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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 
(PV-GS85 only)
≥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 
(PV-GS85 only)
≥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 
(PV-GS85 only)
≥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 
(PV-GS85 only)
≥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 
(PV-GS85 only)
≥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. (
-28-) 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. (
-14-) 
 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. (
-65-) 
4: Battery runs down quickly.
 Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the 
AC adaptor. (
-14-) 
 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. (
-64-) 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? (
-19-) Make sure 
that the battery and the AC adaptor are 
properly connected. (
-14-) 
 Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the 
battery and remove the cassette.
 Close the cassette cover completely, and fully 
open it again. (
-19-) 
7: No operation other than cassette removal 
can be performed.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-65-) 
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. (
-19-) 
 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. (
-21-) 
 Has condensation occurred? No operation 
other than cassette removal can be performed 
when condensation occurs. Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-65-) 
 Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is 
open, the Camcorder may not operate 
normally. Close the cassette cover. (
-19-) 
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]. (
-58-) 
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. (
-69-) If so, use the manual 
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-38-)
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Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen 
center.
 Read the contents and respond to them. (
-60-)
2: The remaining tape time indication 
disappears.
 The remaining tape time indication may 
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame 
playback or other operation. If you continue 
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is 
restored.
3: The remaining tape time Indication does not 
match the actual remaining tape time.
 If scenes of less than 15 seconds are 
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time 
cannot be correctly displayed.
 In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may show remaining tape time that is 
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
4: The function indications such as the mode 
indication or the remaining tape time 
indication are not shown.
 If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], 
indications other than the tape running 
condition, warning, and date indications 
disappear.Playback (Sound) 
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in 
speaker of the Camcorder.
0Is the volume too low? During playback, push 
the [s/VOLr] lever to display the volume  
indication and adjust it. (
-40-) 
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the 
same time.
 Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> 
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing 
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to 
hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub 
sound. (
-58-) 
Playback (Pictures) 
1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected 
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
The playback images are vertical.
 Have you selected video input on the TV? 
Please read the operating instructions of your 
TV and select the channel that matches the 
input terminals used for the connection.
 Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change 
the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. 
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images 
during cue or review playback.
 This phenomenon is characteristic of digital 
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during 
cue and review playback.
 Horizontal stripes may appear depending on 
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
4: Playback picture is not clear.
 Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the 
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be 
clear. Clean the heads by using the head 
cleaner for digital video (optional). (
-65-)
 If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises 
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the 
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the 
cable to the A/V terminal.
 Is a picture containing a copyright protection 
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a 
protected picture is played back by the 
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the 
picture.
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Card (PV-GS85 only)
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.
 Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> 
[ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], 
pictures with fine details may include a 
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >> 
[]. (
-30-) 
2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
 Is the file protected? Protected files cannot be 
deleted. (
-44-) 
 For the SD Card, if the write protect switch is 
set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (
-20-) 
3: Photoshot playback images do not look 
normal.
 The picture may be damaged. In order to 
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a 
a personal computer is recommended.
4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be 
used.
 Either the Camcorder or the card may be 
damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD 
Card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. (
-72-)
5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is 
displayed.
 The image was either recorded in a different 
format, or data is damaged. 
6: When the SD card is inserted in another 
device, it is not recognized.
 Check that the device is compatible with the 
capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card) that is inserted. (
-43-)
Refer to the operating instructions of the device 
for details.
Others
1: The indication disappears, the screen is 
frozen, or no operation can be performed.
 Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the 
power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] 
button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and 
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power 
again. If normal operation is still not restored, 
detach the power connected, and consult the 
dealer who you purchased the Camcorder 
from.
2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.
 An irregularity in the Camcorder has been 
automatically detected. Remove the cassette 
or the card for data protection and then press 
the [RESET] button with the boss A. The 
Camcorder will be activated. If you do not press the [RESET] button, the 
power to the Camcorder is turned off 
automatically about 1 minute later.
 Even after you press the [RESET] button, the 
indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the 
Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power 
connected, and consult the dealer who you 
purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt 
to repair the unit by yourself.
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the 
Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.
 Is the USB driver installed? (
-49-, -50-)
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an 
error message will appear on PC.
 To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-
click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the 
instructions on the screen.
5: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears 
when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB 
camera mode.
 Did you press the menu button or the recording 
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or 
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera 
mode.
 Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting 
it? Insert a tape.
 Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright 
protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape 
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot 
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape 
can be played.)
 Is the USB driver installed? (
-49-, -50-)
ARESET
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Cautions for Use
ªAbout condensationIf you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation 
indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the 
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 
[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only 
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the 
procedure below.
