Panasonic PV-GS9, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...4 PV GS15 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262...

Page 2: ...manual as your convenient Camcorder information source This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it shoul...

Page 3: ...rect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outle...

Page 4: ...power line surges 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retaine...

Page 5: ...r 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 Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use however it is not...

Page 6: ...ssemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible fo...

Page 7: ...3 1 35 mm equivalent 39 5 790 mm 20x zoom lens f2 1 42 mm F1 8 3 1 35 mm equivalent 39 5 790 mm 20x zoom lens f2 1 46 2 mm F1 8 3 4 35 mm equivalent 39 5 869 mm 22x zoom lens f2 1 50 4 mm F1 8 3 6 35...

Page 8: ...9 Using the Menu Screen 19 List of Menus 20 Setting Date and Time 23 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 23 LP Mode 23 Audio Recording Mode 23 Recording Mode About Recording 24 Recording on a Tape 24 Re...

Page 9: ...or PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 44 Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape For PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 44 Audio Dubbing Remote Control Only 44 Copying on an S VHS or a VHS Cassette 45 Using the DV Cable...

Page 10: ...s not fully opened the cassette cannot be ejected 2 Insert a Cassette 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the PUSH mark 2 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 3 2 1 Insertin...

Page 11: ...amp 2 lights up 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode 3 Press the Button to rewind the tape 4 Press the Button to start playback 5 Press the Button to stop playback PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 PV GS9...

Page 12: ...CGR D14 PV GS15 Only CGR D08R For PV GS9 PV GS12 PV GS14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN p 19 2 LCD Monitor pp 19 68 19 20 21 12 11 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 Card Slot Cover Open Lever OP...

Page 13: ...ompatible plug in powered microphone can be used Please consult your dealer for more information The microphone may make noises depending on the type used In this case we recommend using the battery w...

Page 14: ...on Output Button OSD p 43 52 Display Button DISPLAY p 60 53 Reset Button RESET pp 60 70 54 Recording Button REC p 45 55 Audio Dubbing Button A DUB p 44 56 Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search Func...

Page 15: ...eously 2 When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced the mode is automatically reset to VCR1 Mode The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the Camcorder may...

Page 16: ...h 25 min A Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time B 1 h 30 min indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes Battery CGR D08R PV GS9 PV GS12 PV GS14 or CGR D14 PV GS15 is supplied The times shown in the ta...

Page 17: ...ength Adjuster and pull it Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever 37 toward the front and pull...

Page 18: ...Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully in...

Page 19: ...ximum of 90 2 to the downward direction Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked Make...

Page 20: ...a Menu is displayed you cannot record or play back Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording The above operations can be done using the MENU Button Buttons and ENTER Button on th...

Page 21: ...5 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode p 60 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication p 60 C DISPLAY Counter Display Mode p 60 C RESET Counter Reset p 71 It resets the counter to zero However...

Page 22: ...Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode p 60 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication p 60 5 LCD EVF LCD EVF Setup Sub Menu LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment p 19 SELF REC Recording Yourself p...

Page 23: ...LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with REC SPEED on the RECORDING Sub Menu If LP Mode is selected the recording time becomes 1 5 times longer than that of SP Mode Although the image q...

Page 24: ...er with a USB Cable Standby mode is not available Recording on a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch 44 to ON The POWER Lamp 41 lights up 2 Set the Mode Dial 40 to Tape Recording Mode 4 Press the Recording S...

Page 25: ...nd is recorded 40 Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot For PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder 19 14 15 13 16 17 Maximum number of ima...

Page 26: ...to MIRROR Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs Recording with the Built in LED Video Light For PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 Recording Yourself The Built in LED Video Light li...

Page 27: ...Indication is displayed for a few seconds 19 14 15 13 16 17 36 26 To Take Close up Shots of Small Subjects Macro Close up Function When the zoom magnification is 1X the Camcorder can focus on a subjec...

Page 28: ...or PHOTO SHOT Button 36 to start recording To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA EIS OFF For other notes concerning this item see page 62 Fade In Out Functions Fade In Fa...

