Panasonic Pv Gs85 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using
Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with 
this product.
1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable 
-14-2) Battery pack -14-3) AV cable -45-4) USB cable (PV-GS85 only) -48-
Parts identification and handling
ªCamcorder
(1)Built-in LED video light 
(PV-GS85 only) -25-
(2)White balance sensor -37-
(3)Grip belt  -13-
(4)Lens (5)Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-,-34-
(6)
Mode select switch 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -26-,-36-,-37-,-38-
(7)Reset button [RESET] -64-
(8)Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -45-≥Use the supplied AV cable only.
1)
2)
4)
3)
K2CA2CA00025
K2KC4CB00020 K2GJ2DC00011
K1HA05CD0014 PV-DAC14D
CGR-DU06
(1)
(2)
(3)(4)
(5)
(6)  (7) (8)
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(9)Viewfinder -17-,-68-
(10)
Battery holder -14-
(11)USB terminal [ ] (PV-GS85 only) -48-
(12)DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -14-
(13)DV input/output terminal [DV] -46-
(14)Battery release lever [BATTERY] -14-
(15)Power switch [OFF/ON] -15-
(16)Status indicator -15-
(17)Menu button [MENU] -23-
(18)Light Button [LIGHT] (PV-GS85 only) -25-
(19)Joystick -21-
(20)Mode dial -21-
(21)Recording start/stop button -27-(22)
LCD monitor -17-,-68- 
(23)LCD monitor open part -17-
(24)Speaker -40-
(25)Card access lamp (PV-GS85 only) -20-
(26)Card slot (PV-GS85 only) -20-
(27)Card slot cover (PV-GS85 only) -20-
(28)
Cassette holder -19-
(29)Accessory shoe
≥Accessories, such as a Video DC light 
(optional), are attached here.
(30)Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -19-
(31)Cassette cover -19-
(32)Zoom lever [W/T] -31-Volume lever [s/VOLr] -40-
(33)Photoshot button [ ] -29-
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
BATTERY
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(14)
Due to limitations in LCD production 
technology, there may be some tiny bright or 
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does 
not affect the recorded picture.
(22)
(23)(24)
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)(30)
(31)
(32)
(33) (29)
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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 the lens cap 
cord in the direction of the arrow. 1
≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover 
the lens with the lens cap for protection.
 2
≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs 
firmly.
How to remove the Sensor tag
(for U.S.A. only)
1Flip the grip belt.
2Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip 
belt.
The grip belt
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
(34)
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Power supply
ªCharging the batteryWhen this product is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
product.
≥Battery charging time. (
-15-)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. 
(
-11-, -72-)
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor, 
then the battery will not get charged. Remove 
the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC Jack.
2Put the battery on the battery mount by 
aligning the mark, and then securely plug it 
in.
ª
Charging 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 Cable to this product.
≥The output plug of the AC Cable is not 
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. 
As shown in 1, there is a gap.
≥Do not use the power cord for other 
equipment since the power cord is exclusively 
designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the 
power cord from other equipment for this 
Camcorder.
ª
Attaching the batteryPush the battery against the battery holder and 
slide it until it clicks.
ª
Removing the batteryWhile sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the 
battery to remove it.
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not 
fall.
≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the 
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly 
replaced. Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries 
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1
BATTERY
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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 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.
≥The charging time and recordable time shown in 
the table are approximations. The times indicate 
the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. 
The times in parentheses indicate the 
recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 
and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hours 
or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or 
more for actual recording).
≥The actual time may become shorter than this. 
The recordable time shown in the table are 
approximations. The recordable time will 
become shorter in the following cases:
≥
When you use both the viewfinder and the 
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the 
LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The 
main unit of the Camcorder being used will also 
heat up. This is normal.
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, 
the display will change:  #  # 
 #  # . If the battery 
discharges, then   ( ) will flash.
Turning the Camcorder on
When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens 
cap fitted, the automatic white balance 
adjustment (
-69-) may not function properly. 
Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the 
lens cap.
ª
How to turn on the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the 
[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
≥The Status indicator lights red and the power 
turns on.
≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording 
Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] 
while the LCD monitor is closed and the 
viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.
ª
How to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the 
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not 
using the Camcorder.
≥The Status indicator goes off when the power 
turns off.
Supplied 
battery/
CGR-DU06
 (7.2 V/
640 mAh) A1 h 40 min
B1 h 45 min
(1 h 25 min)
C45 min
(40 min)
CGA-DU12
 (7.2 V/
1150 mAh) A2 h 25 minB3 h 10 min
(2 h 40 min)
C1 h 25 min
(1 h 10 min)
CGA-DU21
 (7.2 V/
2040 mAh) A3 h 55 min
B5 h 30 min
(4 h 30 min)
C2 h 30 min
(2 h 05 min)
OFF
ON
1
OFF
ON
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. (-17-)
≥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 the viewfinder is 
retracted.
