Panasonic Palmcorder PV GS80 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No.

PV-GS85

PV-GS80

PV-GS85

PV-GS80

—

Video Light

SD Card

—

Compatible

USB

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

Mini

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, 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 approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

Panasonic

PV-GS85/PV-GS80

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO

NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the

unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for

future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician 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 apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN

NOT IN USE.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store

and handle your Camcorder 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

≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning

your Camcorder body.

≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a

commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens

paper when cleaning the lens. Improper

cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMCORDER ... Before handling your

Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are

free from any chemical products, such as

suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

WARNING

≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

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. Your Camcorder has been designed

for outdoor use, however it is not designed to

sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,

snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a

pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could

permanently damage the internal parts of your

Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this

unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply

before cleaning.

CAUTION

≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE

SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH

THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS

THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE

INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the

European Union.

≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as,

in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a

heater, etc... This action could permanently

damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.

≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place,

moisture may form on the tape and inside the

unit.

If you wish to discard this product,

please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for

the correct method of disposal.

Battery

1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.

≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with

water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes

thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110/120/220/240 V.

But

≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.

≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the

AC outlet configuration.

≥When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the

voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC

cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the

power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the

AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited

viewing.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,

and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product

you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

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Contents

Before using

Record mode

Quick Guide..................................................... 9

Accessories ................................................... 11

Parts identification and handling.................... 11

Attaching the lens cap ................................... 13

How to remove the Sensor tag

Check before recording ................................. 26

Recording on a tape...................................... 27

Recording check............................................ 28

Blank search function.................................... 28

Recording still pictures on a card

(for U.S.A. only)........................................... 13

The grip belt................................................... 13

Power supply ................................................. 14

Charging time and recordable time................ 15

Turning the Camcorder on............................. 15

Setting date and time..................................... 16

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 17

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 17

Quick Start..................................................... 18

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 19

Inserting/removing a card

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 20

Selecting a mode........................................... 21

How to use the joystick.................................. 21

Help mode ..................................................... 23

Switching the language.................................. 23

Using the menu screen.................................. 23

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 24

Recording with the built-in LED video light

while recording image onto a tape

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 29

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only) ....................... 29

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only) ....................... 30

Zoom in/out function...................................... 31

Recording yourself ........................................ 32

Backlight compensation function................... 32

MagicPix function .......................................... 32

Soft skin mode............................................... 33

Fade in/fade out function............................... 33

Wind noise reduction function ....................... 34

Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only)............. 34

Wide/4:3 function........................................... 35

Optical image stabilizer function.................... 35

Guideline function.......................................... 35

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode) ............................................. 36

Recording in natural colors

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 25

(White balance)........................................... 37

Manual focus adjustment .............................. 38

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment... 38

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Playback mode

Playing back tape .......................................... 40

Frame-by-frame playback.............................. 41

Playback on TV.............................................. 41

Playing back card (PV-GS85 only) ................ 42

Deleting files recorded on a card

Menu list........................................................ 56

Menus related to recording............................ 58

Menus related to playback ............................ 58

Other menus.................................................. 58

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 43

Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only) ................ 43

Protecting files on a card

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 44

Writing the printing data on a card

Others

Indications ..................................................... 59

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 60

Functions that cannot be

used simultaneously ................................... 61

Before requesting repair

(DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only).................. 44

(Problems and solutions)............................ 62

Cautions for Use............................................ 65

Explanation of terms...................................... 69

Specifications ................................................ 70

Camcorder Accessory System...................... 72

Camcorder Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers) ................................. 73

Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 74

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 75

Customer Services Directory......................... 76

Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 77

Index.............................................................. 78

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 45

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) .................................................... 45

Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 46

PC Connection with

the DV Interface Cable................................ 47

With a PC

Connecting Computer and Camcorder ......... 48

Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only)...... 48

Using as a Web camera (PV-GS85 only) ...... 49

Using on Macintosh ....................................... 52

To disconnect USB cable safely

Guía española para el uso rápido............... 79

(PV-GS85 only)........................................... 53

If you no longer need the driver

(Uninstall) (PV-GS85 only).......................... 53

Notes ............................................................. 54

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Before using

3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

Quick Guide

ª Charging the battery

1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC Jack.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover.

ª Inserting/removing a card

1 Open the card slot cover.

ª Attaching the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

cover and press the center of the card and

then pull it straight out.

ª Inserting/removing a cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

OFF

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Before using

1 Press the Photoshot button [

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

ª Recording on a tape

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

ª Playing back tape

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

1 Operate with joystick.

1/;: Playback/Pause

6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

∫:

Stop

ª Playing back card (only for PV-GS85)

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

ª Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot) (only for PV-GS85)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Operate with joystick.

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/pause

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

Before using

Accessories

ª Camcorder

The following are the accessories supplied with

this product.

1 )

(1)

(4)

(5)

(2)

(3)

PV-DAC14D

K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025

2 )

4 )

3 )

CGR-DU06

K2KC4CB00020

(1) Built-in LED video light

(PV-GS85 only) -25-

(2) White balance sensor -37-

(3) Grip belt -13-

K1HA05CD0014

(4) Lens

1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable -14-

2) Battery pack -14-

3) AV cable -45-

(5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34-

(6) (7)

(8)

4) USB cable (PV-GS85 only) -48-

(6) Mode select switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -26-, -36-, -37-, -38-

(7) Reset button [RESET] -64-

(8) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -45-

≥Use the supplied AV cable only.

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Before using

(15)

(16)

(17)

(9)

(22)

(23)

(24)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(10)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(21)

(25)

(26)

(27)

(14)

BATTERY

(22) LCD monitor -17-, -68-

Due to limitations in LCD production

(9) Viewfinder -17-, -68-

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(23) LCD monitor open part -17-

(24) Speaker -40-

(25) Card access lamp (PV-GS85 only) -20-

(26) Card slot (PV-GS85 only) -20-

(27) Card slot cover (PV-GS85 only) -20-

(10) Battery holder -14-

(11) USB terminal [ ] (PV-GS85 only) -48-

(12) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -14-

(13) DV input/output terminal [DV] -46-

(14) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14-

(15) Power switch [OFF/ON] -15-

(16) Status indicator -15-

(17) Menu button [MENU] -23-

(18) Light Button [LIGHT] (PV-GS85 only) -25-

(19) Joystick -21-

(30)

(31)

(20) Mode dial -21-

(21) Recording start/stop button -27-

(28)

(32)

(29)

(33)

(28) Cassette holder -19-

(29) Accessory shoe

≥Accessories, such as a Video DC light

(optional), are attached here.

(30) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -19-

(31) Cassette cover -19-

(32) Zoom lever [W/T] -31-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -40-

(33) Photoshot button [

] -29-

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Before using

How to remove the Sensor tag

(for U.S.A. only)

1 Flip the grip belt.

(34)

(34) Tripod receptacle

2 Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip

belt.

This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to

optional tripod. (Please carefully read the

operating instructions for how to attach the tripod

to the Camcorder.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

Attaching the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre-

attached to the grip belt.

≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap

cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover

the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs

firmly.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

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Before using

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

Power supply

ª Charging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not

charged. Charge the battery before using this

product.

≥Battery charging time. (-15-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

(-11-, -72-)

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor,

then the battery will not get charged. Remove

the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC Jack.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC Jack.

2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC Cable to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC Cable is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor jack.

As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other

equipment since the power cord is exclusively

designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the

power cord from other equipment for this

Camcorder.

ª Attaching the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

ª Charging lamp

Lights up:Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while,

the lamp will light up and normal

charging will start.

When the battery temperature is

excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]

lamp flashes and the charging time will

be longer than normal.

ª Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the

battery to remove it.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

BATTERY

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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Before using

Charging time and recordable time

Turning the Camcorder on

The times shown in the tables below are for when

the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity

is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than

25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become

longer.

When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment (-69-) may not function properly.

Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the

lens cap.

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

Supplied

battery/

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

1 h 40 min

1 h 45 min

(1 h 25 min)

45 min

640 mAh)

(40 min)

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

2 h 25 min

3 h 10 min

(2 h 40 min)

1 h 25 min

(1 h 10 min)

3 h 55 min

5 h 30 min

(4 h 30 min)

2 h 30 min

(2 h 05 min)

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording

Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON]

while the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

2040 mAh)

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

C Actual recordable time

(The actual recordable time refers to the

recordable time on tape when repeatedly starting/

stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving

the zoom lever etc.)

OFF

“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.

≥The charging time and recordable time shown in

the table are approximations. The times indicate

the recordable time when the viewfinder is used.

The times in parentheses indicate the

recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12

and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hours

or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or

more for actual recording).

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not

using the Camcorder.

≥The Status indicator goes off when the power

turns off.

≥The actual time may become shorter than this.

The recordable time shown in the table are

approximations. The recordable time will

become shorter in the following cases:

≥

When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the

LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the Camcorder being used will also

heat up. This is normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change:

. If the battery

discharges, then

(

) will flash.

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Before using

ª How to turn the power on and off with

Setting date and time

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the Camcorder is turned on for the first

time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power

can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape

Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (-17-)

≥Select [YES] and press the center of the

joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the

date/time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then

adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-23-)

≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be

activated.

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

OFF

2 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the item to be set. Then move the

joystick up or down to set the desired value.

≥The year will change as follows:

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The 12-hour clock is used.

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is

retracted.

≥The Status indicator automatically goes off

and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to

[ON] (-18-), the unit goes into quick start

standby mode and the Status indicator lights

green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the

LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder

is retracted while recording on a tape.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to turn the power on and use the

Camcorder again.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

ª About date/time

≥The date and time function are driven by a built-

in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] appears when the Camcorder is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has

run down. Use the steps below to charge the

battery. When turning on the power for the first

time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or

attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the

built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave

the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and

the battery will drive the date and time for

approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch

is set to [OFF], the battery is still being

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

recharged.)

