8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoContentsBefore UseThings You Should Know ....................................2Safety Precautions ..............................................2Important Safeguards ..........................................4Precautions .........................................................5End User License Agreement..............................6Differences between models ...............................7Quick Guide.......................................................10Standard Accessories........................................12Controls and Components.................................12The Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only) ...............14Power Supply ....................................................15Charging Time and Available Recording Time...16How to remove the Sensor tag ..........................16The Grip Belt .....................................................16Re-attaching the Lens Cap................................17Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................17Inserting a Cassette ..........................................17Using a Memory Card(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).................18Turning on the Camcorder.................................18Easy to Use Mode Dial ......................................18Using the Viewfi nder/LCD Monitor ....................19Using the Menu Screen .....................................19List of Menus .....................................................20Setting Date and Time .......................................23Internal Lithium Battery Recharge .....................23LP Mode ............................................................23Audio Recording Mode ......................................23Recording ModeAbout Recording................................................24Recording on a Tape .........................................24Recording a Still Picture on a Tape(PV-GS9 Only).................................................25Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).................25Recording Yourself ............................................26Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).................26Quick Start.........................................................26Self-timer Recording..........................................27Zoom In/Out Functions ......................................27Digital Zoom Function .......................................27Image Stabilizer Function ..................................28Fade In/Out Functions .......................................28Backlight Compensation Function .....................29MagicPix Function .............................................29Soft-Skin Mode ..................................................29Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................29Cinema Function ...............................................29Recording in Special Situations.........................30Recording in Natural Colors ..............................30Adjusting White Balance Manually ....................31Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ....................32Manual Iris Adjustment ......................................32Manual Focus Adjustment .................................32Digital Effect Functions......................................33