1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the 
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Camcorder with the cassette 
cover closed and the battery attached, to 
cool or warm it to the ambient temperature
≥The status indicator blinks for about 
1 minute and then the Camcorder 
automatically turns off. Leave it for about 
1.5 to 2 hours.
3Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the 
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then 
check if the condensation indication 
disappears.
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. 
If so, it may take more time before the 
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the 
condensation indication is displayed.
≥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.
When the lens is fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the 
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. 
When the lens temperature becomes close to the 
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears 
naturally.ª
About dirty headsIf video heads (the parts that closely contact 
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording 
and playback are not properly performed. 
Clean the heads with the digital video head 
cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set 
it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back 
for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the 
playback, it automatically stops about 
15 seconds later.) 
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD 
CLEANING” appears during recording. During 
playback, moreover, the following symptoms 
appear.
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the 
sound is interrupted.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes 
appear.
≥The whole screen becomes blue and there is 
no picture or sound.
When normal playback cannot be performed 
even after the head cleaning
One possible cause is that normal recording 
could not be performed because the heads were 
dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, 
and perform recording and playback again. If 
normal playback can be performed, the heads are 
clean. Before an important recording, be sure to 
conduct a test recording to make sure that normal 
recording can be performed.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, 
the problem may be the tape. If so, try another 
cassette.
≥During playback, the picture or sound may be 
interrupted momentarily, but this is not a 
malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible 
cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt 
or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.) 
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ªAbout the Camcorder≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time, 
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is 
not a malfunction.
Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away 
as possible from electromagnetic equipment 
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games 
etc.).
≥If you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of 
or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the 
Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near 
cell phones because doing so may result in 
noise adversely affecting the pictures and 
sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures 
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
microprocessors may adversely affect the 
Digital Video Camcorder, disturbing the pictures 
and sound.
≥If the Digital Video Camcorder is adversely 
affected by electromagnetic equipment and 
stops functioning properly, turn the Digital Video 
Camcorder off and remove the battery or 
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the 
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the 
Digital Video Camcorder on.
Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near 
radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and 
sound may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become 
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the Camcorder for a long time.
When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or 
dusty place such as on a beach, do not let 
sand or fine dust get into the body and 
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the 
Camcorder from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting 
and removing a cassette.) 
≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet 
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use 
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then, 
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or 
bump it.
≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its 
housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the Camcorder.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC Cable from the AC Jack.
≥The Camcorder body may be discolored and the 
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to 
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove 
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked 
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and 
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it 
with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the 
internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business 
use.
When you are not going to use Camcorder for 
an extended time
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a 
cabinet, it is recommended that you put a 
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
ª
About the batteryThe battery used in the Camcorder is a 
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is 
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the 
effect of temperature increases with increasing or 
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature 
range, the fully charged indication may not 
appear, or the low battery indication may appear 
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high 
temperature, moreover, the protection function 
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a 
minute amount of current is consumed even 
when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the 
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a 
long time, over-discharge takes place. The 
battery may become unusable after it is 
charged.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free 
from humidity, with as constant temperature as 
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to 
25oC (59oF to 77oF), Recommended humidity: 
40% to 60%) 
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≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals 
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we 
recommend you charge it once every year and 
store it again after you have completely used up 
the charged capacity. 
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery 
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for 
recording.
≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the 
period during you want to record pictures in. In 
cold places such as a ski resort, the period 
during which you can record pictures is 
shortened. 
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC 
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries 
at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are deformed.
≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder 
or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or 
AC adaptor.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may 
result in an explosion.
If the operating time is very short even after 
the battery has been recharged, the battery 
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. 
ª
About the AC adaptor≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more 
time than normal.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may 
continue flashing, and the battery may not be 
charged. After the battery temperature has 
decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging 
starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the 
lamp still continues flashing even after the 
recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be 
faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from 
the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a 
minute amount of current is consumed.) 
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor 
and battery clean.ª
About the cassetteNever place the cassette in a high temperature 
place.
≥The tape may be damaged, producing 
mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.
When storing the cassette after use, be sure 
to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it 
out. 
≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months 
(depending on the storage condition) in the 
Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may 
sag and be damaged.
≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end 
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the 
cassette is left for 1 year or longer without 
winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed 
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to 
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may 
stick to itself.
≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and 
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage 
may cause damage to the Camcorder and the 
heads.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the 
beginning, put the cassette in the case to 
protect it from dust, and store it upright.
Keep the cassette away from strong 
magnetism.
≥Apparatus using magnets such as magnetic 
necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is 
stronger than expected, and they may erase the 
contents of a recording or may increase noise.
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About the card (PV-GS85 only)
When inserting or removing the card, always 
set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
When the access lamp is illuminated (During 
access to the card), do not pull out the card, 
rotate the mode dial, turn off the power, or 
cause any vibrations or impact. 
