Panasonic PVGS15, PVGS13 User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

(PV-GS15 Shown)

Models No.

PV-GS9 PV-GS13 PV-GS15

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

[For PV-GS13/PV-GS15] [For PV-GS13/PV-GS15]

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at ww w.panasonic.ca

LSQT0803 A

Things You Should Know

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 bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to ﬁ ll in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the mark be used.

Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP)

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufﬁ cient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

• Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a conﬁ ned space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

AT TEN TION:

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.

Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug will ﬁ t into the power outlet

only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to ﬁ t, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will ﬁ t into a grounding

type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁ ed service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

Precautions

b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have

fallen onto, the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualiﬁ ed technician to

restore the video unit to its normal operation. e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁ ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁ re, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

WARNING

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. 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 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.

CAUTION

• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

• DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.

• 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.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

• STORAGE 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 handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body.

• 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.

• 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 ﬁ nish.

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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS13 (LSFT0577)/PV-GS15 (LSFT0575): Supplied, PV-GS9: Optional Software), please read the following.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver (PV-GS13/PV-GS15: Supplied, PV-GS9: Optional Software) and DV STUDIO (PV-GS13: Supplied, PV-GS9/PV-GS15: Optional Software))

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software deﬁ ned in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or ﬁ tness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS9, PV-GS13 and PV-GS15. The PV-GS15 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully.

Differences between models

Model

Number

Battery Pack

(Supplied)

Memory

Card

CD-ROM Optional Software Supplied (LSFT0577) Supplied (LSFT0575)

USB Cable Optional Supplied (K1HA05CD0005) Supplied (K1HA05CD0005)

Lens

Photoshot

(Tape)

Feature

PV-GS9 PV-GS13 PV-GS15

CGR-D08R

(800 mAh)

f2.1-42 mm, F1.8-3.1

(35 mm equivalent:

39.5-790 mm), 20x zoom lens

Yes No No

CGR-D08R

(800 mAh)

Supplied (RP-SD008MMK0) Supplied (RP-SD008MMK0)

f2.1-46.2 mm, F1.8-3.4

(35 mm equivalent:

39.5-869 mm), 22x zoom lens

f2.1-50.4 mm, F1.8-3.6

CGR-D14

(1 350 mAh)

(35 mm equivalent:

39.5-948 mm), 24x zoom lens

(Tape Recording Mode)

Mode Dial

Card

Feature

Viewﬁ nder Electronic Viewﬁ nder Electronic Viewﬁ nder

LED Video

Light

S-Video

Output Jack

Microphone

Jack

(Tape Recording Mode)

(Tape Playback Mode)

No Yes Yes

No No Yes

(Tape Playback Mode)

(Card Recording Mode)

(Picture Playback Mode)

(Tape Recording Mode)

(Tape Playback Mode)

(Card Recording Mode)

(Picture Playback Mode)

Liquid Crystal Colour Electronic

Viewﬁ nder

Contents

Before Use

Things You Should Know ....................................2

Safety Precautions ..............................................2

Important Safeguards..........................................4

Precautions .........................................................5

End User License Agreement..............................6

Differences between models ...............................7

Quick Guide.......................................................10

Standard Accessories........................................12

Controls and Components.................................12

The Remote Control ..........................................15

Power Supply ....................................................16

Charging Time and Available Recording Time...16

The Grip Belt .....................................................17

Re-attaching the Lens Cap................................17

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................17

Inserting a Cassette ..........................................17

Using a Memory Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................18

