Panasonic Pv Gs16 Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these 
instructions thoroughly.
LSQT0885 A
PV-GS16
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.You have purchased one of the most sophisticated 
and reliable products on the market today. Used 
properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family 
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in...

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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : Panasonic
Model No. : 
PV-GS16Responsibility Party :  Panasonic Corporation of North 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....

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11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be 
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating 
Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than 
the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having 
a third (grounding) pin.
  The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power 
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you 
are unable to insert the plug...

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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.
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and 
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or 
electric shock.
17. Objects...

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Contents 
Things You Should Know ..................................2
Safety Precautions ............................................2
Precautions .......................................................5
Quick Guide ......................................................8
Standard Accessories .....................................10
Controls and Components ..............................10...

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Playing Back a Tape .......................................33
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........33
Slow Motion Playback 
  (Optional Remote Control Only) ....................34
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............34
Index Search Functions 
  (Optional Remote Control Only) ....................35
Playback Zoom Function 
  (Optional Remote Control Only) ....................35
Playback Digital Effect Functions ....................36
Playing Back a Memory Card...

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Before Use
Quick Guide
•  Before use, fully charge the Battery.
•  Since the Battery will not be charged when 
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, 
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
•  The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light 
up, and charging starts.
•  When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is 
completed.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2  Attach...

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Before Use
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.• Recording starts.
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1  Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Recording a Still Picture on Card 
(Photoshot)
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.
3  Press the [◄◄] Button to rewind the tape.
4  Press the...

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Before Use
Standard Accessories
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the 
Camcorder.
1)  AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 13)
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2) 3) 4)
5)
PV-DAC11
LSJA0280
LSFC0018
2)  Battery Pack (p. 13)
3)  Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 15)
4)  AV Cable (pp. 40, 42)
5)  Shoulder Strap (p. 15)CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 
V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required 
for...