Panasonic Pv Gs65 Operating Instructions Manual

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(12)Viewfinder -13-,-63-
(13)
Battery holder(14)Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -14-
(15)Power switch [OFF/ON] -17-
(16)Power lamp -17-
(17)Quick start recording button 
[QUICK START] -29-Quick start recording lamp -29-
(18)Menu button [MENU] -19-
(19)Joystick -18-
(20)Mode dial -17-
(21)Recording start/stop button -25-
(22)S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -39-
(23)
LCD monitor -13-,-63- 
(24)LCD monitor open knob [OPEN4] -13-
(25)Reset button [RESET] -54-(26)
Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -21-Power LCD lamp -21-
(27)Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -24-,-33-,-36-
(28)Card access lamp -17-
(29)DV terminal [DV] -43-
(30)Card slot cover -16-
(31)Card slot -16-
(32)
Cassette holder -15-
(33)Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -15-
(34)Cassette cover -15-
(35)Zoom lever [W/T] -27-Volume lever [s/VOLr] -37-
(36)Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -26-
(37)Accessory shoe
≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone, are 
attached here.
(38)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. 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.
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.
S-VIDEO
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(39)Shoulder strap fixture
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through 
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend 
part 3 by at least 1 inch (2 cm).
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
(40)Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 
2, and then rotate it clockwise.
Fitting the lens cap
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.1Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the 
lens cap cord through the hole in the grip 
belt attachment and run the lens cap 
through the lens cap cord.
≥The lens cap removed can be attached to the 
lens cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip 
belt is used as a hand strap.)
 
≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of 
the lens cap with the tips of your finger and 
thumb.
The one-touch free-style grip belt
ªTo use as a hand strapIf you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you 
can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily.
1Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the 
projections 2 on both sides. Press the lock 
button 3 to remove the grip belt.
≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the 
Camcorder with both hands.
≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock 
cover to the original position.
2Adjust the belt length.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Slide 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3 Fix the belt.
3Put your hand through the strap.
≥Hold the Camcorder not to cover the 
microphones or the sensors with your hands.
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ªTo restore the strap to the grip belt≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt 
attachment, press the lock cover 1 and check if 
the grip belt is securely locked.
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To use as a grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Put a finger on the [OPEN4] knob and pull 
the LCD monitor out in the direction of the 
arrow.
≥The viewfinder is now deactivated.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor 
according to your preference.
≥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.
≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o 
towards the lens (when recording yourself), the 
LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be 
simultaneously activated.
Using the viewfinder
ªExtending the viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by 
pulling the extension knob.
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Adjusting the field of view
1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece 
corrector knob.
≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder 
from the menu.
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Power supply
ªCharging the batteryWhen 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.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC jack.
2Put the battery on the battery mount by 
aligning the mark, and then securely plug it 
in.
ª
Charging lampLights 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.ª
Connecting to the AC outlet
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC jack.
2Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.3Connect 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.
ª
Fitting the batteryPush the battery against the battery holder and 
slide it until it clicks.
ª
Removing the batteryWhile pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the 
battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not 
fall.
1
PUSH
BATT
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Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the 
times at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and a 
humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the 
temperature is higher or lower than the specified 
value, the charging time will become longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time
“1h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are rough 
estimates. The times indicate the recordable 
time when the viewfinder is used. The times in 
parentheses indicate the recordable time when 
the LCD monitor is used.
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 
and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hour 
or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or 
more for intermittent recording).
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the 
following cases:
≥When you use both the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating 
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, 
0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.
≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD 
monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] 
button.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The 
Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is 
normal.
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, 
the display will change: r # s # 
t # u # v. If the battery 
discharges, then u (v) will flash.
Inserting/removing a cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the 
cassette cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette 
holder will come out.
2After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
≥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.
3Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close 
the cassette holder.
4Only after the cassette holder is completely 
housed, close the cassette cover.
≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette 
completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store 
the case in an upright position. (
-62-) 
≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the 
main unit of the Camcorder, even if no 
condensation alarm is indicated, condensation 
may have formed on the heads or the cassette 
tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (
-59-) 
ª
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.
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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.
Supplied 
battery/
CGR-DU06
 (7.2 V/
640 mAh)A1 h. 40 min.
B1 h. 25 min.
(1 h. 20 min.)
CGA-DU12
 (7.2 V/
1150 mAh) A2 h. 25 min.
B2 h. 40 min.
(2 h. 25 min.)
CGA-DU21
 (7.2 V/
2040 mAh) A3 h. 55 min.
B4 h. 30 min.
(4 h. 15 min.)
OPEN/
EJECT
PUSH
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ªInserting/removing the cassette≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not 
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, 
use the blank search function to find the position 
where you want to continue recording. If you 
overwrite-record on a previously recorded 
cassette, be sure to find the position where you 
want to continue recording.
≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get 
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
ª
Accidental erasure preventionIf 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).
Inserting/removing a card
Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn 
the power [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power 
turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or 
the data recorded on the card may be lost.
1Open the LCD monitor and then open the 
card slot cover.
2Insert/remove the card into/from the card 
slot.
 
≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 
towards you and push it straight in with one 
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, open the card slot 
cover and press the center of the card and 
then pull it straight out.
3Securely close the card slot cover.
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Concerning the card≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
card.
≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder 
or any personal computer. This operation may 
make the card unusable.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the 
Camcorder or the card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the card. We recommend 
saving important data on a personal computer 
by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, or USB 
reader/writer.
R E C
SAVE
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ªCard access lamp
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card 
(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the 
access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or the 
Camcorder may malfunction.
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or 
removing the card
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial
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SD Memory Card≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD 
Memory Card label corresponds to the total 
amount of capacity to protect and manage the 
copyright and the capacity available as 
conventional memory for a Camcorder, 
personal computer or other equipment.
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Concerning the write protection 
switch on the SD Memory Card
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection 
switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], 
you cannot write to the card, erase the data on 
it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can 
perform those functions.
Turning the Camcorder on
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.
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How to turn on the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
≥The power lamp lights up.
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How to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The power lamp goes off.
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.1Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
: Tape recording mode
Use this when you want to record the image on a 
tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still 
pictures on a card while recording images on a 
tape.)
: Tape playback mode
Use this to play back a tape.
: Card recording mode
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
: Picture playback mode
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on 
a card.
:PC mode
You can view or edit the images recorded on a 
card on your personal computer.
OFF ON
1
OFF ON
1
PC1
Joystick
PC
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How to use the joystick
ªBasic joystick operationsOperations on the menu screen and selection 
of files to be played back on the multi-image 
display
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select 
an item or file, and then push in the center to set 
it.
ª
Joystick and screen displayPush the center of the joystick, and icons will be 
displayed on the screen. Each push switches the 
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture 
playback mode, the icons will be automatically 
displayed on the screen.)
1) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[AUTO]) 2) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
3) Tape playback mode
4) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[AUTO])   1 Select by moving up.
 2 Select by moving down.
 3 Select by moving left.
 4 Select by moving right.
 5 Push the center to select the item.
 3  Tele-macro 
-31-
 4   Soft skin mode -30-
 2  Fade -31-
 1  Backlight compensation -29-
 3   MagicPix/0 Lux MagicPix -30-
 4  Recording check -26-
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3
2
4
5
Screen
display OFF
 4   White balance
Shutter speed
Iris or gain value -34-
 1  Select/Adjust -34-
 2  Select/Adjust -34-
 3  Playback/pause -37-
 4  Stop -37-
 2   Rewind (review playback) -37-
 1   Fast forward (cue playback)  -37-
 3  Tele-macro -31-
 4   Soft skin mode -30-
 1   Backlight compensation -29-
Screen display
OFF
Screen
display OFF
Screen
display OFF
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5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
6) Picture playback mode
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -49-.1Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode 
selected by the mode dial is displayed.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
2Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the top menu.
3Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
4Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the sub-menu.
5Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.  4  White balance
 Shutter speed
 Iris or gain value 
-34-
 1  Select/Adjust -34-
 2  Select/Adjust -34-
 3  Playback/stop -39-
 4  Erase -40-
 2   Playback previous picture -39-
 1   Playback next picture  -39-
Screen
display OFF
Screen
display OFF
MENU
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6Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be set.
7Press the joystick to determine the setting.
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To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button.
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To get back to the previous screenMove the joystick left.
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About the menu setting≥The menu screen does not appear during 
recording. And you cannot record when the 
menu screen appears.
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Operating with remote controlThe menu screen transition is the same as when 
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Select a menu item.
≥Use the direction buttons (π,∑,∏,∫) and 
[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the 
main unit.
3Press the [MENU] button, to exit the menu 
screen.
Setting date and time
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then 
adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card 
Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
2Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the item to be set. Then move the 
joystick up or down to set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The 12-hour clock is used.
3Press the joystick to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
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About date/time≥The date and time function are driven by a 
built-in lithium battery.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording 
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.
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Recharging the built-in lithium battery≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the Camcorder is 
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has 
run down. Connect the AC adaptor to the 
Camcorder or place the battery on the 
Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will 
be recharged. Leave the Camcorder as is for 
approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the 
date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the 
[OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is 
still being recharged.)ENTER
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