Operating Instructions
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... 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 LED video light (PV-GS85 only 25 Record mode Check before recording 26 Recording on a tape 27 Recording check 28 Blank search function 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape (PV-GS85 only 29 Recording a still picture on 15 Setting date and time 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 Using...
... 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 LED video light (PV-GS85 only 25 Record mode Check before recording 26 Recording on a tape 27 Recording check 28 Blank search function 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape (PV-GS85 only 29 Recording a still picture on 15 Setting date and time 16 Using the LCD monitor 17 Using...
Operating Instructions
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Playback mode Playing back tape 40 Frame-by-frame playback 41 Playback on TV 41 Playing back card (PV-GS85 only 42 Deleting files recorded on a card (PV-GS85 only 43 Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only 43 Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85 only 44 Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only 44 Edit mode Recording from a 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...
Playback mode Playing back tape 40 Frame-by-frame playback 41 Playback on TV 41 Playing back card (PV-GS85 only 42 Deleting files recorded on a card (PV-GS85 only 43 Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only 43 Protecting files on a card (PV-GS85 only 44 Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only 44 Edit mode Recording from a 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...
Operating Instructions
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... be used , however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) ≥If the power is turned on . 18 LSQT1121 Before using Quick Start When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still being recorded has a light source different from what it may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used even if a tape/card is not inserted. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON...
... be used , however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) ≥If the power is turned on . 18 LSQT1121 Before using Quick Start When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still being recorded has a light source different from what it may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used even if a tape/card is not inserted. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON...
Operating Instructions
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... mode to 1. 1 Joystick : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this to [AUTO]) 1 2 Fade -33- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -32- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin mode -33- 2/3 3 MagicPix -32- 2 Recording check -28- 3/3 1 Blank search -28- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a card. 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 joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of the joystick, and icons...
... mode to 1. 1 Joystick : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this to [AUTO]) 1 2 Fade -33- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -32- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin mode -33- 2/3 3 MagicPix -32- 2 Recording check -28- 3/3 1 Blank search -28- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a card. 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 joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of the joystick, and icons...
Operating Instructions
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...) ([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 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 playback) -40- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -40- 1 2 Iris or gain value -38- 3/3 3 White balance -37- 1 Shutter speed...
...) ([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 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 playback) -40- 1 Fast forward (cue playback) -40- 1 2 Iris or gain value -38- 3/3 3 White balance -37- 1 Shutter speed...
Operating Instructions
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... select the Help mode icon [ ]. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to select the sub-menu. 23 LSQT1121 Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen. ≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. ª To exit 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...
... select the Help mode icon [ ]. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to select the sub-menu. 23 LSQT1121 Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen. ≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the indication changes. ª To exit 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...
Operating Instructions
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... color level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. ≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to activate it to complete the settings. ≥When the LCD monitor is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card while the menu...
... color level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. ≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to activate it to complete the settings. ≥When the LCD monitor is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card while the menu...
Operating Instructions
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... adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.) ≥Color balance and focus may not function properly. 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 Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following before recording important...
... adjusted to a maximum of 1/250.) ≥Color balance and focus may not function properly. 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 Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following before recording important...
Operating Instructions
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.../4:3 Function Wide Function Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3]. 4:3 Function Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. ≥The default setting is [16:9]. ≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, operation icons and other screen displays appear horizontally oriented. ≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. ≥Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used to estimate the balance...
.../4:3 Function Wide Function Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3]. 4:3 Function Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. ≥The default setting is [16:9]. ≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, operation icons and other screen displays appear horizontally oriented. ≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. ≥Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used to estimate the balance...
Operating Instructions
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... rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the power.) ª Settings on the LCD monitor.) ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for a moment or images may become blue for playback. 1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the volume. Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears...
... rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the power.) ª Settings on the LCD monitor.) ª To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for a moment or images may become blue for playback. 1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the volume. Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO] settings. (-58-) ≥Check the connected terminal. ≥Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for an instant. Playback on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back frame by -frame playback will continuously be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder. ≥Be sure that the power of...
