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...) 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 PV-GS85 PV-GS80 Video Light SD Card Compatible USB Before connecting, operating or... adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder...
...) 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 PV-GS85 PV-GS80 Video Light SD Card Compatible USB Before connecting, operating or... adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 LSQT1121 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS85/PV-GS80 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following measures: ≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the ...
... Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 LSQT1121 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS85/PV-GS80 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following measures: ≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the ...
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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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...) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Operate with the 1/; Plays back the next 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 ...
...) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Operate with the 1/; Plays back the next 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 ...
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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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... cover -19(32) Zoom lever [W/T] -31- 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...
... cover -19(32) Zoom lever [W/T] -31- 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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...Memory Cards. ≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the SDHC Logo 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 the card, erase the data on it, or format it . You ... 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 ...
...Memory Cards. ≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the SDHC Logo 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 the card, erase the data on it, or format it . You ... 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 ...
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... center to 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 to [AUTO]) 1 2 Fade -33- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -32- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin... recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to play back the still pictures recorded on a tape. 21 LSQT1121 PC : PC CONNECTION MODE (PV-GS85 only) You can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) PC How to use the joystick ª Basic ...
... center to 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 to [AUTO]) 1 2 Fade -33- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -32- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin... recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to play back the still pictures recorded on a tape. 21 LSQT1121 PC : PC CONNECTION MODE (PV-GS85 only) You can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) PC How to use the joystick ª Basic ...
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... to [MANUAL]) 4) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 2 1 2 Self-timer recording -34- 1/2 3 Backlight compensation -32- 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 ...
... to [MANUAL]) 4) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only) ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 2 1 2 Self-timer recording -34- 1/2 3 Backlight compensation -32- 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 ...
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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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... switches back to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [ ] 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 [ ] in slightly inferior image quality. 29 LSQT1121...
... switches back to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Photoshot button [ ] 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 [ ] in slightly inferior image quality. 29 LSQT1121...
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Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. ª On-screen display...at your side so as not to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. ≥When recording...number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -71- . ≥Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded, this Camcorder. ≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaicpattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on [ADVANCED] >> [...
Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. ª On-screen display...at your side so as not to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. ≥When recording...number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -71- . ≥Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded, this Camcorder. ≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaicpattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on [ADVANCED] >> [...
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...noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to display the icon. After recording, the self-timer will start recording images. Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only) You can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. ≥While the fade in strong ..., it also takes several seconds 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...
...noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to display the icon. After recording, the self-timer will start recording images. Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only) You can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. ≥While the fade in strong ..., it also takes several seconds 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...
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... supported by an orange frame) and press to switch the images. The selected file is different from when it . 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 ... recorded on 1 screen.) ≥In the multi-screen display, ≥Move the joystick to select a file (The selected file will be encircled by this Camcorder is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are 7 files or more, then move the...
... supported by an orange frame) and press to switch the images. The selected file is different from when it . 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 ... recorded on 1 screen.) ≥In the multi-screen display, ≥Move the joystick to select a file (The selected file will be encircled by this Camcorder is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are 7 files or more, then move the...
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... system and FAT16 system based on the SD Card (selected files) connect to use the SD Drive feature. Playback mode Deleting files recorded on the Camcorder may be deleted. After selecting the file, press the joystick and display the operation icon. 2 Move the joystick down to select [ ]. ª Deleting ...take time if there are deleted, all the data related to the files will be erased. Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only) Please be aware that cannot be played back on a card (PV-GS85 only) The deleted files cannot be recorded. If a message appears even though you may not be able ...
... system and FAT16 system based on the SD Card (selected files) connect to use the SD Drive feature. Playback mode Deleting files recorded on the Camcorder may be deleted. After selecting the file, press the joystick and display the operation icon. 2 Move the joystick down to select [ ]. ª Deleting ...take time if there are deleted, all the data related to the files will be erased. Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only) Please be aware that cannot be played back on a card (PV-GS85 only) The deleted files cannot be recorded. If a message appears even though you may not be able ...
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Playback mode Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85 only) Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they will be canceled. ≥2 or more files can be set so that it can be deleted by this Camcorder. DPOF stands for a printer supporting DPOF.) ≥2 or more files can be ...protected in succession. ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. ≥DPOF settings made on another Camcorder may not be used on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only) You can select from 0 to 999. (The number of [ ] 1 appears and the selected file is DPOF? Press...
Playback mode Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85 only) Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they will be canceled. ≥2 or more files can be set so that it can be deleted by this Camcorder. DPOF stands for a printer supporting DPOF.) ≥2 or more files can be ...protected in succession. ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. ≥DPOF settings made on another Camcorder may not be used on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only) You can select from 0 to 999. (The number of [ ] 1 appears and the selected file is DPOF? Press...
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...;Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. 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...press the Photoshot button [ ] without pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded. ≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by the Camcorder can be recorded on a memory card from a tape onto a card (PV-GS85 only) Still pictures can be recorded. ≥The size of still pictures recorded on the...
...;Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. 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...press the Photoshot button [ ] without pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded. ≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by the Camcorder can be recorded on a memory card from a tape onto a card (PV-GS85 only) Still pictures can be recorded. ≥The size of still pictures recorded on the...
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...vertically. 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, these indications may be able to perform digital dubbing ...
...vertically. 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, these indications may be able to perform digital dubbing ...
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...or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo RAM: 64 MB or more recommended) Interface: USB 1.1 or later - 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 connected to your personal computer with the... by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time. ≥After the USB cable is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to the Camcorder, open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk]. It enables you want to use the same drag and drop or...
...or higher), G4, G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo RAM: 64 MB or more recommended) Interface: USB 1.1 or later - 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 connected to your personal computer with the... by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time. ≥After the USB cable is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to the Camcorder, open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk]. It enables you want to use the same drag and drop or...