Turning on the Camcorder.................................18

Easy to Use Mode Dial......................................18

Using the Viewﬁ nder/LCD Monitor ....................19

Using the Menu Screen.....................................19

List of Menus .....................................................20

Setting Date and Time.......................................23

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge.....................23

LP Mode ............................................................23

Audio Recording Mode......................................23

Recording Mode

About Recording................................................24

Recording on a Tape .........................................24

Recording a Still Picture on a Tape

(PV-GS9 Only).................................................25

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................25

Recording Yourself ............................................26

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................26

Quick Start.........................................................26

Self-timer Recording..........................................27

Zoom In/Out Functions......................................27

Digital Zoom Function .......................................27

Image Stabilizer Function..................................28

Fade In/Out Functions.......................................28

Backlight Compensation Function.....................29

MagicPix Function .............................................29

Soft-Skin Mode..................................................29

Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................29

Cinema Function ...............................................29

Recording in Special Situations.........................30

Recording in Natural Colours ............................30

Adjusting White Balance Manually ....................31

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment....................32

Manual Iris Adjustment......................................32

Manual Focus Adjustment.................................32

Digital Effect Functions......................................33

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape ..........................................35

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ...........35

Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control Only) ..36

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................36

Index Search Functions

(Remote Control Only) ....................................37

Playback Zoom Function

(Remote Control Only) ....................................37

Playback Digital Effect Functions ......................38

Playing Back a Memory Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................38

Slide Show

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................39

Creating a Title

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................40

Adding a Title

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................40

Writing Printing Data on a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................41

Protecting the Files on a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................41

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................42

Formatting a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................42

Playing Back on Your TV ...................................43

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................44

Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) .................................44

Audio Dubbing (Remote Control Only)..............44

Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette ......45

Using the DV Cable for Recording ....................45

PC Connection With DV Interface Cable...........46

With a PC

Using the Software with a Personal Computer..47

Using USB Driver ..............................................47

To disconnect USB cable safely ........................49

Using as a Web Camera ...................................50

Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (PV-GS13: Supplied;

PV-GS9/PV-GS15: Optional Software) ............54

Using the ArcSoft Software

(PV-GS15: Supplied).......................................55

If you no longer need software or driver

(Uninstall) ........................................................57

Notes .................................................................57

Others

Indications .........................................................59

Initializing the Modes.........................................60

Warning/Alarm Indications.................................60

Notes and Hints.................................................61

Cautions for Use................................................65

Before Requesting Service

(Problems and Solutions) ................................69

Using the RESET button ...................................70

Explanation of Terms .........................................71

Speciﬁ cations ....................................................72

Camcorder Accessory System ..........................73

Warranty............................................................74

Index..................................................................75

Before Use

Quick Guide

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

• Before use, fully charge the Battery.

• Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

• The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the

front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected.

2 Insert a Cassette.

Inserting a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob 1

and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

2 Slide the [OPEN] Lever 3 to open the Card

Slot Cover 4.

3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right

insert it into the Card

Slot 6.

4 Close the Card Slot Cover

securely.

4 6

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by

pressing the mark

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

(PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

(PV-GS9)

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

• Recording starts.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again

to pause the recording.

Before Use

Recording a Still Picture on Tape

(PV-GS9 Only)

1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the

Recording Pause Mode.

Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.

(PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

3 Press the [

4 Press the [►] Button to start playback.

5 Press the [

(PV-GS9)

] Button to rewind the tape.

] Button to stop playback.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

Playing Back a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

Playing Back a Card

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode.

2 Start Playback.

► : Starting the Slide Show

: Playing back the next picture

: Playing back the previous picture : Stop the Slide Show : Pause the Slide Show

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder.

PV-DAC11-K

2) 3)

CGR-D14 (PV-GS15 Only)

4) 5) 6)

LSJA0280 LSFC0018

K1HA05CD0005

(For PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 16)

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets.

2) Battery Pack (p. 16)

3) Remote Control and Button-Type Battery (p. 15)

4) AV Cable (pp. 43, 45)

5) Shoulder Strap (p. 17)

6) SD Memory Card (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 18)

7) USB Connection Kit (USB Cable and CD-ROM) (PV-GS13 (LSFT0577)/PV-GS15 (LSFT0575)) (pp. 47-49, 51, 54)

LSJA0288 K2CB2CB00014

CGR-D08R

(For PV-GS9/ PV-GS13)

LSFT0577

(PV-GS13 Only) LSFT0575 (PV-GS15 Only)

LSSQ0411

RP-SD008MMK0

(For PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

CR2025

Controls and Components

Camcorder

3 4 5

LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 19)

LCD Monitor (pp. 19, 68)

Due to limitations in LCD production 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.

