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... 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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS85 ¥ ¥ ¥ PV-GS80 - - - Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No.
... 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 Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS85 ¥ ¥ ¥ PV-GS80 - - - Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No.
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...supply 14 Charging time and recordable time 15 Turning the Camcorder on 15 Setting date and time 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 Using the viewfinder 17 Quick Start 18 Inserting/removing a cassette 19 Inserting/removing a card (PV-GS85 only 20 Selecting a mode 21 How to ... function 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape (PV-GS85 only 29 Recording a still picture 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 yourself 32 Backlight compensation function 32...
...supply 14 Charging time and recordable time 15 Turning the Camcorder on 15 Setting date and time 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 Using the viewfinder 17 Quick Start 18 Inserting/removing a cassette 19 Inserting/removing a card (PV-GS85 only 20 Selecting a mode 21 How to ... function 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape (PV-GS85 only 29 Recording a still picture 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 yourself 32 Backlight compensation function 32...
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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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... accessories supplied with this product. 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...
... accessories supplied with this product. 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...
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... is moved back, you can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using Inserting/removing a card (PV-GS85 only) Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power... has gone off. 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot. ª Card access lamp ≥When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is...
... is moved back, you can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards. (When using Inserting/removing a card (PV-GS85 only) Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power... has gone off. 2 Open the card slot cover. 3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot. ª Card access lamp ≥When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is...
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Before using it in a dimly-lit place. We also recommend using Recording with the built-in LED video light (PV-GS85 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 .... 3 ≥The LED video light turns off. ≥Pressing the [LIGHT] button again returns to 1. 1 + 2 3 ≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) of the Camcorder. ≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time. ≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use. ≥Do not look...
Before using it in a dimly-lit place. We also recommend using Recording with the built-in LED video light (PV-GS85 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 .... 3 ≥The LED video light turns off. ≥Pressing the [LIGHT] button again returns to 1. 1 + 2 3 ≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) of the Camcorder. ≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time. ≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use. ≥Do not look...
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... with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder. ≥The Camcorder records a still picture for still pictures to be recorded from the Camcorder directly onto the tape. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [... ] in slightly inferior image quality. 29 LSQT1121 Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only) Still pictures can be recorded. (-30-) ...
... with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder. ≥The Camcorder records a still picture for still pictures to be recorded from the Camcorder directly onto the tape. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [... ] in slightly inferior image quality. 29 LSQT1121 Recording a still picture on a tape (Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only) Still pictures can be recorded. (-30-) ...
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Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only) ≥Set to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by using a tripod. ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -71- . ≥Moving pictures and sound... of 4k or higher, it is lit, do not remove the card. ≥Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder. ≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaicpattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content. 1) ø÷÷ 0.2 2) 3) 4) 1) Still picture...
Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only) ≥Set to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by using a tripod. ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -71- . ≥Moving pictures and sound... of 4k or higher, it is lit, do not remove the card. ≥Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder. ≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaicpattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content. 1) ø÷÷ 0.2 2) 3) 4) 1) Still picture...
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... Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to select the self-timer recording icon [ ]. 1 ≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the Photoshot button [ ]. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥The default ... mode is canceled when you start . Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to display the icon. Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only) You can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. ≥While the fade in strong winds,...
... Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to select the self-timer recording icon [ ]. 1 ≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the Photoshot button [ ]. ª To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥The default ... mode is canceled when you start . Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to display the icon. Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only) You can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. ≥While the fade in strong winds,...
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Playback mode Playing back card (PV-GS85 only) ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) ª To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on another brand of Camcorder and vice versa. 42 LSQT1121 The next, or previous multi-screen...will be played back.) ≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/ file name may not be displayed. ≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the "UNPLAYABLE ...
Playback mode Playing back card (PV-GS85 only) ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.) ª To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on another brand of Camcorder and vice versa. 42 LSQT1121 The next, or previous multi-screen...will be played back.) ≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/ file name may not be displayed. ≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the "UNPLAYABLE ...
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... mode Deleting files recorded on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. 43 LSQT1121 Insert a new card or set the Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. ≥If files conforming to DCF standard are many files on the card. ≥If the "...select [NO]. ≥Normally, it on a PC etc.) ≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on a card (PV-GS85 only) The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to the...
... mode Deleting files recorded on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system. 43 LSQT1121 Insert a new card or set the Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. ≥If files conforming to DCF standard are many files on the card. ≥If the "...select [NO]. ≥Normally, it on a PC etc.) ≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on a card (PV-GS85 only) The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to the...
