Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-GS2 Panasonic
Go to page of 76
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly . LSQT0832 A PV -GS2 Digital V ideo Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
2 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o W ARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
3 Declaration of Conformity T rade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV -GS2 Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic W ay Secaucus New Jersey 07094 T elephone Number : 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
4 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 1 1.
5 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
6 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Y ou (“Licensee”) are granted.
7 Contents Before Use Things Y ou Should Know ......................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ............................................... 4 Precautions .....
8 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use Quick Guide • Before use, fully charge the Battery .
9 Before Use 2 Set the Mode Dial to T ape Recording Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].
10 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder .
11 Before Use 25 26 27 28 30 29 25 Cassette Holder 26 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15) 27 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 45-46, 48, 51) 28 DV Input/Output T erminal (pp. 42-43) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. 29 White Balance Sensor (p. 28) Remote Control Sensor (p.
12 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder .
13 Before Use Using the Remote Control (Optional) • Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order , the parts number is LSSQ041 1 as a replacement parts.
14 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use • For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
15 Before Use Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder . 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder . 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster , and pull it.
16 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.
17 Before Use 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder .
18 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use 1) [CAMERA] Camera Setup Sub-Menu [PROG.AE] Auto Exposure Mode (p. 27) [EIS] Image Stabilizer (p.
19 Before Use [CREA TE TITLE] T itle Creation (pp. 37-38) 4) [RECORDING] Recording Setup Sub-Menu [REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode (p. 21) [AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode (p. 21) 5) [DISPLA Y] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLA Y] Display Mode (p. 55) [DA TE/TIME] Date and T ime Indication (p.
20 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use [PICTURE PLA YBACK MENU] Picture Playback Menu 2) [DIGIT AL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a T itle (p.
21 Before Use • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication fl ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery . • The clock uses the 12-hour system. Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock.
22 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 36 to T ape Recording Mode [ ].
23 Recording Mode T o Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ] Button. Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button 12 is pressed, images become still pictures.
24 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .
25 Recording Mode T o T ake Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magni fi cation is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.
26 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to start recording.
27 Recording Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. 18 13 14 12 15 16 • The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
28 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .
29 Recording Mode Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source.
30 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.
31 Recording Mode T o Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGIT AL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. T o Cancel the Digital Effect Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGIT AL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
32 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
33 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a T ape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 36 to T ape Playback Mode. 3 Press the [ ] Button 16 to rewind the tape.
34 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o V ariable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.
35 Playback Mode Continuous Index Search If the [ ] Button or the [ ] Button 54 is pressed for 2 seconds or longer , search can be continued at several-second intervals. (T o cancel, press the [ ► ] Button 68 or the [ ] Button 66 .) Index Search Functions (Optional Remote Control Only) • This feature is only available with Remote Control.
36 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back fi les recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode.
37 Playback Mode 1 Folder File Number 2 Picture Size (p. 55) 3 File Number T o Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Press the [MUL TI] Button 19 . • The fi les recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode.
38 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • A Multi Title Screen is displayed. • File Name 1 • The selected title is marked with a frame.
39 Playback Mode Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode.
40 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o T o Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button 47 on the Remote Control (Optional).
41 Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a T ape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette.
42 Editing Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Recorder: 3 While pressing the [ REC] Button 50 , press the [PLA Y] Button 68 on the Remote Control (Optional).
43 Editing Mode PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (Optional) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies.
44 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o With a PC Using the Software (Optional) with a Personal Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer .
45 With a PC 4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). Click [Open folder to view fi les using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users). Windows 98SE/Me Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable.
46 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .
47 With a PC T o use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • T o upgrade Windows XP to SP1, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • Y ou have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet.
48 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 2 Set [CAMERA] or [PLA YBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA].
49 With a PC 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger .
50 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .
51 With a PC Installing DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (Optional Software) 1 T urn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into the personal computer ’ s CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen appears.
52 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
53 With a PC About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer • When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer , folders will be displayed as in the fi gure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.
54 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Others Indications V arious functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen.
55 Others 640 : [640 x 480] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder , the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
56 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.
57 Others • If you repeatedly record or erase pictures, intervals between recorded pictures may become large. In this case, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card using this Camcorder . Quick Start • During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed.
58 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment • Y ou may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly re fl ective subject.
59 Others Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the [ ► ] Button for 5 seconds or longer , the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R ] Indication appears. (T o cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
60 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o DPOF • Perform the DPOF Settings with your Camcorder . • V erifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time.
61 Others Condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [ DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the Vie w fi nder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW DETECTED] or [EJECT T APE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear .
62 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder .
63 Others Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However , this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
64 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Playback (Pictures) Pictures cannot be played back even when the [ ► ] Button is pressed.
65 Others Playback (Sound) Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLA YBACK] Sub-Menu of the [T APE PLA YBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? T o play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].
66 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations.
67 Others Speci fi cations Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Speci fi cations may change without prior notice. Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) T ape Used: 6.
68 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV -DAC1 1A AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $1 19.
69 Others TO OBT AIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F , 6 AM-10:30 AM SA T , P ACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: P ANASONIC SERVICES COMP ANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA.
70 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice.
71 Others Limited W arranty P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC CORPORA TION OF AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC SALES COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.
72 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .
73 Others Este símbolo tiene por fi nalidad alertar al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la literatura incluida para evitar problemas.
74 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .
75 Others 2 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comienza la grabación. 4 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación nuevamente para detener la grabación. 1 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de tarjeta.
Others Index Printed in Japan LSQT0832 A S0204A0 P Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
An important point after buying a device Panasonic PV-GS2 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Panasonic PV-GS2 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Panasonic PV-GS2 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Panasonic PV-GS2 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Panasonic PV-GS2 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Panasonic PV-GS2, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Panasonic PV-GS2.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Panasonic PV-GS2. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Panasonic PV-GS2 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