Card Slot Cover Open Lever [◄OPEN] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 18)

Card Slot (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 18)

Card Slot Cover (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 18)

Speaker (p. 35)

Recording Check Button [ ] (p. 24) Recording Button [REC] (p. 46)

MagicPix Button [MAGICPIX] (p. 29)

Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] (p. 29)

Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (p. 29)

Light Button [LIGHT] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 26)

Card Access Lamp (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 18)

Pause Button [ ] (p. 25) Still Button [STILL] (p. 25)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [ ] (p. 35)

Play Button [►] (p. 35) Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 20)

Stop Button [ ] (p. 35) Fade Button [FADE] (pp. 28-29)

Rewind/Review Button [ ] (p. 35)

7 8 9

11 12

13 14 15 16 17

21 20

Before Use

Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 24, 30-32)

Menu Button [MENU] (p. 19)

Multi Button [MULTI] (p. 33) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (p. 34)

Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 60, 70)

23 24

Lens Hood (p. 69)

Lens

Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 27, 29)

Built-in LED Light (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (p. 26)

Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 27-28, 35)

29 30

32 33

Cassette Holder

Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 17)

USB Jack [ ] (pp. 48-49, 51, 54)

DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45-46)

• Connect this to the digital video equipment.

White Balance Sensor (p. 31) Remote Control Sensor (p. 15)

Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 43, 45) Headphone Jack [PHONES]

• Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

• When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes.

• When using headphones, set [INITIAL] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/PHONES].

Microphone Jack [MIC] (PV-GS15 Only)

• When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in microphone does not operate.

• A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used. Please consult your dealer for more information.

• The microphone may make noises depending on the type used. In this case, we recommend using the battery with the Camcorder to reduce noises instead of the AC Adaptor.

34 35 36 37

38 39

Viewﬁ nder (pp. 19, 68)

43 44

4241

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewﬁ nder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 19)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25-26)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 17)

DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 16)

S-Video Output Jack [S-VIDEO OUT] (PV-GS15 Only) (pp. 43, 45)

Mode Dial (p. 18)

Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 18)

Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 26) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 26)

Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 18, 24)

Before Use

45 46

47 48 49

Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 17)

Grip Belt (p. 17)

Battery Holder

Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 16)

Tripod Receptacle

• Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod.

Remote Control

Using the wireless Remote Control that is supplied with the Camcorder, most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance.

51 52

57 58 59 60 61

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [ , ]

63 64

( : reverse, : forward) (p. 36)

Index Search Buttons [ , ] ( : reverse, : forward) (p. 37)

Selection Button [SELECT] (p. 38)

Store Button [STORE] (p. 38)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (p. 38)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 38)

Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (p. 36)

Menu Button [MENU] (p. 19)

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder.

65 66

67 68 69 70

72 73

Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 60)

Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 43)

Display Button [DISPLAY] (p. 60)

Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 60, 70)

Recording Button [ REC] (p. 45)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (p. 44)

Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [▲, ▼] (p. 36) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [▲, ▼, ◄, ►] (p. 37)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25-26)

Title Button [TITLE] (p. 40)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (pp. 33-34)

Rewind/Review Button [ ] (p. 35)

Pause Button [ ] (pp. 36, 44-45)

Stop Button [ ] (pp. 37, 45)

Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (p. 24)

Play Button [►] (pp. 36, 45)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [ ] (p. 35)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (p. 37)

Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 20)

Before Use

The Remote Control

Inserting the Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Control, insert the supplied button-type battery.

1 While pressing the Lock Button 1, pull out

the Battery Holder. Then, remove the button-type battery.

