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... PV-GS85 ¥ ¥ ¥ PV-GS80 - - - PV-GS85 PV-GS80 Video Light SD Card Compatible USB Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic....com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1121 C Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
... PV-GS85 ¥ ¥ ¥ PV-GS80 - - - PV-GS85 PV-GS80 Video Light SD Card Compatible USB Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic....com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1121 C Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Digital Video Camcorder
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...tape onto a card (PV-GS85 only 45 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 45 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 46 PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable 47 With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder ......... 48 Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only)...... 48 Using... as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) ...... 49 Using on Macintosh 52 To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only 53 If you no longer need the driver (Uninstall...
...tape onto a card (PV-GS85 only 45 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 45 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 46 PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable 47 With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder ......... 48 Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only)...... 48 Using... as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) ...... 49 Using on Macintosh 52 To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only 53 If you no longer need the driver (Uninstall...
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Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder 1) (1) (4) (2) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 3) (3) (5) CGR-DU06 4) K2KC4CB00020 K1HA05CD0014 1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable -142) Battery pack -143) AV cable -454) USB cable (PV-GS85 only) -48- (1) Built-in LED video light (PV-GS85 only) -25- (2) White balance sensor -37(3) Grip belt -13(4) Lens (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34...
Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder 1) (1) (4) (2) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 3) (3) (5) CGR-DU06 4) K2KC4CB00020 K1HA05CD0014 1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable -142) Battery pack -143) AV cable -454) USB cable (PV-GS85 only) -48- (1) Built-in LED video light (PV-GS85 only) -25- (2) White balance sensor -37(3) Grip belt -13(4) Lens (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34...
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... bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (10) Battery holder -14(11) USB terminal [ ] (PV-GS85 only) -48(12) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -14(13) DV input/output terminal [DV] -46(14) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14(15...) Power switch [OFF/ON] -15(16) Status indicator -15(17) Menu button [MENU] -23(18) Light Button [LIGHT] (PV-GS85 only) -25(19) Joystick -21(20) Mode dial -21(21) Recording start/stop button -27- (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (22) LCD monitor...
... bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (10) Battery holder -14(11) USB terminal [ ] (PV-GS85 only) -48(12) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -14(13) DV input/output terminal [DV] -46(14) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14(15...) Power switch [OFF/ON] -15(16) Status indicator -15(17) Menu button [MENU] -23(18) Light Button [LIGHT] (PV-GS85 only) -25(19) Joystick -21(20) Mode dial -21(21) Recording start/stop button -27- (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (22) LCD monitor...
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...SAVE] [OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the standby mode will stop button. [5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off even when set [POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES]. ≥When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adaptor) ≥When... connecting the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment ≥When in PC Connection Mode Recording check The last image recorded ...
...SAVE] [OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the standby mode will stop button. [5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off even when set [POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES]. ≥When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adaptor) ≥When... connecting the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment ≥When in PC Connection Mode Recording check The last image recorded ...
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...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 carried out in the same mode as this may cause a PC hang-up error. ≥IEEE1394 Interface must be copyright infringement... directly to your PC (personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable (optional) using the DV Interface. Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with the USB cable. ≥While pictures are input from video editing software companies allows you change even if you to...
...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 carried out in the same mode as this may cause a PC hang-up error. ≥IEEE1394 Interface must be copyright infringement... directly to your PC (personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable (optional) using the DV Interface. Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with the USB cable. ≥While pictures are input from video editing software companies allows you change even if you to...
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... a file you want to view. ≥You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your personal computer with the USB cable. 4 Camcorder power is turned on. 5 For Windows 2000 users, open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is inserted into the.... It enables you to operate it may not be possible to your hard disk. ≥Do not change file or folder names on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only) ª Using the Built-in the same way as a floppy disk drive, and you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly...
... a file you want to view. ≥You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your personal computer with the USB cable. 4 Camcorder power is turned on. 5 For Windows 2000 users, open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is inserted into the.... It enables you to operate it may not be possible to your hard disk. ≥Do not change file or folder names on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only) ª Using the Built-in the same way as a floppy disk drive, and you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly...
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... until the USB Driver is installed. A type Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of Windows Messenger older than 5.0/5.1, download the latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP2 °1 Microsoft Windows 2000..., Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed. To use the Camcorder as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) If the Camcorder is connected to your OS is Windows XP SP2, the USB driver is not needed. ≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot ...
... until the USB Driver is installed. A type Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of Windows Messenger older than 5.0/5.1, download the latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP2 °1 Microsoft Windows 2000..., Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed. To use the Camcorder as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) If the Camcorder is connected to your OS is Windows XP SP2, the USB driver is not needed. ≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot ...
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...;The operation icon blinks on instead of the joystick. 3 Connect the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads ª Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer (For Use as standard on -screen instructions. ...≥Click [Next] and proceed with the driver installed as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set to a personal computer with the USB cable. ≥When the Camcorder...
...;The operation icon blinks on instead of the joystick. 3 Connect the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads ª Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer (For Use as standard on -screen instructions. ...≥Click [Next] and proceed with the driver installed as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set to a personal computer with the USB cable. ≥When the Camcorder...