Page 29: ...In order to get the best result avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject Otherwise this may result in a softer background lacking in detail 1 Press the SOFT SKIN Button 9 The...

Page 30: ...RDING MENU For PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 CAMERA PROG AE a desired mode or The Indication of the selected Mode appears To Cancel the Program AE Function Set the PROG AE on the CAMERA Sub menu to OFF Or s...

Page 31: ...ton 17 until the Indication is displayed 4 Point the Camcorder at a full screen white subject 5 Keep pressing ENTER Button 15 until the Indication stops flashing To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press t...

Page 32: ...Indication appears 18 14 15 17 18 2 Press the ENTER Button 15 until the Iris Indication appears 3 Press the Button 14 or Button 17 to adjust the iris Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OP...

Page 33: ...s of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative 12 Sepia Mode SEPIA It records a scene with a brownish tint like the color of old pictures 13 Black White Mode B W It records an image in bla...

Page 34: ...corder at the scene you want to capture and press the P IN P Button 20 to insert a small still picture A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture If the P IN P Button is pressed again the...

Page 35: ...VOLUME indication disappears immediately after adjustment is made To adjust the volume with the Remote Control press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase t...

Page 36: ...pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction To Resume Normal Playback Press the Button 72 If the Camcorder is left in the Slow Motion Playback Mode for more than 10 minutes the Camc...

Page 37: ...e last recording While the index signal is being recorded the INDEX Indication flashes for a few seconds If the Camcorder is switched from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date...

Page 38: ...EFFECT SEL Sub Menu on the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the OFF ON Button 61 to suspend or restart the digital effect When the digital effect is paused temp...

Page 39: ...The selected file is shown on the entire screen For other notes concerning this item see page 64 Slide Show For PV GS12 PV GS14 PV GS15 The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like...

Page 40: ...Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 36 4 Select LUMINANCE and press the ENTER Button 15 then press the Button 14 or Button 17 to adjust the title contrast and press the ENTER Button 15 5 Press the Button 14 o...

Page 41: ...6 17 40 1 2 To Verify DPOF Setting Select VERIFY in Step 2 The pictures for which 1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back continuously For other notes concerning this item see page 65 4 Press t...

Page 42: ...lected picture is marked with a frame To erase 2 files or more repeat this step 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 36 A verification message appears 4 Select YES and press the ENTER Button 15 The selected...

Page 43: ...the power of both the Camcorder and TV 1 Connect the AV OUT Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1 If the TV has an S Video Jack con...

Page 44: ...bing cannot be performed on a recording made in LP Mode p 23 1 Press the Button 69 on the Remote Control where you want to add new sound 2 Press the A DUB Button 55 on the Remote Control 3 To start Au...

Page 45: ...1 high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode Player Recorder 1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode Player 2 Press the Button 72 to start playback 1 69 54 70 72 Cop...

Page 46: ...OHCI compliant Firewire Card video Editing software package Personal Computer must be equipped with an DV Terminal During Camcorder playback do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camco...

Page 47: ...ter screen until the installation is complete Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete If a window does not appear automatically click the Start Button on your desktop and then cl...

Page 48: ...RIVERS You may click Browse to look for and assign the path 5 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions Click Next and proceed with installation After completing the installation Cli...

Page 49: ...e Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver for WinXXXX COM X The numeral designation after Win will differ depending on the OS The numeral after COM will differ depending on the operating environment of your p...

Page 50: ...P1 or later is needed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium ll Celeron 300 MHz or higher including compatibl...

Page 51: ...Using as a Web Camera WEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder When the Camcorder and personal computer with Windows 2000 are connected via USB Cable a message such as the one below is di...

Page 52: ...he screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file 1 Click Click here to sign in 8 Select DVC in the Microphone me...

Page 53: ...1 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly Using the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE Optional Software Following Software is not supplied with the Camcorder...

Page 54: ...any supplementary details or updates Installing DV STUDIO 3 1E SE Optional Software 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive...

Page 55: ...procedures for installation connection and startup Please read the Help messages of your software for how to use the ArcSoft Software Using the ArcSoft Software PV GS15 Supplied There are 2 types of...