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (+)

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Control.

• When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

• Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery.

WARNING

● Replace Battery with Panasonic type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of ﬁ re or explosion.

● Battery may explode if mistreated.

● As with any small object, this type of Battery

can be swallowed by young children. Do not allow children to handle this Battery.

CAUTION

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of

in ﬁ re.

Using the Remote Control

1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote

Control Sensor press an appropriate button.

• Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters)

• Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

• The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

Selecting Remote Control Modes

When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Control Modes.

• If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that of the Remote Control do not match, [CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)] Indication is displayed.

Setup on the Camcorder:

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Control Mode. (p. 21)

Setup on the Remote Control:

[VCR1]:

Press the [ ] Button and [ ] Button simultaneously.

[VCR2]:

Press the [ ] Button and [ ] Button simultaneously.

• When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

15°

of the Camcorder and

15°

Before Use

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.

2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.

3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and

the AC Jack.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp is not lit. (p. 18)

Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

• We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.

• We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

• Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

• The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

• When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at ﬁ rst, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.

on the

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch

to [OFF], and while

remove the Battery downward or DC Cable.

• When attaching or removing Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGR-D08R

CGR-D14

Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time

• “1 h 30 min.” indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes.

• Battery CGR-D08R (PV-GS9/PV-GS13) or CGR-D14 (PV-GS15) is supplied.

• The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewﬁ nder is used. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

• The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68 °F (25 °C) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

• The available recording time becomes shorter if you use both of Viewﬁ nder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself or setting [EVF ON/ AUTO] to [ON].

2 h 10 min. (1 h 45 min.)

1 h

1 h 30 min.

3 h (2 h 25min.)

Before Use

The Grip Belt

To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

• The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through

the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it

through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

• Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

• Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 37 toward the

front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette cannot be ejected.

2 Insert a Cassette.

• When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow.

• When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

• When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs ﬁ rmly.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by

pressing the mark 2.

Before Use

Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.

Using a Memory Card (For PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

A Card can be used to record still pictures.

• Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camcorder.

• The Camcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

Inserting a Card

1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever 3 to open the Card

Slot Cover 5.

securely.

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right

, insert it into the Card

Slot 4.

3 Close the Card Slot Cover

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of the Card and then pull it straight out.

• After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.

• The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

Card Access Lamp

While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.

• While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.

Turning on the Camcorder

Turn on the power ﬁ rst and then select modes.

How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

• The [POWER] Lamp 41 lights up.

How to Turn off the Power

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

Easy to Use Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial 40.

(PV-GS13/PV-GS15) (PV-GS9)

Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15).

Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

Card Recording Mode

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

Picture Playback Mode

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

PC Mode

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer.

Before Use

Using the Viewﬁ nder/ LCD Monitor

Using the Viewﬁ nder

Before using the Viewﬁ nder, adjust the ﬁ eld of view so that the displays inside the Viewﬁ nder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁ nder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob 35.

To Use the Viewﬁ nder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

• The Viewﬁ nder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

• When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is cancelled.

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob 1

and pull the LCD Monitor direction of the arrow.

• The Viewﬁ nder is now deactivated.

• The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120°. If you open the LCD Monitor by 120°, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°

from the vertical position upwards and a

maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder.

out in the

180°

90°

Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Colour Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewﬁ nder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewﬁ nder.

To Adjust

Press the [ / ] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [ / ] Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.

• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour saturation.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 68.

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on Menus.

• When operating the menu with the Viewﬁ nder, set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD Monitor by 180°.

1 Press the [MENU] Button 19.

14 1513 16 17

Before Use

• The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial

(PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

(PV-GS9)

is displayed.

2 Press the [ / ] Button 13 16 to select a

desired Sub-Menu.

• Press the [ / ] Button to display the highlighted item.

3 Press the [ ] Button 14 to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [

5 Press the [

/ ] Button to select the item.

