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1. 69 SPECHICALONS teen ea ood teat adeo tend de 70 Camcorder Accessory System 72 Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers ssessss 73 Request for Service Notice USA Only 74 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 75 Customer Services Directory 76 Warranty For Canadian Customers 77 WG OX HENRI 78 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso rapido 79 Before using Quick Guide 3 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder B Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover li Inserting removing a card ZA A 1 Open the card slot cover A B Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and 2 Insert remove the card into from the card slide it until it clicks slot Me A e When inserting a card face the label side Bl Inserting removing a cassette towards you and push it straight in with one 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the stroke as far as it goes cassette cover eWhen removing the card open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and OPEN then pul
2. 2 LSQT1121 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s auth
3. 37 LSQT1 121 Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 2 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to FOCUS MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS mn 4 te t HT MF ti m 5 5NEXT as Bh Se EO P M eThe Gunz indication and the manual focus MF indication appears 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus 5 SNEXT Ose Bur PUTEM S se A a Ma eWhen 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 g To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO or FOCUS 38 LSQT1121 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 eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS 2 Move the joystick left or right to select aperture icon inis or shutter speed icon Of we O Lud SHIR OM ANEXT rre ais E EO m 3 Move the joystick left o or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture NL le l
4. e For other information about MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger please refer to Help e When access is finished close MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger then turn off the Camcorder Finally disconnect the USB cable 52 LSQT1 121 Using on Macintosh B Operating environment on iMovie 4 iMovie HD OS Mac OS X v 10 8 to v 10 4 CPU PowerPC G3 400 MHz or higher G4 G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface DV FireWire terminal IEEE1394 a eiMovie iMovie HD included with any new Macintosh or sold with iLife 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode 2 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with the DV Interface Cable optional e For more information please contact Apple Computer Inc at http www apple com B Copying still pictures on PC PV GS85 only 1 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer via the supplied USB cable 3 Double click NO NAME or Untitled displayed on the desktop eFiles are stored in 100CDPFP folder in the DCIM folder 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal computer With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely PV GS85 only If USB cable is disconnected while the computer is on the error dialog box may appear In sucha case click OK and close the dialog box By following the steps bel
5. Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode 1 Rotate the mode dial e Set your desired mode to Joystick a TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape Also you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape gt TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape OH CARD RECORDING MODE PV GS85 only Use this to record still pictures on a card C3 CARD PLAYBACK MODE PV GS85 only Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card PC CONNECTION MODE PV GS85 only You can view or edit the still pictures recorded on a card on your personal computer 48 How to use the joystick Wi Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi image display Move the joystick up down left or right to select an item or file and then push in the center to set it o Select by moving up Select by moving down Select by moving left o Select by moving right LI Determine by pushing the center Wi Joystick and screen display Push the center of the joystick and icons will be displayed on the screen Each time the joystick is moved down the indication changes In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback mode the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen 1 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to
6. Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of November 2006 76 LSQT1121 Others Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Camcorder Product One 1 year parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTI
7. 2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode or Card Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV elf the images are not played back correctly on the TV e g they are displayed vertically perform the menu operations in accordance with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor Set SETUP TV ASPECT 16 9 or 4 3 4 Move the joystick up to select the gt 1 1 icon to start playback eThe image and audio are output on the TV 5 Move the joystick down to select the B icon to stop playback eUse the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down B If the image or audio from this Camcorder is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go eCheck the 12bit AUDIO settings 58 e Check the connected terminal e Check the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 41 LSQT1121 HA PAC none Playing back card PV GS85 only eSet to Card Playback Mode An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor Plays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture Slide show Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start pause e The power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Card playback mode e Even if the operation icon does not appear the previous or next pictu
8. eee ee 17 68 BW Web Camera uc as e eee ex t rer 49 White Tue 37 NEE UNGCHON aorta E 35 Wind Noise Reduction Function 34 mz LOONT esos os deiode ci Glee Ae toon eS 31 Zoom Microphone 31 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide Guia espanola para el uso rapido B Carga de la bater a 1 Conecte el cable el ctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA 2 Meta la bater a en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca luego enc jela B Montaje de la bater a Empuje la bater a contra el porta bater a y h gala deslizar hasta que dispare a B Insertar quitar un cassette 1 Haga deslizar la palanca OPEN EJECT y abra la tapa del cassette 2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette est abierto inserte quite el cassette 3 Apriete la marca PUSH Q a fin de cerrar el compartimiento del cassette 4 S lo cierre la tapa del cassette despu s de que el respectivo compartimiento est cabalmente alojado B Insertar quitar una tarjeta 1 Haga deslizar la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta hacia fuera para abrirla e Cuando inserta una tarjeta con su lado etiquetado vuelto hacia Ud la apriete derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope e Cuando quita la tarjeta abra la tapa de la respectiva ranura apriete en el medio de la tarjeta y t rela fuera derecha 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta
9. 2 ADVANCED EVF SET 24 PICT QUALITY PV GS85 only 30 POWER SAVE 28 O 1 S 35 TV ASPECT At GUIDE LINES 35 FADE COLOR 34 4 LANGUAGE 23 AUDIO REC 58 D ZOOM 31 ZOOM MIC 37 SHTR EFFECT PV GS80 only 30 3 SETUP DISPLAY 58 DATE TIME 55 POWER SAVE 28 QUICK START 18 BEEP SOUND 58 LCD SET 24 EVF SET 24 INITIAL SET 58 DEMO MODE ss 4 LANGUAGE 23 S6 LSQT1121 Bo CARD RECORDING MENU PV GS85 only MES O l CLOCK SET EL UA SETUP lt ENTER EXIT Ga 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 36 PICT QUALITY 30 ASPECT 35 CLOCK SET 76 2 ADVANCED O 1 S 35 GUIDE LINES 35 SHTR EFFECT 30 3 SETUP DISPLAY 58 DATE TIME 58 POWER SAVE 28 QUICK START 18 BEEP SOUND 5s LCD SET 24 EVF SET 24 INITIAL SET 58 4 LANGUAGE 23 Menu Bc CARD PLAYBACK MENU PV GS85 only K BASIC SETUP ENTER EXIT Ga 1 BASIC DATE TIME 58 PROTECT 44 2 ADVANCED DPOF SET 44 FORMAT CARD 43 3 SETUP DISPLAY 58 LCD SET 24 EVF SET 24 POWER SAVE 28 TV ASPECT At 4 LANGUAGE 23 57 LSQT1121 Menu Menus related to recording B DATE TIME This switches between date and time indications e The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape card BH AUDIO REC Switches the
10. OS Mac OS X v 10 3 to v 10 4 CPU PowerPC G3 400 MHz or higher G4 G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo RAM 64 MB or more eThe USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard with the OS 48 LSQT1121 Using on a Windows PC PV GS85 only Bg Using the Built in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable you can transfer stillimages saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB cable EES OSES CEES REET SS NOSE e E El E D El B l Abed Eo DS 4 Camcorder power is turned on 5 For Windows 2000 users open My Computer and click Removable Disk For Windows XP users click Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and then OK 6 Double click a file you want to view e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Do not change file or folder names on the personal computer The images on the Memory Card may not be viewable on the Camcorder e The appropriate driver to recognize the Camcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time e After the USB cable is connected to the Camcorder open My Computer or Windows Explorer to check that the dr
11. SETUP AUDIO OUT on playback e Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases For more information see the instructions for equipment connected Edit mode e Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the AUDIO REC mode of the playback tape e The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images elf a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard is recorded by the Camcorder the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns at playback e Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is connected with the USB cable e While pictures are input from the DV terminal the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joystick e While pictures are input from the DV terminal the TV aspect will not change even if you change the setting for TV ASPECT in the SETUP menu CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC personal computer via a DV Interface Cable optional using products and software from a number of video editing software co
12. elt the battery is kept in a high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e 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 e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e 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 e 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 e Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or AC adaptor Do not throw old battery into fire e 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 B About the AC adaptor e f the battery is warm charging requires more time than normal e f 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
13. gt gt AE gt END f the battery discharges then amm mmm will flash e The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on ein Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode if the OFF ON switch is set to ON while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted the power turns off E How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF eSet the OFF ON switch to OFF when not using the Camcorder e The Status indicator goes off when the power turns off I5 LSQT1 121 Before using E How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor viewfinder When the power switch is set to ON the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode A OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use 17 e The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be activated 2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder eThe power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted e The Status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off If quick start is set to ON 78 the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the Status indicator lights green e The power does not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while r
14. gt gt GUIDE LINES gt gt OFF eThe guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded 35 LSQT1121 Record mode Recording in various situations Scene mode When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS 2 Set BASIC SCENE MODE select the desired mode 1 yA Sports mode eTo record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2 9 Portrait mode e To make people stand out against the background 3 9 Low light mode e To make the scene brighter in dark conditions 4 tg Spotlight mode e To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive 5 g Surf amp snow mode e To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches 36 LSQT1121 Bg To cancel the scene mode function Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt OFF or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Sports mode e This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change elt you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflec
