Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS83 Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS83 Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 7 page image

7LSQT1181ContentsBefore usingQuick Guide ..................................................... 8Accessories ................................................... 10Parts identification and handling.................... 10Attaching the lens cap ................................... 12The grip belt................................................... 12Power supply ................................................. 12Charging time and recordable time................ 14Turning the Camcorder on............................. 14Setting date and time..................................... 15Using the LCD monitor .................................. 16Using the viewfinder ...................................... 16Quick Start ..................................................... 17Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 18Inserting/removing a card ............................. 19Selecting a mode ........................................... 20How to use the joystick .................................. 20Help mode ..................................................... 22Switching the language.................................. 22Using the menu screen.................................. 22Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 23Recording with the built-inLED video light ........................................... 24Record modeCheck before recording ................................. 25Recording on a tape ...................................... 26Recording check ............................................ 27Blank search function .................................... 27Recording still pictures on a cardwhile recording image onto a tape .............. 28Recording still pictures onto a card(Photoshot) ................................................. 28Zoom in/out function ...................................... 29Recording yourself......................................... 30Backlight compensation function ................... 30MagicPix function........................................... 31Soft skin mode ............................................... 31Fade in/fade out function ............................... 32Wind noise reduction function........................ 32Self-timer recording ...................................... 33Wide/4:3 function ........................................... 33Optical image stabilizer function .................... 34Guideline function .......................................... 34Recording in various situations(Scene mode).............................................. 34Recording in natural colors(White balance) ........................................... 35Manual focus adjustment............................... 36Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 37Playback modePlaying back tape .......................................... 38Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 39Playback on TV ............................................. 39Playing back card ......................................... 40Deleting files recorded on a card................... 41Formatting a card ......................................... 41Protecting files on a card .............................. 42Writing the printing data on a card(DPOF setting) ........................................... 42Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ............... 43Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR(Dubbing) .................................................... 43Using the DV Interface Cablefor Recording (Digital Dubbing)................... 44PC Connection withthe DV Interface Cable ............................... 45With a PCConnecting Computer and Camcorder.......... 46Using on a Windows PC ............................... 46Using as a Web camera .............................. 47Using on Macintosh....................................... 50To disconnect USB cable safely ................... 51If you no longer need the driver(Uninstall) ................................................... 51Notes ............................................................. 52MenuMenu list ........................................................ 54Menus related to recording............................ 56Menus related to playback ............................ 56Other menus.................................................. 56OthersIndications ..................................................... 57Warning/alarm indications ............................. 58Functions that cannot be usedsimultaneously ............................................ 59Before requesting repair(Problems and solutions) ............................ 60Cautions for Use............................................ 63Explanation of terms...................................... 67Specifications ................................................ 68Camcorder Accessory System ...................... 70Camcorder Accessory Order Form ............... 71Request for Service Notice............................ 72Limited Warranty ........................................... 73Customer Services Directory......................... 74Index.............................................................. 75Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido............... 76