No card is inserted. position is inserted. CARD FULL: No cassette is inserted.
others Functions that cannot be used simultaneously • Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or • When the built-in LED video light lights and the restricted by conditions. gain up mode is set to on Conditions which (PV-GS85 only) disable the functions • Digital zoom function is used • When the scene mode is used cannot be selected due to its specifications.
others Before requesting repair (Probiems and soiutions) • Remove the cassette and the card and then press the [RESET] button. [-64-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the Power/Body 1 :The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully when the access lamp is on may destroy the • The battery protection circuit may have 6: The cassette cannot be removed. operated.
others Indications 1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen center. • Read the contents and respond to them. (-60-) 2: The remaining tape time Indication disappears. Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder. • disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame 2: Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. piayback or other operation.
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] » [|||]- (--*('-) 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 I About dirty heads indication [[J]] (yellow or red) is displayed on the If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner.
others I About the Camcorder •When the Camcorcter is used for a long time, the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it. • A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its housing, causing it to malfunction. not a malfunction. Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder.
others I About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. • Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. • It the battery is kept in a high-temperature, highhumidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals • The tape may be damaged, producing may rust and cause malfunctions. mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.
others After use, be sure to remove the card from the Camcorder for storage. I LCD monitor/viewfinder • After use, or when storing or carrying the card, • When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a put it in the storage case. • Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances LCD monitor dry soft cioth, • In a place with drastic temperature changes, to adhere to the terminals on the back of the condensation may form on the LCD monitor. card.
others Explanation of terms I White balance The image recorded by the Camcorder may I 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 USB (PV-GS85 only): Digital Video Camcorder Digital interface: Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption; Recording 4.3 W (PV-GS85) 4.1 W (PV-GS80) Card reader/writer function No copyright protection support DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Dimensions : 78.5 mm (W) X72.6 mm (H) X 136 mm (D) 3.091 inch (W) X2.859 inch (H) X5 .355 inch (D) (excluding the projection parts) Mass: Approx. 450 g (0.
others AC Information for your safety . : Power source: ::: a AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz : Power consumption: * 19W DC output: ■ft li p DC 7,9 V. 1,4 A (Camcorder operation) DC 8,4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging) |3 Sf Dimensions: 61 mm (W)X32 mm (H)X91 mm (D) 2,40 inch (W)X 1.26 inch (H)X3,58 inch (D) Mass: Approx. 110 g (0.24 lbs) Specifications may change without prior notice.
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others Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For usa Customers) Please photocopy 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 (usa Only) Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service. Request for Service 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 Infantería, Km. 9.
others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page -77-. Obtain Product informatipn and Operating Assistance; l66atevyour nearest Deal^ or Service Center;: purchase^Parts and AcpssSprjes; Or make Customer Service aind :Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: : V: http://wwwJoanasonid.eom/consumersuppdrt orycontactusyiathewebat: y: : V : htto://www.oanasonic.
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 trom 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 I Numerics ■ 4:3 Function ..........................................................................35 Optical image stabilizer function........................................ 35 ■ A AC Adaptor .................................................................. 14, 67 Aperture ................................................................................ 38 ■ B Backlight Compensation .................................................... 32 Blank Search ...................................
others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido I 3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] O a fin de cerrar el compartimiento del cassette. Carga de la batería 1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encájela. 4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de que el respectivo compartimiento esté cabalmente alojado.
Others I Cómo apagar la alimentación 1 Oprima ei botón de Photoshot [Q]. 1 Mientras que oprime el botón O, ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF]. g Grabación en una cinta • Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta. I Reproducción de ia cinta • Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta. 1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar. ►/II: Reproducción/Pausa Rebobinado/Localización regresiva (Vuelve para reproducir con el icono ►/II.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, 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 12006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