15. http panasonic co jp pavc global cs Still picture recording file format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Still picture size 640 x 480 640 X 360 WEB camera Compression Motion JPEG Image size 320 X 240 pixels QVGA Frame rate Approx 6 fps Others AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 19 W DC output DC 7 9 V 1 4 A Camcorder operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery charging Dimensions 61 mm W X32 mm H X91 mm D 2 40 inch W X 1 26 inch H X 3 58 inch D Mass Approx 110 g 0 24 Ibs Specifications may change without prior notice Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Card optional PV GS85 only 16 9 mode and 4 3 mode PICTURE SIZE 16 9 EDU ee EA 0 3u 4 3 mer QUALITY 8MB emie 9 same 220 Im ome a0 wl ma 1750 2s6mB 1760 20 sta me 3520 790 368 70 14080 2658 14080 28160 468 25 50 56320 The numbers shown in the table are approximations e These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed 71 LSQT1121 f Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory i Description PV DAC14 CGR DUOGA 1B 640 mAh Rechargeable F Lithium lon Battery Pack CGA DU12A 1B 1150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack CGA DU21A 1B 2040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery P
16. recorded ST2 It only plays back the sound on the tape added with audio dubbing MIX It simultaneously plays back both ST1 and ST2 sounds e Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit When playing back a tape recorded on this unit you will not be able to hear the sound if ST2 is set Set ST1 E AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back STEREO Stereo sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound Other menus B INITIAL SET When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition B DEMO MODE If you set to DEMO MODE gt gt ON without inserting a cassette and a card the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the demonstration mode is canceled If no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration mode automatically starts To terminate the demonstration mode insert a cassette or a card or set to DEMO MODE gt gt OFF For normal use set this function to OFF Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen Basic indications AZZZ Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f T
17. supporting DPOF e2 or more files can be set in succession B To complete the settings Press the MENU button eDPOF settings made on another Camcorder may not be recognized by this Camcorder Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder Bg To set so that all pictures are not printed Select CANCEL ALL in Step 1 Bg What is DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format This enables the printing information to be added to the pictures on the card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF Edit mode Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card PV GS85 only Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette eSet to Tape Playback Mode Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card 1 Start playback 2 Pause at the scene you wish to record and press the Photoshot button e Audio will not be recorded eThe size of still pictures recorded on a card becomes 16 9 or 4 3 elf you set TV ASPECT gt gt 4 3 black bands are added to the top and bottom of the picture when wide pictures are recorded to the card 35 elf you press the Photoshot button without pausing blurred pictures may be recorded Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD RAM or other such media Refer to the instruction
18. system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association eThe file format supported by this Camcorder is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back elf an out of specs file is played back the folder file name may not be displayed e The Camcorder may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another brand of Camcorder and vice versa Playback mode Deleting files recorded on a card PV GS85 only The deleted files cannot be restored e Set to Card Playback Mode 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete e You can select a file in the multi screen display After selecting the file press the joystick and display the operation icon 2 Move the joystick down to select Te 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select DELETE 1 FILE and then press it 4 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick e n order to stop deletion select NO Bg To delete all files 1 Move the joystick down to select 7 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select ALL FILES and then press it 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick e Do not turn off the power while deleting eTo delete files use the AC adaptor or a sufficiently charged battery e n case of ALL FILES the deletion may take time if there are many files on the card elf the CARD FU
19. to uninstall e Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS Please refer to the user manual of your OS S3 LSQT1121 With a PC Notes e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Intel Pentium Intel Core Duo and Intel Core Solo are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation e Apple Mac OS iMovie iMovie HD FireWire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries e All other names company names product names etc in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations eMicrosoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation eThe names of the products you are using may differ from the names given in the text Depending on the operating environment and other factors the contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen e Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example other languages are supported as well eThese instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms For this information refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer e Do not disconnect USB
20. Cable to the AC adaptor 3 Connect the DC Cable to this product e The output plug of the AC Cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack As shown in there is a gap e Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for this Camcorder Do not use the power cord from other equipment for this Camcorder B Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Bg Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY lever slide the battery to remove it QNS A e Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall e Before removing the battery be sure to set the OFF ON switch to OFF Before using Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 C 77 F and the humidity is 60 If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 C 77 F the charging time will become Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment 69 may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the longer lens cap E How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON Supplied A 1 h 40 min battery 1 h 45 min CGR DU06 1 h 25 min 7 2 V 45 m
21. Memory Card that is available in larger capacities It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting as well as a copyright protection function eSDHC Logo is a trademark eminiSD Logo is a trademark e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Files recorded on a SD Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa For this reason check the compatibility of the equipment in advance B About the compatibility of the card files PV GS85 only Data files recorded on an SD Card by this Camcorder conform with DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e f you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder you may not be able to play them back Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance With a PC B About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer PV GS85 only e When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure 100CDPFP The images IMGA0001 JPG etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG for
22. N No card is inserted sJEND The tape came to the end during recording The video heads are dirty 65 Textual indications 4 DEW DETECT amp EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred Take out the cassette and wait for a while lt takes some time until the cassette holder opens but this is not a malfunction 65 LOW BATTERY The battery is low Recharge it 14 NO TAPE No tape is inserted 19 TAPE END The tape came to the end during recording CHECK REC TAB You are attempting to record pictures ona tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position You are attempting digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position WRONG TAPE FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system This cassette is incompatible UNPLAYABLE CARD You are attempting to play back data not compatible with this Camcorder CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR The cassette cover is open Close the cassette cover 19 COPY PROTECTED Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard CARD ERROR This card is not compatible with this 60 LSQT1121 Camcorder You are attempting to format a failed card This message is displayed when you attempt to insert an incompatible card to Card Slot NO CARD No card is inserted CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory
23. audio PCM audio recording systems 12bit Records audio in 12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks The original sound recorded is preserved after audio dubbing 16bit Records audio in 16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks Audio can be recorded in higher quality The original sound recorded is erased after audio dubbing e Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function set 12bit to take pictures BH DISPLAY Set to ON and the display mode can be switched to all functions Set to OFF and it can be switched to minimum display EH BEEP SOUND Set to ON and confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording e When you turn on the power eWhen the unit goes from quick start standby mode to recording pause 2 Beeps e When you pause recording e When you turn off the power e When the unit goes into quick start standby mode 2 Beeps for 4 times e When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs 65 and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen 60 58 LSQT1121 Menus related to playback B 12bit AUDIO If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function set 12bit to take pictures You can switch the sound PCM Audio when playing back a tape with sound recorded in 12bit ST1 It only plays back the original sound
24. connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable these indications may not appear B When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set eCheck that the plugs are inserted as far as they go eCheck the 12bit AUDIO settings 58 eCheck the connected terminal 46 LSQT1121 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV DDC9 PV DDC9 K optional high image quality dubbing can be done in digital format eSet to Tape Playback Mode Player recorder 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable 2 Set ADVANCED gt gt REC STDBY gt gt YES Recorder 3 Start playback Player 4 Start recording Recorder Move the joystick up to select 0 11 icon mar PE R Ba e A i a Pee LY y P e A M C i pz Lud j ei E Wie a ech Z y 5 Move the joystick up to select the 0 11 icon again to stop recording Recorder 6 Stop playback Player B To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is standby for recording move the joystick down and select the Bl icon e Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly elf a picture bilingual video etc containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed select the desired sound by
25. e Backlight e When the MagicPix compensation function is used e Formatting e When the write protect e When the iris gain is set switch on the card is set e When the built in LED to LOCK video light lights and the gain up mode is set to on PV GS85 only e Help mode e While recording to a tape e Recording check eBlank search e Soft skin 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 e MagicPix e While recording to a tape eWhen the Card Recording mode is used e When the built in LED video light lights and the gain up mode is set to on PV GS85 only eScene mode eWhen setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO eWhen the MagicPix function is used e When the built in LED video light lights PV GS85 only eChange of e When digital zoom 32x white balance or higher is used eWhen the MagicPix function is used e When the built in LED video light lights and the gain up mode is set to on PV GS85 only 61 LSQT1121 Others 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 mon
26. gt gt QUICK START gt gt OFF 23 elf the OFF ON switch is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start standby mode the power turns off elf the standby continues for approx 30 minutes then the Status indicator will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off In the following cases quick start is canceled and the power turns off eWhen the Mode dial is moved eWhen the battery or AC adaptor is removed eWhen both the tape and card are removed while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode eWhen the card is removed while using the battery in Card Recording Mode eWhen the Camcorder is quick started with the white balance on automatic it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded When the MagicPix function is used however the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained elf the power is turned on in quick start standby mode the zoom magnification becomes 1X and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby elf POWER SAVE 28 is set to 5 MINUTES and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode set the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again Also close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again Before using Inserting removing a cassette 1 Fit the AC adaptor or the batter