Do not leave the card in places where there is 
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where 
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are 
easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or 
drop the card.
≥The card may break or the contents of the card 
may be destroyed or erased.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the 
Camcorder or the card may damage or erase 
the data stored on the card. We recommend 
saving important data on a personal computer 
by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and 
USB reader/writer.
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After use, be sure to remove the card from the 
Camcorder for storage.
≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card, 
put it in the storage case.
≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances 
to adhere to the terminals on the back of the 
card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with 
your hand.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
ª
Folder structure of the card 
(PV-GS85 only)
The folder structure of the card formatted by 
the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as 
the illustration below.
≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 
100CDPFP folder etc.
≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded 
on MISC folder.ª
LCD monitor/viewfinderLCD monitor
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth. 
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. 
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD 
monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately 
after you turn the power on. However, as the 
internal temperature increases, it goes back to 
normal brightness.
Viewfinder
ª
Periodical check-ups≥To maintain the highest image quality, we 
recommend replacing worn parts such as heads 
after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however, 
depends on operating conditions including 
temperature, humidity and dust.) 
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Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
123,000 pixels. The result is more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of 
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, 
this is not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder screen 
featuring a total of approximately 113,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
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Explanation of terms
ªAutomatic white balanceWhite balance adjustment recognizes the color of 
light and adjusts so the white color will become a 
pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of 
light that comes through the lens and white 
balance sensor, thereby judging the recording 
condition, and selects the closest hue setting. 
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment. However, since the Camcorder only 
stores white color information under several light 
sources, automatic white balance adjustment 
does not function normally under the other light 
sources. 
Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
source. For light outside the functional auto white 
balance adjustment range, use the manual white 
balance adjustment mode.
1) The effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment on this Camcorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain) 
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelightª
White balanceThe image recorded by the Camcorder may 
become bluish or reddish under the influence of 
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust 
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white 
color under different light sources. By recognizing 
which is the white color under sunlight and which 
is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the 
Camcorder can adjust the balance among the 
other colors.
Since white is the reference of all colors (light), 
the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural 
hue if it can recognize the reference white color. 
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Auto focusAuto focus automatically moves the focusing lens 
forward and backward inside the Camcorder to 
bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are 
seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast 
into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not 
work correctly in the following situations. Record 
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording a subject with one end located 
closer to the Camcorder and the other end 
farther away from it
≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an 
image, it may be impossible to focus on a 
subject that is located in both the foreground 
and background.
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass≥The subject behind the glass will not be focused 
because the focus is on the dirty glass.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
≥The recording subject may become blurry 
because the Camcorder focuses on the 
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly 
reflective objects.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly 
because the light information that comes 
through the lens decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, 
it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
Recording a subject with little contrast
≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white 
wall, may become blurry because the 
Camcorder achieves focus based upon the 
vertical lines of an image.
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Specifications
Digital Video Camcorder
Information for your safety
Recording format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) 
Tape used: 
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/playback time:
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80) 
Video
Recording system:
Digital component
Television system:
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Audio
Recording system:
PCM digital recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) 
Image sensor:
1/6-inch CCD image sensor
[Effective pixels]
Moving picture: 340 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/
Still picture: 350 K (4:3), 460 K (16:9)/
Total: 680 K
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F3.7, Focal length; 2.3 mm to 
73.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF) 
Filter diameter:
37 mm
Zoom:
32:1 Power zoom
Monitor:
2.7-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Color electronic viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo (with a zoom function) 
Speaker:
1 round speaker 
‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
12 lx (Low light mode: 1/60)
2 lx (MagicPix function) 
Video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75≠
Audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600≠USB
 (PV-GS85 only): 
Card reader/writer function
No copyright protection support
Digital interface:
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) 
Dimensions :
78.5 mm (W) 
k72.6 mm (H) k136 mm (D)
3.091 inch (W) k2.859 inch (H) k5 .355 inch (D)
(excluding the projection parts)
Mass:
Approx. 450g (0.99 lbs)
(without the supplied battery, DV cassette and lens 
cap) 
Operating temperature:
0
oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
Operating humidity:
10% to 80%
Card memory functions (PV-GS85 only)
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum))
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card (4 GB (Maximum))
(FAT32 format corresponding)
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based 
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still picture size:
640
k480
640k360
WEB camera 
Compression:
Motion JPEG
Image size:
320
k240 pixels (QVGA) 
Frame rate:
Approx. 6 fps Power source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power consumption:
Recording
4.3 W (PV-GS85)
4.1 W (PV-GS80)
Please confirm the latest information on the 
following website.
http://panasonic.
co.jp/pavc/global/cs
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