Panasonic Pv Gs65 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 to adjust the brightness of the 
viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the 
viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD 
monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded.ª
In order to increase the brightness of 
the entire LCD monitor
1
Press the [POWER LCD] button.
≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.
≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the 
entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice 
as bright as the normal.
≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off 
and the brightness will revert back to the original 
brightness.
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC 
adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will 
automatically be activated.
EVF
POWER LCD
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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] -20-
(10)
Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢(11)Rewind/review button [6] (12)Pause button [;] (13)Stop button [∫] 
(14)Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP] ¢
(15)Playback button [1] (16)Fast forward/cue button [5](17)Enter button [ENTER] -20-¢ means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the 
Camcorder.
ª
Install a button-type batteryInstall the button-type battery supplied in the 
remote control before using it.
1While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the 
battery holder.
2Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark 
facing upward and slide the battery holder 
back into place.
STOP OSD
V/REWSTILL ADV
DATE/
TIME
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START/
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START/
STOP
A.DUB
PLAY
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SEARCHMENUENTER
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(14)
(17) (15)
(16)
(11)
(12)
(13)
Warning
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by the equipment 
manufacturer. Discard used batteries 
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not 
recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F 
(100°C) or incinerate. Keep the Button-
Type battery out of the reach of children. 
Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. 
If swallowed, call your doctor.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep 
away from children. 
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of 
in fire.
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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
ª
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, the setting will 
revert to the default [VCR1].) 
1Setting on the Camcorder:
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or 
[VCR2].
2Setting on the remote control:
[VCR1]:
Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1
[VCR2]:
Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2ª
Concerning the button-type battery≥When the button-type battery runs down, 
replace it with a new battery (part number: 
CR2025). The battery is normally expected to 
last about 1 year, but it depends on operation 
frequency.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of 
children.
≥If the remote control mode of the Camcorder 
and that of the remote control do not match with 
each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the 
remote control is operated for the first time after 
the Camcorder is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE 
MODE” (
-54-) will appear and operation is 
impossible. Set the same remote control mode.
≥The remote control is intended for indoor 
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the 
Camcorder may not operate properly even 
within the usable ranges.
≥Within a 3 feet (1 m) range, you can operate the 
remote control using the remote control sensor 
on the LCD monitor side of the Camcorder.
STOP
STILL ADVVOLPAUSESTILL ADV
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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.
ª
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 in the open air, record pictures 
with the sunlight as far in the background as 
possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become 
dark in the recording.
ª
Check points≥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.)
≥Grip belt adjustment (
-12-) 
≥Power supply (-14-) 
≥Insert a cassette/card. (-15-,-16-)
≥Setting date/time (-20-) 
≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-21-) 
≥Getting the remote control ready (-22-) 
≥Setting SP/LP mode (-24-)ª
About auto mode≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and 
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
≥Auto white balance: 
-64-≥Auto focusing: -64-≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted 
depending on light sources or scenes. If so, 
manually adjust the white balance and focus.
≥Scene mode setting (
-33-) 
≥White balance setting (-34-) 
≥Shutter speed setting (-36-) 
≥Iris/gain value setting (-36-) 
≥Focus setting (-35-) 
ª
Recording modeYou can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED] 
>> [SP] or [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will 
be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will 
be disabled.
≥We recommend using the SP mode for 
important recording.
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the 
LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic 
cassettes marked LP mode.
≥It is not possible to dub audio onto images 
recorded in the LP mode. (
-44-) 
≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be 
degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but 
mosaic noise may appear on the playback 
image or some functions may be disabled.
≥Playback on other digital video equipment 
or on digital video equipment without the LP 
mode
≥Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode
≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback
1)
4)
5) 2)
3)AUTOMANUAL
FOCUS
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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 (-26-) to verify that 
the image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out 
the blank search (
-26-).ª
On-screen display in the tape 
recording mode
¢These indications are displayed only when the 
card is inserted.
1) Recording time elapsed
2) Remaining tape indication
3) Still picture size
4) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this 
indication will flash in red.) 
5) Quality of still pictures
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Concerning the remaining tape time 
indication on the screen
≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.) 
≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the 
remaining tape time indication may not be 
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be 
displayed correctly.
≥In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may display remaining tape time that 
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
ª
[POWER SAVE][OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the standby mode 
will be automatically set. In the 
standby mode, [;] blinks and it 
takes more time than usual to start 
recording after you press the 
recording start/stop button.
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without 
any operation, the Camcorder 
automatically turns off to protect 
the tape or to prevent the battery 
from running down. When you 
want to use the Camcorder, turn it 
on again.
≥The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned 
off when you connect the USB connection cable 
or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the 
Camcorder is in the PC 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 recording mode, the size of pictures that 
can be recorded is [640].
≥In order to record higher quality still pictures, 
you must use the card recording mode.
Check the recording
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 
3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be 
set to a recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick during the recording 
pause until the icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick down to select the 
recording check icon [ ].
Blank search function
Searches for the last part of the image recorded 
(unused part of the tape).
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> 
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
ª
Stopping a blank search midway 
through
Move the joystick down.
≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the 
Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.
≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 
1 second before the end of the last image 
recorded. When you start recording at that 
point, the image can be recorded seamlessly 
from the last image.
Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
ª
To record still pictures clearly≥When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is 
difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding 
the Camcorder by hand. We recommend 
decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the 
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep 
your arms stationary at your side so as not to 
shake the Camcorder.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking 
by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -66-.
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not 
operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or 
remove a card.
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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].
ª
On-screen display in the card 
recording mode
1) Still picture size
2) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no pictures can be recorded, the red 
light will flash.) 
3) Quality of still pictures
ª
Progressive PhotoshotYou can record still pictures with higher picture 
quality and frames. (You cannot switch the 
progressive function off/on.) 
≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive 
function may be disabled depending on the 
other functions used. (
-55-) 
ª
Select the size of still pictures to be 
recorded on a card
1
Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select 
the desired picture size. 
[1280]: 1280k960
[640]: 640k480ª
Select the picture quality for 
photoshot images
1
Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a 
desired picture quality.
[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on 
[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape 
recording mode.
ª
Recording with a shutter operation 
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating 
sound.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or further from the 
Camcorder.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 
1.6 inches (4 cm) distant from the lens.
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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 used.
ª
To use the zoom microphone functionInterlocked with the zooming operation, the 
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away 
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the 
wide-angle shot.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
ª
About the variable speed zoom 
function
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, 
you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at 
the maximum.
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount 
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be 
used with the remote control.
Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
Camcorder while showing them the image. The 
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as 
that recording.) 
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens 
side.
≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the 
viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the 
LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side 
though, then the viewfinder will be activated.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you push the center of the joystick.25tWT
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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] switch to [ON].
≥This Camcorder will be put into a recording 
pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned 
on.
ª
To cancel the quick start when the 
power is [OFF]
Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for 
approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the 
Camcorder will be completely turned off. 
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, 
then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will 
be completely turned off.
≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the 
battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned 
off and the quick start mode is canceled. If the 
Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card 
Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns 
on and the quick start mode is restored.
≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the 
white balance on automatic, it may take some 
time until the white balance is adjusted if the 
scene being recorded has a light source 
different from the scene last recorded. (When 
the MagicPix function is used, however, the 
white balance of the scene last recorded is 
retained.) 
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in 
the quick start standby mode and when the 
recording starts.≥Since about half the power of normal recording 
is used in quick start standby, using quick start 
reduces the time during which pictures can be 
recorded.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being 
darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick right to select the 
backlight compensation icon [ ].
≥The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
ª
To return to normal recordingSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.
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OFF ON
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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 Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix 
icon [ ].
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix 
function # OFF
3(In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function) 
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens 
side.
≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the 
Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is 
lit in white.
≥Record the subject while viewing it on the 
viewfinder.
≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 
3.9 feet (1.2 m) or less.ª
To cancel the MagicPix functionSelect the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix 
indication disappears. 
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k 
longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible 
to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For 
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible 
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you 
operate the power switch or the mode dial.
Soft skin mode
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a 
softer tone.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick down to select the soft 
skin icon [ ].
ª
To cancel the soft skin modeSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also 
be softened.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
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