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6) Recording a subject with little contrast•  Because the Camcorder achieves focus based 
upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with 
little contrast, such as a white wall, may become 
blurry.
  Time CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate time 
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames per second). If this data is included in a 
recording, an address is assigned to each image on 
the tape.
• The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of 
the sub-code at each recording.
• When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is 
inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from 
zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time 
Code picks up from the point where the last scene 
was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette 
is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may 
appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous 
value.)
• The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.
• Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from 
the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not 
be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will be 
recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use of 
the Blank Search Function (p. 24) before recording a 
new scene.
  Memory Stop FunctionThe Memory Stop Function is useful for the following 
operations.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a 
desired position
1  Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].
2  Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape 
position from which you want to play it back 
later. (pp. 14, 21)
3  Start playback or recording.
4  After playback or recording has fi 
nished:
  Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode.
•  The [POWER] Lamp lights up.
5  Rewind the tape.•  The tape automatically stops approximately at the 
position where the counter was set to zero.
Stopping editing automatically during audio 
dubbing
1  Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].
2  Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the 
position where you want to stop editing.
3  Play back the still picture where you want to 
start audio dubbing.
4  Start audio dubbing. (p. 44)
•  Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position 
where the counter was set to zero.
Explanation of Terms
 Digital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds are 
converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. 
This complete digital recording is capable of recording 
and playback with minimal image and sound 
deterioration.
In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time 
Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS CassettesBecause this Camcorder employs a digital system for 
recording image and sound data, it is not compatible 
with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that 
employs an analog recording system.
The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different.
Compatibility with Output SignalsBecause AV signal output from the AV signal output 
Jack is analog (the same as conventional video 
systems), this Camcorder can be connected with 
S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.
 Focus  Auto Focus AdjustmentThe Auto Focus System automatically moves forward 
and backward the focusing lens inside the Camcorder 
to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can 
be seen clearly.
However, the Auto Focus System does not function 
properly for the following subjects or under the 
following recording conditions.
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
1) Recording a subject whose one end is 
located closer to the Camcorder and the 
other end farther away from it
•  Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the 
center of an image, it may be impossible to focus 
on a subject that is located in both foreground and 
background.
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty 
glass
•  Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the 
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings•  Because the light information that comes through 
the lens decreases considerably, the Camcorder 
cannot focus correctly.
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
refl 
ective objects
•  Because the Camcorder focuses on the objects 
with glossy surfaces or on highly refl 
ective objects, 
the subject may become blurry.
5) Recording a fast-moving subject•  Because the focus lens-inside moves 
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the 
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Specifi 
cations
Digital CamcorderInformation for your safety
AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifi 
cations may change without prior notice. 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 fi 
elds NTSC color 
signal
Audio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
Image Sensor:
1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.1-50.4 mm 
(PV-GS15) / 2.1-46.2 mm (PV-GS14) / 2.1-42 mm 
(PV-GS9/PV-GS12), Macro (Full Range AF)
Filter Diameter:
27 mm
Zoom:
20:1 Power Zoom (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)
22:1 Power Zoom (PV-GS14)
24:1 Power Zoom (PV-GS15)
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfi 
nder:
Color Electronic Viewfi 
nder (PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Electronic Viewfi 
nder (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)
Microphone:
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker 20 mm
Standard Illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum Required Illumination:
2 lx (MagicPix Mode)
Video Output Level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video Output Level: (For PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio Output Level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ohmPower Source:
DC 7.2/7.8 V
Power Consumption:
Recording
4.5 W
Mic Input: (For PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USB:
Card reader/writer function (For PV-GS12/
PV-GS14/PV-GS15), USB 2.0 compliant
(max. 12 Mbps)
No copyright protection support
Digital Interface:
DV Input/Output Jack (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Dimensions:
Approx. 87 (H) x 69 (W) x 112 (D) mm
Approx. 3-3/8 (H) x 2-3/4 (W) x 4-3/8 (D) inch
Weight:
Approx. 0.40 kg
 (0.88 lbs.) (PV-GS9/PV-GS12)
Approx. 0.41 kg
 (0.90 lbs.) (PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
(without Battery and DV cassette)
Operating Temperature:
32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C–40 °C)
Operating Humidity:
10 % – 80 %
Card Memory Functions (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15)
Recording Media:
MultiMediaCard (4 MB/8 MB/16 MB)
SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB)
Still picture recording fi 
le format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based 
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still Image Size:
640 X 480 pixels (VGA)
WEB Camera
Compression:
Motion JPEG
Image Size:
320 X 240 pixels (QVGA)
Power Source:
110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
18 W
DC Output:
DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder Operation)
DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions:
70 (W) X 45 (H) X 115 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) X 1-3/4 (H) X 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight:
Approx. 0.16 kg
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  Camcorder Accessory System
Accessory # Figure Description Price
PV-DAC11AAC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $119.95
CGR-D08A/1B
800 mAh/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95
CGR-D16A/1B
1 600 mAh/3 h, Battery Pack $99.95
CGP-D28A/1B
2 800 mAh/5 h, Battery Pack $129.95
CGR-D53A/1K
5 300 mAh/9 h, Battery Pack $229.95
PV-DDC9
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)$55.00
LSSQ0411
IR Remote ControlCall For 
Pricing
RP-SD64BPPA
RP-SD32BPPA
RP-SD16BPPA
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory CardCall For 
Pricing
BN-SDCAPE/1B
USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card 
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)$79.95
BN-SDABPE/1B
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)$79.95
LSFT0577
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SECall For 
Pricing
K1HA05CD0005
USB CableCall For 
Pricing
PV-H150
Carrying Case $49.95
PV-HB002
Carrying CaseCall For 
Pricing
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TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE 
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
2. Items Ordered 1. Camcorder Model #
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard
DiscoverCredit Card #
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State ZipPhone #:
Day
Night(        )
(        )
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Request for Service Notice:
Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
• Please in clude your proof of purchase.