] Button 14 to display the

selected item.

6 Press the [

/ ] to select the desired mode and press the [ENTER] 15 Button to determine the setting.

• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [▲▼◄►] Buttons and [ENTER] Button on the Remote Control. (p. 14)

To Return to the Previous Screen

Press the [

] Button 17.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained.

• Menu operation ﬂ ow is shown in this text by >>.

File Selection in the Picture Playback

Mode (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

1 Press the [ / / / ] Button and select

a ﬁ le.

• The selected ﬁ le is marked by a frame.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15 to conﬁ rm the

selection of the ﬁ le.

• After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

List of Menus

The ﬁ gures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Menu

(PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode (p. 30)

[EIS]

Image Stabilizer (p. 28)

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom (p. 27)

[SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS9 Only)

Shutter effect (p. 25)

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording (p. 27)

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode (pp. 51, 54)

• If you press the [ ] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen.

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1 (p. 33)

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2 (p. 33)

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode (p. 33)

[TITLE IN] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Adding a Title (p. 40)

3) [CARD] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 25)

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation (p. 40)

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 23)

(PV-GS9)

Before Use

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode (p. 23)

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode (p. 37)

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction (p. 29)

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone (p. 27)

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 29)

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 60)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 60)

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode (p. 60)

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset (p. 71)

• It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewﬁ nder Adjustment (p. 19)

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself (p. 26)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewﬁ nder (p. 19)

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search (p. 24)

[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

• If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 61)

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 23)

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 60)

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Menu

(PV-GS9)(PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

1) [PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode (p. 37)

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector (p. 44)

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode (p. 64)

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode (pp. 51, 54)

2) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off (p. 38)

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection (p. 38)

[TITLE IN] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Adding a Title (p. 40)

3) [CARD] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 25)

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation (p. 40)

4) [RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 23)

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode (p. 23)

5) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 60)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 60)

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode (p. 60)

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset (p. 71)

6) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewﬁ nder Adjustment (p. 19)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewﬁ nder (p. 19)

Before Use

7) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search (p. 24)

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 61)

[CARD RECORDING MENU]

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Card Recording Menu

1) [CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode (p. 30)

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect (p. 25)

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording (p. 27)

2) [DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title (p. 40)

3) [CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 25)

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation (p. 40)

[BURST MODE]

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 26)

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 60)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 60)

5) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewﬁ nder Adjustment (p. 19)

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself (p. 26)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewﬁ nder (p. 19)

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 61)

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 23)

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 60)

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

(For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Picture Playback Menu

1) [DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File (p. 42)

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files (p. 42)

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title (p. 42)

2) [EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock (p. 41)

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF (p. 41)

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card (p. 42)

3) [DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title (p. 40)

4) [DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 60)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 60)

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode (p. 60)

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset (p. 71)

Before Use

5) [LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewﬁ nder Adjustment (p. 19)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewﬁ nder (p. 19)

6) [INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 13, 65)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording.

13 14 16 17

1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

2 Press the [ / ] Button 13 16 to select [YEAR],

[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [ / ] 14 17 to set it to the desired value.

• Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3 Press the [MENU] Button 19 to ﬁ nish setting

the date and time.

• The clock operation starts from [00] second.

• If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication ﬂ ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

• The clock uses the 12-hour system.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication ﬂ ashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder

with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack.

• After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted.

• The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment.

• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 44)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

Recording Mode

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode

Dial

to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial PV-GS13/PV-GS15).

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 31, 32)

• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens

Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 30) may not function correctly.

• When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more

than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

• When the Camcorder is connected to a personal

computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available.

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 41 lights up.

to Card Recording Mode [ ] (For

set to [AUTO], the Camcorder

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

• Recording starts.

• After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to pause the recording.

• The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode” (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

To Check the Recording

By pressing the [ ] Button 7 brieﬂ y in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

• The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking,

the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.