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Before using

Using the LCD monitor

Using the viewfinder

You can record the image while viewing it on the

opened LCD monitor.

1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of

the arrow.

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor

according to your preference.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be

deactivated.)

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

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1 180o

2 90o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder

may be damaged or fail.

≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards

the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when

recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder simultaneously light.

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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Before using

ª To cancel Quick Start

Quick Start

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

(-23-)

When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still

being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor

and the Viewfinder are closed.

The Camcorder will resume recording/pause

mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor

and the Viewfinder are reopened.

≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately

half the pause recording power is being

consumed.

Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery

recording/playback time.

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

≥While using the battery

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

unit is in quick start standby mode, the power

turns off.

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the Status indicator will go off and the

Camcorder will be completely turned off.

≥In the following cases, quick start is canceled

and the power turns off.

≥When the Mode dial is moved.

≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed.

≥When both the tape and card are removed

while using the battery in Tape Recording

Mode.

≥When the card is removed while using the

battery in Card Recording Mode.

A tape or a card is inserted while Tape

Recording Mode is set.

A card is inserted while Card Recording

Mode is set.

≥While using the AC adaptor

Quick Start can be used even if a tape/card

is not inserted.

≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the

white balance on automatic, it may take some

time until the white balance is adjusted if the

scene being recorded has a light source

different from the scene last recorded. (When

the MagicPix function is used, however, the

white balance of the scene last recorded is

retained.)

≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby

mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1t and

the picture size may differ from what it was

before quick start standby.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

(-23-)

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the

Viewfinder.

≥If [POWER SAVE] (-28-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The Camcorder will not go into quick start

standby mode unless the LCD monitor is

closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

Viewfinder.

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the

Camcorder is put into recording pause

approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Before using

ª When the cassette holder does not

Inserting/removing a cassette

come out

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in

contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be

sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when

opening.

OPEN/

EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

ª When the cassette holder cannot be

housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far

as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

ª Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a

cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the

[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.

When recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the

direction of the [REC] arrow).

PUSH

SAVE

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you are

overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be

sure to find the position where you want to

continue recording.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (-67-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you

notice condensation on the lens or the main

unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise

condensation may be formed on the heads or

the cassette tape. (-65-)

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Before using

ª Card access lamp

Inserting/removing a card

(PV-GS85 only)

Before inserting/removing a card, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or

the data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Turn off the power 1.

≥When the Camcorder accesses the card

(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the

access lamp lights up.

≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the

recorded data may be damaged or the

Camcorder may malfunction.

OFF

≥Inserting or removing the card.

≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.

2 Open the card slot cover.

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial.

≥Removing the battery or the AC adaptor.

ª SD Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card

label corresponds to the total amount of

capacity to protect and manage the copyright

and the capacity available as conventional

memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or

other equipment.

3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

This unit is compatible with both SD Memory

cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can

only use SDHC Memory cards on devices

that are compatible with them. You cannot

use SDHC Memory cards on devices that

are only compatible with SD Memory cards.

(When using a SDHC Memory card on

another device, be sure to read the operating

instructions for that device.)

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, press the center of

the card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Card

≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on it.

If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot

write to the card, erase the data on it, or format

it. If it is moved back, you can.

ª Concerning the card

≥Do not format the card with another

Camcorder or any personal computer. This

operation may make the card unusable.

≥4 GB Memory Cards must be SDHC Memory

Cards.

≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the

SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD

specifications.

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Before using

Selecting a mode

How to use the joystick

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection

of files to be played back on the multi-image

display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select

an item or file, and then push in the center to set

it.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

Joystick

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures

on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

1 Select by moving up.

Use this to play back a tape.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

: CARD RECORDING MODE

(PV-GS85 only)

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the center.

ª Joystick and screen display

Push the center of the joystick, and icons will be

displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is

moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback

mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on

the screen.)

: CARD PLAYBACK MODE

(PV-GS85 only)

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on

a card.

: PC CONNECTION MODE

(PV-GS85 only)

1) Tape recording mode

You can view or edit the still pictures recorded on

a card on your personal computer. (-48-)

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[AUTO])

1/3 3

Fade

-33-

-32-

-23-

-33-

-32-

-28-

Backlight compensation

Help mode

2/3

Soft skin mode

MagicPix

3/3

Recording check

Blank search

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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Before using

2) Tape recording mode

4) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only)

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[AUTO])

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[MANUAL])

1/2 3

Self-timer recording

Backlight compensation

Help mode

-34-

-32-

-23-

-33-

2/2 2

Soft skin mode

5) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only)

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[MANUAL])

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-38-

-37-

-38-

4/4 3

5/5

Manual focus adjustment

-38-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

3/3 3

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-38-

-37-

-38-

≥2 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).

3) Tape playback mode

4/4

Manual focus adjustment

-38-

≥1 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).

6) Card playback mode (PV-GS85 only)

Playback/pause

Stop

-40-

Rewind (review playback)

Fast forward (cue playback) -40-

Slide show start/pause

Delete

-42-

-43-

Playback the previous picture -42-

Playback the next picture -42-

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Before using

Help mode

Switching the language

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

You can switch the language on the screen

display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

Using the menu screen

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

For each individual menu, please refer to -56-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

≥The menu corresponding to the mode

selected by the mode dial is displayed.

≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is

displayed.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the top menu.

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card

Recording Mode.

3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select

the desired icon.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

≥An explanation of the selected icon is

displayed on the screen.

≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the

indication changes.

ª To exit the Help mode

Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible

to record or set the functions.

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Before using

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª Adjusting the brightness and color

level

1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

[YES].

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

: Brightness of the LCD monitor

: Color level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

ª To exit the menu screen

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to

activate it.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

ª About the menu setting

≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a

tape or a card while the menu is displayed.

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Before using

Recording with the built-in LED

video light (PV-GS85 only)

Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video

light to enhance the light’s brightness and

brighten the natural colors in a scene.

1 Press the [LIGHT] button. 1

LIGHT

≥The built-in LED video light lights up and the

gain up mode is set to on.

≥The gain up mode will be brighter than when

only the LED video light is on, but washed out

images will appear.

2 Press the [LIGHT] button. 2

≥The gain up mode is set to off.

≥To eliminate washed out images, use this

mode.

3 Press the [LIGHT] button. 3

≥The LED video light turns off.

≥Pressing the [LIGHT] button again returns to

≥The subject should be within 1.5 metres (4.9

feet) of the Camcorder.

≥Using the LED video light reduces battery time.

≥Set the LED video light to off when not in use.

≥Do not look directly into the light.

≥Using the MagicPix function at the same time

will make conditions even brighter.

≥The LED video light enables simply lightening

the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also

recommend using it in a bright place to obtain

high quality images.

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Record mode

during recording, the power will not turn off until

Record mode

recording stops.)

Check before recording

≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-24-)

≥Power supply (-14-)

≥Insert a cassette/card (-19-, -20-)

≥Setting date/time (-16-)

Check the following before recording important

events such as weddings or when the Camcorder

has not been used for a long time.

Conduct a test recording to make sure that the

image recording and the audio recording work

properly.

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-26-)

ª About auto mode

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and

focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -69-

ª Basic Camcorder positioning

≥Auto focusing: -69-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperture and shutter speed are

automatically adjusted for an optimum

brightness. (When set to the tape recording

mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a

maximum of 1/250.)

≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so,

manually adjust the white balance and focus.

≥Scene mode setting (-36-)

≥White balance setting (-37-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-38-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-38-)

≥Focus setting (-38-)

1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with

your hands.

ª Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the

sunlight as far in the background as possible. If

the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the

recording.

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will

be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will

be disabled.

ª Check points

≥We recommend using the SP mode for

important recording.

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the

LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic

cassettes marked LP mode.

≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be

degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but

mosaic noise may appear on the playback

image or some functions may be disabled.

≥Playback on other digital video equipment

or on digital video equipment without the LP

mode.

≥Remove the lens cap. (-13-)

(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens

cap.)

≥Grip belt adjustment (-13-)

≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor

is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. Even if

the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed

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Record mode

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Frame-by-frame playback.

ª On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

Recording on a tape

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

Remove the lens cap. (-13-)

(When the Camcorder is turned on with the

lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens

cap.)

When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is

set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with

a wide-screen TV. To make this unit compatible

with regular TVs (4:3), change the [ASPECT]

setting before recording the images (-35-) or

change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching

them on the connected TV (-41-).

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4)¢

5)¢

6)¢

0.2

100

1) Recording time elapse

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Card indication (-59-)

5) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

6) Quality of still pictures

ª Concerning the remaining tape time

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the

remaining tape time indication may not be

displayed or the remaining tape time may not be

displayed correctly.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may display remaining tape time that

is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual

remaining tape time.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -15-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-28-) to verify that

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (-28-) .

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Record mode

ª [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded

(unused part of the tape). After the search is

finished, the blank search function is canceled

and the Camcorder is put into recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

any operation, the standby mode

will be automatically set. In the

standby mode, [;] blinks and it

takes more time than usual to start

recording after you press the

recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without

any operation, the Camcorder

automatically turns off to protect

the tape or to prevent the battery

from running down. When you

want to use the Camcorder, turn it

on again.

2 Move the joystick right to select the blank

search icon [ ].

≥In the following cases, the power may not turn

off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>

[5 MINUTES].

≥When connecting to the AC outlet

(When using the AC adaptor)

≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV

cable to a personal computer or other

equipment

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the center of the

joystick.