Page 56: ...ession folder 6 Double click English or French folder 7 Double click PhotoBase Installer or PhotoImpression Installer Installation begins 8 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the ins...

Page 57: ...the folders in the memory card such as picture folder Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted When the Camcorder is connected to a personal computer in PC Mode it will not be possibl...

Page 58: ...using software without an indication function indication data such as date are not displayed Depending on the software in use the date and the time may not be displayed correctly About the compatibil...

Page 59: ...Recording Mode p 23 MF Manual Focus p 32 Back Light Mode p 29 Sports Mode Program AE p 30 Portrait Mode Program AE p 30 Low Light Mode Program AE p 30 Spotlight Mode Program AE p 30 Surf Snow Mode Pro...

Page 60: ...Recording Mode Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT1 Digital Zoom D ZOOM 1 750 s or faster shutter speed When brightness is insufficient When the MagicPix Function is ON When the Portrait is used When using...

Page 61: ...0 or 1 100 Photoshot Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button The R...

Page 62: ...ill be completely turned off In the Automatic White Balance Mode the color may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the Quick Sta...

Page 63: ...Multi Picture Mode During the Digital Still Picture Mode the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times longer than usual...

Page 64: ...nd sub sound If you dub a tape recorded at the 12bit selected as the AUDIO REC on the RECORDING Sub Menu playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the AUDIO OUT setting if 12bit AUDIO is set t...

Page 65: ...K on the INITIAL Sub Menu to OUT Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide screen TV with Playback Digital Effect Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tap...

Page 66: ...ape is inserted appear In this case follow the procedure below Blinking in yellow Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape Blinking in red Dew has adhered to the head or the tape Cautions for...

Page 67: ...inals from getting clogged with dirt dust or other substances If you drop the Battery accidentally check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camco...

Page 68: ...re increases it goes back to the normal brightness Cautions for Storage Before storing the Camcorder take the Cassette out and detach the Battery Store all the components in a dry place with a relativ...

Page 69: ...d focus is automatically adjusted pp 32 71 There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly In this case use the Manual Focus M...

Page 70: ...d If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit Mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit Mode at the time of recording Soun...

Page 71: ...counter was set to zero Explanation of Terms Digital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape This complete digital recording...

Page 72: ...put Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Output Level For PV GS14 PV GS15 Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Output Level Line 316 mV 600 ohm Power Source DC 7 2 7 8 V Power Consumptio...

Page 73: ...i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin 55 00 LSSQ0411 IR Remote Control Call For Pricing RP SD64BPPA RP SD32BPPA RP SD16BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card 16 MB SD Memory Card Call For Pricing BN SDCAPE 1B...

Page 74: ...h Kent WA 98032 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 2 Items Ordered 1 Camcorder Model Accessory Description Price Each...

Page 75: ...proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this complete...

Page 76: ...ar except CRT CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In 1 888 843 9788 Rechargeable Batteries in exchange for defective item Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 80...

Page 77: ...LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examp...

Page 78: ...y Servicenter Please carefully pack and 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...

Page 79: ...ivo puede no causar interferencias perjudiciales y 2 este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un funcionamiento no deseado Nota Este e...

Page 80: ...sette 3 Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando la marca PUSH 2 4 Cierre la cubierta del compartimiento del cassette presionando la marca 3 2 1 Inserci n de un cassette Inserci n de una tarjeta de...

Page 81: ...e modo a Modo de reproducci n de cinta 3 Presione el bot n para rebobinar la cinta 4 Presione el bot n para comenzar la reproducci n 5 Para parar la reproducci n Presione el bot n PV GS12 PV GS14 PV G...

Page 82: ...tion 60 Date Time Setting 23 Digital Effects 33 Digital Still Picture 25 Digital Zoom 27 DPOF Setting 41 Dubbing 45 DV STUDIO 3 1E SE Optional Software 53 E Erasure Prevention Slider 17 F Fade 28 Form...

Page 83: ...de 33 Shutter Speed 32 Simultaneous Motion Still Record Mode 24 Slide Show 39 Slim Mode 33 Slow Motion Playback 36 Solarisation Mode 33 Sound Volume 35 SP LP Mode 23 Spanish Quick Use Guide 79 Sports...

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