Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-GS65 Panasonic
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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0860 A For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) 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 .
2 LSQT086 0 Things Y ou Should Kno w Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable pr oducts on the market today. Used proper ly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.
3 LSQT0860 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference in a resi dential installation.
4 LSQT086 0 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only w ith dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
5 LSQT0860 Precaut ions USE & LOCATION ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet.
6 LSQT086 0 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ...... . 8 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... . 10 Parts identification and handling ................... . 10 Fitti ng the lens cap.
7 LSQT0860 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ......... ..... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 37 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-by -fram e pl aybac k ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... 37 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 38 Playbac k on TV.
Before us ing 8 LSQT086 0 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the ba tter y 1 Connect the AC main lead to the AC adaptor and the AC main socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, an d then securely plug it in. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
Before us ing 9 LSQT0860 ª How to turn off the power 1 While pressing t he button 1 , set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. ª Recording o n a tape ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the record ing start/stop butto n to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop button again to pause record ing.
Before us ing 10 LSQT0860 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -1 4- 2) Battery pack -14- 3) Remote control, butto.
Before us ing 11 LSQT086 0 (12) Viewf inder -13- , -63- (13) Battery holder (14) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT ] -14- (15) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -17- (16) Power lamp -17- (17) Quick start recording.
Before us ing 12 LSQT0860 (39) Shoulde r strap fi xture ≥ Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 1 inch (2 cm). ≥ Fit the other end of the belt similarly. (40) Lens h ood In order to rem ove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clo ckwise 1 .
Before us ing 13 LSQT086 0 ª To restore the s trap to the grip belt ≥ When returning t he grip belt to the grip belt attachment, pr ess the lock cover 1 and check if the grip belt is securely locked. ª To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so i t fits your hand.
Before us ing 14 LSQT0860 Power supply ª Cha rging the ba tter y When this product is purchas ed, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥ Battery charging time ( -15- ) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
Before us ing 15 LSQT086 0 Charging time and recordable time The times show n in the table below show the times at a t emperature of 68 o F (25 o C) and a humidity of 60%. T his is just a guide. If t he temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will becom e longer.
Before us ing 16 LSQT0860 ª Inserting/re moving t he cassette ≥ When the cassette holder is in motion, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark. ≥ When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank sea rch function to find the position where you want t o continue recording.
Before us ing 17 LSQT086 0 ª Card ac cess lamp ≥ When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, eras ing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lam p is lit, then the c ard or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder m ay malfunction.
Before us ing 18 LSQT0860 How to u se the joystick ª Bas ic jo ystick o perat ions Operations on th e menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and t hen push in the center to set it.
Before us ing 19 LSQT086 0 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 6) Picture playback mode Switching the language You can switch the language on t he screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].
Before us ing 20 LSQT0860 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the m enu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back t o the previous screen Move th e joysti ck l eft.
Before us ing 21 LSQT086 0 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting th e brightness a nd color level 1 Set [ SETU P] >> [L CD SET] or [E VF SET ] >> [YES].
Before us ing 22 LSQT0860 Using the r emote control ª Remo te co ntro l Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder. (1) Date/time bu tton [DATE/TIM E] -49- (2) On-screen display but ton [OSD] -39- (3) Record button [ ¥ REC] -43- (4) Audio dubbing button [A.
Before us ing 23 LSQT086 0 ª Remote co ntrol usable ra nge ≥ The distance between the remote control and the Camcor der: Within approx. 15 feet (5 m) Angle: Approx.
Rec ord mod e 24 LSQT0860 Record mode Check bef ore reco rding Check the following by a trial recording before important events suc h as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the Camcorder.
Rec ord mod e 25 LSQT086 0 Recording on a tape ≥ Remove the lens cap. ( -12- ) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balanc e adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.
Rec ord mod e 26 LSQT0860 Recording still pictures on a card while record ing image onto a tape You can rec ord still pictures while recording image onto a tape. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton fully while recording image onto a tape.
Rec ord mod e 27 LSQT086 0 ≥ Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder. ≥ If s et [PIC T. QU ALITY] >> [ ], mos aic-p atter n noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content. ≥ When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set t o other than [640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT0860 ª Digital zo om function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, t hen the digital z oom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25 k to 700 k . 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.
Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT086 0 Quick start This Ca mcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥ This is only activated in the following cases. ≥ A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set.
Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT0860 MagicPix functions This function allows you to reco rd color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Only manual focusing can be used.
Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT086 0 Tele-macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the im age can be impressive. This Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 16 inc hes (40 cm). ≥ Set to Tape/Card Recordi ng Mode.
Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT0860 Self-timer recor ding You can record s till pictures on a card using the timer. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [SE LF TIMER] >> [YES ]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton. ≥ After the recording lamp and the [ ] indication flashes for approx.
Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT086 0 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Records still pictures co ntinuously at a certain interval. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE ] >> [640]. 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT0860 ª To cance l the scene mode fu nction Set [BAS IC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] swit ch to [AUTO]. Sports m ode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake.
Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT086 0 ª To set the white bala nce manua lly Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the ent ire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication.
Rec ord mod e 36 LSQT0860 Manual shutter speed/apertur e adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when th e screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
Playback mode 37 LSQT086 0 Playback mode Playing back ta pe ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Operate with joystick. 1 / ; : Playback/Pause 6 : Rewind/Re view pla yback (Rev erts to play back with the 1 / ; icon. ) 5 : F ast forw ard/Cue pla yback (Re verts to play back with the 1 / ; icon.
