Panasonic Pv Gs83 Operating Instructions Manual

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To disconnect USB cable safely 
If the USB cable is disconnected while the 
computer is on, the error dialog box may appear. 
In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog 
box. By following the steps below you can 
disconnect the cable safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending 
on your OS, operating environment and the mode 
of the Camcorder.
≥Make sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is 
off and disconnect the cable. Also, the icon will 
not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
If the above operation is not performed correctly, 
when data is copied from the personal computer 
to an SD Card, the copied data may be damaged.When the following operations are performed, the 
same results will occur as when the USB cable is 
incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is 
imperative that the above operation is completed 
before proceeding.
≥When the SD Card is removed.
≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.
When using on a Macintosh
Drag the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the 
[Trash] and then disconnect the USB cable.If you no longer need the driver 
(Uninstall) 
1Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >> 
[Control Panel], select the driver from [Add/
Remove Programs] to uninstall.
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB cable while the 
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the 
Card data.
OFF
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Notes
≥Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
≥Intel
®, Pentium®, Intel® CoreTM Duo and Intel® 
CoreTM Solo are the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are 
either registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
≥All other names, company names, product 
names, etc. in these instructions are the 
trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective corporations.
≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with 
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥The names of the products you are using may 
differ from the names given in the text. 
Depending on the operating environment and 
other factors, the contents of the screens used 
in these instructions may not necessarily match 
what you will see on your screen.
≥
Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as 
well.
≥These instructions do not cover the basic 
operations of the personal computer or define 
any terms. For this information, refer to the 
Operating Instructions which accompany your 
personal computer.
≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status 
indicator of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the 
software or destroy the data in transfer.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera 
while virus checking software is running, the 
Camcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the Messenger, 
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the 
Messenger.
≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such 
as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted.≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC 
Connection Mode while it is connected to the 
personal computer, the operation mode of the 
Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, 
disconnect the USB cable. Switch the operation 
mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the 
cable.
≥If you install the USB driver while the USB cable 
is connected or if you do not follow these 
Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not 
be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the 
driver from [Device Manager] as described 
below, uninstall the driver and re-install it.
Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode, 
Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode, 
connect it to the personal computer and delete 
[DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager].
ª
About the SD Card The SD Card is an external Memory Card that is 
available in larger capacities. It has a write protect 
switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, 
as well as a copyright protection function. 
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Card 
It may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check 
the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
ª
About the compatibility of the card 
files 
Data files recorded on an SD Card by this 
Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system) established by JEITA 
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with 
this Camcorder on other equipment or to play 
back files recorded with other equipment on this 
Camcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the compatibility with the 
other equipment in advance.
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ªAbout the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer 
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be 
displayed as shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, 
etc.) in this folder are recorded in 
the JPEG format.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has 
been set to the image are in this 
folder.
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual 
operation.
≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
≥When using the software without indication 
function, indication data, such as date, are not 
displayed. Depending on the software in use, 
the date and the time may not be displayed 
correctly.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. 
Some of this capacity is used to protect and 
manage the copyright data and not all capacity 
is available as conventional memory for a 
Camcorder, personal computer or others.
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Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for 
easy-to-understand explanations and so they are 
different from the actual menu indications.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -34-[REC SPEED] -25-[WIND CUT] -32-[ASPECT] -33-[CLOCK SET] -15-
2) [ADVANCED]
[PICT.QUALITY]  -29-[O.I.S.] -34-[GUIDE LINES] -34-[FADE COLOR] -32-[AUDIO REC] -56-[D.ZOOM] -30-[ZOOM MIC] -30-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -56-[DATE/TIME] -56-[POWER SAVE] -27-[QUICK START] -17-[BEEP SOUND] -56-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[INITIAL SET] -56-[DEMO MODE] -56-
4) [LANGUAGE] -22-
ª[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -56-
2) [ADVANCED]
[REC SPEED] -25-[REC STDBY] -44-[PICT.QUALITY]  -29-[REPEAT PLAY] -38-
3) [SETUP]
[12bit AUDIO] -56-[AUDIO OUT] -56-[DISPLAY] -56-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -27-[TV ASPECT] -39-
4) [LANGUAGE] -22-
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ª[CARD RECORDING MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -34-[PICT.QUALITY] -29-[ASPECT] -33-[CLOCK SET] -15-
2) [ADVANCED]
[O.I.S.] -34-[GUIDE LINES] -34-[SHTR EFFECT] -29-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -56-[DATE/TIME] -56-[POWER SAVE] -27-[QUICK START] -17-[BEEP SOUND] -56-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[INITIAL SET] -56-
4) [LANGUAGE] -22-
ª[CARD PLAYBACK MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -56-[PROTECT] -42-
2) [ADVANCED]
[DPOF SET] -42-[FORMAT CARD] -41-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -56-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[POWER SAVE] -27-[TV ASPECT] -39-
4) [LANGUAGE] -22-
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Menus related to recording
ª[DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications.
