Panasonic Pv Gs83 Operating Instructions Manual

Record mode
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MagicPix function
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.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix 
icon [ ].
≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on 
the screen of...

Record mode
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Fade in/fade out function
Fade inThe image and audio gradually appear.Fade outThe image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.2Move the joystick left to select the fade icon 
[].
≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
3Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in) 
When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappears completely...

Record mode
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Self-timer recording 
You can record still pictures on a card using the 
timer.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the self-timer 
recording icon [ ].
≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on 
the screen of the Camcorder.
3Press the Photoshot button [ ].
≥After the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 
10 seconds, recording will start. After 
recording, the self-timer...

Record mode
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Optical image stabilizer function
This feature reduces the jitter caused by hand 
movement when recording.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].
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To cancel the optical image stabilizer 
function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].
≥In the following cases, the optical image 
stabilizer function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while 
tracking it...

Record mode
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ªTo cancel the scene mode functionSet [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set 
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the 
playback pause of recorded pictures.
≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback image 
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a...

Record mode
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ªTo set the white balance manuallySelect [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white 
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up 
to select the [ ] indication.
≥The white balance is set when the [ ] 
indication stops flashing.
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About flashing of the [ ] indicationWhen the manual adjustment mode is 
selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance 
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the white balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot...

Record mode
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Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
Shutter SpeedAdjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. ApertureAdjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick left or right to select 
aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon 
[] .
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
1) Shutter speed
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
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To restore to...

Playback mode
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Playback mode
Playing back tape
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on 
the LCD monitor.)
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to 
playback with the 1/; icon.) 
∫:Stop
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD 
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and 
retracted during Tape playback mode.
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving...

Playback mode
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Frame-by-frame playback
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.1During playback, move the joystick up to 
select the [1/;] icon to pause playback.
2Push the [s/VOLr] lever.
Towards [T]: normal direction
Towards [W]: reversed direction
≥If you keep pushing the lever, then the images 
will continuously be played back frame by 
frame.
≥The pause icon appears for an instant. 
Continuous frame-by-frame playback will start 
after the pause icon disappears.
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To return to normal playbackMove the...

Playback mode
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Playing back card 
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on 
the LCD monitor.)
1Operate with joystick.
E: Plays back the previous pictureD: Plays back the next picture
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures 
on the card in order) start/pause
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD 
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and 
retracted during Card playback mode.
≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the 
previous or next picture can...