... AUDIO] settings. (-58-) ≥Check the connected terminal. ≥Check the TV's input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for an instant. Playback on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back frame by -frame playback will continuously be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder. ≥Be sure that the power of...
Operating Instructions
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...;If an out-of Camcorder and vice versa. 42 LSQT1121 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 1 screen) are 7 files or more, then move the joystick. PC 1 Operate with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology...
...;If an out-of Camcorder and vice versa. 42 LSQT1121 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 1 screen) are 7 files or more, then move the joystick. PC 1 Operate with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology...
Operating Instructions
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... the menu settings on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joystick. ≥While pictures are input from a number of video editing software companies. PC Connection with any OHCI compliant FireWire Card/Video - Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with the DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification...
... the menu settings on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joystick. ≥While pictures are input from a number of video editing software companies. PC Connection with any OHCI compliant FireWire Card/Video - Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with the DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification...
Operating Instructions
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... be connected. ª Operating environment ≥Despite having the operating environment indicated, it in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer. 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder). For Windows OS: IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with some types of personal computers. For Windows XP users, click [Open folder to view files using Windows...
... be connected. ª Operating environment ≥Despite having the operating environment indicated, it in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer. 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder). For Windows OS: IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with some types of personal computers. For Windows XP users, click [Open folder to view files using Windows...
Operating Instructions
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... Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with Windows 2000. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads ª Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer (For Use as the one below, is not lit in usual operation. 1 2 (For Canadian consumers) http://www.panasonic.ca/english/ customercare/downloads.asp 1 In usual operation 2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback Mode) ≥Even if you are connected via a USB cable, a message, such as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set...
... Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with Windows 2000. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/ consumerdownloads ª Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer (For Use as the one below, is not lit in usual operation. 1 2 (For Canadian consumers) http://www.panasonic.ca/english/ customercare/downloads.asp 1 In usual operation 2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback Mode) ≥Even if you are connected via a USB cable, a message, such as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. 2 Set...
Operating Instructions
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... the cable. ≥If you install the USB driver while the USB cable is available in larger capacities. In this case, delete the driver from the names given in these instructions may not be recognized correctly. In this Camcorder conform with other languages are supported as a Web Camera while virus checking software is connected to the personal computer. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as...
... the cable. ≥If you install the USB driver while the USB cable is available in larger capacities. In this case, delete the driver from the names given in these instructions may not be recognized correctly. In this Camcorder conform with other languages are supported as a Web Camera while virus checking software is connected to the personal computer. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as...
Operating Instructions
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...Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in PC Connection Mode (Red flash):Using a card that cannot be recognized ( ): Photoshot picture quality -30- 18: Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) : Slide show playback -42- 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -44- : Protect setting -44- 0.2 : [640k360] Image size 0.3M...
...Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM Date/Time indication Recording indications R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in PC Connection Mode (Red flash):Using a card that cannot be recognized ( ): Photoshot picture quality -30- 18: Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) : Slide show playback -42- 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -44- : Protect setting -44- 0.2 : [640k360] Image size 0.3M...
Operating Instructions
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... to play back data not compatible with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is low. You are attempting to format a failed card. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the card. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is set to...
... to play back data not compatible with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is low. You are attempting to format a failed card. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the card. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is set to...
Operating Instructions
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... manual focus mode selected? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set this function to the Camcorder and the cassette is displayed, the battery has run down quickly. • Is the battery fully charged? Others Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The Camcorder power cannot be performed. • Has condensation occurred? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is turned off automatically. • If you set ? In cold places, the operating time of...
... manual focus mode selected? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set this function to the Camcorder and the cassette is displayed, the battery has run down quickly. • Is the battery fully charged? Others Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The Camcorder power cannot be performed. • Has condensation occurred? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is turned off automatically. • If you set ? In cold places, the operating time of...
Operating Instructions
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Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-40-) 2: Different sounds are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. If the heads are reproduced at the same time. • Have you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored. 3: The remaining tape time Indication does not...
Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-40-) 2: Different sounds are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. If the heads are reproduced at the same time. • Have you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored. 3: The remaining tape time Indication does not...