ª Stopping blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

≥When in PC Connection Mode

Recording check

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to

3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be

set to recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the

recording check icon [ ].

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the

Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx.

1 second before the end of the last image

recorded. When you start recording at that

point, the image can be recorded seamlessly

from the last image.

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

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Record mode

Recording still pictures on a card

Recording a still picture on a tape

(Photoshot) (PV-GS80 only)

while recording image onto a tape

(PV-GS85 only)

Still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder

directly onto the tape.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

You can record still pictures while recording

image onto a tape.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the Photoshot button [

recording pause mode.

] in the

1 Press the Photoshot button [

recording image onto a tape.

] while

≥The Camcorder records a still picture for

about 7 seconds and then switches back to

the recording pause mode.

≥If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON], you can add image and a sound like

releasing the shutter.

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -71-.

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select the picture quality for still

pictures to be recorded. (-30-)

≥In order to record higher quality still pictures,

you must use the card recording mode.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the

Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep

your arms stationary at your side so as not to

shake the Camcorder.

PHOTO

≥Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior

image quality.

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Record mode

ª On-screen display in the card

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only)

recording mode

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

100

0.2

1 Press the Photoshot button [

1) Still picture size

2) Card indication (-59-)

3) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

4) Quality of still pictures

ª Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select

the desired picture quality.

ª To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to

reduce the slight shaking from holding the

Camcorder by hand. We recommend

decreasing the zoom magnification and

approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the

Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep

your arms stationary at your side so as not to

shake the Camcorder.

[

]:High picture quality

[

]:Normal picture quality

≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape

recording mode.

ª Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating

sound.

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON].

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -71- .

≥Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded

onto a card.

≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the

card.

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this Camcorder.

≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [

], mosaic-

pattern noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

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Record mode

ª Digital zoom function

Zoom in/out function

If the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then

the digital zoom function will be activated. The

digital zoom function allows you to select a

magnification from 50k to 1000k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or

[1000k].

You can zoom in up to 32k optically.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].

Close-up recording (zoom in):

Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

50t W

VOL

[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)

[50k]:Digital zoom (Up to 50k)

1t W

[1000k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1000k)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

digital zoom function cannot be used.

5t W

32t W

ª About the variable speed zoom

function

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the

microphone will clearly capture sounds far away

with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the

wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend

using the optical image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject,

a sharper focus is achieved if the recording

subject is 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or further from the

Camcorder.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the

Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm

(0.8 inches) away from the lens.

ZOOM

≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be

recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while

zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to

it’s original position before releasing it.

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Record mode

Recording yourself

MagicPix function

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD

monitor. You can record persons in front of the

Camcorder while presenting them the image. The

image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror

image. (However the image to be recorded is not

altered.)

This function allows you to record color subjects

in dark locations to stand out against the

background.

Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can

record images free from vibration.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix

icon [ ].

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture

while recording.

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on

the screen of the Camcorder.

≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus

manually. (-38-)

≥

When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented

display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is

normal and not indicative of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the

lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if

you push the center of the joystick.

ª To cancel the MagicPix function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the Camcorder.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

≥The MagicPix function makes the signal

charging time of the CCD up to approximately

30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a

minimum of 2 lx) can be recorded brightly. For

this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible

may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you

turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you

turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you

activate the MagicPix function.

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Record mode

Soft skin mode

Fade in/fade out function

This allows the skin color to be recorded in a

softer tone. This is more effective if you record a

person closely from the torso up.

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin

icon [ ].

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

[

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication

appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the

screen of the Camcorder.

3 Press the recording start/stop button.

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio

disappears completely and the image/audio

gradually appears.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colors similar to the skin color, they will also

be smoothed.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

ª To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the Camcorder.

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Record mode

ª To select the color for fade in/fade out

Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only)

The color which appears in fading pictures can be

selected.

You can record still pictures on a card using the

timer.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >>

[BLACK] or [WHITE].

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer

recording icon [ ].

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it

takes several seconds to display the image

when you start recording images. Besides, it

also takes several seconds to pause recording.

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the

microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on

the screen of the Camcorder.

3 Press the Photoshot button [

ª To cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

≥The default setting is [ON].

≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong

winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When

the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be

restored.)

≥After the [ ] indication flashes for approx.

10 seconds, recording will start. After

recording, the self-timer will be canceled.

ª To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

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Record mode

Wide/4:3 function

Optical image stabilizer function

This allows you to record images compatible with

wide-screen TVs.

Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement

when recording.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

4:3 Function

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].

Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

ª To cancel the optical image stabilizer

function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].

ª To Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function

Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].

≥In the following cases, the optical image

stabilizer function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used

≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

≥The default setting is [16:9].

≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,

operation icons and other screen displays

appear horizontally oriented.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

the date/time indication may be erased in some

cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio

are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to

[16:9], part of the operation icons and other

displays will appear on the black bands on the

left and right of the picture.

Guideline function

View the slope and the balance of the image

while recording.

You can check if the image is level while

recording motion pictures. The function can also

be used to estimate the balance of the

composition.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >>

[ON].

≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV

used for playback

≥When playing back images taken by this unit

on a TV screen, change the setting

established by Tape/Card playback mode

[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the

aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to

be connected. (-41-)

≥Depending on the settings of the TV

connected, the images may not be displayed

properly. For more information, please read

the operating instructions for the TV.

ª To cancel the guideline function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].

≥The guide lines do not appear on the images

actually recorded.

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Record mode

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set

the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

When you record images in different situations,

this mode automatically sets optimum shutter

speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

Sports mode

≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the

playback pause of recorded pictures.

≥During normal playback, the image

movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,

mercury light or sodium light because the

color and brightness of the playback image

may change.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical

lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication

flashes.

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and

the periphery of the recorded image

extremely dark.

1) [5] Sports mode

Surf & snow mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

there are quick motions

the recorded image may become whitish.

[

] Portrait mode

≥To make people stand out against the

background

] Low light mode

[

≥To make the scene brighter in dark

conditions

] Spotlight mode

[

≥To make the subject under a spotlight look

more attractive

] Surf & snow mode

[

≥To record images in bright places such as

ski slopes and beaches

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Record mode

ª To set the white balance manually

Recording in natural colors

(White balance)

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white

subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up

to select the [ ] indication.

The automatic white balance function may not

reproduce natural colors depending on the

scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust

the white balance manually.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

≥The white balance is set when the [

]

indication stops flashing.

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is

selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance

previously adjusted is stored. This setting is

stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the

manual adjustment mode

≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in

the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If

required, use the auto white balance mode.

Setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [ ].

MNL

ª About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

source during recording.

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

1 AWB

1) Auto white balance adjustment [

]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps) [

3) Outdoor mode [

4) Manual adjustment mode [

]

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Move the joystick left or right until the [

]

AWB

indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥

When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please turn

the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.

≥When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

the white balance for correct adjustment.

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Record mode

Manual focus adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[MANUAL].

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

2 Move the joystick left or right to select

aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon

[

] .

MNL

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

≥The [ ^MNL] indication and the manual focus [MF]

indication appears.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

MNL

/60

OPEN

OdB

MNL

1/60

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject

may not be in focus when zoomed in. First,

zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO].

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury

light or sodium light because the color and

brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value

increases automatically, which may increase

the noise on the screen.

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject, but this is not a

malfunction.

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Record mode

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in an extremely bright place,

the color of the screen may change or flicker. If

this happens adjust the shutter speed manually

to 1/60 or 1/100.

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥Set the shutter speed before setting the

aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting

both settings.

≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you

cannot adjust the gain value.

≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the

screen increases.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

ª Shutter speed range

1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode

1/60 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

ª Iris/gain value range

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

OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB

Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

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Playback mode

ª To adjust volume

Playback mode

Playing back tape

Adjust the speaker volume for playback.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the

volume.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

VOL

1 Operate with joystick.

Towards [r]: increases the volume

Towards [`]: decreases the volume

(The nearer the bar is to [r], the higher the

volume.)

1/;: Playback/Pause

6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings

of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

∫:

Stop

ª Repeat playback

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Tape playback mode.

≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving

images may show noise as a mosaic.

≥Before and after cue/review playback, the

screen may become blue for a moment or

images may be disturbed.

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>

[ON].

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set

[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the

power.)

ª Settings on the audio

≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when

playing back a tape, check the settings in

[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥When you record the audio in [12bit] and set

[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio

will be played back in stereo sound regardless

of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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Playback mode

Frame-by-frame playback

Playback on TV

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 During playback, move the joystick up to

select the [1/;] icon to pause playback.

Images recorded by this Camcorder can be

played back on a TV.

≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this

Camcorder.

≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off

before connecting it to a TV.

1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV.

2 Push the [s /VOLr] lever.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

VOL

A/V

≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using

the AV cable 1.

2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode

dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card

Playback Mode).

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

≥If the images are not played back correctly on

the TV (e.g. they are displayed vertically),

perform the menu operations in accordance

with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor.

Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or

[4:3].

Towards [T]: normal direction

Towards [W]: reversed direction

≥If you keep pushing the lever, then the images

will continuously be played back frame by

frame.

≥The pause icon appears for an instant.

Continuous frame-by-frame playback will start

after the pause icon disappears.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

icon to start playback.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

ª To return to normal playback

Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to

start playback.

≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

ª If the image or audio from this

Camcorder is not output on the TV

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-58-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

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Playback mode

ª To display multiple playback files

Playing back card (PV-GS85 only)

Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

displayed.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the

images.

1 Operate with joystick.

100-0001

Towards [r]: Full-screen display

(Displays 1 image.)