27. order to prevent the loss of image data backing up ona a personal computer is recommended 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 During playback UNPLAYABLE CARD is displayed The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged 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 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 O The Camcorder will be activated 64 LSQT1 121 IA If you do not press the RESET button the power to the Camcord
28. 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 this unit is purchased the aspect ratio is set to 16 9 for recording images compatible with a wide screen TV To make this unit compatible with regular TVs 4 3 change the ASPECT setting before recording the images 35 or change the TV ASPECT setting when watching them on the connected TV 41 Recording time elapse Remaining tape indication Still picture size Card indication 59 Number of recordable still pictures eSet to Tape Recording Mode When no picture can be recorded this cie indication will flash in red 6 Quality of still pictures B Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen e The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing e During a 15 second or shorter recording the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly ein some cases the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time 1 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 2 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording e For the recording time on a tape refer
29. to 15 e Carry out a recording check 28 to verify that the image is recorded properly e n order to find the unrecorded section carry out the blank search 28 27 LSQT1121 Record mode EH POWER SAVE OFF When 5 minutes passes without any operation the standby mode will be automatically set In the standby mode IH blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start stop button 5 MINUTES When 5 minutes passes without any operation the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down When you want to use the Camcorder turn it on again e n the following cases the power may not turn off even when set POWER SAVE gt gt 5 MINUTES eWhen connecting to the AC outlet When using the AC adaptor eWhen connecting the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment eWhen in PC Connection Mode Recording check The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds After checking the Camcorder will be set to recording pause eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon c x TA E z 4 eThe RECORDING CHECK STARTED indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 28 LSQT1121 Blank search func
30. 0 Days Tome or Carry In Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item 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 prepaid 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 applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto 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 Prepaid or In Home Service For Carry In Mail In prepaid or In HomeService 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 Puerto Rico Inc 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the
31. 07 74 LSQT1121 Others Limited Warranty For USA Customers PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic 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 Puerto Rico Inc 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 Pars Labor Service Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days in or Mil 1 800 211 PANA 7262 CCD o Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days Ganyan or Malkin DVD VCR Deck Carry In 21 TV VCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller 1 800 211 PANA 7262 add ol e i 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days H In 1 888 843 9788 ilg G 2 Years Ninety 9
32. 9 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 Bg Periodical check ups e 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 Others Explanation of terms Bg Automatic white balance White 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 10004 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 auto
33. AMERA mode the audio may be interrupted in the middle of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer Bg Setting up Windows Messenger When starting Windows Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file 1 Click Click here to sign in 2 Select NET Messaging Service and click OK 3 After the NET Passport Wizard is displayed click Next i e Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone e To communicate with persons using Windows in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 4 According to the procedures displayed on the screen continue the setup 5 After the setup is completed sign in and start Windows Messenger eWindows Messenger is activated 6 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 7 Select USB Video Device in the Camera menu 8 Select DVC in the Microphone menu e Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to understand its operation e During set up if Primary video capture device selection screen is displayed Panasonic DVC Web Camera is selected lg Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live M
34. AUTO 1 3 A ES Backlight compensation La gt 8 Hep mode a aja LLE Soft skin mode Jm A w MagcPix a wal Recording check L gt Blank search 2s e Q is displayed while recording on a tape 21 LSQT1121 Before using 2 Tape recording mode 4 Card recording mode PV GS85 only AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL AUTO KA 212NEXT 9 Sairimer recording La 1 2 A EN Backight compensation Ja gt 8 Help mode ar 212 4 6 Sott skin mode Le 5 Card recording mode PV GS85 only EE USA AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL o BS Wsorgamvaue D 4 4 A WB White balance Shutter speed 5 5 EJEA Manual focus adjustment 38 e Q is displayed while recording on a tape e Q is displayed only when the AUTO MANUAL 4 R5 Iris or gain value FOCUS switch is set to FOCUS A WE White balance 3 Tape playback mode Shutter speed aig a je e Q is displayed only when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to FOCUS 6 Card playback mode PV GS85 only m So lt lt Rewind review playback La Fast forward cue playback La Uu Afs Slide show start pause Via Delete Las e Playback the previous picture 42 gt gt Playback the next picture L 22 LSQT1121 Before using Help mode Sw
35. CULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 800 1 800 561 5505 Fax st 905 238 2360 Email link Customer support on www panasonic ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www panasonic ca Link Servicentres M locator under Customer support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase 77 LSQT1 121 Others Index B Numerics AS FUNCION ies 35 mA AC Adaptor abi 14 67 PAD CITC x ca 38 agb Backlight Compensation 32 Blank SCAG ciere pis reri E Pers gis 28 Built in LED Video Light 25 aC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 13 Card Playback sd da ettet 42 Charging the Battery oooooooonocncccccccccccccncnnnnnos 14 Condetnsallorn erbe tetas 65 Customer Services Directory 76 D Date Time Sett
36. DIGITAL Palmcorder CAMCORDER Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No PV G S85 PV GS80 SD Card Compatible Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espanol est incluida Mini wg IK For USA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca P LSQT1121 C Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will Dealer Address bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From right The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No underside of your Camcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder Serial No information source Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your py Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode and Long Play LP mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcor
37. E C mo activar la alimentaci n 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el interruptor OFF ON en ON 79 LSQT1121 Others mi Como apagar la alimentaci n 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el interruptor OFF ON en OFF Bg Grabaci n en una cinta e Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de cinta 1 Oprima el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n para empezar a grabar 2 Oprima de nuevo el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n para detener brevemente la grabaci n B Grabaci n de im genes fijas en una tarjeta Photoshot Para PV GS85 e Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de tarjeta 80 LSQT1121 1 Oprima el bot n de Photoshot TO Reproducci n de la cinta e Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de cinta P E lt lt Reproducci n Pausa Rebobinado Localizaci n regresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono kt kk Avance r pido Localizaci n progresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono kt B Parada B Reproducci n de tarjeta Para PV GS85 e Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de imagen al Reproducci n de la imagen anterior p gt Reproduccion de la siguiente imagen KR Diapositiva Reproduce por orden las imagenes fijas en la tarjeta inicio parada l LSQT1121 82 LSQT1121 83 LSQT1121 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094
38. Hepeat playback 40 WEB CAMERA mode Playback 12bit 16bit Audio recording mode 58 E Volume adjustment 40 Card PV GS85 only Sai Self timer recording 34 Ki Optical Image Stabilizer 35 White Photoshot mode O Green While the card is being read T Red While photoshot recording is activated P Red While the card is being accessed in PC Connection Mode N Red flash Using a card that cannot be recognized ame Za Photoshot picture quality 30 18 Remaining number of photoshot pictures When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0 the red indication flashes PJ Slide show playback 42 100 0001 Folder File display No 00 File number 1 Number of DPOF Setting 44 On Protect setting 44 0 2m 640x360 Image size Wad 640 x 480 Image size e For images not recorded with this unit the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ so the image size is not displayed 59 LSQT1121 Others Warning alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the Camcorder Confirmatory indications Sei A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted Le The built in battery is low 16 1 The warning alarm indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning alarm indication
39. LL indication appears when recording the card is full and no further data can be recorded Insert a new card or set the Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files elf files conforming to DCF standard are deleted all the data related to the files will be deleted Bl Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment A still picture file other than JPEG that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be deleted Note To delete multiple files on the SD Card selected files connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature Formatting a card PV GS85 only Please be aware that if a card is formatted then all the data recorded on the card will be erased Store important data on a personal computer etc eSet to Card Playback Mode 1 Set ADVANCED FORMAT CARD YES 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick in order to format the card E FORMAT CARD DELETES ALL DATA j ENTER SETUP e n order to stop formatting select NO EXIT Gao e Normally it is not necessary to format the card If a message appears even though you insert and remove the card several times format it elf the SD Card is formatted on other equipment it may take longer to record or you may not be able to use the SD Card In this case format the SD Card on this unit Do not format it on a PC etc e This unit supports SD Memory Cards form
40. Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P Printed in Indonesia LSQT1121 C F1106Ak Il Il Il Il I 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd
41. Recording check esee 28 Blank search function 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape PV GS885 only eese 29 Recording a still picture on a tape Photoshot PV GS80 only 29 Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot PV GS85 only 30 Zoom in out function esseseseeeeseereeeneenreeeen 31 Recording yourself cceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 Backlight compensation function 32 MagicPix function ooccccoonnccccccccnnnnccnncnnnnnncnnnns 32 SOM SKIN MOGE ad 33 Fade in fade out function 33 Wind noise reduction function 34 Self timer recording PV GS85 only 34 Wide 4 3 Tunchon 35 Optical image stabilizer function 35 Guideline Tunchon renren 35 Recording in various situations Scene model 36 Recording in natural colors White balance 37 Manual focus adjustment 38 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment 38 7 LSQT1 121 Playback mode Playing back tape cus eoru rerit te tx area titus 40 Frame by frame playback 41 Playback OD WV est eege gege dese ainda 41 Playing back card PV GS85 only 42 Deleting files recorded on a card PESOS Only s opened
42. TECT or EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear If so follow the procedure below 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted e t takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette cover closed and the battery attached to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature e The status indicator blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 1 5 to 2 hours 3 Turn 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 elf 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 B About dirty heads If video heads the parts that closely contact with the tape become dirty normal recording and playback are not properly performed Cl
43. WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH 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 specific 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 Service Center 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 NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 75 LSQT1121 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on pa
44. a long time Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly lg Basic Camcorder positioning 1 Hold the Camcorder with both hands 2 Run your hand through the grip belt 3 Donotcover the microphones or sensors with your hands 4 Keep your arms near your body 5 Slightly open your legs e When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording B Check points e Remove the lens cap 13 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 e Grip belt adjustment 13 e Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted Even if the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed 26 LSQT1121 during recording the power will not turn off until recording stops e Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 24 e Power supply 14 e insert a cassette card 19 20 e Setting date time 16 e Setting SP LP mode 26 E About auto mode e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO and color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted automatically eAuto white balance 69 e Auto focusing 69 e Depending on the brightness of t
45. ack PV DDC9 For USA DV Interface Cable PV DDC9 K For Canada ww 7 4 pin to 4 pin RP SDRO4GU1K RP SDRO2GU1A RP SDRO1GU1A RP SDR512U1A RP SDR256U1A RP SDK02GU1A RP SDHO1GU1A RP SDK512U1A RP SDH256U1A RP SDV04GU1K RP SDVO2GU1A RP SDV01GU1A RP SS01GU1K RP SS512BU1K RP SS256BU1K VW LDC10 Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card miniSD 1 GB SD Memory Card miniSD 512 MB SD Memory Card miniSD 256 MB SD Memory Card Video DC Light 10 W CGR DUO6G is necessary to activate it PV HB002 USA only a Carrying Case Please refer to page 15 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 72 LSQT1121 Others Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Palmcorder Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment chec
46. as worn out and can no longer be used 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 62 LSQT1121 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 No operation other than cassette removal can be performed Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 65 Recording d 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 occurr
47. atted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system 43 LSQT1121 Playback mode Protecting files on a card PV GS85 only Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they may not be deleted by mistake Even if the files are protected they will be deleted if the card is formatted e Set to Card Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt PROTECT gt gt YES 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be protected and then press it On PROTECT SETUP ENTER e Indication of on appears and the selected file is protected Press the joystick again and the protection will be canceled e2 or more files can be protected in succession Bg To complete the settings Press the MENU button i2 AE MENU 44 LSQT1 121 Writing the printing data on a card DPOF setting PV GS85 only You can write the data of pictures to be printed number of prints and other information DPOF data onto the card eSet to Card Playback Mode 1 Set ADVANCED DPOF SET SET 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set and then press it da DPOF SET mu SETUP s ENTER 34 EMU e The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the number of prints and then press it e You can select from 0 to 999 The number of pictures to be printed can be set for a printer
48. 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 and then returned 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 fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed 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 bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED
49. balance sensor 37 Grip belt 73 Lens Microphone built in stereo 31 34 K1HA05CD0014 ee E 1 AC adaptor DC Cable AC Cable 74 2 Battery pack 14 3 AV cable 45 6 7 4 USB cable PV GS85 only 48 6 Mode select switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 26 36 37 38 7 Reset button RESET 64 Audio video output terminal A V 45 e Use the supplied AV cable only 11 LSQT1121 Before using BATTERY 22 LCD monitor 77 68 Due to limitations in LCD production Viewfinder 17 68 ER technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 23 LCD monitor open part 77 Speaker 40 25 Card access lamp PV GS85 only 20 Card slot PV GS85 only 20 Card slot cover PV GS85 only 20 Battery holder 74 115 USB terminal lt PV GS85 only 4 12 DC input terminal DC C C IN 74 135 DV input
50. c 1 When your OS is Windows XP SP2 the USB driver is not needed eThis software is not compatible with a multi CPU environment eThis software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed To use the Camcorder as a Web camera the following conditions must be met e f the installed version is not the latest update it by performing the Windows update eTo upgrade Windows XP to SP2 click start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection eTo upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4 click start gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection e nstall Windows Messenger Windows Live Messenger Windows XP If you have a version of Windows Messenger older than 5 0 5 1 download the latest version 5 0 5 1 from the Microsoft Home Page The latest version of MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page http www microsoft com For download and installation instructions please refer to Help on the Home Page e Depending on the security setting on the PC proper communication may not be possible 49 LSQT1121 With a PC B Installing USB Driver eFor Windows XP users the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard on your OS e For Windows 2000 users download the USB driver if you have Int
51. cable while the status indicator of Camcorder is on It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer e We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Camcorder when connecting to the personal computer Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data elf the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running the Camcorder s operation may stop midway through In this case exit the Messenger reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Messenger e Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such as picture folder Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted e When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Connection Mode while it is connected to the personal computer the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched In this case disconnect the USB cable Switch the operation 54 LSQT1121 mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable e f you install the USB driver while the USB cable is connected or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly In this case delete the driver from Device Manager as described below uninstall the driver and re install it Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode connect it to the personal computer and delete DVC or Web Camera from Device Manager B About the SD Card PV GS85 only The SD Card is an external
52. cation appears on the screen of the Camcorder e The image on the screen will become brighter Bg To return to normal recording Select the ES icon again eThe BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder eBacklight compensation is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial eBacklight compensation is canceled when you activate the MagicPix function 32 LSQT1121 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 e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix icon xy f a e ik Hi eThe MAGICPIX ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder e f it is difficult to focus adjust the focus manually 38 B To cancel the MagicPix function Select the Xp icon again eThe MAGICPIX OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder elf set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while eThe MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of the CCD up to approximately 30x longer than usual so that dark scenes a minimum of 2 Ix can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots that are usua
53. der with the IN mark be used The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit The lightning flash with arrowhead A voltage within the product s ils TENGE AER de A enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of INSIDE the user to the presence of important BN TO QUALIFIED operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature symbol within an equilateral triangle CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC electric shock to persons accompanying the appliance is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS The exclamation point within an N USER SERVICEABLE PARTS equilateral triangle is intended to alert SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS e USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES e DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS
54. der body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off e 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 eSand or dust may damage the Camcorder or cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette elf 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 66 LSQT1121 While carrying the Camcorder do not drop or bump it e 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 eBefore cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack e The Camcorder body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off eWipe 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 eWhen you use a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use elf you use t
55. der to e When the Help mode i it is not possibl en the Help mode is used it is not possible enlace the submen to record or set the functions rra Pa REC SPEED SP A a wind CUT JOD aser o HA y o cockser nO y A E SETUP ENTER EXIT CH 23 LSQT1121 Before using 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting B To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button Bg To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left B About the menu setting e The menu is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card Also you cannot record on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed 24 LSQT1121 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder B Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set SETUP gt gt LCD SET or EVF SET gt gt YES SETUP ENTER 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted LCD SET zit Brightness of the LCD monitor Color level of the LCD monitor EVF SET zz Brightness of the viewfinder EN Gm 3 Move the joystick left or right to move the bar indication representing the brightness 4 Press the MENU button or the joystick to complete the settings eWhen the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted e To adjust th
56. e e4 GB Memory Cards must be SDHC Memory Cards eMemory Cards greater than 4 GB without the SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD specifications 20 LSQT1121 Bg Card access lamp eWhen the Camcorder accesses the card reading recording playback erasing etc the access lamp lights up elf the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder may malfunction e Inserting or removing the card e Operating the OFF ON switch or the mode dial eRemoving the battery or the AC adaptor g SD Card e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder personal computer or other equipment This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards When using a SDHC Memory card on another device be sure to read the operating instructions for that device B Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Card eThe SD Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is moved to LOCK you cannot write to the card erase the data on it or format it If itis moved back you can Before using
57. e Check if the battery has run down e Check if the cassette compartment cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below If so be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening B When the cassette holder cannot be housed eSet the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again e Check if the battery has run down B Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider of a cassette is opened slide in the direction of the SAVE arrow the cassette cannot be recorded When recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette slide in the direction of the REC arrow 19 LSQT1121 Before using Inserting removing a card PV GS85 only Before inserting removing a card set the OFF ON switch to OFF e f the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost 1 Turn off the power Check that the Status indicator has gone off 2 Open the card slot cover slot e When inserting a card face the label side towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes e When removing the card press the center of the card and then pull it straight out 4 Securely close the card slot cover B Concerning the card e Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer This operation may make the card unusabl
