1 Operate with joystick.
2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

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.) Stop : Playing back card (only for PV-GS85) Set to Card Playback Mode.
Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (only for PV-GS85) Set to Card Recording Mode.
Plays back the previous picture. Plays back the next picture. Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on the card in order) start/pause

Accessories

The following are the accessories supplied with this product.
Parts identification and handling

Camcorder

(1) (4) (2)
PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025

(3) (5)

CGR-DU06

K2KC4CB00020

K1HA05CD0014

1) 2) 3) 4)

AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable -14Battery pack -14AV cable -45USB cable (PV-GS85 only) -48-
(1) Built-in LED video light (PV-GS85 only) -25(2) White balance sensor -37(3) Grip belt -13(4) Lens (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34(6) (7) (8)

(6) Mode select switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -26-, -36-, -37-, -38(7) Reset button [RESET] -64(8) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -45Use the supplied AV cable only.
(15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (25) (26) (14)

BATTERY

(9) (10) (11) (12) (13)

(22) (23)

(27) (22) LCD monitor -17-, -68-
(9) Viewfinder -17-, -68-
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.
(10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21)
Due to limitations in LCD production 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.

(23) (24) (25) (26) (27)

Battery holder -14USB terminal [ ] (PV-GS85 only) -48DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -14DV input/output terminal [DV] -46Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14Power switch [OFF/ON] -15Status indicator -15Menu button [MENU] -23Light Button [LIGHT] (PV-GS85 only) -25Joystick -21Mode dial -21Recording start/stop button -27-
LCD monitor open part -17Speaker -40Card access lamp (PV-GS85 only) -20Card slot (PV-GS85 only) -20Card slot cover (PV-GS85 only) -20-

(30) (31) (28) (32) (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] -31Volume lever [s /VOLr] -40] -29(33) Photoshot button [

How to remove the Sensor tag (for U.S.A. only)

1 Flip the grip belt.

(34) (34) Tripod receptacle
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.
2 Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip

Attaching the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and the lens cap cord come preattached 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.

Power supply

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.
Connecting to the AC outlet
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.
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.

Using the viewfinder

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.) Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob.

1 180o

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.
12:30:45PM 12:30:45PM OCT OCT 15 2007
12:30:45PM OCT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu.

Quick Start

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 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. 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.
To cancel Quick Start 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. (-23-) 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. 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. 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.

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.
The Status indicator lights red and the Camcorder is put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

When the cassette holder does not

come out

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

cassette cover.

When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.
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. 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).
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-)

2) 4) 3)

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. 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. Check points 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
Scene mode setting (-36-) White balance setting (-37-) Shutter speed setting (-38-) Iris/gain value setting (-38-) Focus setting (-38-) 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]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. 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.
Record mode Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. Frame-by-frame playback. On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

Recording on a tape
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-). Set to Tape Recording Mode.

4) 5) 6)

1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Recording time elapse Remaining tape indication Still picture size Card indication (-59-) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.) 6) Quality of still pictures Concerning the remaining tape time
indication on the screen 1 Press the recording start/stop button to

Soft skin mode

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. 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 [ ].
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out 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. To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again. The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 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.
The [FADE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
Record mode To select the color for fade in/fade out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. 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.
Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only)
You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. 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 [ ].
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 [ ].
To cancel the wind noise reduction
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.)

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ] 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.

Manual focus 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].
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
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

MF MNL

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.

1/60 OPEN OdB

1/1000

1/60 F2.0 0dB

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. To restore to the automatic
1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. 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.
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].
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. 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. 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.

2 Push the [s

/VOLr] lever.

[VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]
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. To return to normal playback Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback.
Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable 1. Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card Playback Mode). 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]. Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback. The image and audio are output on the TV. Move the joystick down to select the [] icon to stop playback.
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 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 TVs input setting (input switch). (For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
Playing back card (PV-GS85 only)
Set to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor.)
To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the images.
Towards [r]: Towards [`]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)
Plays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture 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. When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the card. 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 ( 0.3M ) on a wide-screen TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. When playing back a file recorded on other equipment, the date and time display is different from when it was recorded.

(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) 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.
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 mosaiclike 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. 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.
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.

6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard.] in the
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 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. 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.
In the case of MSN Messenger 7.Click [Sign In].
2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click
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.
In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5/ Windows Live Messenger 8.Type in your E-mail address and password.

Using on Macintosh

Operating environment on iMovie 4/

iMovie HD

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 Interface: 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. 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.

If you do not have a password, click [Get a new account]. After setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger. Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the [Tools] menu and then click [Next]. Set up the speaker settings. Select [DVC] in the microphone setup screen.
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.
To disconnect USB cable safely
(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. 1 Double click the icon in task tray. Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
When the following operations are performed, the 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. When the SD Card is removed. When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click
[Stop]. 3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.
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. 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 Camcorders 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.
If you no longer need the driver (Uninstall) (PV-GS85 only)
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.
and are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel CoreTM Duo and Intel CoreTM Solo 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. Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well. 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 Camcorders operation may stop midway through. In this case, exit the Messenger, reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Messenger. 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 Microsoft Windows

Remove the cassette and the card and then 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.) 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-) 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. 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-)
Others Indications 1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen center. Read the contents and respond to them. (-60-) 2: The remaining tape time indication disappears. 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. 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. Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-40-) 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) 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.

Others About the Camcorder 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.). 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. 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 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. While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it. 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. 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. 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. 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%)

WARNING

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

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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 manufacturers 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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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

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.

