Panasonic Pv Gs65 Operating Instructions Manual

Before using
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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
ªAdjusting the brightness and color 
level
1
Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> 
[YES].
2Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be adjusted.
[LCD SET]
: Brightness of the LCD monitor
: Color level of the LCD monitor
[EVF SET]
: Brightness of the viewfinder
3Move the joystick left or right to move the 
bar indication representing the brightness.
4Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to 
complete the settings.
≥In order...

Before using
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Using the remote control
ªRemote controlUsing the remote control supplied will enable 
control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.
(1)Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -49-
(2)On-screen display button [OSD] -39-
(3)Record button [¥REC] -43-
(4)Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -44-
(5)Direction buttons [π,∑,∏,∫] -20-
(6)
Slow/frame-by-frame forward button 
[E,D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -37-
(7)Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢(8)Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -38-
(9)Menu button [MENU]...

Before using
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ªRemote control usable range
≥The distance between the remote control and 
the Camcorder: Within approx. 15 feet (5 m)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
right
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Selecting the remote control modeIf 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the 
mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote 
control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to 
[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between 
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When 
the button-type battery is replaced,...

Record mode
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Record mode
Check before recording
Check the following by a trial recording before 
important events such as weddings in order to 
verify that the image recording and audio 
recording work properly and that you know how to 
use the Camcorder.
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Basic Camcorder holding
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...

Record mode
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Recording on a tape
≥Remove the lens cap. (-12-)
(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.)
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
≥For details on the recording time on a tape, refer 
to 
-15-.
≥Carry out a recording check...

Record mode
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Recording still pictures on a card 
while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording 
image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while 
recording image onto a tape.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -66-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the 
recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures 
to be recorded. (
-27-) 
≥In tape...

Record mode
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≥Another product may degrade or not play back 
data recorded on this Camcorder.
≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image 
depending on the picture content.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than 
[640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
≥When the picture size setting is other than [640], 
the scene around the subject can be recorded 
wider than that in [640].
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On-screen display in the card 
recording mode
1) Still picture...

Record mode
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ªDigital zoom functionIf the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then 
the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
digital zoom function allows you to select a 
magnification from 25k to 700k.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or 
[700k].
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) 
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥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...

Record mode
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Quick start
This Camcorder will be put into standby in 
approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording 
Mode is set.
1Press the [QUICK START] button.
≥The quick start recording lamp lights up. 
(Press the button again to cancel it.) 
2Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The quick start is now ready.
3Set the [OFF/ON]...

Record mode
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MagicPix functions
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can 
record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
MagicPix function
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the 
light of the LCD monitor.
≥Set to Tape Recording...