Towards [`]: Multi-screen display

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The

selected file will be encircled by an orange

frame) and press to determine it. The

selected file is full-screen displayed.

≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the

joystick. The next, or previous multi-screen

will be displayed.

Plays back the previous picture

Plays back the next picture

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/pause

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Card playback mode.

≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the

previous or next picture can be displayed.

≥While the data on a card are played back, do

not operate the mode dial.

ª About the compatibility of still

pictures

≥The Camcorder is compliant with the unified

standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the

card.

≥The file format supported by this Camcorder is

JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be

played back.)

≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back

data recorded or created on another brand of

Camcorder and vice versa.

≥Depending on the picture size, it may take time

to display the file.

≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

different format or file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear

as warning.

≥When playing back still pictures recorded in 4:3

mode ( _M) on a wide-screen TV, the picture

0.3

quality may deteriorate.

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different

from when it was recorded.

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Playback mode

ª Deleting still picture files recorded on

Deleting files recorded on a card

a card by other equipment

≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot

be played back on the Camcorder may be

deleted.

(PV-GS85 only)

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

Note:

To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected

files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive

feature.

Formatting a card (PV-GS85 only)

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then

all the data recorded on the card will be erased.

Store important data on a personal computer, etc.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >>

[YES].

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order

to format the card.

≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.

After selecting the file, press the joystick and

display the operation icon.

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.

4 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.

If a message appears even though you insert

and remove the card several times, format it.

≥If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment,

it may take longer to record or you may not be

able to use the SD Card. In this case, format the

SD Card on this unit.

≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].

ª To delete all files

1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

(Do not format it on a PC etc.)

≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted

in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on

SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC

Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [ALL FILES] and then press it.

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥Do not turn off the power while deleting.

≥To delete files, use the AC adaptor or a

sufficiently charged battery.

≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take

time if there are many files on the card.

≥If the “CARD FULL” indication appears when

recording, the card is full and no further data

can be recorded. Insert a new card or set the

Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,

all the data related to the files will be deleted.

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Playback mode

Protecting files on a card

(PV-GS85 only)

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting) (PV-GS85 only)

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.)

You can write the data of pictures to be printed,

number of prints, and other information (DPOF

data) onto the card.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,

and then press it.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

protected, and then press it.

≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is

displayed.

≥Indication of [

] 1 appears and the

selected file is protected. Press the joystick

again, and the protection will be canceled.

≥2 or more files can be protected in

succession.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the number of prints, and then press

it.

≥You can select from 0 to 999. (The number of

pictures to be printed can be set for a printer

supporting DPOF.)

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥2 or more files can be set in succession.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥DPOF settings made on another Camcorder

may not be recognized by this Camcorder.

Please perform the DPOF settings on your

Camcorder.

ª To set so that all pictures are not

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.

ª What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This

enables the printing information to be added to

the pictures on the card so that it can be used on

a system supporting DPOF.

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Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a

Edit mode

VCR (Dubbing)

Recording from a tape onto a card

Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be

stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer

to the instructions for the recorder.

≥Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder,

and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in

the DVD recorder or VCR.

(PV-GS85 only)

Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card

from scenes that have already been recorded on

a cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

≥Insert a tape which already has recorded

contents and a card.

1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder.

1 Start playback.

Connecting with the AV cable

ꢀ

INTELLIGENT TIMER

AUDIO

EJECT

ꢀ

A.DUB

ꢀ

TIMER REC

REC/OTR

MONO

CVC

EXT LINK

2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

[VIDEO IN]

press the Photoshot button [

[AUDIO IN]

A/V

≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by

using the AV cable 1.

Connecting with the optional DV cable:

PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for equipment

with a DV terminal)

≥Audio will not be recorded.

≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card

becomes (16:9) or (4:3).

(L2)

0.2

0.3M

≥If you set [TV ASPECT] >> [4:3], black bands

are added to the top and bottom of the picture

when wide pictures are recorded to the card.

(-35-)

≥If you press the Photoshot button [

] without

pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.

2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and

recorder.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

icon to start playback. (Player)

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording. (Recorder)

6 Stop recording. (Recorder)

7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback. (Player)

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Edit mode

≥If you record (dub) images onto another video

Using the DV Interface Cable for

Recording (Digital Dubbing)

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 device that you are recording

(dubbing) to or read the operating instructions

for the TV and set to 16:9 (full).

≥For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for your TV set and recorder.

≥When you do not need functional indications or

date and time indication, respectively set

[SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF] or set [BASIC]

>> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback

Mode.

By connecting other digital video equipment with

DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV

cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high-

image-quality dubbing can be done in digital

format.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(Player/recorder)

1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

(When you connect the Camcorder and a

recorder with the DV cable, these indications

may not appear.)

ª When neither image nor sound from

the Camcorder is output to the TV set

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-58-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].

(Recorder)

3 Start playback. (Player)

4 Start recording. (Recorder)

Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.

5 Move the joystick up to select the [¥/;]

icon again to stop recording. (Recorder)

6 Stop playback. (Player)

ª To cancel the standby for recording

When the Camcorder is standby for recording,

move the joystick down and select the [∫] icon.

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during

dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed

properly.

≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main

sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select

the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT]

on playback.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV

terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be

able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.

For more information, see the instructions for

equipment connected.

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Edit mode

≥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 recorded

images.

≥If a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) is recorded by the

Camcorder, the picture is distorted by mosaic-

like patterns at playback.

≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals

from the external input terminal cannot be

recorded while it is connected with the USB

cable.

PC Connection with the DV Interface

Cable

A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC

(personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable

(optional) using products and software from a

number of video editing software companies.

Using products from video editing software

companies allows you to capture and edit video

clips using the DV Interface.

Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and

should have no problem working with any

OHCI compliant FireWire Card/Video —

Editing software package.

≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,

the operation icon blinks on instead of

appearing from the side of the screen when you

press the center of the joystick.

≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,

the TV aspect will not change even if you

change the setting for [TV ASPECT] in the

[SETUP] menu.

≥Personal computer must be equipped with a DV

Terminal.

CAUTION:

≥During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect

the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder

off as this may cause a PC hang-up error.

≥IEEE1394 Interface must conform to OHCI

(Open Host Controller Interface Specification).

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of

copyrighted recordings may be copyright

infringement.

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With a PC

Using on a Windows PC (PV-GS85 only)

With a PC

Connecting Computer and

ª Using the Built-in SD Drive

Camcorder

By connecting the Camcorder and personal

computer with the USB cable, you can transfer

still images saved on a Memory Card directly to

your personal computer.

Before making these connections, turn off all

devices, which are to be connected.

ª Operating environment

≥Despite having the operating environment

indicated, it may not be possible to use the

program with some types of personal

computers.

1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.

2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.

For Windows

OS:

IBM^®PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

CPU:

3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal

computer with the USB cable.

Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher

(including compatible CPU)

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver

installed as standard with the OS.

4 Camcorder power is turned on.

5 For Windows 2000 users, open

[My Computer] and click [Removable Disk].

For Windows XP users, click [Open folder to

view files using Windows Explorer] and

then [OK].

6 Double-click a file you want to view.

≥You can view images stored on the Memory

Card and also save them to your hard disk.

≥Do not change file or folder names on the

personal computer. The images on the

Memory Card may not be viewable on the

Camcorder.

For Macintosh

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4

CPU:

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel

Core Duo, Intel Core Solo

RAM:

64 MB or more

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver

installed as standard with the OS.

≥The appropriate driver to recognize the

Camcorder is automatically installed by

Windows Plug and Play when connected for the

first time.

≥After the USB cable is connected to the

Camcorder, open [My Computer] or

[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is

displayed as a removable disk drive (only when

card is inserted into the Camcorder). It enables

you to operate it in the same way as a floppy

disk drive, and you can use the same drag and

drop or copy methods.

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With a PC

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot

Using as a Web camera

(PV-GS85 only)

environment.

≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media

Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit

operating system is not guaranteed.

To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the

following conditions must be met.

≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it

by performing the Windows update.

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >>

[All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires

Internet connection.)

≥To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4, click [start]

>> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet

connection.)

≥Install Windows Messenger/Windows Live

Messenger (Windows XP). If you have a version

of Windows Messenger older than 5.0/5.1,

download the latest version (5.0/5.1) from the

Microsoft Home Page.

If the Camcorder is connected 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 until the USB

Driver is installed.

Please see chart below:

[Send]

[Receive]

[Software]

Windows XP <OK> Windows XP Windows

Messenger/

MSN

Messenger/

Windows Live

Messenger

Windows XP <OK> Windows

MSN

2000

Messenger/

Windows Live

Messenger

The latest version of MSN Messenger/Windows

Live Messenger can also be downloaded from

the Microsoft Home Page.

Windows

2000

<OK> Windows

MSN

Messenger

2000

ª Operating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP2 °1

http://www.microsoft.com/

(For download and installation instructions,

please refer to Help on the Home Page.)

≥Depending on the security setting on the PC,

proper communication may not be possible.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher

(including compatible CPU)

RAM:

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

250 MB or more

Communication Speed:

56 kbps or faster is recommended

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

Other requirements (to send/receive audio):

Sound card

Speaker or headphones

Necessary software:

Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP)

MSN Messenger 7.0/7.5 (Windows 2000/XP)

Windows Live Messenger 8.0 (Windows XP)

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

°1 When your OS is Windows XP SP2, the USB

driver is not needed.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-

CPU environment.

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With a PC

ª Installing USB Driver

ª Connecting the Camcorder to a

≥For Windows XP users, the USB equipment

operates with the driver installed as standard on

your OS.

personal computer

(For Use as a Web Camera)

1 Install the USB Driver.

2 Set to Tape Recording Mode or Tape

Playback mode.

