Panasonic Pv Gs16 Operating Instructions Manual
Here you can view all the pages of manual Panasonic Pv Gs16 Operating Instructions Manual. The Panasonic manuals for Digital Camcorder are available online for free. You can easily download all the documents as PDF.
Page 21
![Page 21
21
Before Use
• If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
• The clock uses the 12-hour system.
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a
slight imprecision make sure to check the time before
recording.
1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
19
13141617
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation
of the clock. When the [ ] Indication flashes, the
internal...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
21
Before Use
• If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
• The clock uses the 12-hour system.
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a
slight imprecision make sure to check the time before
recording.
1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
19
13141617
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation
of the clock. When the [ ] Indication flashes, the
internal...")
21 Before Use • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. • The clock uses the 12-hour system. Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording. 1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. 19 13141617 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication flashes, the internal...
Page 22
![Page 22
22
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the
Mode Dial
38 to Card Recording Mode [ ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] Switch
18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder
automatically adjusts the focus and white
balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
22
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the
Mode Dial
38 to Card Recording Mode [ ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] Switch
18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder
automatically adjusts the focus and white
balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted...")
22 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] Switch 18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted...
Page 23
![Page 23
23
Recording Mode
„ To Cancel Blank Search Before
Completion
Press the [ ■ ] Button.
Digital Still Picture
• We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button
first at the position where you wish to record the still
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording
Mode.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
• The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot
images
Set [CARD...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
23
Recording Mode
„ To Cancel Blank Search Before
Completion
Press the [ ■ ] Button.
Digital Still Picture
• We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button
first at the position where you wish to record the still
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording
Mode.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
• The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot
images
Set [CARD...")
23 Recording Mode „ To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ■ ] Button. Digital Still Picture • We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35. • The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red. „ Selecting the quality of Photoshot images Set [CARD...
Page 24
24 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress. • When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder. • If you prefer to have...
Page 25
![Page 25
25
Recording Mode
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
• Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few
seconds.
26
To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function)
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
25
Recording Mode
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
• Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few
seconds.
26
To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function)
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56....")
25 Recording Mode Zoom In/Out Functions This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. 1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T]. • Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. 26 To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function) To Use the Zoom Microphone Function • For other notes concerning this item, see page 56....
Page 26
![Page 26
26
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
2 When the image is completely gone, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 to start
recording.
3 Release the [FADE] Button 16 about
3 seconds after recording starts.
• The image reappears gradually.
41
Fade Out
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 while
recording.
• The image fades out gradually.
3 Release the [FADE] Button 16.• The still picture cannot...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-25.png "Page 26
26
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
2 When the image is completely gone, press
the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 to start
recording.
3 Release the [FADE] Button 16 about
3 seconds after recording starts.
• The image reappears gradually.
41
Fade Out
1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 while
recording.
• The image fades out gradually.
3 Release the [FADE] Button 16.• The still picture cannot...")
26 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 to start recording. 3 Release the [FADE] Button 16 about 3 seconds after recording starts. • The image reappears gradually. 41 Fade Out 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 while recording. • The image fades out gradually. 3 Release the [FADE] Button 16.• The still picture cannot...
Page 27
![Page 27
27
Recording Mode
MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash.
1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionPress the [MAGICPIX] Button again.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
8
Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone.
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this
may result in a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
27
Recording Mode
MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash.
1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionPress the [MAGICPIX] Button again.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
8
Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone.
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this
may result in a...")
27 Recording Mode MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash. 1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8. „ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionPress the [MAGICPIX] Button again. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 56. 8 Soft-Skin Mode This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a...
Page 28
![Page 28
28
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Recording in Natural Colors
( White Balance)
• The [MNL] Indication appears.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
• The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to select a desired White Balance Mode.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously
set manually [
]
3) Outdoor Mode [ ]
4)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-27.png "Page 28
28
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Recording in Natural Colors
( White Balance)
• The [MNL] Indication appears.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
• The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to select a desired White Balance Mode.
1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]
2) The white balance setting that was previously
set manually [
]
3) Outdoor Mode [ ]
4)...")
28 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15. • The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to select a desired White Balance Mode. 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB] 2) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ ] 4)...
Page 29
![Page 29
29
Recording Mode
2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
• The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 until the [ ] Indication is displayed.
4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white
subject.
5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 15 until the
[ ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17
until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
141517
Outside of the effective range...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-28.png "Page 29
29
Recording Mode
2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
• The [AWB] Indication appears.
3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 until the [ ] Indication is displayed.
4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white
subject.
5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 15 until the
[ ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17
until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
141517
Outside of the effective range...")
29 Recording Mode 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15. • The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 until the [ ] Indication is displayed. 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 15 until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing. „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentPress the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 141517 Outside of the effective range...
Page 30
![Page 30
30
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18
to [MANUAL].
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the focus.
„ To Resume...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64639/w300_pv-gs16_en_om_d-29.png "Page 30
30
Recording Mode
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18
to [MANUAL].
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the focus.
„ To Resume...")
30 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [MANUAL]. 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [FOCUS]. • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3 Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the focus. „ To Resume...