Panasonic Pv Gs9 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
1) [PLAYBACK]
Playback Functions Sub-Menu
[SEARCH]
Index Search Mode (p. 37)[12bit AUDIO]Audio Selector (p. 44)[AUDIO OUT]Audio Output Mode (p. 64)[USB FUNCTION]USB Functions Mode (pp. 51, 54)2) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[EFFECT ON]
Digital Effect On/Off (p. 38)[EFFECT SEL]Digital Effect Selection (p. 38)[TITLE IN] (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)Adding a Title (p. 40)3) [CARD] (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality (p. 25)[CREATE TITLE]Title Creation (p. 40)4) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode (p. 23)[AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode (p. 23)5) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 60)[DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 60)[C.DISPLAY]Counter Display Mode (p. 60)[C.RESET]Counter Reset (p. 71)6) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfi 
nder Adjustment (p. 19)[EVF ON/AUTO]Using the Viewfi 
nder (p. 19)
[SCENE INDEX]Scene Index Mode (p. 37)[WIND CUT]Wind Noise Reduction (p. 29)[ZOOM MIC]Zoom Microphone (p. 27)[CINEMA]Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 29)5) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 60)[DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 60)[C.DISPLAY]Counter Display Mode (p. 60)[C.RESET]Counter Reset (p. 71)
• It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset 
the Time Code.
6) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfi 
nder Adjustment (p. 19)[SELF REC]Recording Yourself (p. 26)[EVF ON/AUTO]Using the Viewfi 
nder (p. 19)7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search (p. 24)[DEMO MODE]Demonstration Mode
• If no operation takes place for approximately 10 
minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the 
Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to 
[ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the 
Camcorder is automatically set to Demonstration 
Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is 
pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is 
canceled. The Demonstration Mode can be started 
by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the 
Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert 
a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].
[AV JACK]AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)[REMOTE]Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 61)[CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 23)[INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 60)
  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]Tape Playback Menu(PV-GS9) (PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) 
						

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Before Use
  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Picture Playback Menu 7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search (p. 24)[AV JACK]AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)[REMOTE]Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 61)
  [CARD RECORDING MENU]
(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Card Recording Menu
1) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode (p. 30)[SHTR EFFECT]Shutter Effect (p. 25)[SELF TIMER]Self-timer Recording (p. 27)2) [DIGITAL]
Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title (p. 40)3) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality (p. 25)[CREATE TITLE]Title Creation (p. 40)[BURST MODE]RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 26)4) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 60)[DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 60)5) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfi 
nder Adjustment  (p.  19)[SELF REC]Recording Yourself (p. 26)[EVF ON/AUTO]Using the Viewfi 
nder (p. 19)
6) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)[REMOTE]Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 61)[CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 23)[INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 60)
1) [DELETE]
Deleting a File Sub-Menu
[FILE BY SEL]
Selecting and Deleting a File (p. 42)[ALL FILES]Deleting All Files (p. 42)[TITLE BY SEL]Selecting and Deleting a Title (p. 42)2) [EDITING]
Editing a File Sub-Menu
[FILE LOCK]
Setting the Lock (p. 41)[DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 41)[CARD FORMAT]Formatting a Card (p. 42)3) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title (p. 40)4) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 60)[DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 60)[C.DISPLAY]Counter Display Mode (p. 60)[C.RESET]Counter Reset (p. 71) 
						

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Before Use
• If the built-in battery is weak, the [  ] Indication 
fl 
ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
• The clock uses the 12-hour system.
5) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfi 
nder Adjustment (p. 19)[EVF ON/AUTO]Using the Viewfi 
nder (p. 19)6) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)[REMOTE]Remote Control Mode (p. 15)
  Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight 
imprecision make sure to check the time before 
recording.
1  Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of 
the clock. When the [  ] Indication fl 
ashes, the 
internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
1  Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder 
with the power turned off and then connect 
to the AC jack.
• After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery 
can power the clock for approximately 3 months.
  LP Mode
A desired  recording speed can be selected with [REC 
SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time 
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.
Although the image quality does not decrease with the 
LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear 
on a playback image, or some normal functions may 
be restricted.
• The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not 
completely compatible with other equipment.
• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 44)
Audio Recording Mode
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be 
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] 
Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 
48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” 
Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks 
in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for 
Audio Dubbing.
2  Press the [  /  ] Button 13 16 to select [YEAR], 
[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press 
the [ 
 /  ] 14 17 to set it to the desired 
value.
•  Year will cycle in the order shown below.
  2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3  Press the [MENU] Button 19 to fi 
nish setting 
the date and time.
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Recording Mode
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Recording Mode
About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial 40 to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial 
40 to Card Recording Mode [  ] (For 
PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
Switch 
18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder 
automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. 
In some cases, they cannot be adjusted 
automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
(pp. 31, 32)
• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens 
Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the 
power is turned on, Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment (p. 30) may not function correctly.
• When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more 
than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically 
for tape protection and power conservation. (If the 
AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only 
when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) 
When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode 
and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more 
than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. 
To resume recording from this condition, turn off, 
then turn on the power again.
• When the Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not 
available.
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 41 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 40 to Tape Recording 
Mode.4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
43  
again to pause the recording.
•  The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.
  To Check the RecordingBy pressing the [  ] Button 7 briefl 
y in the 
Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last 
few seconds of the recorded scene.
• The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, 
the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.
 Finding the End of Recording( Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the 
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE 
PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK 
SEARCH] >> [YES].
•  The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank 
Search.
•  Approximately 1 second before the last recorded 
scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording 
Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.
•  If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the 
Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.
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44
41
(PV-GS12/ 
PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15)(PV-GS9)
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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
 Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still  
  Record Mode”      
 (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording 
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, 
you can also record a still picture on a card by 
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
43.• Recording starts.
•  After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].
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Recording Mode
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [  ] Button.
  Digital Still PictureWhen the [STILL] Button 13 is pressed, images 
become still pictures. When the button is pressed 
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled.
• We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button 
fi 
rst at the position where you wish to record the still 
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode 
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1  Set the Mode Dial 40 to Card Recording 
Mode.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 
36.
• The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
Selecting the quality of Photoshot images
1  Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] 
>> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image 
quality.
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  Recording a Still Picture on a Tape 
(PV-GS9 Only)
Still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder 
lens.
1  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36 in the 
Recording Pause Mode.
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 Continuous PhotoshotIf you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] 
Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] 
Button pressed, the Camcorder will continuously 
record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds 
intervals until the button is released.
• The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter 
clicking sound is recorded.
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  Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot) (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15 )
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card 
from the Camcorder.
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Maximum number of images recordable on the 
supplied (PV-GS15 Only) Card (8MB)
[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 45 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 95 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 190 pictures
• These fi 
gures vary depending on the subject being 
photographed.
 Progressive PhotoshotWhen the [ P ] Indication is displayed, Progressive 
Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures 
with higher quality by using this function.
• The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be 
activated depending on the function you use. (p. 60)
• To record still pictures with higher quality, we 
recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. 
(To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function 
regardless of the function you use)
• When you record onto the tape and the card 
simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function 
is not activated.
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Maximum number of still pictures recordable 
on an SD Memory card (optional)
PICTURE 
QUALITYFINE NORMAL ECONOMY
16 MB 100 200 400
32 MB 220 440 880
64 MB 440 880 1 760
128 MB 880 1 760 3 520
256 MB 1 760 3 520 7 040
512 MB 3 520 7 040 14 080
• These fi 
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Recording Mode
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By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to 
the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the 
Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in 
progress.To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up 
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance 
the light’s brightness.
1  Press the [LIGHT] Button 11. 1
• When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be 
recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures 
are recorded.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36.
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• When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfi 
nder 
is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD 
Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown 
in the Viewfi 
nder.
• If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor 
to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] 
on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images 
are recorded normally and no left and right reversal 
occurs.
Recording with the  Built-in LED Video 
Light (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
  Recording Yourself
•  The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain 
Up mode is set to on.
•  Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only 
the Video Light is on, however, ghost images will 
appear.
2  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 2•  Gain Up mode is set to off.
•  To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.
3  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3•  The Video Light turns off.
•  Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1.
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• For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
61-62.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
  Quick Start
By pressing the [QUICK START] Button 42, the 
Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 
1.3 seconds after it is turned on.