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date 
and time the picture was taken on the tape/card.
ª
[AUDIO REC]Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording 
systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. 
(The original sound recorded is preserved 
after audio dubbing.) 
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. 
Audio can be recorded in higher quality. 
(The original sound recorded is erased 
after audio dubbing.)
≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit. 
If you want to edit the sound on a model with an 
audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take 
pictures.
ª
[DISPLAY]Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched 
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be 
switched to minimum display.
ª
[BEEP SOUND]Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are 
issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
≥When the unit goes from quick start standby 
mode to recording pause
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
≥When you turn off the power
≥When the unit goes into quick start standby 
mode 
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs 
(
-63-) and at other times. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen. (-58-)
Menus related to playback
ª[12bit AUDIO]If you want to edit the sound on a model with an 
audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take 
pictures.
You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when 
playing back a tape with sound recorded in 
[12bit].
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound 
recorded.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound on the tape 
added with audio dubbing.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back both [ST1] 
and [ST2] sounds.
≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit. 
When playing back a tape recorded on this unit, 
you will not be able to hear the sound if [ST2] is 
set. Set [ST1].
ª
[AUDIO OUT]This switches the sound to be played back.
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub 
sound) 
[L]: Left channel sound (main sound) 
[R]: Right channel sound (sub sound) 
Other menus
ª[INITIAL SET]When there is a menu that cannot be selected 
depending on a combination of functions, set to 
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the 
initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial 
shipping condition.)
ª
[DEMO MODE]If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without 
inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is 
automatically set to the demonstration mode for 
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed 
or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. 
If no operations take place for approx. 
10 minutes, the demonstration mode 
automatically starts. To terminate the 
demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card 
or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal 
use, set this function to [OFF].
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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R 0:45: Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.) 
SP: Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) 
-25-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -25-¥: Recording -26-; (Green): Recording pause -26-; (Green flash):
Standby mode
; (Red): Fade out
: Recording check 
-27-:Wide -33-: Automatic mode -25-: Manual mode -34-MF: Manual focus -36-5k: Zoom magnification indication-29-: Backlight mode -30-: Optical Image Stabilizer -34-1/500: Shutter speed -37-F2.4: F number -37-6dB: Gain value -37-: WEB CAMERA mode 
(Recording)
: Soft skin mode 
-31-: Fade (White) -32-: Fade (Black) -32-: Blank search -27-: MagicPix function -31-: Zoom microphone -30-: Wind noise reduction -32-5: Sports mode (Scene mode) -34-: Portrait mode (Scene mode) -34-: Low light mode (Scene mode) -34-: Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -34-: Surf & snow mode (Scene mode) -34-: Auto white balance -35-: Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -35-
: Outdoor mode -35-: White balance adjustment mode -35-
Playback indications
1: Playback -38-;: Pause -38-5: Fast forward/Cue playback -38-6: Rewind/Review playback -38-;1/2;: Frame-by-frame playback -39-: Repeat playback -38-: WEB CAMERA mode (Playback) 
12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -56-: Volume adjustment -38-
Card 
: Self-timer recording -33-: Optical Image Stabilizer -34- (White): Photoshot mode
 (Green): While the card is being read
 (Red): While photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Red): While the card is being accessed 
in PC Connection Mode
 (Red flash):Using a card that cannot be 
recognized
 ( ): Photoshot picture quality 
-29-18: Remaining number of photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining 
number of photoshot pictures 
reaches 0, the red indication 
flashes.) 
: Slide show playback 
-40-100-0001: Folder/File display
No.00: File number
   1: Number of DPOF Setting 
-42-: Protect setting -42-: [640k360] Image size
: [640k480] Image size
≥For images not recorded with this unit, the 
number of horizontal and vertical pixels may 
differ so the image size is not displayed.
16:9
AUTO
MNL
ZOOM
AWB
0.20.3M
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Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory indicationsY: A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. 
-15-°: The warning/alarm indication appears when 
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor 
towards the viewfinder and check the 
warning/alarm indication.
: No card is inserted.
2END: 
The tape came to the end during recording.
::  The video heads are dirty. 
-63-
Textual indications3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the 
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some 
time until the cassette holder opens, but this 
is not a malfunction. 
-63-LOW BATTERY: 
The battery is low. Recharge it. -12-NO TAPE : 
No tape is inserted. -18-TAPE END: 
The tape came to the end during recording.
CHECK REC TAB: 
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
tape with the accidental erasure prevention 
slider placed in the [SAVE] position. 
You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape 
with the accidental erasure prevention slider 
placed in the [SAVE] position. 
WRONG TAPE FORMAT: 
You are attempting to play back a tape 
section that has been recorded with a 
different TV system. This cassette is 
incompatible.