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... For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. With a PC ≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on... 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 and start MSN Messenger. ≥Please refer... operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ª Setting up MSN Messenger/ Windows Live Messenger When starting ...
... For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. With a PC ≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on... 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 and start MSN Messenger. ≥Please refer... operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ª Setting up MSN Messenger/ Windows Live Messenger When starting ...
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... finished, close MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. at http://www.apple.com. ª Copying still pictures on PC (PV-GS85 only) 1 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode. 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer via the supplied USB cable. 3 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD...
... finished, close MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. at http://www.apple.com. ª Copying still pictures on PC (PV-GS85 only) 1 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode. 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer via the supplied USB cable. 3 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] displayed on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD...
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...driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS. Also, the icon will occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above). By following operations are performed, the same results will not be ...2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. ≥When Mode Dial is turned OFF. With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only) If USB cable is...;When the SD Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is turned to the user manual of your OS, operating environment and the mode of the...
...driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS. Also, the icon will occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above). By following operations are performed, the same results will not be ...2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. ≥When Mode Dial is turned OFF. With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only) If USB cable is...;When the SD Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is turned to the user manual of your OS, operating environment and the mode of the...
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...reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ª About the compatibility of the card files (PV-GS85 only) Data files recorded on an SD Card by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for the sake of example, other languages are using the AC adaptor as...in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. ≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status indicator of the Camcorder cannot be possible to play back files recorded with permission from [Device Manager]. ª About the SD Card...
...reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ª About the compatibility of the card files (PV-GS85 only) Data files recorded on an SD Card by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for the sake of example, other languages are using the AC adaptor as...in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. ≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status indicator of the Camcorder cannot be possible to play back files recorded with permission from [Device Manager]. ª About the SD Card...
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...pictures on the SD Card is set to the Camcorder. CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is inserted. NO DATA: There are connecting the USB cable with the USB cable connected to [LOCK]. Press the [RESET] button (-64-). CAN NOT USE USB: You are no recorded files on a tape with...not a malfunction. -65LOW BATTERY: The battery is incompatible. This may solve the problem. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is not compatible with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder in the equipment has been detected. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. This cassette is low...
...pictures on the SD Card is set to the Camcorder. CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is inserted. NO DATA: There are connecting the USB cable with the USB cable connected to [LOCK]. Press the [RESET] button (-64-). CAN NOT USE USB: You are no recorded files on a tape with...not a malfunction. -65LOW BATTERY: The battery is incompatible. This may solve the problem. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is not compatible with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder in the equipment has been detected. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. This cassette is low...
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Others Card (PV-GS85 only) 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set to [ ], pictures with fine details may...can be deleted. • Is the file protected? Remove the cassette or the card for details. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. Pictures of the tape with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed on a a personal computer is ...repair the unit by yourself. 3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC. • Is the USB driver installed? (-49-, -50-) 4: When the USB cable is operated in the WEB camera mode. • ...
Others Card (PV-GS85 only) 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set to [ ], pictures with fine details may...can be deleted. • Is the file protected? Remove the cassette or the card for details. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. Pictures of the tape with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed on a a personal computer is ...repair the unit by yourself. 3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC. • Is the USB driver installed? (-49-, -50-) 4: When the USB cable is operated in the WEB camera mode. • ...
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... the batteries at the time of a recording or may increase noise. ª About the card (PV-GS85 only) When inserting or removing the card, always set the [OFF/ON] switch to the ... cassette in the case to protect it from strong magnetism. ≥Apparatus using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and USB reader/writer. 67 LSQT1121 Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥Heating a... a while. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by expansion or shrinkage attributable to the Camcorder or AC adaptor may be disturbed. If the operating time is normal. ≥After use , be...
... the batteries at the time of a recording or may increase noise. ª About the card (PV-GS85 only) When inserting or removing the card, always set the [OFF/ON] switch to the ... cassette in the case to protect it from strong magnetism. ≥Apparatus using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and USB reader/writer. 67 LSQT1121 Do not throw old battery into fire. ≥Heating a... a while. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by expansion or shrinkage attributable to the Camcorder or AC adaptor may be disturbed. If the operating time is normal. ≥After use , be...
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...Video Camcorder ...Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/ Still picture: 350 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/ Total: 680 K Lens: Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.7, Focal length; 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, Macro (Full ... level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠ Audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 ≠ USB (PV-GS85 only): Card reader/writer function No copyright protection support Digital interface: DV input/output terminal (...http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.3 W (PV-GS85) 4.1 W (PV-GS80) Recording...
...Video Camcorder ...Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/ Still picture: 350 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/ Total: 680 K Lens: Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.7, Focal length; 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, Macro (Full ... level: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠ Audio output level (Line): 316 mV, 600 ≠ USB (PV-GS85 only): Card reader/writer function No copyright protection support Digital interface: DV input/output terminal (...http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.3 W (PV-GS85) 4.1 W (PV-GS80) Recording...