When you use the Camcorder as a Web

camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the

indication of the operation icon is different

from the one in usual operation.

≥For Windows 2000 users, download the USB

driver if you have Internet access.

1 Download the USB driver from:

(For U.S.A. consumers)

http://www.panasonic.com/

consumerdownloads

1 In usual operation

2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback

Mode)

≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left

(

, ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on

the operation icon is not lit in yellow.

≥The operation icon blinks on instead of

appearing from the side of the screen when you

press the center of the joystick.

(For Canadian consumers)

http://www.panasonic.ca/english/

customercare/downloads.asp

3 Connect the Camcorder to a personal

computer with the USB cable.

≥When the Camcorder and the personal

computer (with Windows 2000) are

connected via a USB cable, a message, such

as the one below, is displayed. However,

testing by the manufacturer has confirmed

the functionality of this Camcorder with

Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.

2 (For U.S.A.consumers)

Click [Camcorders].

(For Canadian consumers)

Click [software, drivers & firmware] and the

page changes.

Select [Windows 2000] and enter the model

number [PVGS85] and then click [Search].

3 Click [USB Driver (for Web Camera)] to

download the USB driver.

4 Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP

users), MSN Messenger (for Windows 2000/

XP users) or Windows Live Messenger (for

Windows XP users).

≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >>

[Windows Messenger], [MSN Messenger] or

[Windows Live Messenger].

≥You may not be able to communicate with the

other parties via the network if they are not

using the same Messenger application

(software) as you are. (The only exception is the

combination of MSN Messenger and Windows

Live Messenger.)

4 Decompress the downloaded data.

5 Double click the

icon.

≥The setup program starts running.

6 Complete the installation by following the

on-screen instructions.

≥Click [Next] and proceed with the installation.

≥When the installation is completed, click

[Finish].

7 Re-start the computer after the USB Driver

is installed.

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≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the

6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the

[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is

connected correctly.

quality of the video to be exchanged will depend

on the Internet connection status.

≥In WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be

recorded onto a tape or a card.

7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera]

menu.

≥You cannot output the video input from the DV

terminal to the display of the PC.

≥In WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be

interrupted in the middle of communication

depending on the communication environment

or the performance of the personal computer.

8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.

≥Please refer to the HELP file of Windows

Messenger to understand its operation.

≥During set up, if [Primary video capture

device] selection screen is displayed,

[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.

ª Setting up Windows Messenger

When starting Windows Messenger for the first

time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the

screen is not displayed if the Windows

Messenger setup has already been done.) For

more details, please read the corresponding Help

file.

ª Setting up MSN Messenger/

Windows Live Messenger

When starting MSN Messenger/Windows Live

Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is

displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed

if MSN Messenger/Windows live Messenger

setup has already been done.) For more details,

please read the corresponding Help file.

1 Click [Click here to sign in].

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0

1 Click [Sign In].

2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click

[OK].

3 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed,

click [Next].

2 Type in your Sign-in name and password.

≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and

password, click [Get one here].

3 Please carefully read the displayed

contents and then proceed.

4 After the setup is completed, sign in and

start MSN Messenger.

≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your

personal computer for how to configure the

audio and the microphone.

≥To communicate with persons using Windows

in other languages, setting up using

alphabets or numbers is recommended.

4 According to the procedures displayed on

the screen, continue the setup.

5 After the setup is completed, sign in and

start Windows Messenger.

≥Windows Messenger is activated.

5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the

[Tools] menu to confirm that the equipment

is connected correctly.

6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in

the [Microphone] menu.

7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools]

menu.

8 Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web

Camera Device] is selected.

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With a PC

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5/

Windows Live Messenger 8.0

Using on Macintosh

ª Operating environment on iMovie 4/

iMovie HD

OS:

1 Type in your E-mail address and password.

Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4

CPU:

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5, Intel

Core Duo, Intel Core Solo

Interface:

≥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.

3 Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the [Tools]

menu and then click [Next].

4 Set up the speaker settings.

5 Select [DVC] in the microphone setup

screen.

DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a)

≥iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new

Macintosh or sold with iLife.

1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode.

2 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh

with the DV Interface Cable (optional).

≥For more information, please contact Apple

Computer, Inc. at http://www.apple.com.

ª Copying still pictures on PC

(PV-GS85 only)

1 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.

2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal

computer via the supplied USB cable.

3 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]

displayed on the desktop.

≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder in the

[DCIM] folder.

4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the

pictures you want to acquire or the folder

storing those pictures to any different

folder on the personal computer.

6 Select [USB Video Device] in the Webcam

setup screen and then click [Finish].

≥For other information about MSN Messenger/

Windows Live Messenger, please refer to Help.

≥When access is finished, close MSN

Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, then turn

off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB

cable.

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With a PC

When the following operations are performed, the

To disconnect USB cable safely

same results will occur as when the USB cable is

incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is

imperative that the above operation is completed

before proceeding.

(PV-GS85 only)

If USB cable is disconnected 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.

≥When the SD Card is removed.

≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.

1 Double click the

icon in task tray.

≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.

OFF

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click

[Stop].

≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.

3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is

selected and click [OK].

When using on a Macintosh

Drag the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the

[Trash], and then disconnect the USB cable.

≥You can safely disconnect the cable.

If you no longer need the driver

(Uninstall) (PV-GS85 only)

Note on the driver name displayed

The driver name displayed will differ depending

on your OS, operating environment and the mode

of the Camcorder.

≥Make sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is

off and disconnect the cable. Also, the icon will

not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode

or Tape Playback Mode.

1 Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >>

[Control Panel], select the driver from [Add/

Remove Programs] to uninstall.

≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the

OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.

CAUTION:

If you disconnect the USB cable while the

Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the

Card data.

If the above operation is not performed correctly,

when data is copied from the personal computer

to an SD Card, the copied data may be damaged.

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With a PC

mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the

Notes

cable.

≥Microsoft and Windows are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

≥If you install the USB driver while the USB cable

is connected, or if you do not follow these

Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not

be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the

driver from [Device Manager] as described

below, uninstall the driver, and re-install it.

Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode,

Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode,

connect it to the personal computer, and delete

[DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager].

≥Intel , Pentium , Intel Core^TMDuo and Intel

Core^TMSolo are the registered trademarks or

trademarks of the Intel Corporation.

≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are

either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/

or other countries.

≥All other names, company names, product

names, etc. in these instructions are the

trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective corporations.

≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with

permission from Microsoft Corporation.

≥The names of the products you are using may

differ from the names given in the text.

Depending on the operating environment and

other factors, the contents of the screens used

in these instructions may not necessarily match

what you will see on your screen.

ª About the SD Card

(PV-GS85 only)

The SD Card is an external Memory Card that is

available in larger capacities. It has a write protect

switch to prevent data writing and card formatting,

as well as a copyright protection function.

≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.

≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

corporations.

≥

Although the screens in these Operating

Instructions are shown in English for the sake of

example, other languages are supported as

well.

Files recorded on a SD Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on

this Camcorder recorded on and created by other

equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check

the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

≥These instructions do not cover the basic

operations of the personal computer or define

any terms. For this information, refer to the

Operating Instructions which accompany your

personal computer.

≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status

indicator of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the

software or destroy the data in transfer.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power source for the Camcorder when

connecting to the personal computer. Data may

be lost if the battery power is lost while

transferring data.

≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera

while virus checking software is running, the

Camcorder’s operation may stop midway

through. In this case, exit the Messenger,

reconnect the Camcorder and restart the

Messenger.

ª About the compatibility of the card

files (PV-GS85 only)

Data files recorded on an SD Card by this

Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for

Camera File system) established by JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with

this Camcorder on other equipment or to play

back files recorded with other equipment on this

Camcorder, you may not be able to play them

back. Please check the compatibility with the

other equipment in advance.

≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such

as picture folder. Memory card may not be

recognized if folders are deleted.

≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC

Connection Mode while it is connected to the

personal computer, the operation mode of the

Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case,

disconnect the USB cable. Switch the operation

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With a PC

ª About the folder structure when using

the Memory Card in a personal

computer (PV-GS85 only)

≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted

into a personal computer, folders will be

displayed as shown in the following figure.

256

[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,

etc.) in this folder are recorded in

the JPEG format.

[MISC]:

Files in which DPOF Data has

been set to the image are in this

folder.

≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder

structure. They have nothing to do with actual

operation.

≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically

saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along

with the images. The file numbers are recorded

with each image as consecutive numbers.

≥When using the software without 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.

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card

label corresponds to the total card capacity.

Some of this capacity is used to protect and

manage the copyright data, and not all capacity

is available as conventional memory for a

Camcorder, personal computer or others.

