Digital Video Camcorder
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... the lens cap 13 How to use the joystick 21 Help mode 23 Switching the language 23 Using the menu screen 23 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder 24 Recording with the built-in natural colors (White balance 37 Manual focus adjustment 38 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 38 7 LSQT1121 only 13 The grip belt 13 Power supply 14 Charging time and recordable time 15 Turning the Camcorder on a tape (Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only 29 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only 30 Zoom in/out function 31 Recording...
... the lens cap 13 How to use the joystick 21 Help mode 23 Switching the language 23 Using the menu screen 23 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder 24 Recording with the built-in natural colors (White balance 37 Manual focus adjustment 38 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 38 7 LSQT1121 only 13 The grip belt 13 Power supply 14 Charging time and recordable time 15 Turning the Camcorder on a tape (Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only 29 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only 30 Zoom in/out function 31 Recording...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... picture. PC ª Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (only for PV-GS85) ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ª Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with joystick. Plays back the next picture. Before using ª How to turn off the power...
... picture. PC ª Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (only for PV-GS85) ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ª Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. 1/;: 6: 5: ∫: Playback/Pause Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with joystick. Plays back the next picture. Before using ª How to turn off the power...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Camcorder being used . Before using the Camcorder. ≥The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off. 15 LSQT1121 If the battery discharges, then ( ) will also heat up after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. 1 OFF ON ≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on. ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode...
... Camcorder being used . Before using the Camcorder. ≥The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off. 15 LSQT1121 If the battery discharges, then ( ) will also heat up after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. 1 OFF ON ≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on. ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... viewfinder will appear. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to set . Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on . 2 Move the joystick left or right in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
... viewfinder will appear. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to set . Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on . 2 Move the joystick left or right in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Tape Recording Mode. ≥When the card is removed while using the battery in Card Recording Mode. ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it was before quick start standby. ≥If [POWER SAVE] (-28-) is turned on in quick start standby mode, set . Before using Quick Start When Quick Start is ON the battery power is being recorded has a light source different from what it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted...
... Tape Recording Mode. ≥When the card is removed while using the battery in Card Recording Mode. ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it was before quick start standby. ≥If [POWER SAVE] (-28-) is turned on in quick start standby mode, set . Before using Quick Start When Quick Start is ON the battery power is being recorded has a light source different from what it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... as a cable, caught in a case. 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 otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (-65-) ª When the cassette holder cannot be sure to find the position where you notice condensation on the LCD screen and/or...
... as a cable, caught in a case. 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 otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (-65-) ª When the cassette holder cannot be sure to find the position where you notice condensation on the LCD screen and/or...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set it. 1 3 5 4 2 : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE (PV-GS85 only) Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE (PV-GS85 only) Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) PC How to play back the still pictures recorded on a tape. 21 LSQT1121 Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback...
...displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set it. 1 3 5 4 2 : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE (PV-GS85 only) Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE (PV-GS85 only) Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) PC How to play back the still pictures recorded on a tape. 21 LSQT1121 Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...1 Help mode -23- 2/2 2 Soft skin mode -33- 5) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 6) Card playback mode (PV-GS85 only) 3 Slide show start/pause -42- 4 Delete -43- 2 Playback the previous picture -42- 1 Playback the next picture -42- 22 LSQT1121 White balance -37- Shutter speed -38- Manual focus adjustment -38- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 3) Tape playback mode 3 Playback/pause -40- 4 Stop -40- 2 Rewind (review...
...1 Help mode -23- 2/2 2 Soft skin mode -33- 5) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 6) Card playback mode (PV-GS85 only) 3 Slide show start/pause -42- 4 Delete -43- 2 Playback the previous picture -42- 1 Playback the next picture -42- 22 LSQT1121 White balance -37- Shutter speed -38- Manual focus adjustment -38- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 3) Tape playback mode 3 Playback/pause -40- 4 Stop -40- 2 Rewind (review...
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... the Help mode Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button. ≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible to record or set the functions. 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the joystick up or down until icon 1 appears. MENU ≥The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move...
... the Help mode Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button. ≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible to record or set the functions. 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the joystick up or down until icon 1 appears. MENU ≥The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on light sources or scenes. Please turn off until recording stops.) ≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-24-) ≥Power supply (-14-) ≥Insert a cassette/card (-19-, -20-) ≥Setting date/time (-16-) ≥Setting SP/LP mode (-26-) ª About auto mode ≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will not turn the Camcorder on with...
... with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on light sources or scenes. Please turn off until recording stops.) ≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-24-) ≥Power supply (-14-) ≥Insert a cassette/card (-19-, -20-) ≥Setting date/time (-16-) ≥Setting SP/LP mode (-26-) ª About auto mode ≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will not turn the Camcorder on with...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to record images compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. ≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may not be used ≥When the Camcorder is set to [16:9], part of the operation icons and other displays...
... by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to record images compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. ≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may not be used ≥When the Camcorder is set to [16:9], part of the operation icons and other displays...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... image. Values with dB are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode 1/60 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ª Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image. If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. Record mode ≥During normal playback, image...
