Panasonic Pv Gs85 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 MODE
Use 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 
(PV-GS85 only)
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
: CARD PLAYBACK MODE
(PV-GS85 only)
Use this to play back the...

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2) Tape recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
≥2 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).
3) Tape playback mode4) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only)
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[AUTO]) 
5) Card recording mode (PV-GS85 only)
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
≥1 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).
6) Card playback...

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Help mode
Select an icon for an explanation of the function.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon during 
the recording pause. Move the joystick 
down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick right to select the Help 
mode icon [ ].
≥The help mode explains the operation icons 
that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card 
Recording Mode.
3Move the joystick up, left, or right to select 
the desired icon....

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5Move the joystick right or press it to set the 
selection.
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 is not displayed while recording on a 
tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a 
tape or a card while the menu is displayed.
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder...

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Recording with the built-in LED 
video light (PV-GS85 only)
Gain up mode works with the built-in LED video 
light to enhance the light’s brightness and 
brighten the natural colors in a scene.
1Press the [LIGHT] button. 1
≥The built-in LED video light lights up and the 
gain up mode is set to on.
≥The gain up mode will be brighter than when 
only the LED video light is on, but washed out 
images will appear.
2Press the [LIGHT] button. 2
≥The gain up mode is set to off.
≥To...

Record mode
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Record mode
Check before recording
Check the following before recording important 
events such as weddings or when the Camcorder 
has not been used for a long time.
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the 
image recording and the audio recording work 
properly.
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Basic Camcorder positioning
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...

Record mode
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≥Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
≥Frame-by-frame playback.
Recording on a tape
Remove the lens cap. (-13-)
(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.)
When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is 
set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with 
a wide-screen TV. To make this unit...

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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.
≥In the...

Record mode
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Recording still pictures on a card 
while recording image onto a tape
(PV-GS85 only)
You can record still pictures while recording 
image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the Photoshot button [ ] while 
recording image onto a tape.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded 
on a card, refer to -71-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the 
recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select the picture quality for still 
pictures to be recorded. (...

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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) (PV-GS85 only)
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the Photoshot button [ ].
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To record still pictures clearly≥When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4k 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...