58. e brightness of the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to activate it e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded Before using Recording with the built in LED video light PV GS85 only Gain up mode works with the built in LED video light to enhance the light s brightness and brighten the natural colors in a scene e The built in LED video light lights up and the gain up mode is set to on e The gain up mode will be brighter than when only the LED video light is on but washed out images will appear 2 Press the LIGHT button e The gain up mode is set to off e To eliminate washed out images use this mode 3 Press the LIGHT button e The LED video light turns off ePressing the LIGHT button again returns to O y o y eThe subject should be within 1 5 metres 4 9 feet of the Camcorder e Using the LED video light reduces battery time e Set the LED video light to off when not in use e Do not look directly into the light eUsing the MagicPix function at the same time will make conditions even brighter e The LED video light enables simply lightening the images taken in a dimly lit place We also recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high quality images 25 LSQT1121 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for
59. e damage to the Camcorder and the heads e 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 e 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 B 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 eThe card may break or the contents of the card may be destroyed or erased e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card e 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 67 LSQT1121 Others After use be sure to remove the card from the Camcorder for storage e After use or when storing or carrying the card put it in the storage case eDo n
60. e 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 e Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback e When playing back images taken by this unit ona 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 e 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 e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode Wi To cancel the optical image stabilizer function Set ADVANCED gt gt O I S gt gt OFF e n the following cases the optical image stabilizer function may not work effectively e When the digital zoom is used eWhen the Camcorder is shaken greatly e 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 eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt GUIDE LINES gt gt ON lt Mi To cancel the guideline function Set ADVANCED
61. ean the heads with the digital video head cleaner e 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 eWe recommend cleaning the heads periodically If the heads become dirty NEED HEAD CLEANING appears during recording During playback moreover the following symptoms appear eMosaic like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted e Black or blue mosaic like horizontal stripes appear e 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 e f the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the problem may be the tape If so try another cassette e 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 65 LSQT1121 Others Bg About the Camcorder eWhen t
62. ecording 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 Ix Minimum required illumination 12 Ix Low light mode 1 60 2 Ix MagicPix function Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Audio output level Line 316 mV 600 Q 70 LSQT1121 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 X72 6 mm H X 136 mm D 3 091 inch W X2 859 inch H X5 355 inch D excluding the projection parts Mass Approx 450 g 0 99 Ibs without the supplied battery DV cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 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 Please confirm the latest information on the following website
63. ecording on a tape 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the Camcorder again e The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on 16 LSQT1121 Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time SET DATE AND TIME will appear SET DATE AND TIME e Select YES and press the center of the joystick Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date time If the screen shows the incorrect date time then adjust it eSet to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt YES 23 E CLOCK SET APREO R2007 3015 SETUP SET ENTER 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value The year will change as follows 2000 2001 2089 2000 e The 12 hour clock is used 3 Press the joystick to determine the setting e The clock function starts at 00 seconds B About date time eThe date and time function are driven by a built in lithium battery e Make sure to check the time before recording because the built in clock is not very accurate B Recharging the built in lithium battery e f amp or appears when the Camcorder is turned on then the built in lithium battery has run down Use the steps below to charge the battery When turning on the power for the first time after charging SET DATE AND TIME
64. ed 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 gt gt 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 Others 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 The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continu
65. er is turned off automatically about 1 minute later Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatealy 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 Even if connected by the USB cable the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC Is the USB driver installed 49 50 When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on PC To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the Kai icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen 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 Others Cautions for Use Bg About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape condensation indication yellow or red is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages DEW DE
66. ernet access 1 Download the USB driver from For U S A consumers http www panasonic com consumerdownloads Panor soc pm For Canadian consumers http www panasonic ca english customercare downloads asp 2 For U S A consumers Click Camcorders For Canadian consumers Click software drivers amp firmware and the page changes Select Windows 2000 and enter the model number PVGS85 and then click Search 3 Click USB Driver for Web Camera to download the USB driver 4 Decompress the downloaded data 5 Double click the icon e The setup program starts running 6 Complete the installation by following the on screen instructions Click Next and proceed with the installation e When the installation is completed click Finish 7 Re start the computer after the USB Driver is installed 50 LSQT1121 B Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer For Use as a Web Camera 1 Install the USB Driver 2 Set to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback mode When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation En e KICHE In usual operation In the WEB CAMERA mode Tape Playback Mode e Even if you move the joystick up down right left Fg B gt gt lt lt the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow eThe operation icon blinks on in
67. essenger When starting MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger Windows live Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file In the case of MSN Messenger 7 0 1 Click Sign In Pal erui 2 Type in your Sign in name and password elf you do not have your Sign in name and password click Get one here 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed 4 After the setup is completed sign in and start MSN Messenger D et ae s 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that the equipment is connected correctly 6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in the Microphone menu 7 Click Web Camera Settings in the Tools menu 8 Confirm that the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device is selected 51 LSQT1121 With a PC In the case of MSN Messenger 7 5 Windows Live Messenger 8 0 1 Type in your E mail address and password AE mm aoe 4 elf you do not have a password click Get a new account 2 After setup is completed sign in and start MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger 3 Click Audio and Video Setup in the Tools menu and then click Next 4 Set up the speaker settings 5 Select DVC in the microphone setup screen 6 Select USB Video Device in the Webcam setup screen and then click Finish
68. ge 77 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport 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 For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases 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 npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory Service Center Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico
69. gt gt ON e The gt gt indication appears In order to cancel the repeat playback mode set REPEAT PLAY gt gt OFF or turn off the power Bg Settings on the audio elf you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape check the settings in SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO eWhen you record the audio in 12bit and set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in AUDIO OUT Playback mode Frame by frame playback eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 During playback move the joystick up to select the 5 11 icon to pause playback 2d e mm Towards T normal direction Towards W reversed direction elf you keep pushing the lever then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame eThe pause icon appears for an instant Continuous frame by frame playback will start after the pause icon disappears Bg To return to normal playback Move the joystick up to select the lk icon to start playback Playback on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back ona TV Insert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder e Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV 1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV e Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the AV cable
70. 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 elf 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 eWhen using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e 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 e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean Bg About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place eThe 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 e f 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 e 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 e Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays and humidity may damage the tape Such usage may caus
71. he Camcorder for a long time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction e This Camcorder is not intended for business use When you are not going to use Camcorder for an extended time eWhen storing the unit in a cupboard or a cabinet it is recommended that you put a desiccant silica gel in with it B About the battery The 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 e f 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 e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 Others e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery
72. he 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 elf 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 e Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors eElectromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the Digital Video Camcorder disturbing the pictures and sound elf 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 e f 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 elf the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the Camcor
73. he subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness When set to the tape recording mode The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1 250 e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust the white balance and focus eScene mode setting 36 e White balance setting 37 e Shutter speed setting 38 elris gain value setting 38 e Focus setting 38 W Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode eSet to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCED gt gt REC SPEED gt gt SP or LP If the LP mode is selected the recording time will be 1 5 times the SP mode but some functions will be disabled eWe recommend using the SP mode for important recording e n order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode e n the LP mode the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled ePlayback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode Record mode e Playback of the image on other digital video li On screen display in the tape equipment recorded in the LP mode recording mode eFrame by frame playback Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap 13 When
