Panasonic PV-GS9 manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly . LSQT0802 A PV -GS9 PV -GS12 PV -GS14 PV -GS15 Digital V ideo Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0[...]

2 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o W ARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial N[...]

3 Declaration of Conformity T rade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV -GS9/PV-GS12/PV -GS14/PV -GS15 Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic W ay Secaucus New Jersey 07094 T elephone Number : 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followin[...]

4 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 1 1. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or [...]

5 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with th[...]

6 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Y ou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software de fi ned in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions o[...]

7 This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV -GS9 , PV -GS12 , PV -GS14 , and PV -GS15 . The PV -GS15 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary , so please read carefully . Differences between models Model Number PV -GS9 PV -GS12 PV-GS14 PV -GS15 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-D08R (800 mAh) CGR-D08R (800 m[...]

8 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Contents Before Use Things Y ou Should Know .................................... 2 Safety Precautions ..............................................2 Important Safeguards ............[...]

9 Playback Mode Playing Back a T ape ..........................................35 Finding a Scene Y ou Want to Play Back ........... 35 Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control Only) ..36 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ................36 Index Search Functions (Remote Control Only) ....................................37 Playback Zoom Function (R[...]

10 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use Quick Guide • Before use, fully charge the Battery . • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor , disconnect it from the [...]

11 Before Use Recording a Still Picture on T ape (PV -GS9 Only) 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) (For PV -GS12/PV -GS14/PV -GS15) 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up[...]

12 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder . 1) AC Adaptor , DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 15) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) PV -DAC1 1 LSS[...]

13 Before Use 25 24 23 22 26 22 Lens Hood (p. 69) 23 Lens 24 Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 27, 29) 25 Built-in LED Light (For PV -GS12/PV-GS14/PV -GS15) (p. 26) 26 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 27-28, 35) 27 28 29 30 32 33 31 27 Cassette Holder 28 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 17) 29 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 48-49, 51, 54) 30 DV Input/Output T erminal (pp. [...]

14 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use Remote Control (PV -GS15 Only) Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder , most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance. The following button[...]

15 Before Use • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery . (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year . However , it depends on operation frequency .) • Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery . WA R N I N G CAUT I O N ● Replace Battery with Panasonic or Li[...]

16 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor , disconnect it from the AC Adaptor . • The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lig[...]

17 Before Use • When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow . 1 • When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 Re-attaching the Lens Cap T o protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. • The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt. 1 Pas[...]

18 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up. • While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to[...]

19 Before Use Using the V iew fi nder/ LCD Monitor Using the View fi nder Before using the View fi nder , adjust the fi eld of view so that the displays inside the View fi nder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the View fi nder. 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 35 . T o Use the V iew fi nder at the Same Time as the LCD Mon[...]

20 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use 1) [CAMERA] Camera Setup Sub-Menu [PROG.AE] Auto Exposure Mode (p. 30) [EIS] Image Stabilizer (p. 28) [D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 27) [SHTR EFFECT] (PV -GS9 Only) Shutter ef[...]

21 Before Use 1) [PLA YBACK] Playback Functions Sub-Menu [SEARCH] Index Search Mode (p. 37) [12bit AUDIO] Audio Selector (p. 44) [AUDIO OUT] Audio Output Mode (p. 64) [USB FUNCTION] USB Functions Mode (pp. 51, 54) 2) [DIGIT AL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Of f (p. 38) [EFFECT SEL] Digital Effect Selection (p. 38) [[...]

22 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use [PICTURE PLA YBACK MENU] (For PV -GS12/PV -GS14/PV -GS15) Picture Playback Menu 7) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search (p. 24) [A V JACK] A V Jack[...]

23 Before Use • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication fl ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery . • The clock uses the 12-hour system. 5) [LCD/EVF] LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu [LCD/EVF SET] LCD and View fi nder Adjustment (p. 19) [EVF ON/AUTO] Using the View fi nder (p. 19) 6) [INITIAL] Initial Setup Sub-Menu [A V JACK] A [...]

24 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 40 to T ape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mo[...]

25 Recording Mode T o Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ] Button. Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button 13 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled. • We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button fi rst at the position where you wish to record[...]