≥The Status indicator automatically goes off 
and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to 
[ON] (
-18-), the unit goes into quick start 
standby mode and the Status indicator lights 
green.)
≥The power does not turn off even if the 
LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder 
is retracted while recording on a tape.
3Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
viewfinder to turn the power on and use the 
Camcorder again.
≥The Status indicator lights red and the power 
turns on.
Setting date and time
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first 
time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. 
≥Select [YES] and press the center of the 
joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the 
date/time.
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then 
adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card 
Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-23-)
2Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the item to be set. Then move the 
joystick up or down to set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The 12-hour clock is used.
3Press the joystick to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
ª
About date/time≥The date and time function are driven by a built-
in lithium battery.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording 
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.
ª
Recharging the built-in lithium battery≥If [0] or [--] appears when the Camcorder is 
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has 
run down. Use the steps below to charge the 
battery. When turning on the power for the first 
time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will 
appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.
Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or 
attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the 
built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave 
the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and 
the battery will drive the date and time for 
approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch 
is set to [OFF], the battery is still being 
recharged.)
OFF
ON
OF
F
ON
OFF
ON
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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 the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards 
the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when 
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the 
viewfinder simultaneously light.
Using the viewfinder
ªExtending the viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by 
pinching the extension knob.
≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD 
monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be 
deactivated.)
ª
Adjusting the field of view
1Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece 
corrector knob.
≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder 
from the menu.
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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 using the battery
A tape or a card is inserted while Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
A card is inserted while Card Recording 
Mode is set.
≥While using the AC adaptor
Quick Start can be used even if a tape/card 
is not inserted.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON]. 
(-23-)2While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to 
[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the 
Viewfinder.
≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit 
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥The Camcorder will not go into quick start 
standby mode unless the LCD monitor is 
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
3Open the LCD monitor or extend the 
Viewfinder.
≥The Status indicator lights red and the 
Camcorder is put into recording pause 
approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.ª
To cancel Quick Start
1Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF]. 
(-23-)
≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the 
unit is in quick start standby mode, the power 
turns off.
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, 
then the Status indicator will go off and the 
Camcorder will be completely turned off.
≥In the following cases, quick start is canceled 
and the power turns off.
≥When the Mode dial is moved.
≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed.
≥When both the tape and card are removed 
while using the battery in Tape Recording 
Mode.
≥When the card is removed while using the 
battery in Card Recording Mode.
≥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.) 
≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby 
mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1t and 
the picture size may differ from what it was 
before quick start standby.
≥If [POWER SAVE] (
-28-) is set to [5 MINUTES] 
and the unit automatically goes into quick start 
standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to 
[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD 
monitor and retract the viewfinder and then 
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder 
again.OFF
ON
OFF
ON
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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 cassette holder.
≥The cassette holder is housed.
5Only after the cassette holder is completely 
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, 
use the blank search function to find the position 
where you want to continue recording. If you are 
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be 
sure to find the position where you want to 
continue recording.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get 
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette 
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store 
the case in an upright position. (
-67-) 
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not 
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you 
notice condensation on the lens or the main 
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise 
condensation may be formed on the heads or 
the cassette tape. (
-65-) ª
When the cassette holder does not 
come out
≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then 
open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
≥Check if the cassette compartment cover is in 
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be 
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when 
opening.
ª
When the cassette holder cannot be 
housed
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] 
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª
Accidental erasure preventionIf the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a 
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the 
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. 
When recording, close the accidental erasure 
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the 
direction of the [REC] arrow).
OPEN/
EJECT
PUSH
1
R E C
SAVE
1
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Inserting/removing a card 
(PV-GS85 only)
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 as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, press the center of 
the card and then pull it straight out.
4Securely close the card slot cover.
ª
Concerning the card≥Do not format the card with another 
Camcorder or any personal computer. This 
operation may make the card unusable.
≥4 GB Memory Cards must be SDHC Memory 
Cards.
≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the 
SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD 
specifications.ª
Card access lamp
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card 
(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the 
access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or the 
Camcorder may malfunction.
≥Inserting or removing the card.
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial.
≥Removing the battery or the AC adaptor.
ª
SD Card≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total amount of 
capacity to protect and manage the copyright 
and the capacity available as conventional 
memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or 
other equipment.
ª
Concerning the write protection 
switch on the SD Card
≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on it. 
If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot 
write to the card, erase the data on it, or format 
it. If it is moved back, you can.
OFF
ON
1
1
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory 
cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can 
only use SDHC Memory cards on devices 
that are compatible with them. You cannot 
use SDHC Memory cards on devices that 
are only compatible with SD Memory cards. 
(When using a SDHC Memory card on 
another device, be sure to read the operating 
instructions for that device.)
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