74. i 43 Formatting a card PV GS85 only 43 Protecting files on a card PV GS85 only occoononocccccconccancnoncconcnannnnns 44 Writing the printing data on a card DPOF setting PV GS85 only 44 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card PV 985 only acsi pese ce acq 45 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DUD DING E ortae pin un utto M nda TUS 45 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing eeseeessssse 46 PC Connection with the DV Interface Cabie 47 With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder 48 Using on a Windows PC PV GS85 only 48 Using as a Web camera PV GS85 only 49 Using on Macintosh eeuesssse 52 To disconnect USB cable safely PASOS ON s i coa rp eun qx x ut ang eds 53 If you no longer need the driver Uninstall PV GS85 only 53 por 54 8 LSQT1121 Ment INS total cal 56 Menus related to recording 58 Menus related to playback 58 Other menus ace ec icone 58 Others teller te E cC 59 Warning alarm indications 60 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously ss 61 Before requesting repair Problems and solutions 62 Cautions for WSC cree ind aleve der cereo idees 65 Explanation of terms
75. ick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the self timer recording icon lc EE d OKT A ATA amp 4 A e The SELF TIMER ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 3 Press the Photoshot button e After the 3 indication flashes for approx 10 seconds recording will start After recording the self timer will be canceled Bg To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button eThe self timer standby mode is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial Record mode 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 eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Wide Function Set BASIC gt gt ASPECT gt gt 16 9 4 3 Function Set BASIC ASPECT 4 3 Bg To Cancel the Wide 4 3 Function Wide Function Set BASIC ASPECT 4 3 4 3 Function Set BASIC ASPECT 16 9 eThe default setting is 16 9 e n the wide screen mode the menu screens operation icons and other screen displays appear horizontally oriented e When images are played back on a TV screen the date time indication may be erased in some cases eDepending on the TV the picture quality may deteriorate e f still pictures recorded with a 4 3 aspect ratio ar
76. ime code 3 30 45PM Date Time indication Recording indications R0 45 Remaining tape time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing SP Standard Play mode Recording speed mode 26 LP Long Play mode Recording speed mode 26 Recording 27 II Green Recording pause 27 II Green flash Standby mode Hi Red Fade out S Recording check 28 16 9 Wide 35 AUTO Automatic mode 26 MNL 1 Manual mode 36 MF Manual focus 38 5X Zoom magnification indication 31 ES Backlight mode 32 p Optical Image Stabilizer 35 1 500 Shutter speed 38 F2 4 F number 38 6dB Gain value 38 WEB CAMERA mode Recording A Soft skin mode 33 PW Fade White 33 EB Fade Black 33 Blank search 28 X MagicPix function 32 zoom di Zoom microphone 31 2 5 Wind noise reduction 34 Y Sports mode Scene mode 36 D Portrait mode Scene mode 36 0 Low light mode Scene mode 36 a Spotlight mode Scene mode 36 g Surf amp snow mode Scene mode 36 AWB Auto white balance 37 D Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp 37 x Outdoor mode 37 BC White balance adjustment mode 37 Playback indications gt Playback 40 aH Pause 40 kk Fast forward Cue playback 40 lt lt Rewind Review playback 40 II 4 11 Frame by frame playback 41 e
77. in 640 mAh 40 min CGA DU12 2h 25 min 7 2 V 3 h 10 min 1150 mAh 2 h 40 min 1h 25 min 1 h 10 min CGA DU21 3 h 55 min 7 2 V 5 h 30 min 2040 mAh 4 h 30 min 2h 30 min 2 h 05 min a Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time Actual recordable time The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on tape when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc 1 h 40 min indicates 1 hour 40 minutes e The battery CGR DUO6 is supplied e The charging time and recordable time shown in the table are approximations The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used eWe recommend the Battery Pack CGA DU12 and CGA DU21 for long recording time 2 hours or more for continuous recording 1 hour or more for actual recording e The actual time may become shorter than this The recordable time shown in the table are approximations The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases eWhen you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself etc e The batteries heat up after use or charging The main unit of the Camcorder being used will also heat up This is normal e Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change
78. ing sssssssesss 16 Digital DUBBING siii ds 46 PB c 31 DPOF Seti enis LER Dr e s 44 PUD OIG grt 45 ME Erasure Prevention Slider 19 mF glo 33 worse mt 43 Frame by frame playback 41 BG Guideline function cccccccooonccnnnnccnnnconnnnnnnos 35 a H ICID MOU ET 23 D LCD Monitor cooccooonnccnnnnncnnnconnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnos 17 68 Limited Warranty Canada 77 Limited Warranty USA ssssss 75 LOW el lee EE 36 Mv MagicPix function ooocccoonnccncccccnnonccnncnnnnancnnnnns 32 Manual FOCUS 54i pu dais 38 Mode Did n 21 78 LSQT1121 WC Optical image stabilizer function 35 MP leider E 30 Portrait lee EE 36 Mo QUICK Sta en toes ee oe atu tege 18 mR Recording Check vetada 28 Recording Gpeed 26 Remaining Tape Time 59 Repeat Playback 40 Request for Service Notice USA Only 74 Bs Scene Mode 36 PEST ME 20 54 Self Recording AAA 32 Self timer Recording ssususss 34 Shutter Speed cce epe 38 Soft Skin Mode sees 33 Sound Volume ss 40 SPER MOJE musgo 26 Sports Mode t ine reb pinta 36 Spotlight Mode 36 Surf amp Snow Mode 36 aV Video Head Clogging ssssss 65 Viewfinder
79. ing or storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body e TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER Before handling your Camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal eUse the specified unit to recharge the battery pack eDo not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit eDo not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals eDo not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects eDo not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor 5 LSQT1121 Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not d
80. isassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 120 220 240 V But e In the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only e When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration e When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor e Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Re
81. itching the language Select an icon for an explanation of the function You can switch the language on the screen eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode display or the menu screen 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during 1 Set LANGUAGE gt gt select the desired the recording pause Move the joystick language down until icon appears D LANGUAGE och Y ux o SETUP ENTER Em A E VON SETUP 5 ENT XIT CED 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon 689 1 For each individual menu please refer to 56 1 Press the MENU button Using the menu screen d E A eThe help mode explains the operation icons e The menu corresponding to the mode that are displayed when the AUTO MANUAL selected by the mode dial is displayed FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in Tape Card e Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is Recording Mode displayed 3 Move the joystick up left or right to select 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to the desired icon select the top menu USAGE X BASIC A MOVE THE JOYSTICK q MN IN THE DIRECTION D SETUP O D FUNCTION g SETUP SETUP ENTER ENT CID eAn explanation of the selected icon is 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the displayed on the screen selection e Each time the joystick is moved down the indication changes Bg To exit the Help mode Select EXIT icon or press the MENU button 4 Move the joystick up or down in or
82. itor opened or the viewfinder extended 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 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 h
83. ive is displayed as a removable disk drive only when card is inserted into the Camcorder It enables you to operate it in the same way as a floppy disk drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods With a PC Using as a Web camera PV GS85 only If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network Note e Do not connect the USB cable until the USB Driver is installed Please see chart below Feat Sew BA MENE gt Messenger MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger z 2000 Messenger Windows Live Messenger 2000 2000 Messenger B Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP2 1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 CPU Intel Pentium IIl 450 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space 250 MB or more Communication Speed 56 kbps or faster is recommended Interface USB 1 1 or later A type Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 pixels or more Other requirements to send receive audio Sound card Speaker or headphones Necessary software Windows Messenger 5 0 5 1 Windows XP MSN Messenger 7 0 7 5 Windows 2000 XP Windows Live Messenger 8 0 Windows XP DirectX 9 0b 9 0
84. joystick left or right until the AWB indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO ORT E A eWhen 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 eWhen setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first e Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment B To set the white balance manually Select m in Step 3 Then while viewing a white subject on the entire screen move the joystick up to select the al indication eThe white balance is set when the m indication stops flashing B About flashing of the m indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected e 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 e 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 e When the setting is completed it will keep lit B About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording e Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly
85. k one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phones Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER 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 6 PM M F PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories 73 LSQT1121 Others Request for Service Notice USA Only Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice in the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice ePlease include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair eTo 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 Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 600
86. l as E to tte EL En vie 1 gt 1 1000 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture Iris gain value Bg To restore to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change elf you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noise on the screen e 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 Record mode e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth eWhen 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 e Set the shutter speed before setting the aperture iris gain when manually adjusting both settings elf the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gain value e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases eDepending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed Bg Shutter speed range 1 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 B I
87. l it straight out 3 Securely close the card slot cover E How to turn on the power S 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette 9 LSQT1121 Before using E How to turn off the power 1 Press the Photoshot button 0 1 While pressing the button set the A OFF ON switch to OFF Bg Recording on a tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode P t B Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Press the recording start stop button to start recording kl Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the IH icon kk Fast forward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the ki icon 2 Press the recording start stop button again gg Stop OPRUSTE TAr Aeng B Playing back card only for PV GS85 eSet to Card Playback Mode Bg Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot only for PV GS85 eSet to Card Recording Mode Plays back the previous picture Plays back the next picture Slide show Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start pause 10 LSQT1121 Before using Before using Parts identification and handling Accessories mi Camcorder The following are the accessories supplied with this product K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 K2KC4CB00020 Built in LED video light PV GS85 only 25 White
88. le to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass e 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 e 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 e The Camcorder cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject e 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 69 LSQT1121 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Power source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power consumption Recording 4 3 W PV GS85 4 1 W PV GS80 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 r
89. lly invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction e The MagicPix function is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial Record mode Soft skin mode This allows the skin color to be recorded ina softer tone This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin icon A m g Ce a 7 gt 4 gt LS 392 SCH eThe EIE SKIN MODE ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder Eg To cancel the soft skin mode Select the A icon again eThe SOFT SKIN MODE OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder elf the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed e f 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 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon li xr O A LES eThe FADE ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 3 Press the recording start stop button Start recording fade in When you start reco