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[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Menu list

Menu figures and illustrations are provided for

easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are

different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -58-

2) [ADVANCED]

[REC SPEED] -26-

[REC STDBY] -46-

[PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30-

[REPEAT PLAY] -40-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -36-

[REC SPEED] -26-

[WIND CUT] -34-

[ASPECT] -35-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] -58-

[AUDIO OUT] -58-

[DISPLAY] -58-

[LCD SET] -24-

[EVF SET] -24-

[POWER SAVE] -28-

[TV ASPECT] -41-

[CLOCK SET] -16-

2) [ADVANCED]

[PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30-

[O.I.S.] -35-

[GUIDE LINES] -35-

[FADE COLOR] -34-

[AUDIO REC] -58-

4) [LANGUAGE] -23-

[D.ZOOM] -31-

[ZOOM MIC] -31-

[SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS80 only) -30-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -58-

[DATE/TIME] -58-

[POWER SAVE] -28-

[QUICK START] -18-

[BEEP SOUND] -58-

[LCD SET] -24-

[EVF SET] -24-

[INITIAL SET] -58-

[DEMO MODE] -58-

4) [LANGUAGE] -23-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

(PV-GS85 only)

[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]

(PV-GS85 only)

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -36-

[PICT.QUALITY] -30-

[ASPECT] -35-

[DATE/TIME] -58-

[PROTECT] -44-

[CLOCK SET] -16-

2) [ADVANCED]

[DPOF SET] -44-

2) [ADVANCED]

[O.I.S.] -35-

[FORMAT CARD] -43-

[GUIDE LINES] -35-

[SHTR EFFECT] -30-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -58-

[LCD SET] -24-

[EVF SET] -24-

[POWER SAVE] -28-

[TV ASPECT] -41-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -58-

[DATE/TIME] -58-

[POWER SAVE] -28-

[QUICK START] -18-

[BEEP SOUND] -58-

[LCD SET] -24-

4) [LANGUAGE] -23-

[EVF SET] -24-

[INITIAL SET] -58-

4) [LANGUAGE] -23-

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Menus related to recording

Menus related to playback

ª [DATE/TIME]

ª [12bit AUDIO]

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The Camcorder automatically records the date

and time the picture was taken on the tape/card.

If you want to edit the sound on a model with an

audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take

pictures.

You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when

playing back a tape with sound recorded in

[12bit].

[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound

recorded.

[ST2]: It only plays back the sound on the tape

added with audio dubbing.

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back both [ST1]

and [ST2] sounds.

≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.

When playing back a tape recorded on this unit,

you will not be able to hear the sound if [ST2] is

set. Set [ST1].

ª [AUDIO REC]

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording

systems.

[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.

(The original sound recorded is preserved

after audio dubbing.)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.

Audio can be recorded in higher quality.

(The original sound recorded is erased

after audio dubbing.)

≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.

If you want to edit the sound on a model with an

audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take

pictures.

ª [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

sound)

ª [DISPLAY]

Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched

to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be

switched to minimum display.

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are

issued as follows.

Other menus

ª [INITIAL SET]

1 Beep

When there is a menu that cannot be selected

depending on a combination of functions, set to

[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the

initial shipping condition.

≥When you start recording

≥When you turn on the power

≥When the unit goes from quick start standby

mode to recording pause

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial

shipping condition.)

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording

≥When you turn off the power

≥When the unit goes into quick start standby

mode

ª [DEMO MODE]

If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without

inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is

automatically set to the demonstration mode for

introducing its functions. If any button is pressed

or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled.

If no operations take place for approx.

10 minutes, the demonstration mode

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab

set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs

(-65-), and at other times. Check the sentence

displayed on the screen. (-60-)

automatically starts. To terminate the

demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card,

or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal

use, set this function to [OFF].

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Others

Outdoor mode -37-

White balance adjustment mode

-37-

Others

Indications

Various functions and the Camcorder status are

shown on the screen.

Basic indications

Playback indications

Playback -40-

Pause -40-

Remaining battery power

;1/2;:

Fast forward/Cue playback -40-

Rewind/Review playback -40-

Frame-by-frame playback -41-

Repeat playback -40-

0h00m00s00f: Time code

3:30:45PM

Date/Time indication

Recording indications

R0:45:

Remaining tape time

WEB CAMERA mode (Playback)

Audio recording mode -58-

Volume adjustment -40-

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

12bit, 16bit:

Card (PV-GS85 only)

SP:

Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -26-

Long Play mode

Self-timer recording -34-

Optical Image Stabilizer -35-

LP:

(White):

Photoshot mode

(Recording speed mode) -26-

Recording -27-

(Green): While the card is being read

¥:

(Red):

While photoshot recording is

activated

; (Green):

Recording pause -27-

; (Green flash):

(Red):

While the card is being accessed

in PC Connection Mode

Standby mode

; (Red):

Fade out

(Red flash):Using a card that cannot be

recognized

Recording check -28-

Wide -35-

Automatic mode -26-

Manual mode -36-

Manual focus -38-

16:9

(

Photoshot picture quality -30-

Remaining number of photoshot

pictures (When the remaining

number of photoshot pictures

reaches 0, the red indication

flashes.)

AUTO

18:

MNL

MF:

5k:

Zoom magnification indication

-31-

Backlight mode -32-

Optical Image Stabilizer -35-

Shutter speed -38-

F number -38-

Gain value -38-

WEB CAMERA mode

(Recording)

Slide show playback -42-

Folder/File display

100-0001:

1/500:

F2.4:

6dB:

No.00:

File number

Number of DPOF Setting -44-

Protect setting -44-

[640k360] Image size

[640k480] Image size

0.2

0.3M

Soft skin mode -33-

Fade (White) -33-

Fade (Black) -33-

≥For images not recorded with this unit, the

number of horizontal and vertical pixels may

differ so the image size is not displayed.

Blank search -28-

MagicPix function -32-

Zoom microphone -31-

Wind noise reduction -34-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -36-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -36-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-36-

ZOOM

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-36-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-36-

Auto white balance -37-

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -37-

AWB

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Warning/alarm indications

You are attempting to format a failed card.

This message is displayed, when you

attempt to insert an incompatible card to

Card Slot.

If any one of the following indications lights up or

flashes, please check the Camcorder.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure

prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]

position is inserted.

NO CARD:

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Card Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

The built-in battery is low. -16-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor

towards the viewfinder and check the

warning/alarm indication.

NO DATA:

There are no recorded files on the card.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

No card is inserted.

2END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

The write protection switch on the SD Card

is set to [LOCK].

:: The video heads are dirty. -65-

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -65-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

Textual indications

3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:

Condensation has occurred. Take out the

cassette and wait for a while. It takes some

time until the cassette holder opens, but this

is not a malfunction. -65-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -14-

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted. -19-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

You are attempting to record pictures on a

tape with the accidental erasure prevention

slider placed in the [SAVE] position.

You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape

with the accidental erasure prevention slider

placed in the [SAVE] position.

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

detected. Press the [RESET] button (-64-).

This may solve the problem.

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:

The USB cable is connected to the

Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the mode dial in

PC Connection Mode with the USB cable

connected to the Camcorder. You are

attempting to record pictures on a tape/card

with the USB cable connected to the

Camcorder.

CAN NOT USE USB:

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

You are attempting to select the item on the

[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].

You are attempting to play back a tape

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

You are attempting to play back data not

compatible with this Camcorder.

CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:

The cassette cover is open. Close the

cassette cover. -19-

COPY PROTECTED:

Images cannot be recorded correctly

because the medium is protected by a copy

guard.

CARD ERROR:

This card is not compatible with this

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≥Adjusting the

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the

gain up mode is set to on

(PV-GS85 only)

shutter speed,

iris/gain

Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or

cannot be selected due to its specifications. The

table below shows examples of functions

restricted by conditions.

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

≥Deleting files

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥Digital zoom

≥When the Card Recording

≥Fade

mode is used

≥When the file is protected

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥Formatting

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the

gain up mode is set to on

(PV-GS85 only)

≥Help mode

≥Recording

check

≥While recording to a tape

≥Blank search

≥Soft skin

≥MagicPix

≥While recording to a tape

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the

gain up mode is set to on

(PV-GS85 only)

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights

(PV-GS85 only)

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom (32k

or higher) is used

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the built-in LED

video light lights and the

gain up mode is set to on

(PV-GS85 only)

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• Remove the cassette and the card and then

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)

press the [RESET] button. (-64-) If normal

conditions are not restored yet, turn off the

power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the

power again. (Conducting the above operation

when the access lamp is on may destroy the

data on the card.)

Power/Body

1: The Camcorder power cannot 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. If the Camcorder still

cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

• Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder

extended?

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the status indicator comes on when

opening the cassette cover? (-19-) Make sure

that the battery and the AC adaptor are

properly connected. (-14-)

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-19-)

2: The Camcorder power is turned off

automatically.

• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and

do not operate the Camcorder for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is

automatically turned off for tape protection and

power conservation. To resume recording, turn

the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to

[ON] again. (-28-) Also, if you set

[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not

automatically turn off.

3: The Camcorder power does not stay on

long enough.

• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery

power indication is flashing or the message

“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has

run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully

charged battery. (-14-)

• Has condensation occurred? When you carry

the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place, condensation may occur inside it. If so,

the power is turned off automatically, disabling

all operations except for taking cassettes out.

Wait until the condensation indication

disappears. (-65-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-65-)

Recording

1: Recording does not start although power is

supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette

is correctly inserted.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

recording cannot be performed. (-19-)

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new

cassette.

• Is the recording mode set? When in the

playback mode, recording cannot be

performed. (-21-)

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-65-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the Camcorder may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-19-)

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape

Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>

[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,

the demonstration starts. For normal use, set

this function to [OFF]. (-58-)

3: A cassette cannot be inserted.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears.

4: Auto focus function does not work.

• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus

mode is selected, focus is automatically

adjusted.

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-14-)

• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold

place? The battery is affected by ambient

temperature. In cold places, the operating time

of the battery becomes shorter.

• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a

limited life. If the operating time is still too short

even after the battery is fully charged,

depending on the usage, the battery has worn

out and can no longer be used.

5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though

powered up.

The Camcorder does not operate normally.

• The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

• There are some recording subjects and

surroundings for which the auto focus does not

operate correctly. (-69-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-38-)

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Indications

Playback (Sound)

1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen

1: Sound is not played back from the built-in

center.

speaker of the Camcorder.

• Read the contents and respond to them. (-60-)

2: The remaining tape time indication

disappears.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-40-)

• The remaining tape time indication may

disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame

playback or other operation. If you continue

ordinary recording or playback, the indication is

restored.

3: The remaining tape time Indication does not

match the actual remaining tape time.

• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are

continuously recorded, the remaining tape time

cannot be correctly displayed.

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >>

[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing

the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to

hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub

sound. (-58-)

Playback (Pictures)

• In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may show remaining tape time that is

2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual

remaining tape time.

4: The function indications such as the mode

indication or the remaining tape time

indication are not shown.

• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF],

indications other than the tape running

condition, warning, and date indications

disappear.

1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected

to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

The playback images are vertical.

• Have you selected video input on the TV?

Please read the operating instructions of your

TV and select the channel that matches the

input terminals used for the connection.

• Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change

the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.

[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].

2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during cue or review playback.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during

cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on

the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. Clean the heads by using the head

cleaner for digital video (optional). (-65-)

• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises

may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the

terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the

cable to the A/V terminal.

• Is a picture containing a copyright protection

signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a

protected picture is played back by the

Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the

picture.

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1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >>

[

]? If recording is done with it set to [

pictures with fine details may include a

mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >>

]. (-30-)

[

RESET

2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file protected? Protected files cannot be

deleted. (-44-)

• For the SD Card, if the write protect switch is

set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-20-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

• The picture may be damaged. In order to

prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a

a personal computer is recommended.

4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be

used.

• Either the Camcorder or the card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD

Card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. (-72-)

5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the

power to the Camcorder is turned off

automatically about 1 minute later.

• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the

indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the

Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power

connected, and consult the dealer who you

purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt

to repair the unit by yourself.

3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the

Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed? (-49-, -50-)

4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-

click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the

instructions on the screen.

5: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears

when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB

camera mode.

• Did you press the menu button or the recording

start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or

record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera

mode.

• The image was either recorded in a different

format, or data is damaged.

6: When the SD card is inserted in another

device, it is not recognized.

• Check that the device is compatible with the

capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/

SDHC Memory Card) that is inserted. (-43-)

Refer to the operating instructions of the device

for details.

Others

1: The indication disappears, the screen is

frozen, or no operation can be performed.

• Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the

power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]

button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and

then reattach it. After that, turn on the power

again. If normal operation is still not restored,

detach the power connected, and consult the

dealer who you purchased the Camcorder

from.

• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting

it? Insert a tape.

• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright

protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape

with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot

be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape

can be played.)

• Is the USB driver installed? (-49-, -50-)

2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been

automatically detected. Remove the cassette

or the card for data protection and then press

the [RESET] button with the boss A. The

Camcorder will be activated.

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ª About dirty heads

Cautions for Use

If video heads (the parts that closely contact

with the tape) become dirty, normal recording

and playback are not properly performed.

Clean the heads with the digital video head

cleaner.

≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set

it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back

for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the

playback, it automatically stops about

15 seconds later.)

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD

CLEANING” appears during recording. During

playback, moreover, the following symptoms

appear.

ª About condensation

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 messages

[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only

when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the

procedure below.

1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.

≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the

cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.

2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette

cover closed and the battery attached, to

cool or warm it to the ambient temperature

≥The status indicator blinks for about

1 minute and then the Camcorder

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the

sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes

appear.

automatically turns off. Leave it for about

1.5 to 2 hours.

≥The whole screen becomes blue and there is

no picture or sound.

When normal playback cannot be performed

even after the head cleaning

3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the

Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then

check if the condensation indication

disappears.

One possible cause is that normal recording

could not be performed because the heads were

dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads,

and perform recording and playback again. If

normal playback can be performed, the heads are

clean. Before an important recording, be sure to

conduct a test recording to make sure that normal

recording can be performed.

Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.

If so, it may take more time before the

condensation indication disappears.

Watch for condensation even before the

condensation indication is displayed.

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you

notice condensation on the lens or the main

unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise

condensation may be formed on the heads or

the cassette tape.

≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,

the problem may be the tape. If so, try another

cassette.

≥During playback, the picture or sound may be

interrupted momentarily, but this is not a

malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible

cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt

or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)

When the lens is fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the

Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.

When the lens temperature becomes close to the

ambient temperature, the fogging disappears

naturally.

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While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or

ª About the Camcorder

bump it.

≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time,

the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is

not a malfunction.

Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away

as possible from electromagnetic equipment

(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games

etc.).

≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its

housing, causing it to malfunction.

Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol

for cleaning the Camcorder.

≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out

the AC Cable from the AC Jack.

≥The Camcorder body may be discolored and the

surface finish may peel off.

≥If you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of

or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the

Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near

cell phones because doing so may result in

noise adversely affecting the pictures and

sound.

≥Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to

remove dust and fingerprints. To remove

stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked

in a neutral detergent diluted with water and

wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it

with a dry cloth.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures

may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields

created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

microprocessors may adversely affect the

Digital Video Camcorder, disturbing the pictures

and sound.

≥If the Digital Video Camcorder is adversely

affected by electromagnetic equipment and

stops functioning properly, turn the Digital Video

Camcorder off and remove the battery or

disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the

battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the

Digital Video Camcorder on.

Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance

purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the

internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This Camcorder is not intended for business

use.

When you are not going to use Camcorder for

an extended time

≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a

cabinet, it is recommended that you put a

desiccant (silica gel) in with it.

Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near

radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

≥If you record near radio transmitters or

high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and

sound may be adversely affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the Camcorder.

≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such

chemicals, the Camcorder body may become

deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the Camcorder for a long time.

When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or

dusty place such as on a beach, do not let

sand or fine dust get into the body and

terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the

Camcorder from getting wet.

≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or

cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting

and removing a cassette.)

≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet

a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use

it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,

wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.

ª About the battery

The battery used in the Camcorder is a

rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is

susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the

effect of temperature increases with increasing or

decreasing temperature. In the low temperature

range, the fully charged indication may not

appear, or the low battery indication may appear

about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high

temperature, moreover, the protection function

may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.

Be sure to detach the battery after use.

≥If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a

minute amount of current is consumed even

when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the

battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a

long time, over-discharge takes place. The

battery may become unusable after it is

charged.

≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free

from humidity, with as constant temperature as

possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to

25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity:

40% to 60%)

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≥Extremely high temperatures or low

ª About the cassette

temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.

≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-

humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals

may rust and cause malfunctions.

≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we

recommend you charge it once every year and

store it again after you have completely used up

the charged capacity.

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for

recording.

≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the

period during you want to record pictures in. In

cold places such as a ski resort, the period

during which you can record pictures is

shortened.

≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC

adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries

at your destination.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to

see if the terminals are deformed.

≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder

or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or

AC adaptor.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

Never place the cassette in a high temperature

place.

≥The tape may be damaged, producing

mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.

When storing the cassette after use, be sure

to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it

out.

≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months

(depending on the storage condition) in the

Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may

sag and be damaged.

≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end

and then rewind it to the beginning. If the

cassette is left for 1 year or longer without

winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed

by expansion or shrinkage attributable to

temperature and humidity. The wound tape may

stick to itself.

≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

humidity may damage the tape. Such usage

may cause damage to the Camcorder and the

heads.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the

beginning, put the cassette in the case to

protect it from dust, and store it upright.

Keep the cassette away from strong

magnetism.

≥Apparatus using magnets such as magnetic

necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is

stronger than expected, and they may erase the

contents of a recording or may increase noise.

If the operating time is very short even after

the battery has been recharged, the battery

has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

ª About the AC adaptor

≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more

time than normal.

ª About the card (PV-GS85 only)

When inserting or removing the card, always

set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely

high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may

continue flashing, and the battery may not be

charged. After the battery temperature has

decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging

starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the

lamp still continues flashing even after the

recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be

faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.

When the access lamp is illuminated (During

access to the card), do not pull out the card,

rotate the mode dial, turn off the power, or

cause any vibrations or impact.

Do not leave the card in places where there is

high temperature or direct sunlight, or where

electromagnetic waves or static electricity are

easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or

drop the card.

≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.

≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate

whirring sounds. However, this is normal.

≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from

the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a

minute amount of current is consumed.)

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

≥The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

Camcorder or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

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After use, be sure to remove the card from the

ª LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

Camcorder for storage.

≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,

put it in the storage case.

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances

to adhere to the terminals on the back of the

card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with

your hand.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

≥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, the LCD

monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately

after you turn the power on. However, as the

internal temperature increases, it goes back to

normal brightness.

ª Folder structure of the card

(PV-GS85 only)

The folder structure of the card formatted by

the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as

the illustration below.

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD monitor

screen featuring a total of approximately

123,000 pixels. The result is more than

99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of

the pixels inactive or always lit. However,

this is not a malfunction and does not affect

the recorded picture.

256

Viewfinder

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the viewfinder screen

featuring a total of approximately 113,000

pixels. The result is more than 99.99%

effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the

pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is

not a malfunction and does not affect the

recorded picture.

≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.

≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded

on MISC folder.

ª Periodical check-ups

≥To maintain the highest image quality, we

recommend replacing worn parts such as heads

after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however,

depends on operating conditions including

temperature, humidity and dust.)

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ª White balance

Explanation of terms

The image recorded by the Camcorder may

become bluish or reddish under the influence of

light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust

the white balance.

White balance adjustment determines the white

color under different light sources. By recognizing

which is the white color under sunlight and which

is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the

Camcorder can adjust the balance among the

other colors.

ª Automatic white balance

White balance adjustment recognizes the color of

light and adjusts so the white color will become a

pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of

light that comes through the lens and white

balance sensor, thereby judging the recording

condition, and selects the closest hue setting.

This is called automatic white balance

adjustment. However, since the Camcorder only

stores white color information under several light

sources, automatic white balance adjustment

does not function normally under the other light

sources.

