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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
(PV-GS15 Shown)
Models No.
PV-GS9
PV-GS12
PV-GS14
PV-GS15
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 PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ [For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/
PV-GS15] PV-GS15]
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will Dealer Address bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fi ll in the information on the Dealer Phone No. right. Model No. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain Serial No. this manual as your
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS9/PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15 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 m
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Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be instructions should be read before the unit is operated. equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having instructions should be retained for future reference. a third (grounding) pin. 3. Heed Warnin
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15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or fallen onto, the video unit. other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. into such power lines or circuits. When installing an d. If the video unit does not operate normally by outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken following the operating ins
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Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS15: Supplied, PV-GS9/PV-GS12/PV-GS14: Optional Software), please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO (Optional Software)) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defi ned in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return
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This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS9, PV-GS12, PV-GS14, and PV-GS15. The PV-GS15 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Differences between models Model PV-GS9 PV-GS12 PV-GS14 PV-GS15 Number Battery Pack CGR-D08R CGR-D08R CGR-D08R CGR-D14 (Supplied) (800 mAh) (800 mAh) (800 mAh) (1 350 mAh) Memory Supplied Optional Optional Card (RP-SD008MMK0) CD-ROM Optional Software Optional Software Optional Software Supp
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Contents Before Use Recording Mode Things You Should Know ....................................2 About Recording................................................24 Safety Precautions ..............................................2 Recording on a Tape .........................................24 Important Safeguards..........................................4 Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Precautions .........................................................5 (PV-GS9 Only)......................
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Playback Mode With a PC Playing Back a Tape..........................................35 Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ...........35 Using USB Driver ..............................................47 Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control Only) ..36 To disconnect USB cable safely ........................49 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................36 Using as a Web Camera ...................................50 Index Search Functions U
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Before Use Inserting a Card Quick Guide (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN ▼] 1 Knob charge it. and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow. 2 1 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. 2 Slide the [OPEN] Lever to open the Card 3 • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Slot Cover 4 . Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect 3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut it from the A
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Before Use Recording a Still Picture on Tape 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. (PV-GS9 Only) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. (PV-GS12/ (PV-GS9) PV-GS14/ PV-GS15) 3 Press the [ ] Button to rewind the tape. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. 4 Press the [ ►] Button to start playback. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) 5 Press the [ ] Button to stop playback. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode
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Before Use Controls and Components Before Use Camcorder Standard Accessories 6 Illustrated are accessories supplied with the 7 8 9 2 21 Camcorder. 20 1) 19 10 11 12 18 PV-DAC11 LSJA0288 K2CB2CB00014 1 13 14 15 16 17 2) 3) CR2025 3 4 5 CGR-D08R 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN ▼] (p. 19) CGR-D14 (For PV-GS9/ LSSQ0411 (PV-GS15 Only) PV-GS12/PV-GS14) 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 19, 68) (PV-GS15 Only) 4) 5) 6) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on th
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Before Use 26 34 35 36 37 40 22 23 41 42 38 24 39 43 25 44 22 Lens Hood (p. 69) 23 34 Viewfinder (pp. 19, 68) Lens 24 Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 27, 29) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, 25 Built-in LED Light there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) (p. 26) the Viewfinder screen. 26 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 27-28, 35) However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 27 35 Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 19) 36 Pho
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Before Use The following buttons function in the same manner as Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only) the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the Camcorder functions can 65 71 be operated from a distance. 66 72 50 67 73 51 68 54 52 69 74 55 70 53 75 56 65 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25-26) 50 Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 60) 66 Title Button [TITLE] (p. 40) 51 Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 43) 67 Multi-Picture/Picture-
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Before Use • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace Setup on the Remote Control: it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends 2 1 on operation frequency.) • Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery. [VCR1]: Press the [ ] Button and [ ] Button WARNING simultaneously. 1 ● Replace Battery with Panasonic or Lixing [VCR2]: type CR2025 only. Use of another battery Press the [ ] Button
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Before Use • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC • The times shown in the table are for continuous Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect recording at a temperature of 68 °F (25 °C) and it from the AC Adaptor. humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a • The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light higher or lower temperature, the charging time up, and charging starts. may be longer. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is • The available recording time becom
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Before Use • Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Re-attaching the Lens Cap Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. slip off. • The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt. 1 • Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way. 1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass Inserting a Cassette the Lens Cap through th
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Before Use Using a Memory Card (For PV-GS12/ Turning on the Camcorder PV-GS14/PV-GS15) Turn on the power first and then select modes. How to Turn on the Power A Card can be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard 44 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] while manufactured by Panasonic only. pressing the button . 1 Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to • The [POWER] Lamp 41 lights up. turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not fun
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Before Use Using the Viewfi nder/ LCD Monitor Using the Viewfi nder Before using the Viewfi nder, adjust the fi eld of view so that the displays inside the Viewfi nder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the Viewfi nder. 1 180° 2 90° Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed. 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Adjusting Brightness and Color Level 35 Knob . When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [
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Before Use • The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by 15 2 Press the [ENTER] Button to confi rm the using the Mode Dial 40 is displayed. selection of the fi le. • After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations. (The above 40 procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.) (PV-GS9) (PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/ List of Menus PV-GS15) The fi gures of the Menus are for explanation purposes 2 Press the [ / ] Button 13 16 to select a only, and they a
