Panasonic Pv Gs83 Operating Instructions Manual

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(9)Viewfinder -16-,-66-
(10)
Battery holder -13-
(11)USB terminal [ ] -46-
(12)DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -13-
(13)DV input/output terminal [DV] -43-, -44-, -45-, 
-50-
(14)
Battery release lever [BATTERY] -13-
(15)Power switch [OFF/ON] -14-
(16)Status indicator -14-
(17)Menu button [MENU] -22-
(18)Light Button [LIGHT] -24-
(19)Joystick -20-
(20)Mode dial -20-
(21)Recording start/stop button -26-(22)
LCD monitor -16-,-66- 
(23)LCD monitor open part -16-
(24)Speaker -38-...

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(34)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.
Attaching the lens cap
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre-
attached to the grip belt.
≥When not using the lens cap, pull...

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ªCharging 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...

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Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the tables below are for when 
the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity 
is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 
25oC (77oF), the charging time will become 
longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time
CActual recordable time
(The actual recordable time refers to the 
recordable time on tape when repeatedly starting/
stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving 
the zoom lever etc.) 
“1...

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ªHow to turn the power on and off with 
the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the power switch is set to [ON], the power 
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape 
Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the 
viewfinder to use. (-16-)
≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be 
activated.
2Close the LCD monitor and retract the 
viewfinder.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and...

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Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
opened LCD monitor.
1Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of 
the arrow.
≥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.
≥If...

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Quick Start
When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still 
being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder are closed.
The Camcorder will resume recording/pause 
mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder are reopened.
≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately 
half the pause recording power is being 
consumed.
Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery 
recording/playback time.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥While...

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Inserting/removing a cassette
1Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on 
the power.
2Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the 
cassette cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette 
holder will come out.
3After 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.
4Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close 
the...

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Inserting/removing a card 
Before inserting/removing a card, set the 
[OFF/ON] switch to [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.
1Turn off the power 1.
≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.
2Open the card slot cover.
3Insert/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...

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Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.1Rotate the mode dial.≥Set your desired mode to 1.
: TAPE RECORDING MODEUse this when you 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.
: CARD PLAYBACK MODEUse this to play back the still pictures recorded on 
a card.
:...