Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-GS83 Panasonic
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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT1181 A For assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinfo Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No .
2 LSQT1181 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 LSQT1181 AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLO WED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHIL DREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
4 LSQT1181 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. F ollow t he safety instructions on the unit and the appli cable saf ety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy f or future reference.
5 LSQT1181 Precaut ions USE & LOCATION ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... You r 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 LSQT1181 Apparatus Claims of U .S . P atent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, li censed for limit ed viewing. This product incor porates cop yright protection technolog y that is protected by method claims of cer tain U .S. patents and other intellectual proper ty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
7 LSQT1181 Contents Before using Quick Gui de .......... .... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... 8 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... . 10 Parts identification and handling ................... . 10 Attachin g the lens cap .
Before us ing 8 LSQT1181 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the ba tter y 1 Connect the AC cable to the A C adaptor and the AC jack. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the m ark and then securely plug it in. ª Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
Before us ing 9 LSQT1181 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 LSQT1181 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -12 - 2) Battery pack -12- 3) AV cable -39-, -43- 4.
Before us ing 11 LSQT1181 (9) Viewfi nder -16- , -66- (10) Battery holder -13- (11) USB terminal [ ] -46- (12) DC input termin al [DC/C.C.IN] -13- (13) DV input/outpu t terminal [DV] -43-, -44-, -45-,.
Before us ing 12 LSQT1181 (34) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach t he tripod to the Camcorde r.) ≥ You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used.
Before us ing 13 LSQT1181 ª Charging la mp Lights up: Charging Goes off: Charging completed Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively ).
Before us ing 14 LSQT1181 Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are f or when the temperature is 25 o C (77 o F) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 o C (77 o F), the c harging time will become longer.
Before us ing 15 LSQT1181 ª How to turn the p ower on and off with the LCD mon itor/view finder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off wit h the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording M ode.
Before us ing 16 LSQT1181 Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Pull th e LCD monit or out in the dire ction of the arrow. ≥ It can open up to 90 o . 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to you r preference.
Before us ing 17 LSQT1181 Quick Star t When Quick Start is ON the battery power is sti ll being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed. The Camcorder will r esume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened.
Before us ing 18 LSQT1181 Insertin g/removing a c assette 1 Fit th e AC adapt or or the bat tery and t urn on the power. 2 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT] l ever and open th e cassette cover. ≥ When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out.
Before us ing 19 LSQT1181 Inserting/removing a card Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch t o [OFF] . ≥ If the card is inserted or remov ed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost.
Before us ing 20 LSQT1181 Selecting a mode Rotate the mo de dial to select the desired m ode. 1 Rotate the mo de dial. ≥ Set your desired mode to 1 . : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously rec ord still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.
Before us ing 21 LSQT1181 2) Tape re cording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) ≥ 1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥ 2 is displayed only when the ( [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [F OCUS]).
Before us ing 22 LSQT1181 Help mo de Select an icon for an explanation of the f unction. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move the j oystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ].
Before us ing 23 LSQT1181 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection. 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.
Before us ing 24 LSQT1181 Recording with the built-in LED video light Gain up mode works with the buil t-in LED video light to enhance the light ’ s brightness and brighten the natural colors in a scene. 1 Press the [ LIGHT] button . 1 ≥ The built-in LED video light lights up and the gain up mode is set to on.
Rec ord mod e 25 LSQT1181 Record mode Check bef ore reco rding Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for a l ong time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly.
Rec ord mod e 26 LSQT1181 Recording on a tape Remove the l ens cap. ( -12- ) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balanc e adjust ment may not fu nction properly. Please tu rn the Camcorde r on after removing the lens cap.
Rec ord mod e 27 LSQT1181 ª [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: W hen 5 minutes passes without any operation, th e standby mo de will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [ ; ] blinks and it takes m ore time than usual to start recording after y ou press the recording start/stop but ton.
Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT1181 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 Photosh ot button [ ] while recording image onto a tape.
Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT1181 ª On-scree n display i n the card recording mode 1) Still picture size 2) Card indication ( -57- ) 3) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.) 4) Quality of still pictures ª Sel ect th e pict ure qu alit y fo r photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.
Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT1181 ª Digital zo om function If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, t hen the digital z oom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 50 k to 1000 k . ≥ Set to Tap e Recording Mode.
Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT1181 MagicPix function This function allows you to reco rd color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod an d you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.
Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT1181 Fade in/fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 appears.
Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT1181 Self-timer recording You can record s till pictures on a card using the timer. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 app ears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer recor ding ic on [ ].
Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT1181 Optical im age stabilizer function This feature r educes t he jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tap e/Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. ª To cance l the optical ima ge stab ilizer function Set [A DVANCED] >> [O.
Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT1181 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 ≥ This mode reduces Camc order sha kes for the playback pause of recorded pictures.
Rec ord mod e 36 LSQT1181 ª To set the white bala nce manua lly Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication. ≥ The white balance is set when the [ ] indication stops flashing.
Rec ord mod e 37 LSQT1181 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 38 LSQT1181 Playback mode Playing back tape ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automati cally appears on the LCD moni tor.) 1 Operate with joystick. 1 / ; : Playback/Pause 6 : Rewind/Re view pla yback (Rev erts to play back with the 1 / ; icon.
Playback mode 39 LSQT1181 Frame-b y-frame playback ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 During playback, m ove the joystick up to select the [ 1 / ; ] icon to pause pl ayback.
Playback mode 40 LSQT1181 Playing b ack card ≥ Set to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automati cally appears on the LCD moni tor.) 1 Operate with joystick.
Playback mode 41 LSQT1181 Deleting files recor ded on a car d The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥ Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Move the joysti ck left or right to select a file to dele te. ≥ You can select a file in the multi-screen display. After selecting the file, press the joystick and display the operation icon.