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... >> [PROTECT] >> [YES]. 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be used on a system supporting DPOF. 44 LSQT1121 Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder. ª To set , and then press it. 1 1 ≥Indication of prints, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card. ≥Set to Card Playback ...DPOF is displayed. 3 Move the joystick up or down in Step 1. ª What is protected. Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only) You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of [ ] 1 appears and the selected file is DPOF? This enables the ...
... >> [PROTECT] >> [YES]. 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be used on a system supporting DPOF. 44 LSQT1121 Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder. ª To set , and then press it. 1 1 ≥Indication of prints, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card. ≥Set to Card Playback ...DPOF is displayed. 3 Move the joystick up or down in Step 1. ª What is protected. Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only) You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of [ ] 1 appears and the selected file is DPOF? This enables the ...
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Connecting with the optional DV cable: PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for the recorder. ≥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. Refer to the instructions for equipment with the AV cable ... a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by using the AV cable 1. Connecting with a DV terminal) S / 2 (L2) 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder. 4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to...
Connecting with the optional DV cable: PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for the recorder. ≥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. Refer to the instructions for equipment with the AV cable ... a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by using the AV cable 1. Connecting with a DV terminal) S / 2 (L2) 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder. 4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to...
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... Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, highimage-quality dubbing can be done in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ...(Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]. (Recorder) 3 Start playback. (Player) ...
... Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, highimage-quality dubbing can be done in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ...(Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]. (Recorder) 3 Start playback. (Player) ...
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...Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only) ª Using the Built-in the same way as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB cable. 4 Camcorder power is turned on. ...computers. It enables you to operate it may not be viewable on the personal computer. With a PC With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. ª Operating environment ≥Despite having the operating environment...
...Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only) ª Using the Built-in the same way as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB cable. 4 Camcorder power is turned on. ...computers. It enables you to operate it may not be viewable on the personal computer. With a PC With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. ª Operating environment ≥Despite having the operating environment...
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... 9.0b/9.0c °1 When your personal computer, you have a version of MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. A type Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more Communication...setting on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is installed. To use the Camcorder as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) If the Camcorder is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update. ≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [...
... 9.0b/9.0c °1 When your personal computer, you have a version of MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. A type Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more Communication...setting on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is installed. To use the Camcorder as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) If the Camcorder is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update. ≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [...
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...: DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a) ≥iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or sold with iLife. 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode. 2 Connect the Camcorder to Help. ≥When access is 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...
...: DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a) ≥iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or sold with iLife. 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode. 2 Connect the Camcorder to Help. ≥When access is 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...
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... environment and the mode of your OS. If the above operation is completed before proceeding. ≥When the SD Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following operations are performed, the same results will not... 1 Double click the icon in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. Therefore, it may appear. With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only) If USB cable is disconnected while the computer is on, the error dialog box may damage the Card data. Please refer to the...
... environment and the mode of your OS. If the above operation is completed before proceeding. ≥When the SD Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following operations are performed, the same results will not... 1 Double click the icon in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. Therefore, it may appear. With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely (PV-GS85 only) If USB cable is disconnected while the computer is on, the error dialog box may damage the Card data. Please refer to the...
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... of Microsoft Corporation in English for Camera File system) established by other equipment or vice versa. It may stop midway through. In this Camcorder recorded on and created by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥If you do not cover the basic operations of..., delete the driver from the names given 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 supported as well. ≥These...
... of Microsoft Corporation in English for Camera File system) established by other equipment or vice versa. It may stop midway through. In this Camcorder recorded on and created by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ≥If you do not cover the basic operations of..., delete the driver from the names given 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 supported as well. ≥These...
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...image are not displayed. They have nothing to protect and manage the copyright data, and not all capacity is available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or others. 55 LSQT1121 The file numbers are recorded with the images. Depending on the software in use, the date and ...saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with each image as consecutive numbers. ≥When using the Memory Card in a personal computer (PV-GS85 only) ≥When a Card with data recorded on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some of this folder. ...
...image are not displayed. They have nothing to protect and manage the copyright data, and not all capacity is available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or others. 55 LSQT1121 The file numbers are recorded with the images. Depending on the software in use, the date and ...saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with each image as consecutive numbers. ≥When using the Memory Card in a personal computer (PV-GS85 only) ≥When a Card with data recorded on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some of this folder. ...