Panasonic Pv Gs2 Operating Instructions Manual
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21 Before Use • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication fl ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. • The clock uses the 12-hour system. Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication fl ashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack. • After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months. LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu. If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode. Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted. • The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment. • Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 41) Audio Recording Mode The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu. High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing. 2 Press the [ / ] Button 12 15 to select [YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [ / ] 13 16 to set it to the desired value. • Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... 3 Press the [MENU] Button 18 to fi nish setting the date and time. • The clock operation starts from [00] second.
22 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1- 800-211- PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://w w w.panasonic.com /contactinfo Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 36 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 36 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 28, 30) • Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 28) may not function correctly. • When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again. • When the Camcorder is connected to a personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available. Recording on a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON].• The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Tape Recording Mode.4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 again to pause the recording. • The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed. To Check the RecordingBy pressing the [ ] Button 7 briefl y in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. • The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode. Finding the End of Recording( Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. • The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search. • Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode. • If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Camcorder stops at the end of the tape. 17 40 37 36 18 1314121516 7 • For other notes concerning this item, see page 56. Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode” Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39.• Recording starts. • After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. 39
23 Recording Mode To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ] Button. Digital Still PictureWhen the [STILL] Button 12 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled. • We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button fi rst 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 36 to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33. • The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red. Selecting the quality of Photoshot images 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality. 12 36 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder. 18 1314121516 Progressive PhotoshotWhen the [ P ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function. • The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use. (p. 55) • To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function regardless of the function you use) • When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function is not activated. 33 Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) PICTURE QUALITYFINE NORMAL ECONOMY 16 MB 100 200 400 32 MB 220 440 880 64 MB 440 880 1 760 128 MB 880 1 760 3 520 256 MB 1 760 3 520 7 040 512 MB 3 520 7 040 14 080 • These fi gures vary depending on the subject being photographed. • When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33. 33 • For other notes concerning this item, see pages 56-57. RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotThe still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals. 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. • The [ ] Indication appears. 18 1314121516
24 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1- 800-211- PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://w w w.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 Viewfi nder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewfi nder. • If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs. Recording Yourself Quick Start By pressing the [QUICK START] Button 38, the Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds after it is turned on. 1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 38.• The Quick Start Recording Lamp 38 lights up. 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [OFF].• The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit. 3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON].• The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. • The [ ] Indication appears. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33. • The [ ] Indication fl ashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds. • You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot. (p. 23) • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. 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 24 towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T]. • Zoom Magnifi cation Indication is displayed for a few seconds. 40 18 1314121516 33 24 38 To Cancel the Quick StartKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
25 Recording Mode To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnifi cation is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function. To Use the Zoom Microphone FunctionAlong with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. • Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.) • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 22X magnifi cation. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnifi cation from 50X up to 800X. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50X] or [800X]. • 50X : Digital zooming to 50X • 800X : Digital zooming to 800X 18 1314121516 2 Push the [W/T] Lever 24 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. 24 Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. • The [EIS] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 or [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33 to start recording. To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. 18 1314121516 33 39 Fade In/Out Functions Fade InFade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene. 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 15 during the Recording Pause Mode. 15 • The image fades out gradually.
26 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1- 800-211- PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://w w w.panasonic.com /contactinfo 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to start recording. 3 Release the [FADE] Button 15 about 3 seconds after recording starts. • The image reappears gradually. 39 Fade OutFade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene. 1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 15 while recording. • The image fades out gradually. 3 Release the [FADE] Button 15. • The still picture cannot fade in or fade out. Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10. • The [ ] Indication fl ashes and then is displayed. • The entire screen becomes brighter. To Resume Normal Recording Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. 15 39 10 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 Function Press the [MAGICPIX] Button again. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. 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 softer background lacking in detail. 1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button 9. • The [ SOFT SKIN ] Indication appears. • To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take a bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen. To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button. 9 • The [MAGICPIX] Indication appears. 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to stop recording.
27 Recording Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. 18 1314121516 • The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. Cinema Function This function is for recording a cinema-like image. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. 18 1314121516 • Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To Cancel the Cinema Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. Recording in Special Situations ( Program AE)You can select optimal automatic exposure under specifi c recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]). • The Indication of the selected Mode appears. • For other notes concerning this item, see pages 57-58. 17 18 1314121516 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) • The [MNL] Indication appears. 1) [ ] Sports Mode• For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [ ] Portrait Mode• Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background. 3) [ ] Low Light Mode• For brightening a dark scene.4) [ ] Spotlight Mode• For recording a subject under a spotlight.5) [ ] Surf & Snow Mode• For recording in glaring surroundings, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc. To Cancel the Program AE Function Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
28 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1- 800-211- PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://w w w.panasonic.com /contactinfo Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance)Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap. • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 14. • The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 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) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [ ] To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 17 131416 1) 2) 3) 4) Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 14. • The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 until the [ ] Indication is displayed. 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 14 until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 17 131416 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. About White Balance SensorThe White Balance Sensor 29 determines the nature of the light source during recording. • Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally. 29
29 Recording Mode Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the White Balance. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58. 1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder 2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky (rain)4)TV screen5)Sunlight6)White fl uorescent lamp7)Halogen light bulb8)Incandescent light bulb9)Sunrise or sunset10)Candlelight Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 14 until the Shutter Speed Indication appears.3 Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58. 17 131416 Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number)You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. • The [MNL] Indication appears. 17 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 14 until the Iris Indication appears. 131416 3 Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 to adjust the iris. Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OP (Opened) + 0dB, ..., OP + 18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [OP + 18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which + dB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
30 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1- 800-211- PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://w w w.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 17 to [MANUAL]. • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [FOCUS]. • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3 Press the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16 to adjust the focus. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. Digital Effect Functions This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) Multi Mode [MULTI] 2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 4) Mix Mode [MIX] 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] • Records images with a stroboscopic effect. 6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] • Records images with a trailing effect. 7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] • Produces a mosaic-like image. 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] • The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half. 9) Stretch Mode [STRETCH] • The picture is expanded horizontally. 10) Slim Mode [SLIM] • The picture is expanded vertically. 17 17 1316 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE 4) MIX 5) STROBE 6) TRAIL 7) MOSAIC 8) MIRROR Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]11) NEGA 12) SEPIA 13) B/W 14) SOLARI 11 ) Negative Mode [NEGA] • The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative. 12) Sepia Mode [SEPIA] • It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old pictures. 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] • It records an image in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] • It records an image with a painting-like effect. • If you keep pressing the [ ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 16, the speed of adjusting becomes faster. 9) STRETCH 10) SLIM