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Recording Mode

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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.

1

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 

(44)

 to [MANUAL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2

Press the [ENTER] Button 

(11)

 until the 

Shutter Speed Indication appears.

3

Press the [

5

] Button 

(10)

 or [

6

] Button 

(13)

 to adjust the shutter speed.

Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/60–1/8000 s
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the 
shutter speed to be faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].

For other notes concerning this item, see 

-49-

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too 
bright or too dark.

1

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 

(44)

 to [MANUAL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2

Press the [ENTER] Button 

(11)

 until the Iris 

Indication appears.

3

Press the [

5

] Button 

(10)

 or [

6

] Button 

(13)

 to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OP (Opened)

i

0dB, ..., OP

i

18dB

AUTO

MANUAL
FOCUS

(44)

MNL

1/1000

STILL

ENTER

FADE

i

s

(11)

AUTO

MANUAL
FOCUS

(44)

MNL

1/60

F2.0

STILL

ENTER

FADE

i

s

(11)

When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the 
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OP

i

18dB] is selected, 

the image becomes brighter.
The value to which 

i

dB is attached indicates a 

Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality 
of the image deteriorates.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].

For other notes concerning this item, see 

-50-

.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in 
a situation where auto focus may not function 
well.

1

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 

(44)

 to [MANUAL].

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2

Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 

(44)

 to [FOCUS].

The [

1

MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 

appears.

3

Press the [

5

] Button 

(10)

 or [

6

] Button 

(13)

 to adjust the focus.

If you keep pressing the [

5

] Button or [

6

Button, the speed of adjusting will be faster.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

AUTO

MANUAL
FOCUS

(44)

AUTO

MANUAL
FOCUS

(44)

MF

MNL

STILL

ENTER

FADE

i

s

(13)

    

(10)

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Summary of Contents for PV-GS33PP

Page 1: ...SA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No PV GS33 Mini Before attempting to...

Page 2: ...y cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorder with the mark be used AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT...

Page 3: ...ance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly...

Page 4: ...ectrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatu...

Page 5: ...r in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE...

Page 6: ...rticle 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation...

Page 7: ...utter Speed Adjustment 29 Manual Iris Adjustment 29 Manual Focus Adjustment 29 Digital Effect Functions 30 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 32 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 32 Slow Motion Pla...

Page 8: ...d the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover 2 Insert a Cassette 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the PUSH mark 2 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover OPEN EJECT 1 PUSH 2...

Page 9: ...amp 2 lights up 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode 3 Press the 6 Button to rewind the tape 4 Press the 1 Button to start playback 5 Press the Button to stop playback ON O F F 1 2 POWER STILL EN...

Page 10: ...s and Components Camcorder 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN4 17 2 LCD Monitor 17 54 3 MagicPix Button MAGICPIX 26 4 Soft Skin Button SOFT SKIN 26 5 Tele Macro Button TELE MACRO 24 6 Multi Button MULTI 30...

Page 11: ...ilt in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack plug it in as far as it goes S VIDEO OUT A V OUT PHONES REMOTE MIC PLUGINPOWER DV...

Page 12: ...L ADV ENTER 6 1 5 E D VAR SEARCH MENU P B ZOOM 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT 23 66 Title Button TITLE This Camcorder cannot be operated with this button 67 Multi Picture Pictu...

Page 13: ...sing the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor 29 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button Distance from the Camcorder Within approximately 15 feet 5 me...

Page 14: ...ttery to the Camcorder 1 Disconnecting the Power Source Set the OFF ON Switch 42 to OFF and while pressing the PUSH BATT Button 47 slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to disconnect it For other notes...

Page 15: ...Belt 3 Slide A in the direction of the arrow and reattach the Grip Belt 1 19 20 A 4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment press the Lock Cover...

Page 16: ...evention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette by sliding it to the SAVE arrow direction prevents recording To enable recording close the accidental erasure prevention sli...

Page 17: ...refore do not rotate it forcibly 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2004 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2004 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2004 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2004 34 2 1 Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely lo...