(23) (24) (25) (26) (27)

Battery holder -14USB terminal [ ] -48DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -14DV input/output terminal [DV] -46Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14Power switch [OFF/ON] -15Status indicator -15Menu button [MENU] -23Light Button [LIGHT] (PV-GS85 only) -25Joystick -21Mode dial -21Recording start/stop button -27-
LCD monitor open part -17Speaker -40Card access lamp (PV-GS85 only) -20Card slot (PV-GS85 only) -20Card slot cover (PV-GS85 only) -20-

(30) (31) (28) (32) (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] -31Volume lever [s /VOLr] -40(33) Photoshot button [ ] -29-

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The grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

(34) Tripod receptacle

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.
1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the length. 3 Fix the belt.

Attaching the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. The lens cap and the lens cap cord come preattached 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
When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs firmly.

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Power supply
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.
Connecting to the AC outlet
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.

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.
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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Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

When the cassette holder does not

come out

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

cassette cover.

When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.
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. 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).
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-)

during recording, the power will not turn off until recording stops.) Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-24-) Power supply (-14-) Insert a cassette/card (-19-, -20-) Setting date/time (-16-) Setting SP/LP mode (-26-) 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: -69Auto focusing: -69Depending 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.

2) 4) 3)

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. 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. Check points 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
Scene mode setting (-36-) White balance setting (-37-) Shutter speed setting (-38-) Iris/gain value setting (-38-) Focus setting (-38-) 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]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. 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.

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Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only)
Set to Card Recording Mode.
On-screen display in the card

2) 3) 4)

]. 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 Select the picture quality for
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. You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod. 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] >> [ ], mosaicpattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.
photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select
the desired picture quality. [ ]: High picture quality [ ]: Normal picture quality You can also change the picture quality on [ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape recording mode. Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating sound. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].

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Zoom in/out function
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].
Digital zoom 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].

50t 50t W

1t W t 5t W t

T T 32t 32t W T

[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 32k) [50k]: Digital zoom (Up to 50k) [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. About the variable speed zoom

function

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. 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 its original position before releasing it. The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever. 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].

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Soft skin mode
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. 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 [ ].
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out 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. To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again. The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 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.
The [FADE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the recording start/stop button. Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

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Record mode To select the color for fade in/fade out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. 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.
Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only)
You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. 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 [ ].
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 [ ].
To cancel the wind noise reduction
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.)

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ] 2) Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ] 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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Manual focus 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].
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
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

MF MNL

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.

1/60 OPEN OdB

1/1000

1/60 F2.0 0dB

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. To restore to the automatic
1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. 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.

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1. 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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Recording from a tape onto a card
(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 Start playback.
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing)
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. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder. Connecting with the AV cable

AV3 IN

AUDIO L MONO

A.DUB R

EXT LINK

TIMER REC

REC/OTR
2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and
press the Photoshot button [ ].

[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]

Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by using the AV cable 1. Connecting with the optional DV cable: PV-DDC9 (Only for equipment with a DV terminal)
Audio will not be recorded. The size of still pictures recorded on a card becomes [ 0.2 ] (16:9) or [ 0.3M ] (4:3). 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.

S 2 (L2)

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 device and then play them back on a widescreen 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. (When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) When neither image nor sound from

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With a PC 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.
[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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Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -582) [ADVANCED] [REC SPEED] -26[REC STDBY] -46[PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30[REPEAT PLAY] -403) [SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] -58[AUDIO OUT] -58[DISPLAY] -58[LCD SET] -24[EVF SET] -24[POWER SAVE] -28[TV ASPECT] -414) [LANGUAGE] -23-
1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[REC SPEED] -26[WIND CUT] -34[ASPECT] -35[CLOCK SET] -162) [ADVANCED] [PICT.QUALITY] (PV-GS85 only) -30[O.I.S.] -35[GUIDE LINES] -35[FADE COLOR] -34[AUDIO REC] -58[D.ZOOM] -31[ZOOM MIC] -31[SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS81 only) -303) [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] -584) [LANGUAGE] -23-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

(PV-GS85 only)

[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]
1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[PICT.QUALITY] -30[ASPECT] -35[CLOCK SET] -162) [ADVANCED] [O.I.S.] -35[GUIDE LINES] -35[SHTR EFFECT] -303) [SETUP] [DISPLAY] -58[DATE/TIME] -58[POWER SAVE] -28[QUICK START] -18[BEEP SOUND] -58[LCD SET] -24[EVF SET] -24[INITIAL SET] -584) [LANGUAGE] -23-

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Others Indications 1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen center. Read the contents and respond to them. (-60-) 2: The remaining tape time indication disappears. 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. 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. Playback (Sound) 1: Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder. 0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (-40-) 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) 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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Others About the Camcorder 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.). 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. 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 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. While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it. 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. 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. 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. 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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White balance 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. 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. Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the Camcorder to bring the subject into focus. 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. 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 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. 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 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.

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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 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise or sunset 10) Candlelight

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Specifications
Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 4.3 W (PV-GS85) 4.1 W (PV-GS81) 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 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: 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 Lens: 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: 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
USB: Card reader/writer function (PV-GS85 only) No copyright protection support Digital interface: DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) Dimensions: 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) Mass: Approx. 450 g (0.99 lbs) (without the supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap) Operating temperature: 0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF) 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)
Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.)
Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still picture size: 640k480 640k360 WEB camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image size: 320k240 pixels (QVGA) Frame rate: Approx. 6 fps