Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LSQT0832 A...
It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the mark be used. The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
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PV-GS2 Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 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.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating...
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
Contents Before Use Things You Should Know ...2 Safety Precautions ...2 Important Safeguards ...4 Precautions ...5 Quick Guide...8 Standard Accessories...10 Controls and Components...10 The Remote Control (Optional) ...12 Power Supply ...13 Charging Time and Available Recording Time...14 The Grip Belt ...14 Re-attaching the Lens Cap...14 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...15 Inserting a Cassette ...15...
3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use Inserting a Card 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] and pull the LCD Monitor direction of the arrow.
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2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
5) Shoulder Strap (p. 15) Controls and Components Camcorder 12 13 14 15 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 16) LCD Monitor (pp. 16-17, 63)
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Cassette Holder Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15) USB Jack [ ] (pp. 45-46, 48, 51) DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 42-43) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. White Balance Sensor (p. 28) Remote Control Sensor (p. 13) Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp.
Fast Forward/Cue Button [ Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (p. 35) Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 17) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use The Remote Control (Optional) • Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts.
[POWER] Lamp is not lit. (p. 16) Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.
LCD Monitor forward to record yourself or setting [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON]. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use The Grip Belt To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
Using a Memory Card (Optional) A Card can be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only. Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camcorder.
Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use Using the Viewfi nder/ LCD Monitor Using the Viewfi nder Before using the Viewfi...
2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder.
2) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT1] Digital Effects 1 (p. 30) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use [EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 (p. 30) [MULTI MODE] Multi-Picture Mode (p.
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[DEMO MODE] Demonstration Mode • If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions.
Selecting and Deleting a File (p. 39) [ALL FILES] Deleting All Files (p. 40) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use [TITLE BY SEL] Selecting and Deleting a Title (p. 39)
2 Press the [ ] Button 12 15 [YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [ 13 16 the desired value. • Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... 3 Press the [MENU] Button the date and time.
• The [POWER] Lamp 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button • Recording starts. • After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ] Button. Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled. • We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button fi...
2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnifi cation is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.
(Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode • The [ •...
Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. 13 14 15 16 • The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>...
[ until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure white.
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. In this case, adjust the White Balance.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene.
To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58. Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode: You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still...
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• The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode ] or [...
Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch • The [POWER] Lamp lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Press the [ ] Button to rewind the tape.
When the [ ] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playback Mode Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
Index Search Functions (Optional Remote Control Only) • This feature is only available with Remote Control. However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 69. To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Camcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
To Cancel the Digital Effect Press the [SELECT] Button Remote Control and clear the digital effect indication. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playback Mode Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Optional Remote Control Only) •...
Folder File Number Picture Size (p. 55) File Number To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Press the [MULTI] Button • The fi les recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode.
Button • The title is recorded on the Card. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 59. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playback Mode Adding a Title A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture Playback Mode.
Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode.
• When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playback Mode • It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Camcorder on another unit.
Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. 2 Start playback and set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button Recording Pictures from a Card onto...
VCR. Camcorder: 3 Press the [►] Button to start playback. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Editing Mode VCR: 4 Start recording.
CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. PC Connection With 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.
• Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo With a PC • If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start”...
4 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users, click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears. • Do not remove the CD-ROM. 5 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions. • Click [Next] and proceed with installation. • After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 6 After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer.
Personal Computer. The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo With a PC [Windows XP] To disconnect USB cable safely...
(For Macintosh) Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared when you connected the Camcorder with the USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB Cable. If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged.
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2 Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. 13 14 15 16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo With a PC 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable.
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Setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the Windows Messenger for the fi rst 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 fi le. 1 Click [Click here to sign in].
6 Select [USB Audio Device] in the [Microphone] menu. 7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] menu. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo With a PC 8 Confi rm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM (Optional Software). • Before using for the fi rst time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any supplementary details or updates. Installing DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE...
• Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo With a PC • When the Camcorder is connected to a personal computer in PC Mode, it will not be possible to change to other modes.
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About the compatibility of the card fi les Data fi les recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a “MultiMediaCard” by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...
[640 x 480] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) 800 or more, less than 1 024 SVGA 1 024 or more, less than 1 280...
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or turn the Camcorder off in PC Mode while connecting the USB cable to the Camcorder. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply •...
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• If you repeatedly record or erase pictures, intervals between recorded pictures may become large. In this case, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card using this Camcorder. Quick Start • During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed.
• You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment • You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly refl...
Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the [►] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R ] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones...
• Even if you use a device equipped with DV Terminals, you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others • Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function.
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When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fi ne dust get into the Camcorder. • Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder.
Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may become unusable for a while. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder.
• Once every half year, 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, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and so forth.
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Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Pictures cannot be played back even when the [►] Button is pressed.
Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (p.
Blank Search Function (p. 22) before recording a new scene. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations.
Specifi cations Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2/7.8 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.5 W 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 Recording System: Digital Component...
K1HA05CD0005 PV-H150 PV-HB002 • Please refer to page 69, when placing an order. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800 mAh/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack...
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Others Price Each Your State &...
Request for Service Notice: Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (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 Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Accessory Purchases...
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP).
[PUSH] 4 Cierre la cubierta del compartimiento del cassette presionando la marca For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria 1 Usando su pulgar presione la perilla [OPEN▼] y saque la pantalla LCD de la fl...
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2 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comienza la grabación. 4 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación nuevamente para detener la grabación. Grabación de una imagen fi ja en tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de tarjeta.
Headphones ...59 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,...
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