Playback mode 38 LSQT0860 Frame-by-frame p layback 1 During playback, press the [ ; ] but ton on the remote co ntrol. 2 Press the [ E ] butt on or t he [ D ] butt on on the remote co ntrol.
Playback mode 39 LSQT086 0 Playba ck on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. ≥ Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. 1 Connect the Camco rder to a TV. ≥ Connect the Camcorder and the TV by using the AV cable 1 . ≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional).
Playback mode 40 LSQT0860 ª To display m ultiple p layback file s Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [ s /VOL r ] lever to sw itch the images. Towards [ r ] : Full-screen d isplay (Displays 1 image.) Towards [ s ] : Multi-screen display (Displays 6 f iles on 1 screen.
Playback mode 41 LSQT086 0 Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is f ormatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥ Set to Picture Playback Mo de. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
Edit mode 42 LSQT0860 Edit mo de Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scene s that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥ Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card.
Edit mode 43 LSQT086 0 ≥ For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥ When you do not need functional indications or date and time indica tions, press the [OS D] button on the remote control for no indication.
Edit mode 44 LSQT0860 Audio dubbing You can add music or narrat ion to the recorded cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert an exte rnal microphone securely into the [MIC] termina l as far as it will go. 2 Find a scene tha t you want to add so und to, and press the [ ; ] button on the remote control.
Edit mode 45 LSQT086 0 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.
Edit mode 46 LSQT0860 Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be connected. ≥ It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the powe r supply of the Camcorder.
Edit mode 47 LSQT086 0 ª Using Built-in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and perso nal computer with the USB Cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal co mputer. 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
Edit mode 48 LSQT0860.
Menu 49 LSQT086 0 Men u Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual m enu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -33- [REC SP EED] -24- [BLANK SEARCH] -26 - [WIND CU T] -31 - [CLOCK SET ] -20- 2) [ADVANCE] [PICT .
Menu 50 LSQT0860 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -33- [PICT . QUAL ITY] -27- [PICTURE SIZE] -27- [SELF T IMER] -32- [CLOCK SET ] -20- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -33- [SHTR EFFECT ] -2.
Menu 51 LSQT086 0 Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the pic ture was taken on t he tape. ≥ You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DAT E/ TIME] button on the remote control.
Menu 52 LSQT0860 Other menus ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of f unctions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.
Others 53 LSQT086 0 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indicat ions R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
Others 54 LSQT0860 Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights u p or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirm atory i ndications Y : A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted.
Others 55 LSQT086 0 CAN NOT USE USB: You are c onnecting the USB cable w ith the DV cable c onnected. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting t o select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays.
Others 56 LSQT0860 Before requesting repair (Problems and s olutions) Power/ Body 1: The Camcord er power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 s econds.
Others 57 LSQT086 0 6: The cassette cannot be removed. • D oes the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? ( -17- ) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. ( -14- ) • Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remo ve the cass ette.
Others 58 LSQT0860 2: Different so unds are reproduced at the same time. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX]? If you set [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time.
Others 59 LSQT086 0 Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no opera tion can be per formed. • T urn off the power to the Cam corder. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [R ESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
Others 60 LSQT0860 ª About dirty h eads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are n ot properly performed.
Others 61 LSQT086 0 Do not use benzi ne, pai nt thi nner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder. ≥ Before cleaning, det ach the battery or pull out the AC m ains lead from th e AC mains s ocket. ≥ The Camcorder body may be discoloured and the s urface finish may peel of f.
Others 62 LSQT0860 ª About the c assette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. ≥ The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind t he tape to the beginning and take it out.
Others 63 LSQT086 0 ª LCD monitor/Viewfinde r LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry so ft cl oth . ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation m ay form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with so ft dry cloth.
Others 64 LSQT0860 ª White balanc e The image recorded by the Camcorder may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To av oid such phenomena, adjus t the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the wh ite color under different light sourc es.
Others 65 LSQT086 0 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consume r-use digita l video SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digital vi deo tape Record ing/play back time: SP: 8 0 min.; LP: 1 20 min.
Others 66 LSQT0860 ≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations. ≥ These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memor.
Others 67 LSQT0860 Camcorder Accessory Syst em *Please refer to page -15- , concern ing the battery charging ti me and available recording t ime. *NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country.
Others 68 LSQT086 0 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Others 69 LSQT0860 Request for Servi ce Notice (USA Only) Mail this completed f or m and y our Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: P anasonic Services Company 1705 N.
Others 70 LSQT086 0 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combin.
Others 71 LSQT0860 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -72- . Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate y.
Others 72 LSQT086 0 Warran ty (For Canadian Customers) Panasoni c Canada I nc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic C anada Inc.
Others 73 LSQT0860 ª Nume ric s 0 Lux MagicP ix function .. ...... ...... .... ....... ...... .. 30 ª A AC Adaptor .......... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... .... 14 , 61 Aperture ......... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... ...... .
Others 74 LSQT086 0 Span ish Q uic k Use G uid e/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Carga de la ba tería 1 Conecte el cable eléctri co de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. 2 Meta la batería en el respectivo sopo rte alineando la marca, luego encájela.
Others 75 LSQT0860 ª Cómo apag ar la ali mentación 1 Mientra s que oprim e el botón 1 , ponga el inter ruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF]. ª Grabaci ón en un a cinta ≥ Ajuste al m odo de grabación de cinta. 1 Oprima el botón de inic io/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar.
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