90. ly eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Wide angle recording zoom out Push the W T lever towards W Close up recording zoom in Push the W T lever towards T eWhen zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand we recommend using the optical image stabilizer function e 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 e When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily e When the zoom magnification is 1x the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx 2 cm 0 8 inches away from the lens eBe 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 Bl Digital zoom function If 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 50x to 1000x eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 50x or 1000 x OFF Optical zoom only Up to 32x 50 x Digital zoom Up to 50x 1000 x Digital zoom Up to 1000x e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded eWhen the Card Recording mode is used the digital zoom function cannot be used B Abou
91. mat MISC Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder e DCIM etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operation e n Card Mode the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers eWhen using the software without indication function indication data such as date are not displayed Depending on the software in use the date and the time may not be displayed correctly e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity Some of this capacity is used to protect and manage the copyright data and not all capacity is available as conventional memory for a Camcorder personal computer or others 55 LSQT1121 Menu Menu B gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Menu list IE __ BASIC El DATE TIME gt Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy to understand explanations and so they are different from the actual menu indications ee TAPE RECORDING MENU bait zii ls al Wel 1 BASIC DATE TIME 58 SS EE iii REC SPEED 26 ET JN io REC STDBY 46 SETUP 5 ENTER EXIT GED PICT QUALITY PV GS85 only 30 1 BASIC REPEAT PLAY 40 SCENE MODE 36 REC SPEED 26 3 SETUP WIND CUT 34 12bit AUDIO 58 ASPECT 35 AUDIO OUT 58 CLOCK SET 16 DISPLAY 58 LCD SET 24
92. matic white balance adjustment on this Camcorder Blue sky Cloudy sky rain TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent light bulb Sunrise or sunset 0 Candlelight See RD B White balance The 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 E Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the Camcorder to bring the subject into focus Auto focus has the following characteristics e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus eFocuses 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 e As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image it may be impossib
93. mpanies Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with any OHCI compliant FireWire Card Video Editing software package m 2 5 Se TT Ee XP ESOS A A a a SSE RE O oss RES IS hos e Personal computer must be equipped with a DV Terminal e During Camcorder playback do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as this may cause a PC hang up error e EEE1394 Interface must conform to OHCI Open Host Controller Interface Specification 47 LSQT1121 With a PC With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections turn off all devices which are to be connected B Operating environment e Despite having the operating environment indicated it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers For Windows OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional CPU Intel Pentium Il 300 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended Interface USB 1 1 or later A type eThe USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard with the OS For Macintosh
94. ncluding amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 4 LSQT1121 Precautions USE amp LOCATION A WARNING e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or m
95. nitor and the from the menu viewfinder simultaneously light 17 LSQT1121 Before using Quick Start When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still being consumed even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed The Camcorder will resume recording pause mode about 1 7 seconds after the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened e Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery recording playback time eThis is only activated in the following cases eWhile using the battery A tape or a card is inserted while Tape Recording Mode is set A card is inserted while Card Recording Mode is set eWhile using the AC adaptor Quick Start can be used even if a tape card is not inserted eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set SETUP gt gt QUICK START gt gt ON 23 2 While the OFF ON switch is still set to ON close the LCD monitor and retract the Viewfinder e The Status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode e The Camcorder will not go into quick start standby mode unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder e The Status indicator lights red and the Camcorder is put into recording pause approx 1 7 seconds after it is turned on 18 LSQT1121 Mi To cancel Quick Start 1 Set SETUP
96. oisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning A CAUTION eDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS eDO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF eDO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder e AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit Battery 1 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack eDO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE eSTORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handl
97. ority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No PV GS85 PV GS80 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 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 cause undesired operation A WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 3 LSQT1121 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference sch Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus i
98. ot 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 e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Bg 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 eUp to 999 pictures can be recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc e Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder 68 LSQT1121 Bg LCD monitor viewfinder LCD monitor eWhen the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth e n a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth elf 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 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 Viewfinder 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 9
99. our arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder e You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to 71 e Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded onto a card e While data is being recorded on a card do not operate the mode dial e When the access lamp is lit do not remove the card e Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder elf you set PICT QUALITY gt gt sl mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content 30 LSQT1121 E On screen display in the card recording mode eh wur MI ALTE TIT ASA La ee 1 Still picture size 2 Card indication 59 3 Number of recordable still pictures When no picture can be recorded this indication will flash in red 4 Quality of still pictures Bg Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt select the desired picture quality High picture quality e Normal picture quality e You can also change the picture quality on ADVANCED gt gt PICT QUALITY in the tape recording mode B Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt SHTR EFFECT gt gt ON Record mode a a A Zoom in out function You can zoom in up to 32x optical
100. ously 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 The function indications such as the mode indication or the remaining tape time indication are not shown If you set SETUP gt gt DISPLAY gt gt 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 Is the volume too low During playback push the Xf VOL lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 40 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Have you set SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT gt gt 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 E 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 gt gt TV ASPECT gt gt 16 9 or 4 3 Mosaic pattern noise appea
101. output terminal DV 46 Battery release lever BATTERY 74 15 Power switch OFF ON 75 Status indicator 75 Menu button MENU 23 Light Button LIGHT PV GS85 only 25 Joystick 27 Mode dial 27 21 Recording start stop button 27 TTT Cassette holder 79 Accessory shoe e Accessories such as a Video DC light optional are attached here Cassette eject lever OPEN EJECT 79 31 Cassette cover 19 32 Zoom lever W T 31 Volume lever X8 VOL 4 40 33 Photoshot button 29 12 LSQT1121 Before using How to remove the Sensor tag for U S A only 1 Flip the grip belt Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder e You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used Insert the card first and then attach the tripod Attaching the lens cap Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens eThe lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre attached to the grip belt e When not using the lens cap pull the lens cap The grip belt cord in the direction of the arrow e When you are not recording be sure to cover Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand the lens with the lens cap for protection 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position Ss gt eWhen yo
102. ow you can disconnect the cable safely ka 1 Double click the e icon in task tray eHardware disconnect dialog box appears 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Verify Matshita DVC USB Device is selected and click OK e You can safely disconnect the cable Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder e Make sure Camcorder s Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable Also the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode CAUTION If you disconnect the USB cable while the Card Access Lamp is on it may damage the Card data If the above operation is not performed correctly when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Card the copied data may be damaged When the following operations are performed the same results will occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed above Therefore it is imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding e When the SD Card is removed eWhen Camcorder power is turned OFF When using on a Macintosh Drag the NO_NAME or Untitled disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable If you no longer need the driver Uninstall PV GS85 only 1 Select start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel select the driver from Add Remove Programs
103. rding 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 B To cancel fading Select the Ig icon again eThe FADE OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 33 LSQT1121 Record mode B To select the color for fade in fade out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt FADE COLOR gt gt BLACK or WHITE e 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 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON E Bg To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set BASIC WIND CUT OFF eThe default setting is ON e 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 34 LSQT1121 Self timer recording PV GS85 only You can record still pictures on a card using the timer eSet to Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joyst
104. re can be displayed e While the data on a card are played back do not operate the mode dial eWhen the access lamp is lit do not remove the card Depending on the picture size it may take time to display the file elf you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective the whole display becomes bluish and the UNPLAYABLE CARD indication may appear as warning e When playing back still pictures recorded in 4 3 mode 034 on a wide screen TV the picture quality may deteriorate e When playing back a file recorded on other equipment the date and time display is different from when it was recorded 42 LSQT1 121 B To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card 6 files on 1 screen are displayed 1 Move the amp VOL 4 lever to switch the images ae Va e gt A E Gr NO 1 100 0001 Towards Full screen display Displays 1 image Towards Multi screen display Displays 6 files on 1 screen e n the multi screen display e Move the joystick to select a file The selected file will be encircled by an orange frame and press to determine it The selected file is full screen displayed elf there are 7 files or more then move the joystick The next or previous multi screen will be displayed B About the compatibility of still pictures e The Camcorder is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File