1  Press the [QUICK START] Button 42.•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp 42 lights up.
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [OFF].•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
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42
  RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotThe still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular 
intervals.
1  Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] 
>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
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Recording Mode
3  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON].•  The Camcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.3 seconds.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
  Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Tape (PV-GS9 
Only) or the Card (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] (PV-GS9 
Only) or [CARD RECORDING MENU] (For 
PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) >> [CAMERA] >> 
[SELF TIMER] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36.
• The [  ] Indication fl 
ashes and the recording 
starts after 10 seconds.
• You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).
   (p. 26)
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
  Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by 
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
1  For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
  Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W].
  For close-ups (zoom in):
  Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
• Zoom Magnifi 
cation Indication is displayed for a few 
seconds.
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 To Take Close-up Shots of Small  
 Subjects
( Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnifi 
cation is 1X, the Camcorder 
can focus on a subject that is as close as 
approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. 
Small subjects like insects can be recorded with 
this function.
 To Use the  Zoom Microphone FunctionAlong with the zooming operation, the microphone’s 
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for 
recording sounds.
•  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The 
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
To Cancel the Quick StartKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for 
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick 
Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
  Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record 
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal 
zoom range of 1X to 20X (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)/22X 
(PV-GS14)/24X (PV-GS15) magnifi 
cation. With the 
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnifi 
cation 
from 50X up to 800X.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [50X] or [800X].
•  50X :  Digital zooming to 50X
•  800X :  Digital zooming to 800X
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2  Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W] or 
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the 
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
• If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may 
not be stabilized.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [EIS] >> [ON].
•  The [EIS] Indication appears.
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 43 or 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button 36 to start recording.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> 
[EIS] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
  Fade In/Out Functions
Fade InFade In brings out images and sounds gradually from 
a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
1  Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 during 
the Recording Pause Mode.
•  The image fades out gradually.
2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 43 to start 
recording.
3  Release the [FADE] Button 
16 about 3 
seconds after recording starts.
•  The image reappears gradually.
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43
16
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Fade OutFade Out causes images and sounds to disappear 
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.
1  Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 while 
recording.
•  The image fades out gradually.
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Recording Mode
3  Release the [FADE] Button 16.
• The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
  Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too 
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines 
from behind the subject being recorded.)
1  Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10.
• The [  ] Indication fl 
ashes and then is displayed.
•  The entire screen becomes brighter.
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
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  MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images brightly 
in a dark place without using the Video Flash.
1  Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8.
To Cancel the MagicPix Function
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button again.
• For other notes concerning this item, see pages 
62-63.
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Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. 
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors 
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this 
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
1  Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button 9.
• The [ SOFT SKIN ] Indication appears.
• To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take a 
bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of 
the subject can be framed in the screen.
To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode
Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.
9
•  The [MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 43 to stop 
recording.
•  The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] 
>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
  Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
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1) [  ]  Sports Mode•  For recording scenes involving quick movements, 
such as sports scenes.
2) [  ]  Portrait Mode•  Use when you want to make people (subjects) 
stand out from the background.
3) [  ]  Low Light Mode•  For brightening a dark scene.4) [  ]  Spotlight Mode•  For recording a subject under a spotlight.5) [  ]  Surf & Snow Mode•  For recording in glaring surroundings, such as ski 
slopes, beaches, etc. •  Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen.
To Cancel the Cinema Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] 
>> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
Recording in Special Situations
( Program AE)You can select optimal automatic exposure under 
specifi 
c recording situations.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].
2  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD 
RECORDING MENU] (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15) >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a 
desired mode ([ 
 ], [  ], [  ], [  ] or
 [  ]).
•  The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
To Cancel the Program AE Function
Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu 
to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
Switch to [AUTO].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
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1) 2)
3) 4)
5)
Recording in Natural Colors
( White Balance)Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the 
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not 
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the 
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap 
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not 
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after 
removing the Lens Cap.
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.
2  Press the [ENTER] Button 15.
•  The [AWB] Indication appears.
3  Press the [  ] Button 14 or [  ] Button 17 to select a desired White Balance Mode.
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1) 2)
3)
4)
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 
to [MANUAL].