Panasonic Pv Gs9 Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please 
read these instructions thoroughly.
LSQT0802 A
PV-GS9
PV-GS12
PV-GS14
PV-GS15
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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(PV-GS15 Shown)
[For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15][For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15] 

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WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the 
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will 
bring you and your family years of enjoyment. 
Please take time to fi...

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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : Panasonic
Model No. : PV-GS9/PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15
Responsibility Party :  Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Address :  One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may...

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11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be 
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating 
Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than 
the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having 
a third (grounding) pin.
  The 2-wire polarized plug will fi 
t into the power outlet 
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable 
to insert the...

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15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not 
be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or 
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall 
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an 
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken 
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as 
contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and 
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fi 
re or 
electric shock.
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You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defi 
ned in this End User Software Agreement 
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does 
not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita 
Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers...

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This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS9, PV-GS12, PV-GS14, and 
PV-GS15. The PV-GS15 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read 
carefully.
Differences between models
Model 
NumberPV-GS9 PV-GS12 PV-GS14 PV-GS15
Battery Pack
(Supplied)CGR-D08R
(800 mAh)CGR-D08R
(800 mAh)CGR-D08R
(800 mAh)CGR-D14
(1 350 mAh)
Memory 
CardOptional OptionalSupplied 
(RP-SD008MMK0)
CD-ROM Optional Software Optional Software Optional Software Supplied...

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Contents
Before Use
Things You Should Know ....................................2
Safety Precautions ..............................................2
Important Safeguards ..........................................4
Precautions .........................................................5
End User License Agreement ..............................6
Differences between models...

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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape ..........................................35
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ...........35
Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control Only) ..36
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ................36
Index Search Functions
  (Remote Control Only) ....................................37
Playback Zoom Function
  (Remote Control Only) ....................................37
Playback Digital Effect Functions ......................38
Playing Back a Memory Card
  (For...

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Before Use
Quick Guide
•  Before use, fully charge the Battery.
•  Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC 
Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect 
it from the AC Adaptor.
•  The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light 
up, and charging starts.
•  When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is 
completed.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2...