105. remaining Select Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files NO DATA There are no recorded files on the card FILE LOCKED You are attempting to erase protected files CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Card is set to LOCK NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 65 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press the RESET button 64 This may solve the problem CHANGE MODE TO USE USB The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode DISCONNECT USB CABLE You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder You are attempting to record pictures on a tape card with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder CAN NOT USE USB You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE You are attempting to select the item on the SCENE MODE when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO Others Functions that cannot be used e Adjusting the e When the MagicPix simultaneously shutter speed function is used iris gain e When the scene mode is used e When the built in LED video light lights and the gain up mode is set to on Functions Conditions which disable PV GS85 only the functions e Deleting files e When the write protect e Digital zoom e When the Card Recording switch on the card is set eFade mode is used to LOCK eWhen the file is protected
106. ris gain value range CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Opened F1 8 OdB 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image Value closer to 18dB brightens the image Values with dB are gain values 39 LSQT1121 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the IH icon kk Fast forward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the ki icon B Stop eThe power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Tape playback mode e During cue review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic e Before and after cue review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed 40 LSQT1121 E To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback 1 Move the 5 VOL lever to adjust the volume Towards increases the volume Towards decreases the volume The nearer the bar is to the higher the volume eWhen the adjustment is completed the volume indication will disappear e f you do not hear the sound check the settings of SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO B Repeat playback When the tape end is reached the tape will be rewound and played back again 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt REPEAT PLAY
107. rs on images during cue or review playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction 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 63 LSQT1121 Others Card PV GS85 only 1 2 A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted Recorded pictures are not clear Have you set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt 2 If recording is done with it set to sl pictures with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set PICT QUALITY gt gt 382 30 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 Photoshot playback images do not look normal The picture may be damaged In
108. s disabled e You can select the picture quality for still pictures to be recorded 30 e n order to record higher quality still pictures you must use the card recording mode e When recording still pictures hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder Recording a still picture on a tape Photoshot PV GS80 only Still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder directly onto the tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the Photoshot button in the recording pause mode Hew OC e The Camcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the recording pause mode elf you set ADVANCED gt gt SHTR EFFECT gt gt ON you can add image and a sound like releasing the shutter ePhotoshot recording results in slightly inferior image quality 29 LSQT1121 Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot PV GS85 only eSet to Card Recording Mode e Bl To record still pictures clearly eWhen zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4X or higher it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording e When recording still pictures hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep y
109. s for the recorder ePlace a recorded cassette in the Camcorder and an unrecorded DVD RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder Connecting with the AV cable e Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by using the AV cable Connecting with the optional DV cable PV DDC9 PV DDC9 K Only for equipment with a DV terminal 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder 4 Move the joystick up to select the 1 1 icon to start playback Player e The image and sound are reproduced 5 Start recording Recorder 6 Stop recording Recorder 7 Move the joystick down to select the B icon to stop playback Player 45 LSQT1121 Edit mode elf you record dub images onto another video device and then play them back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instructions for the device that you are recording dubbing to or read the operating instructions for the TV and set to 16 9 full eFor more information refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder eWhen you do not need functional indications or date and time indication respectively set SETUP gt gt DISPLAY gt gt OFF or set BASIC gt gt DATE TIME gt gt OFF in the Tape Playback Mode When you
110. stead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joystick 3 Connect the Camcorder to a personal computer with the USB cable e When the Camcorder and the personal computer with Windows 2000 are connected via a USB cable a message such as the one below is displayed However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed the functionality of this Camcorder with B iom dra pta aee To Pi e eas bur incom eb eee arri iad Pa cosa o et sed red naa wed rg misge rn um Wand rz reng due rt cede E et mg eee Iess Pa un Peete Fes Pt ey conem H ps mapu na ee hp His rao ini ns eed LLL Lu E Msc alae rr e s m orm n 4 Start Windows Messenger for Windows XP users MSN Messenger for Windows 2000 XP users or Windows Live Messenger for Windows XP users e Click start gt gt Programs gt gt Windows Messenger MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger e You may not be able to communicate with the other parties via the network if they are not using the same Messenger application software as you are The only exception is the combination of MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger With a PC elf the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status ein WEB CAMERA mode video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card e You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC ein WEB C
111. t the variable speed zoom function eThe zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the W T lever Bg To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked 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 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt ZOOM MIC gt gt ON e DA 31 LSQT1121 Record mode 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 e Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e When the Wide function is set a vertically oriented display appears on the viewfinder screen this is normal and not indicative of any trouble eWhen 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 eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon al z wee EA e The BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON indi
112. tion Searches for the last part of the image recorded unused part of the tape After the search is finished the blank search function is canceled and the Camcorder is put into recording pause eSetto Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon Q 1 A qo m Rz 4430 PEO V bs P x E e i PEG 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the center of the joystick Bg Stopping blank search midway through Move the joystick down to select the MW icon elf the cassette tape has no blank part then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape eThe Camcorder stops at a point approx 1 second before the end of the last image recorded When you start recording at that point the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image Record mode Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape PV GS85 only You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the Photoshot button while recording image onto a tape m LA Ho Qm S Hl eil aw eu Q e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to 71 e When recording pictures onto a card the recording start stop button i
113. tive subject vertical lines of light may appear elf the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The X indication flashes elt this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode elf this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf amp snow mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish Record mode 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 e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS 2 Move the joystick up to select the white balance icon WB e A A me C mtm NT 2 as EA A 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode 1 Auto white balance adjustment AWB 2 Indoor mode for recording under incandescent lamps 0 3 Outdoor mode xx 4 Manual adjustment mode Ta g To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the
114. u remove the lens cap press the knobs firmly E gt d O Flip the belt O Adjust the length 6 Fix the belt 13 LSQT1121 Before using Power supply B Charging the battery When this product is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this product e Battery charging time 15 eWe recommend using Panasonic batteries 11 72 elf you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product elt the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor then the battery will not get charged Remove the DC Cable from the AC adaptor 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it B Charging lamp Lights up Charging Goes off Charging completed Flashing The battery is over discharged discharged excessively In a while the lamp will light up and normal charging will start When the battery temperature is excessively high or low the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 14 LSQT1121 B Connecting to the AC outlet e e T Q 1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack 2 Connect the DC
115. verse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery 6 LSQT1121 Contents Before using Quick GUID Orusco ici 9 ACCOSSOMOS ii Iouis i ondes ibid 11 Parts identification and handling 11 Attaching the lens cap 13 How to remove the Sensor tag MOr USA apagas 13 THEOD Dolar ia 13 POWO SUD EE 14 Charging time and recordable time 15 Turning the Camcorder on 15 Setting date and me 16 Using the LCD monitor sssssssssneeeeeeeeeeeee eenn 17 Using the Viewfinder 17 QUIE BEBE iode odo dia da 18 Inserting removing a cassette neseeeea 19 Inserting removing a card PV GS85 only aicut heehee as 20 Selecting a mode AAA 21 How to use the joystick 21 Help MOOG e T 23 Switching the language 23 Using the menu screen 23 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 24 Recording with the built in LED video light PV GSES ON schon iioi txt up idus 25 Record mode Check before recording 26 Recording on a tape esese 27
116. will appear Select YES and set the date and time Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to the Camcorder and the built in lithium battery will be recharged Leave the Camcorder as is for approx 24 hours and the battery will drive the date and time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged EN Gam Before using Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder You can record the image while viewing it on the lg Extending the viewfinder opened LCD monitor l NN 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by 1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of pinching the extension knob the arrow e t can open up to 90 SS 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor e The viewfinder will be activated If the LCD according to your preference monitor is opened the viewfinder will be deactivated B Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2007 gelt can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 90 towards the viewfinder e The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu elf it is forcibly opened or rotated the Camcorder may be damaged or fail 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2007 elf the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens and the viewfinder is extended when e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder recording yourself the LCD mo
117. y and turn on the power 2 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover OPEN EJECT e When the cover is fully opened the cassette holder will come out 3 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette e When inserting a cassette orient it as shown in the figure and then securely insert it as far as it goes e When removing pull it straight out 4 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder eThe cassette holder is housed 5 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover tightly eWhen inserting a previously recorded cassette use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording If you are overwriting a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording e When closing the cassette cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover e After use be sure to rewind the cassette completely remove it and put it in a case Store the case in an upright position 67 e f 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 65 B When the cassette holder does not come out e Close the cassette cover completely and then open it again completely

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