Playback mode 42 LSQT1181 Protecting files on a card Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are protected, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.) ≥ Set to Card Playback Mode.
Edit mode 43 LSQT1181 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 44 LSQT1181 ≥ If you recor d (dub) images on to another video device and then play them back on a wide- screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instructions for the dev ice that you are recor ding (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions for the TV and set to 16:9 (f ull).
Edit mode 45 LSQT1181 ≥ Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the playback tape. ≥ The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the rec orded images.
With a PC 46 LSQT1181 With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. ª Operatin g environm ent ≥ Despite having the operating environment indicated, it may not be possible t o use the program with some types of pers onal computers.
With a PC 47 LSQT1181 Using as a Web came ra If the Camcorder is c onnected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. Note: ≥ Do not connect the USB cable (not supplied) until the USB Driver is installed.
With a PC 48 LSQT1181 ª Installing USB Driver ≥ For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver inst alled as standard on your OS. ≥ For Windo ws 2000 users, download the USB driver if yo u have Internet acces s. 1 Download the USB driver from: http:/ /www.
With a PC 49 LSQT1181 ª Setting up Windows M essenger When starting Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (Howev er, the screen is not display ed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file.
With a PC 50 LSQT1181 In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5/ Windows Live Messenger 8.0 1 Type in your E-mail address and password. ≥ If you do not have a password, click [Get a new account]. 2 After setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger.
With a PC 51 LSQT1181 To disc onnect USB cable safe ly If the USB cable is di sconnected while the computer is on, the error dialog box may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely.
With a PC 52 LSQT1181 Notes ≥ Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademark s of Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and/or other countries. ≥ Intel ® , Pentium ® , In tel ® Core TM Duo and I ntel ® Core TM Solo are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
With a PC 53 LSQT1181 ª Abo ut the f old er str uctur e whe n usi ng the Memory Card in a persona l computer ≥ When a C ard with data recorde d on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as sho wn in the following figure.
Menu 54 LSQT1181 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] -34- [REC SP EED] -25- [WIND CU T] -32 - [ASP ECT] -33- [CLOCK SET ] -15- 2) [ADVANCED] [PICT.
Menu 55 LSQT1181 ª [CARD RECORDING MEN U] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -34- [PICT. QUALITY] -29- [ASP ECT] -33- [CLOCK SET ] -15- 2) [ADVANCED] [O.I.S .] -34- [GUIDE LINES] -34- [SHTR EFFECT ] -29- 3) [S.
Menu 56 LSQT1181 Menus re lated to recording ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the t ape/card. ª [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) rec ording systems.
Others 57 LSQT1181 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : 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 58 LSQT1181 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 59 LSQT1181 Functions that cannot be us ed sim ult aneou sly Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications.
Others 60 LSQT1181 Before requestin g repair (Problems a nd solution s) Power/B ody 1: The Camcorder power ca nnot 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 seconds .
Others 61 LSQT1181 Indicat ions 1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen center. • Read the contents and respond to them. ( -58- ) 2: Th e remain ing tape time i ndicati on disappears. • The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame playback or other op erat ion.
Others 62 LSQT1181 Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have y ou set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUA LITY] >> [ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], pictures with fine details may include a mos aic-li ke patt ern. Se t [PIC T.QUA LITY ] >> [] .
Others 63 LSQT1181 Cautions for Use ª About condensa tion If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation indication [ 3 ] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the mes sages [ 3 DEW DET EC T] o r [ 3 EJECT TAPE ] (only when the tape is inserted) appear.
Others 64 LSQT1181 ª Abo ut t he Camc orde r ≥ When the Camcorder is used for a long time, the Ca mcorder body becomes war m, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipm ent (such as microwave o vens, TVs, video games etc.
Others 65 LSQT1181 ≥ Extremely high t emperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. ≥ If the battery is kept in a high-temperat ure, high- humidity or oily-smoky places, t he terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
Others 66 LSQT1181 After use, be sure to remove the card from the Camcorder for storage. ≥ After use or when storing or c arrying the card, put it in the storage case. ≥ Do not allow dust, water or f oreign substances to adhere to t he terminals on the back of the card.
Others 67 LSQT1181 Explanation of ter ms ª Automatic whit e balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the whit e color will become a pure white.
Others 68 LSQT1181 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recording form at: Mini DV (Consume r-use digita l video SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.
Others 69 LSQT1181 AC ad apto r Info rmation fo r your safety Dimens ions: 61 mm (W ) k 32 mm ( H) k 9 1 mm (D) 2.40 inch (W) k 1.26 in ch (H) k 3.58 inch (D) Mass: Approx . 110 g (0.24 lb s) Specifi cations may change witho ut prior n otice. ≥ The nu mbers shown in the table are a pproximat ions.
Others 70 LSQT1181 Camcorder Accessory Syst em *Please refer to page -14- , concern ing the battery charging ti me and available recording t ime. NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country.
Others 71 LSQT1181 Camcorder Accessory Order For m T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR P ALMCORDER ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S ACCESSOR .
Others 72 LSQT1181 Request for Servi ce Notice Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or service notice, in the unlikely e v ent this product needs ser vice. • Please include your pr oof of pur chase. (F ailure to do so will dela y y our repair .
Others 73 LSQT1181 Limited Warranty Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries.
Others 74 LSQT1181 Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.
Others 75 LSQT1181 ª Nume ric s 4:3 Function ......... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... ...... .... 33 ª A AC Adaptor .... ...... .... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... .... 12 , 65 Aperture ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... .... ...... ..
Others 76 LSQT1181 Spani sh Q uic k Use G uide/ 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 77 LSQT1181 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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