  (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•  To further speed your repair, please provide an 
explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any 
symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
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  Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION 
OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic 
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) 
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase 
(“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace 
it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number
CamcorderOne (1) Year (except CCD 
Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) 
MonthsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
DVD/VCR Deck, 
A/V MixerOne (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, 
TV/DVD/VCR 
CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In: 21” CRT and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In: 22” CRT 
and Larger1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/HDR 
CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT) 
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysIn-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788
Rechargeable 
Batteries
(in exchange for 
defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for 
defective item)Five (5) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards (in 
exchange for 
defective item)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no 
charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the 
warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only ap plies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puer to Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a 
new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for 
warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or 
visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and 
does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be 
completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair 
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Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear 
and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing 
fi 
xed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 
pic tures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fi 
xed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or 
failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modifi 
cation, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, offi 
ce, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of 
God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE 
WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE 
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages 
for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, 
loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for 
illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED 
TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an 
implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specifi 
c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a 
problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses 
listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE 
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Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer 
or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and 
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Accessory Purchases
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
As of October 2003
MAIL TO  :
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Camcorder Repair
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. 
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products 
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)(Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
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Este símbolo tiene por fi 
nalidad alertar al usuario 
de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de 
operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida 
con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la 
literatura incluida para evitar problemas.
La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador. Su 
 Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y 
modo Largo (LP).
Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso 
en aparatos VCR con la marca 
.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a 
la lluvia ni a la humedad.
Este símbolo tiene por fi 
nalidad alertar al usuario 
acerca de la presencia de tensión sin aislación en 
el interior del producto, que puede tener la 
intensidad sufi 
ciente como para causar descargas 
eléctricas. Por lo tanto, hacer contacto con 
cualquier pieza en el interior de la unidad es 
peligroso.
Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC. El funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos 
siguientes condiciones: (1) Este dispositivo puede no causar interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) este 
dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida, incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un 
funcionamiento no deseado.
Nota:
Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontró que cumple con la Parte 15 de las reglas del FCC. 
Estos limites están diseñados para proveer una protección razonable contra interferencias cuando se 
opera en un ambiente residencial.
Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepción de radio o televisión, lo cual se puede comprobar al 
apagar y encender el equipo, utilice el equipo en otra ubicación y/o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al 
que está utilizando el receptor.
Si es necesario, consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico experto de radio/TV para solicitar ayuda. Puede 
encontrar útil el folleto ‘Información sobre las interferencias’ disponible en las ofi 
cinas regionales del FCC 
local.
Advertencia del FCC:
Para asegurar la conformidad  continua del FCC, utilice solamente el cable de interfaz blindado cuando 
conecte una cámara de video digital a una computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aquí. 
También, cualquier cambio sin autorización o modifi 
caciones a este equipo anularían la autoridad del 
usuario para operarlo.
Precauciones para su seguridad
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Guía rápida
•  Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería.
•  Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando 
el cable de entrada de CC esté conectado al 
adaptador de CA, desconéctelo del adaptador de 
CA.
•  La lámpara [CHARGE] se enciende, y comienza 
la carga.
•  Cuando la lámpara [CHARGE] se apaga, se ha 
terminado la carga.
1  Coloque la batería en el adaptador de CA y 
cárguela.
2  Coloque la batería cargada en el Camcorder.
1  Deslice la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] 1 hacia el 
frente y tire hacia abajo para abrir la tapa del 
compartimiento del cassette.
•  Para proteger la cinta, el casete no podrá 
expulsarse, si la tapa no está completamente 
abierta.
2  Inserte un cassette.
3  Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando la 
marca [PUSH] 
2.
4  Cierre la cubierta del compartimiento del 
cassette presionando la marca 
3.
2
1
 Inserción de un cassette
 Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria
  (Sólo para el modelo      
 PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
2  Deslice la palanca [OPEN] 3 para abrir la 
cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta 4.
3  Mientras sostiene la tarjeta de memoria con 
su esquina cortada hacia la derecha 
5 
insértela en la ranura de tarjeta 6.
4  Cierre bien la cubierta de ranura de tarjeta 
4.
 Grabación de una cinta1  Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON].•  La lámpara [POWER] 2 se enciende.
2  Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de 
cinta.
3  Presione el botón de inicio/parada de 
grabación.
•  Comienza la grabación.
(PV-GS12/ 
PV-GS14/ 
PV-GS15)(PV-GS9)
1
2
4  Presione el botón de inicio/parada de 
grabación nuevamente para detener la 
grabación.
3
1  Usando su pulgar presione la perilla [OPEN▼] 1 y saque la pantalla LCD 2 en la dirección 
de la fl 
echa.
1
2
5
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