Page 18: ...or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder the selected setup may not be retained Menu operation flow is shown in this text by MENU STILL ENTER FADE i s 14 39 List of Menus The fi...

Page 19: ...REC LAMP Recording Lamp 21 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 48 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting 20 INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode 47 TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Tape Playback Menu 1 PLAYBACK Playback Functions Sub Menu...

Page 20: ...ery is near exhaustion 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock f...

Page 21: ...continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically To resume recording from this condition turn off then turn on the power again Recording Lamp The Recording Lamp 16 lights up dur...

Page 22: ...ill picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode MENU STILL ENTER FADE i s 14 REC 76 80 PHOTO SHOT 35 If you set SHTR EFFECT on the CAMERA Sub Menu to ON you can add...

Page 23: ...OFF ON Switch 42 to ON The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1 3 seconds To Cancel the Quick Start Keep the QUICK START Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure th...

Page 24: ...angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds Set TAPE RECORDING MENU RECORDING ZOOM MIC ON The Z MIC Indication is displayed For other notes concerning this item see 48 TELE MACRO 5 T MACRO T...

Page 25: ...ut Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually leaving a black screen at the end of a scene PHOTO SHOT 35 41 STILL ENTER FADE i s 12 41 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button 12 while recording...

Page 26: ...tes concerning this item see 49 MAGIC PIX 3 MAGICPIX 0LUX MAGICPIX MAGICPIX Soft Skin Function This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone In order to get the best result avoid background...

Page 27: ...ckground 3 4 Low Light Mode For brightening a dark scene 4 Spotlight Mode For recording a subject under a spotlight 5 Surf Snow Mode For recording in glaring surroundings such as ski slopes beaches et...

Page 28: ...stops flashing To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the 5 Button 10 or 6 Button 13 until the AWB Indication is displayed Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 44 STILL ENTER FA...

Page 29: ...pened i0dB OPi18dB AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 44 MNL 1 1000 STILL ENTER FADE i s 11 AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 44 MNL 1 60 F2 0 STILL ENTER FADE i s 11 When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker...

Page 30: ...13 Black White Mode B W 3 WIPE 4 MIX 5 STROBE 6 TRAIL 7 MOSAIC 8 MIRROR 9 STRETCH 1 MULTI 2 P IN P 10 SLIM 11 NEGA 12 SEPIA 13 B W 14 SOLARI It records an image in black and white 14 Solarisation Mod...

Page 31: ...ll picture A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture If the P IN P Button is pressed again the small still picture is cleared For other notes concerning this item see 50 MENU STILL ENTER...

Page 32: ...ush the sVOL JOGr Lever 36 to display the VOLUME Indication Push the sVOL JOGr Lever towards T to increase the volume or push the sVOL JOGr Lever towards W to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication...

Page 33: ...nes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed To Resume Normal Playback Press the 1 Button 72 If the Camcorder is left in the Slow Motion Playback Mode for mor...

Page 34: ...g button still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched Sounds are played back for approximately 4 seconds INDEX MENU STILL ENTER FADE i s 14 INDEX INDEX SELECT STOP K L V REW STILL ADV W s V...

Page 35: ...OM OSD DISPLAY V REW DATE TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r REC MULTI P IN P PHOTO SHOT START STOP A DUB PLAY FF W 6 1 5 62 INDEX INDEX S C STOP K L V REW STILL ADV W s V PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV 6 1 5 E...

Page 36: ...ct to the TV with the AV Cable 1 If the TV has an S Video Jack connect the S Video Cable 2 too When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the A V OUT Jack plug it in as far as it goes To Make the...

Page 37: ...pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded sound Use headphones to listen to the pre recorded sound while dubbing the audio For o...

Page 38: ...opying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement 1 DV INDEX INDEX STOP K L V REW STILL ADV T W s VOL r REC MULTI P IN P A DUB PLAY PAUSE FF W STILL ADV 6 1 5 E D P B ZOOM 54 72 69 70 PC...