26 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in progres[...]

27 Recording Mode 3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON]. • The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 62. Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer , the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the T ape (PV -GS9 Only) or the Card (For PV -GS12/PV -GS[...]

28 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 2 Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. T o Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.Z[...]

29 Recording Mode 3 Release the [F ADE] Button 16 . • The still picture cannot fade in or fade out. Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10 . • The [ ] Indication fl ashe[...]

30 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 1) [ ] Sports Mode • For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [ ] Portrait Mode • Use when you want to make people (subjects) stan[...]

31 Recording Mode 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] 2) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ ] 4) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [ ] T o Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ ] Button 17 until the [A WB] Indication appears. Or , set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Swit[...]

32 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [MANUAL]. • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Pre[...]

33 Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) Multi Mode [MUL TI] 2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 4) Mix Mode [MIX] 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] • Records images with a stroboscopic effect. 6) Trailing Eff[...]

34 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MUL TI] Button. • If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MUL TI] Button [...]

35 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a T ape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 41 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 40 to T ape Playback Mode. 3 Press the [ ] Button 17 to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start play[...]

36 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o V ariable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [ ► ] Button 15 . • The [1X ] Indication ap[...]

37 Playback Mode Continuous Index Search If the [ ] Button or the [ ] Button 58 is pressed for 2 seconds or longer , search can be continued at several-second intervals. (T o cancel, press the [ ► ] Button 72 or the [ ] Button 70 .) Index Search Functions (Remote Control Only) • This feature is only available with Remote Control. However it is [...]

38 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Playing Back a Memory Card (For PV -GS12/ PV -GS14/PV-GS15) It plays back fi les recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial 40 to Picture Playback Mode. ► : Starting th[...]

39 Playback Mode 1 Folder File Number 2 Picture Size (p. 60) 3 File Number T o Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial 40 to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Press the [MUL TI] Button 20 . • The fi les recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. 1 Picture Size 2 File Number 3 Folder File Number 3 Press the [ / / / ] Butt[...]

40 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • A Multi Title Screen is displayed. • File Name 1 1 1 Set [DIGIT AL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. 19 14 15 13 16 17 • The title is displayed. 2 Press the [[...]

41 Playback Mode • The selected title is marked with a frame. 5 Press the [MUL TI] Button 20 . • The selected title is displayed. • Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles. T o Clear the Title Display Set [DIGIT AL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. Or , press the [TITLE] Button 66 on the Remote Control.[...]

42 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make sure that va[...]

43 Playback Mode T o Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button 51 on the Remote Control. Playing Back on Y our TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV , the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. • Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV . 1 Connect the [A V OUT] Jack of the[...]

44 Editing Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Editing Mode Recording from a T ape onto a Card (For PV -GS12/PV -GS14/PV-GS15) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been reco[...]

45 Editing Mode T o Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLA YBACK] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound. When a microphone (For PV -GS14/PV-GS15) is used for audio dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded sound while dubbing the audio. (Wh[...]

46 Editing Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (Optional) using products and soft[...]

47 With a PC With a PC Using the Software with a Personal Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer . Software Installation (For Windows) [PV -GS15: Supplied] [PV -GS9/PV -GS12/PV -GS14: Optional Software] 1 T urn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into th[...]

48 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). Click [Open folder to view fi les using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows [...]

49 With a PC (For Macintosh) OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.2 CPU: iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 RAM: 64 MB or more • Y ou can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. • Please do not change fi le or folder names on the Personal Computer . The images on the Memory Card may not be [...]

50 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o T o use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • T o upgrade Windows XP to SP1, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Upda[...]

51 With a PC 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 2 Set [CAMERA] or [PLA YBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. 19 14 15 13 16 17 1 Set the Camcorder to T ape Recording Mode or T ape Playback Mode. (PV -GS12/ PV -GS14/ PV -GS15) (PV -GS9) Installing WebCam Driver 1 T urn on the personal computer and start[...]

52 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then pro[...]

53 With a PC • For other information about MSN Messenger , please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF . In this case, restart MSN Messenger and set up the communication again. • When access is fi nished, close MSN Messenger , then turn off the Camco[...]

54 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be operated on Windows 2000. • When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer , or when devices are connected through US[...]

