Table Of Contents - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS83 Operating Instructions Manual

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