Since white is the reference of all colors (light),

the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural

hue if it can recognize the reference white color.

ª Auto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens

forward and backward inside the Camcorder to

bring the subject into focus.

10 000K

000K

Auto focus has the following characteristics.

≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast

into focus.

000K

≥Focuses on the screen center only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not

work correctly in the following situations. Record

pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording a subject with one end located

closer to the Camcorder and the other end

farther away from it

000K

10)

≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an

image, it may be impossible to focus on a

subject that is located in both the foreground

and background.

Outside of the effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment, the image will become

reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range

of automatic white balance adjustment, the

automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly if there is more than one light

source. For light outside the functional auto white

balance adjustment range, use the manual white

balance adjustment mode.

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this Camcorder

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

≥

The subject behind the glass will not be focused

because the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by

objects with glossy surfaces or by highly

reflective objects

≥The recording subject may become blurry

because the Camcorder focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly

reflective objects.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly

because the light information that comes

through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically,

it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white

wall, may become blurry because the

Camcorder achieves focus based upon the

vertical lines of an image.

10) Candlelight

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Specifications

Card reader/writer function

No copyright protection support

Digital interface:

DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Dimensions :

Digital Video Camcorder

Information for your safety

78.5 mm (W) k72.6 mm (H) k136 mm (D)

3.091 inch (W) k2.859 inch (H) k5 .355 inch (D)

(excluding the projection parts)

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Mass:

Recording

Approx. 450 g (0.99 lbs)

4.3 W (PV-GS85)

4.1 W (PV-GS80)

(without the supplied battery, DV cassette and lens

cap)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Recording format:

Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)

Tape used:

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/playback time:

SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)

Video

Operating humidity:

10% to 80%

Card memory functions (PV-GS85 only)

Recording media:

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum))

(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB (Maximum))

(FAT32 format corresponding)

Recording system:

Digital component

Television system:

EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal

Audio

Recording system:

PCM digital recording

16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)

Image sensor:

Please confirm the latest information on the

following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

Still picture recording file format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size:

1/6-inch CCD image sensor

[Effective pixels]

Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/

Still picture: 350 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/

Total: 680 K

640k480

640k360

Lens:

WEB camera

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.7, Focal length; 2.3 mm to

73.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

37 mm

Zoom:

32:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

2.7-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Color electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

12 lx (Low light mode: 1/60)

2 lx (MagicPix function)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 ≠

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AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

19 W

DC output:

DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder operation)

DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Dimensions:

61 mm (W)k32 mm (H)k91 mm (D)

2.40 inch (W)k1.26 inch (H)k3.58 inch (D)

Mass:

Approx. 110 g (0.24 lbs)

Specifications may change without prior notice.

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Card (optional) (PV-GS85 only)

[16:9] mode and [4:3] mode:

PICTURE

SIZE

0.2 (16:9)/

(4:3)

0.3M

PICT.

QUALITY

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

200

440

220

440

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

56320

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

2 GB

4 GB

≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

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Camcorder Accessory System

Accessory#

Figure

Description

PV-DAC14

AC adaptor with AC cable

and DC cables

640 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

*CGR-DU06A/1B

*CGA-DU12A/1B

*CGA-DU21A/1B

1150 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2040 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

PV-DDC9 (For USA)

PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)

DV Interface Cable

(4-pin to 4-pin)

RP-SDR04GU1K

RP-SDR02GU1A

RP-SDR01GU1A

RP-SDR512U1A

RP-SDR256U1A

Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card

Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card

Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card

RP-SDK02GU1A

RP-SDH01GU1A

RP-SDK512U1A

RP-SDH256U1A

High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

RP-SDV04GU1K

RP-SDV02GU1A

RP-SDV01GU1A

Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card

Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card

Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card

RP-SS01GU1K

RP-SS512BU1K

RP-SS256BU1K

miniSD 1 GB SD Memory Card

miniSD 512 MB SD Memory Card

miniSD 256 MB SD Memory Card

VW-LDC10

Video DC Light (10 W)

(CGR-DU06 is necessary to activate it.

)

PV-HB002 (USA only)

Carrying Case

*Please refer to page -15-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.

NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local

dealer.

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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Palmcorder Model #

2. Items Ordered

Accessory #

Description

rice Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

6.95

3. Method of payment (check one)

Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)

VISA

Credit Card #

MasterCard

Discover

Expiration Date

Customer Signature

Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To:

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms.

Phone#:

First

Last

Day

(

)

Street Address

City

Night

(

State

Zip

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the

unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice:

•Please include your 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 completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC

CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,

which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished

parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Parts

Labor

Contact Number

Service

Ninety (90) Days

One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)

CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In or Mail-In

Camcorder

DVD/VCR Deck,

A/V Mixer

One (1) Year

Ninety (90) Days

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In: 21”

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

TV/DVD/VCR

Combination

Ninety (90) Days

CRTand Smaller

In-Home or Carry-In:

22” CRT and Larger

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

TV/HDR

Combination

1-888-843-9788

In-Home or Carry-In

Rechargeable

Batteries

(in exchange for

defective item)

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Tape

(in exchange for

defective item)

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Memory Cards

(in exchange for

defective item)

Ninety (90) Days

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-

rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the

United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A

purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service

For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit

Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include

removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require

that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or

cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,

among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide 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 warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug

infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper

maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other

business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that

is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS 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 ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel

to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are

for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE

LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer

or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the

addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH

ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory

Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page -77-.

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.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products

by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs

Centralized Factory Service Center

Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center

1590 Touhy Ave.

MAIL TO:

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory

Service Center.

Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

As of November 2006

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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and

agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been

improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,

damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or

detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell

batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of

date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions

may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

1-800 #:

Fax #:

1-800-561-5505

(905) 238-2360

Email link:

“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link: “Servicentres locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Index

ª Numerics

4:3 Function ...................................................35

ª O

Optical image stabilizer function .................... 35

ª A

ª P

AC Adaptor ..............................................14, 67

Aperture .........................................................38

ª B

Photoshot ...................................................... 30

Portrait Mode ................................................. 36

ª Q

Backlight Compensation ................................32

Blank Search .................................................28

Built-in LED Video Light .................................25

ª C

Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................73

Card Playback ...............................................42

Charging the Battery ......................................14

Condensation .................................................65

Customer Services Directory .........................76

ª D

Date/Time Setting ..........................................16

Digital Dubbing ..............................................46

Digital Zoom ...................................................31

DPOF Setting .................................................44

Dubbing .........................................................45

ª E

Quick Start ..................................................... 18

ª R

Recording Check ........................................... 28

Recording Speed ........................................... 26

Remaining Tape Time ................................... 59

Repeat Playback ........................................... 40

Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 74

ª S

Scene Mode .................................................. 36

SD Card ................................................... 20, 54

Self-Recording ............................................... 32

Self-timer Recording ...................................... 34

Shutter Speed ............................................... 38

Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 33

Sound Volume ............................................... 40

SP/LP Mode .................................................. 26

Sports Mode .................................................. 36

Spotlight Mode .............................................. 36

Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 36

ª V

Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................19

ª F

Fade ...............................................................33

Formatting ......................................................43

Frame-by-frame playback ..............................41

ª G

Video Head Clogging .................................... 65

Viewfinder ................................................ 17, 68

ª W

Guideline function ..........................................35

Web Camera ................................................. 49

White Balance ............................................... 37

Wide Function ............................................... 35

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 34

ª Z

ª H

Help mode .....................................................23

ª L

LCD Monitor .............................................17, 68

Limited Warranty (Canada) ............................77

Limited Warranty (USA) .................................75

Low Light Mode .............................................36

ª M

Zoom ............................................................. 31

Zoom Microphone ......................................... 31

MagicPix function ...........................................32

Manual Focus ................................................38

Mode Dial .......................................................21

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3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el

compartimiento del cassette.

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido

ª Carga de la batería

1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al

adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de

CA.

PUSH

2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte

alineando la marca, luego encájela.

4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de

que el respectivo compartimiento esté

cabalmente alojado.

ª Insertar/quitar una tarjeta

1 Haga deslizar la tapa de la ranura de la

tarjeta hacia fuera para abrirla.

ª Montaje de la batería

Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y hágala

deslizar hasta que dispare.

2 Inserte/quite la tarjeta en/de la ranura.

≥Cuando inserta una tarjeta, con su lado

etiquetado vuelto 1 hacia Ud., la apriete

derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope.

≥Cuando quita la tarjeta, abra la tapa de la

respectiva ranura, apriete en el medio de la

tarjeta y tírela fuera derecha.

ª Insertar/quitar un cassette

1 Haga deslizar la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] y

abra la tapa del cassette.

OPEN/

EJECT

3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la

tarjeta.

ª Cómo activar la alimentación

1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el

interruptor [OFF/ON] en [ON].

2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette

esté abierto, inserte/quite el cassette.

OFF

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ª Cómo apagar la alimentación

1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el

interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF].

OFF

ª Grabación en una cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta.

ª Reproducción de la cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta.

1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la

grabación para empezar a grabar.

1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.

1/;: Reproducción/Pausa

6: Rebobinado/Localización regresiva

(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono

1/;.)

5: Avance rápido/Localización progresiva

(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono

1/;.)

2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada

de la grabación para detener brevemente la

grabación.

∫:

Parada

;

ª Reproducción de tarjeta

(Para PV-GS85)

≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de imagen.

ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una

tarjeta (Photoshot) (Para PV-GS85)

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de tarjeta.

1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.

Reproducción de la imagen anterior.

Reproducción de la siguiente imagen.

1/∫: Diapositiva (Reproduce por orden las

imágenes fijas en la tarjeta), inicio/parada

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Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

Printed in Indonesia

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