UNPLAYABLE CARD: 
You are attempting to play back data not 
compatible with this Camcorder.
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:
The cassette cover is open. Close the 
cassette cover. 
-18-
COPY PROTECTED: 
Images cannot be recorded correctly 
because the medium is protected by a copy 
guard.
CARD ERROR: 
This card is not compatible with this 
Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
This message is displayed, when you 
attempt to insert an incompatible card into 
the Card Slot.
NO CARD: 
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL: 
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining. 
Select Card Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO DATA: 
There are no recorded files on the card.
FILE LOCKED: 
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED: 
The write protection switch on the SD Card 
is set to [LOCK].
NEED HEAD CLEANING: 
The video heads are dirty. 
-63-PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: 
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] button (
-62-). 
This may solve the problem.
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: 
The USB cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: 
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in 
PC Connection Mode with the USB cable 
connected to the Camcorder. You are 
attempting to record pictures on a tape/card 
with the USB cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
CAN NOT USE USB: 
You are connecting the USB cable with the 
DV cable connected.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select the item on the 
[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].
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Functions that cannot be used 
simultaneously
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or 
cannot be selected due to its specifications. The 
table below shows examples of functions 
restricted by conditions.
FunctionsConditions which disable 
the functions
≥Digital zoom
≥Fade≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
≥When the built-in LED 
video light lights and the 
gain up mode is set to on 
≥Help mode
≥Recording 
check
≥Blank search
≥Soft skin≥While recording to a tape
≥MagicPix≥While recording to a tape
≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥When the built-in LED 
video light lights and the 
gain up mode is set to on 
≥Scene mode≥When setting the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch 
to [AUTO]
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the built-in LED 
video light lights 
≥Change of 
white balance≥When digital zoom (32k 
or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the built-in LED 
video light lights and the 
gain up mode is set to on 
≥Adjusting the 
shutter speed, 
iris/gain≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the scene mode is 
used
≥When the built-in LED 
video light lights and the 
gain up mode is set to on 
≥Deleting files≥When the write protect 
switch on the card is set 
to [LOCK]
≥When the file is protected
≥Formatting≥When the write protect 
switch on the card is set 
to [LOCK]
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Before requesting repair 
(Problems and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
 Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully 
charged battery.
 The battery protection circuit may have 
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor 
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still 
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
 Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder 
extended?
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and 
do not operate the Camcorder for about 
5 continuous minutes, the power is 
automatically turned off for tape protection and 
power conservation. To resume recording, turn 
the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to 
[ON] again. (
-27-) Also, if you set 
[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not 
automatically turn off.
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on 
long enough.
 Is the battery low? If the remaining battery 
power indication is flashing or the message 
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has 
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully 
charged battery. (
-12-) 
 Has condensation occurred? When you carry 
the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm 
place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, 
the power is turned off automatically, disabling 
all operations except for taking cassettes out. 
Wait until the condensation indication 
disappears. (
-63-) 4: Battery runs down quickly. Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the 
AC adaptor. (-12-) 
 Are you using the battery in an extremely cold 
place? The battery is affected by ambient 
temperature. In cold places, the operating time 
of the battery becomes shorter.
 Has the battery worn out? The battery has a 
limited life. If the operating time is still too short 
even after the battery is fully charged, 
depending on the usage, the battery has worn 
out and can no longer be used. 
5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though 
powered up.
The Camcorder does not operate normally.
 The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you 
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder. Remove the cassette and the card and then 
press the [RESET] button. (
-62-) If normal 
conditions are not restored yet, turn off the 
power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the 
power again. (Conducting the above operation 
when the access lamp is on may destroy the 
data on the card.) 
6: The cassette cannot be removed. Does the status indicator comes on when 
opening the cassette cover? (-18-) Make sure 
that the battery and the AC adaptor are 
properly connected. (
-12-) 
 Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the 
battery and remove the cassette.
 Close the cassette cover completely and fully 
open it again. (
-18-) 7: No operation other than cassette removal 
can be performed.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (-63-) 
Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is 
supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette 
is correctly inserted.
 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on 
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), 
recording cannot be performed. (
-18-) 
 Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new 
cassette.
 Is the recording mode set? When in the 
playback mode, recording cannot be 
performed. (
-20-) 
 Has condensation occurred? No operation 
other than cassette removal can be performed 
when condensation occurs. Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-63-) 
 Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is 
open, the Camcorder may not operate 
normally. Close the cassette cover. (
-18-) 2: The screen has changed suddenly. Has the demonstration started? In the Tape 
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> 
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, 
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set 
this function to [OFF]. (
-56-) 3: A cassette cannot be inserted. Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears.
4: Auto focus function does not work. Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus 
mode is selected, focus is automatically 
adjusted.
 There are some recording subjects and 
surroundings for which the auto focus does not 
operate correctly. (
-67-) If so, use the manual 
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-36-)
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