... image. Values with dB are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode 1/60 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ª Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image. If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. Record mode ≥During normal playback, image...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...;Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for an instant. Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3]. 4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback. ≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable 1. 2 Turn on this Camcorder. ≥Be sure that the plugs are inserted as far as they are displayed vertically), perform the menu operations in...
...;Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for an instant. Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3]. 4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback. ≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable 1. 2 Turn on this Camcorder. ≥Be sure that the plugs are inserted as far as they are displayed vertically), perform the menu operations in...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time indication, respectively set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF] or set [BASIC] >> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode. (When you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in digital format. ≥Set to the TV set ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as IEEE1394, you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable...
... the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time indication, respectively set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF] or set [BASIC] >> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode. (When you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in digital format. ≥Set to the TV set ≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as IEEE1394, you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable...
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... joystick. 3 Connect the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode. When you use the Camcorder as standard on your OS. ≥For Windows 2000 users, download the USB driver if you move the joystick up/down/right/left ( , ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on instead of appearing from : (For U.S.A. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads ª Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer (For Use as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set to a personal...
... joystick. 3 Connect the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode. When you use the Camcorder as standard on your OS. ≥For Windows 2000 users, download the USB driver if you move the joystick up/down/right/left ( , ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on instead of appearing from : (For U.S.A. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads ª Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer (For Use as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set to a personal...
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... case, delete the driver from [Device Manager]. ª About the SD Card (PV-GS85 only) The SD Card is an external Memory Card that is running, the Camcorder's operation may freeze the software or destroy the data in the United States and/ or other countries. ≥All other equipment or vice versa. In this case, disconnect the USB cable. Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode, Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode, connect it is...
... case, delete the driver from [Device Manager]. ª About the SD Card (PV-GS85 only) The SD Card is an external Memory Card that is running, the Camcorder's operation may freeze the software or destroy the data in the United States and/ or other countries. ≥All other equipment or vice versa. In this case, disconnect the USB cable. Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode, Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode, connect it is...
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...[O.I.S.] -35[GUIDE LINES] -35[FADE COLOR] -34[AUDIO REC] -58[D.ZOOM] -31[ZOOM MIC] -31[SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS80 only) -30- 2) [ADVANCED] [REC SPEED] -26[REC STDBY] -46[PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30[REPEAT PLAY] -40- 3) [SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] -58[AUDIO OUT] -58[DISPLAY] -58[LCD SET] -24[EVF SET] -24[POWER SAVE] -28[TV ASPECT] -41- 4) [LANGUAGE] -23- 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[DEMO MODE] -58- 4) [LANGUAGE] -23...
...[O.I.S.] -35[GUIDE LINES] -35[FADE COLOR] -34[AUDIO REC] -58[D.ZOOM] -31[ZOOM MIC] -31[SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS80 only) -30- 2) [ADVANCED] [REC SPEED] -26[REC STDBY] -46[PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30[REPEAT PLAY] -40- 3) [SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] -58[AUDIO OUT] -58[DISPLAY] -58[LCD SET] -24[EVF SET] -24[POWER SAVE] -28[TV ASPECT] -41- 4) [LANGUAGE] -23- 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[DEMO MODE] -58- 4) [LANGUAGE] -23...
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... [SAVE] position. This cassette is protected by a copy guard. Close the cassette cover. -19COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is incompatible. NO DATA: There are attempting to [LOCK]. FILE LOCKED: You are dirty. -65PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in PC Connection Mode with the DV cable connected. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are attempting to format a failed card. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is set to record pictures on the card. DISCONNECT USB CABLE...
... [SAVE] position. This cassette is protected by a copy guard. Close the cassette cover. -19COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is incompatible. NO DATA: There are attempting to [LOCK]. FILE LOCKED: You are dirty. -65PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in PC Connection Mode with the DV cable connected. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are attempting to format a failed card. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is set to record pictures on the card. DISCONNECT USB CABLE...
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... remaining tape time indication may appear depending on the screen. The playback images are not shown. • If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. Please read the operating instructions of less than the actual remaining tape time. 4: The function indications such as the mode indication or the remaining tape time indication are vertical. • Have you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is played back by the Camcorder...
... remaining tape time indication may appear depending on the screen. The playback images are not shown. • If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. Please read the operating instructions of less than the actual remaining tape time. 4: The function indications such as the mode indication or the remaining tape time indication are vertical. • Have you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is played back by the Camcorder...
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... tape with it cannot be damaged. Others Card (PV-GS85 only) 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set to [LOCK], then deletion is frozen, or no operation can be deleted. • Is the file protected? Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is disabled. (-20-) 3: Photoshot playback images do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the Camcorder is done with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed...
... tape with it cannot be damaged. Others Card (PV-GS85 only) 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set to [LOCK], then deletion is frozen, or no operation can be deleted. • Is the file protected? Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is disabled. (-20-) 3: Photoshot playback images do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the Camcorder is done with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed...
