Panasonic Pv Gs85 Operating Instructions Manual

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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 32k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while 
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend 
using the optical image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, 
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or further from the 
Camcorder.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may 
not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm 
(0.8 inches) away from the lens.
≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be 
recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while 
zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to 
it’s original position before releasing it.ª
Digital zoom functionIf the zoom magnification exceeds 32 times, then 
the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
digital zoom function allows you to select a 
magnification from 50k to 1000k.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50k] or 
[1000k].
[OFF]:Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)
[50k]:Digital zoom (Up to 50k)
[1000k]:Digital zoom (Up to 1000k)
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the 
digital zoom function cannot be used.
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About the variable speed zoom 
function
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount 
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
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To use the zoom microphone functionInterlocked with the zooming operation, the 
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away 
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the 
wide-angle shot.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
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Recording yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
Camcorder while presenting them the image. The 
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror 
image. (However the image to be recorded is not 
altered.) 
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture 
while recording.
1Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
≥When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented 
display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is 
normal and not indicative of any trouble.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if 
you push the center of the joystick.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick up to select the backlight 
compensation icon [ ].
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] 
indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.
≥The image on the screen will become 
brighter.
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To return to normal recordingSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] 
indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.
≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you 
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you 
activate the MagicPix function.
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 the Camcorder.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus 
manually. (
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ªTo cancel the MagicPix functionSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal 
charging time of the CCD up to approximately 
30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a 
minimum of 2 lx) can be recorded brightly. For 
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible 
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you 
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
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Soft skin mode
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a 
softer tone. This is more effective if you record a 
person closely from the torso up.
≥Set to Tape/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 soft skin 
icon [ ].
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication 
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
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To cancel the soft skin modeSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication 
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also 
be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may 
not be clear.
Fade in/fade out function
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The 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 and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) 
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording 
stops.
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To cancel fadingSelect the [ ] icon again.
≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the 
screen of the Camcorder.
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ªTo select the color for fade in/fade outThe color which appears in fading pictures can be 
selected.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> 
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it 
takes several seconds to display the image 
when you start recording images. Besides, it 
also takes several seconds to pause recording.
Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the 
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When 
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
restored.) 
Self-timer recording (PV-GS85 only)
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 will be canceled.
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To stop the timer midway throughPress the [MENU] button.
≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when 
you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
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Wide/4:3 function
This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3 Function
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
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To Cancel the Wide/4:3 FunctionWide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The default setting is [16:9].
≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, 
operation icons and other screen displays 
appear horizontally oriented.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen, 
the date/time indication may be erased in some 
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may 
deteriorate.
≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio 
are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to 
[16:9], part of the operation icons and other 
displays will appear on the black bands on the 
left and right of the picture. 
≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV 
used for playback
≥When playing back images taken by this unit 
on a TV screen, change the setting 
established by Tape/Card playback mode 
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the 
aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to 
be connected. (
-41-)≥Depending on the settings of the TV 
connected, the images may not be displayed 
properly. For more information, please read 
the operating instructions for the TV.
Optical image stabilizer function
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
Guideline function
View the slope and the balance of the image 
while recording.
You can check if the image is level while 
recording motion pictures. The function can also 
be used to estimate the balance of the 
composition.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> 
[ON].
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To cancel the guideline functionSet [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images 
actually recorded.
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Recording in various situations 
(Scene mode)
When you record images in different situations, 
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter 
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the 
desired mode.
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where 
there are quick motions
2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out against the 
background
3) [ ] Low light mode
≥To make the scene brighter in dark 
conditions
4) [ ] Spotlight mode
≥To make the subject under a spotlight look 
more attractive
5) [ ] Surf & snow mode
≥To record images in bright places such as 
ski slopes and beachesª
To 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 highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports 
mode does not function. The [5] indication 
flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting 
to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, 
the recorded image may become whitish and 
the periphery of the recorded image 
extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, 
the recorded image may become whitish.
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Recording in natural colors 
(White balance) 
The automatic white balance function may not 
reproduce natural colors depending on the 
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust 
the white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Move the joystick up to select the white 
balance icon [ ].
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
select the white balance mode.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [ ]
2) Indoor mode (for recording under 
incandescent lamps) [ ]
3) Outdoor mode [ ]
4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [ ] 
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥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 setting both the white balance and the 
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set 
the white balance for correct adjustment.ª
To 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 be set in the 
manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in 
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If 
required, use the auto white balance mode.
Setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.
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About the white balance sensorThe white balance sensor detects the type of light 
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during 
recording, or it may not function properly.
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Manual focus adjustment
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, 
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[MANUAL].
2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[FOCUS].
≥The [ ] indication and the manual focus [MF] 
indication appears.
3Move the joystick left or right in order to 
adjust the focus.
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject 
may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, 
zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
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To restore to the automatic 
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].
Manual shutter speed/aperture 
adjustment
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. 
Aperture
Adjust 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 automatic adjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to 
[AUTO].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury 
light or sodium light because the color and 
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value 
increases automatically, which may increase 
the noise on the screen.
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject, but this is not a 
malfunction.
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≥During normal playback, image movement may 
not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place, 
the color of the screen may change or flicker. If 
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually 
to 1/60 or 1/100.
Manual iris/gain adjustment
≥Set the shutter speed before setting the 
aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting 
both settings.
≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you 
cannot adjust the gain value.
≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are 
iris values that are not displayed.
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Shutter speed range1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/60 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
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Iris/gain value rangeCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image. 
Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
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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 
images may show noise as a mosaic.
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the 
screen may become blue for a moment or 
images may be disturbed.ª
To adjust volumeAdjust the speaker volume for playback.1Move the [s/VOLr] lever to adjust the 
volume.
Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [`]: decreases the volume
(The nearer the bar is to [r], the higher the 
volume.) 
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume 
indication will disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings 
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
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Repeat playbackWhen the tape end is reached, the tape will be 
rewound and played back again.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> 
[ON]. 
≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to 
cancel the repeat playback mode, set 
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the 
power.)
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Settings on the audio≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when 
playing back a tape, check the settings in 
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record the audio in [12bit] and set 
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio 
will be played back in stereo sound regardless 
of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
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