55 With a PC Operating environment (For Windows) OS: IBM PC/A T compatible personal computer with pre-installed; Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU: Pentium ll-based PC or equivalent ( 1 ) Pentium-based PC or equivalent [...]

56 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 3 Click [ArcSoft]. 4 Select the desired language on the [Choose Setup Language] dialog, and click [OK]. • Installation begins. • After reading the displayed contents, p[...]

57 With a PC Notes • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer , Inc. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4 and ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. • Microsoft ® Windows ® , Windows Messenger ® , MSN Messenger ® and DirectX ® are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporat[...]

58 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer (For PV -GS12/PV -GS14/PV -GS15) • When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a pe[...]

59 Others Others Indications V arious functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • When the battery power becomes low , the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely , the ( ) Indication fl ashes. R0:45: Remaining T ape T ime • Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it [...]

60 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o GAINUP: Gain up Mode (p. 26) (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more picture) (p. 41) 640 : [640 x 480] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder , [...]

61 Others Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. • If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor , detach the Battery and reattach it. Inserting/Removing the Cassette • In the case o[...]

62 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the Camcorder records the maximum number of recordable pictures depending on the [BURST MODE] setting. • When using a card formatte[...]

63 Others Low Light Mode • Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode • With this mode, recorded images may become extremely dark. • If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may becomes whitish. Surf & Snow Mode • If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded image[...]

64 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGIT AL] Sub-Menu is not possible. • When the MagicPix Mode and Light are set (pp. 26, 29) In the following cases, using[...]

65 Others Creating a Title • Even if the contrast of the T itle is adjusted, the portions where there is little difference between light and dark and where the boundary between light and dark is unclear may not appear . • The T itle may not be clear if something small is used for it. • If titles are created, the number of images that can be r[...]

66 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder . • The Camcorder body may be deformed and the surface fi nish may peel off. • Before cleaning, detach t[...]

67 Others 4 If the image is not still clear , repeat Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively .) Notes: • Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner . Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before. • If the heads become dirty soon after cle[...]

68 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective [...]

69 Others Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the power source connected correctly? (pp. 15-16) The Camcorder power is turned off automatically . • When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and powe[...]

70 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Playback (Pictures) Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV , playback images cannot be seen. • Have you selected “Video Input” on the TV? Please read the [...]

71 Others 6) Recording a subject with little contrast • Because the Camcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry . Time Code T ime Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per second). If this d[...]

72 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Speci fi cations Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Speci fi cations may chan[...]

73 Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV -DAC1 1A AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $1 19.95 CGR-D08A/1B 800 mAh/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95 CGR-D16A/1B 1 600 mAh/3 h, Battery Pack $99.95 CGP-D28A/1B 2 800 mAh/5 h, Battery Pack $129.95 CGR-D53A/1K 5 300 mAh/9 h, Battery Pack $229.95 PV -DDC9 DV Interface [...]

74 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o TO OBT AIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368[...]

75 Others Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please in clude your proof of purchase . (Failure to do so will delay your repair .) • T o further speed your repair , please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and a[...]

76 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Limited Warranty P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC CORPORA TION OF AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC [...]

77 Others Limited W arranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONL Y COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fi xed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on st[...]

78 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature request[...]

79 Others Este símbolo tiene por fi nalidad alertar al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la literatura incluida para evitar problemas. La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador . Su Camcorder [...]

80 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Guía rápida • Antes de usar , cargue completamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de CC esté conectado al adaptador d[...]

81 Others Grabación de una imagen fi ja en cinta (Sólo para el modelo PV -GS9) 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT] en el modo de pausa de grabación. 1 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de tarjeta. 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. Grabación de una imagen fi ja en tarjeta (Photoshot) (Sólo para el modelo PV -GS12/PV -GS14/PV -GS15) 1 A[...]

82 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Index A AC Adaptor ................................................ 15, 66 ArcSoft Software ............................................. 55 Audio Dubbing ....................[...]

83 Others R RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot ................... 26 Recording Check ............................................. 24 Recording Speed ............................................. 23 Remaining Battery Power ................................ 59 Remaining T ape Time ...................................... 59 Remote Control ...............[...]

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