Page 39: ...s open type in D InstMenu exe and click OK D applies when the CD ROM drive is drive D Using USB Driver Operating environment Despite having the operating environment indicated it may not be possible t...

Page 40: ...l Computer and Camcorder use of the AC Adaptor is recommended for the power supply of the Camcorder Using as a Web Camera If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video and...

Page 41: ...3 Click WebCam Driver The set up program starts running 4 For Windows XP users Depending on your system environment installation of DirectX 9 0b may be required Click Yes and continue with installati...

Page 42: ...enger 6 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 7 Select USB Video Device in the Camera menu When access is finished close Windows Messenger the...

Page 43: ...l computer or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables proper operation is not guaranteed When connected to the keyboard USB terminal normal function may not be possibl...

Page 44: ...rporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation All other names company names product names etc in...

Page 45: ...ly In this case delete the USB Driver from Device Manager as described below uninstall the USB Driver and re install it With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable open the Devi...

Page 46: ...27 Surf Snow Mode Program AE 27 REC Recording 21 PAUSE Recording Pause 21 Self Timer Recording 23 When connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic optional to REMOTE Jack and the TALK...

Page 47: ...attery is low Recharge it 14 0 The built in battery is low 20 NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 53 2END TAPE END The tape came to end during recording REMOTE CHECK REMOTE MODE Wrong Remote...

Page 48: ...lts in slightly inferior image quality Self timer Recording When BEEP SOUND on the INITIAL Sub Menu is set to ON the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self timer...

Page 49: ...nema picture may not be displayed correctly Program AE If any of the Program AE Modes are selected you cannot adjust the shutter speed 29 or iris 29 Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Prog...

Page 50: ...r the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode and the R Indication appears To cancel Repeat Playback Mode set the OFF ON Switch to OFF Choosing Sound during Playback You can select the sound by usi...

Page 51: ...supplied Lens Cap Cautions for Use When you use your Camcorder on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach make sure that no water enters the Camcorder Water may cause the Camcorder or Cassette to malfuncti...

Page 52: ...takes a longer time than normal If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC Adaptor 3 feet 1 meter or more away from radio When using the AC Adaptor it may gen...

Page 53: ...ement of worn parts such as heads etc after approximately 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions such as temperature humidity dust etc Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Charac...

Page 54: ...er Lens Hood LCD Monitor In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD Monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on...

Page 55: ...Mode selected If Auto Focus Mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted 29 There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctl...

Page 56: ...l Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal i...

Page 57: ...alue The Time Code cannot be reset to zero Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape accurate editing may not be possible To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded...

Page 58: ...Mode Video Output Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Output Level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Output Level Line 316 mV 600 ohm Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 k...

Page 59: ...PV DDC9 Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 1360mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2040mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack DV Interface Cable i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin IR Remot...

Page 60: ...irst Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check...

Page 61: ...n Camcorder Repair Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Please include your proof of purchase...

Page 62: ...screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrant...

Page 63: ...d ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Ele...

Page 64: ...Microphone 24 Mirror Mode 30 Mix Mode 30 Mosaic Mode 30 Multi Picture Mode 30 N Negative Mode 30 P Photoshot 22 Picture in Picture Mode 31 Playback Digital Effects 35 Playback Zoom 34 Playing Back on...

Page 65: ...ajo para abrir el compartimento del cassette 2 Inserte el cassette 3 Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando la marca PUSH 2 4 Cierre la tapa del compartimento del cassette OPEN EJECT 1 PUSH 2 Grab...

Page 66: ...e 2 Ajuste el disco del modo al de la reproducci n de cinta 3 Oprima el bot n 6 para rebobinar la cinta 4 Oprima el bot n 1 para comenzar la reproducci n 5 Oprima el bot n para parar la reproducci n O...

Page 67: ...67 PV GS33PP_Eng book 67...

Page 68: ...94 201 348 7000 Panasonic Company East 6749 Baymeadow Drive Glen Burnie MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central 1707 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 Panasonic Company West 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress CA...

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