Finding the End of Recording

( Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE

PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

2 Set the Mode Dial 40 to Tape Recording

Mode.

(PV-GS13/ PV-GS15)

(PV-GS9)

14 1513 16 17

Recording Mode

• The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.

• Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

• If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.

To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion

Press the [ ] Button.

Digital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button 13 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

• We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button ﬁ rst at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

Progressive Photoshot

When the [ P ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function.

• The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use. (p. 60)

• To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function regardless of the function you use)

• When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function is not activated.

Continuous Photoshot

If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [CAMERA] Sub-Menu to [ON] and keep the [PHOTO SHOT] Button pressed, the Camcorder will continuously record still pictures in approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is released.

• The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder.

1 Set the Mode Dial 40 to Card Recording

Mode.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

PICTURE

• The [

] Indication lights up in red.

Selecting the quality of Photoshot images

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

Recording a Still Picture on a Tape (PV-GS9 Only)

Still pictures can be recorded from the Camcorder lens.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36 in the

Recording Pause Mode.

14 1513 16 17

Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card (8MB)

[FINE] (high image quality):

approximately 45 pictures

[NORMAL] (normal image quality):

approximately 95 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality):

approximately 190 pictures

• These ﬁ gures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

Recording Mode

Maximum number of still pictures recordable on a MultiMediaCard (optional)

PICTURE QUALITY

8 MB 45 95 190

• These ﬁ gures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

14 1513 16 17

• The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36.

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15)

To brighten the natural colours in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness.

1 Press the [LIGHT] Button 11.

• The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on.

• Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the Video Light is on, however, ghost images will appear.

2 Press the [LIGHT] Button.

• Gain Up mode is set to off.

• To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.

3 Press the [LIGHT] Button.

• The Video Light turns off.

• Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1.

1 2 3

• When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded.

• For other notes concerning this item, see pages 61-62.

Recording Yourself

By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress.

• When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewﬁ nder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewﬁ nder.

• If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Quick Start

By pressing the [QUICK START] Button 42, the Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately

1.3 seconds after it is turned on.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 42.

• The Quick Start Recording Lamp 42 lights up.

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [OFF].

• The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

Recording Mode

3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON].

• The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds.

To Cancel the Quick Start

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Tape (PV-GS9 Only) or the Card (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15).

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] (PV-GS9

Only) or [CARD RECORDING MENU] (For PV-GS13/ PV-GS15) >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].

14 1513 16 17

• The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36.

• Zoom Magniﬁ cation Indication is displayed for a few seconds.

To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects

( Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magniﬁ cation is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.

To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.

• Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)

• The [ ] Indication ﬂ ashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds.

• You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15). (p. 26)

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Zoom In/Out Functions

This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 20X (PV-GS9)/22X (PV-GS13)/ 24X (PV-GS15) magniﬁ cation. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magniﬁ cation from 50X up to 800X.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [D.ZOOM] >> [50X] or [800X].

14 1513 16 17

• 50X : Digital zooming to 50X

• 800X : Digital zooming to 800X

Recording Mode

2 Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W] or

towards [T] to zoom in or out.

To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Image Stabilizer Function

If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected.

• If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]

>> [EIS] >> [ON].

14 1513 16 17

• The [EIS] Indication appears.

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 during

the Recording Pause Mode.

• The image fades out gradually.

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button 43 to start recording.

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 43 or

[PHOTO SHOT] Button

to start recording.

To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

3 Release the [FADE] Button

about 3

seconds after recording starts.

• The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out

Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.

1 Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 16 while

recording.

• The image fades out gradually.

Recording Mode

2 When the image is completely gone, press

the Recording Start/Stop Button

to stop

recording.

3 Release the [FADE] Button 16.

• The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.)

1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10.

• The [ ] Indication ﬂ ashes and then is displayed.

• The entire screen becomes brighter.

Soft-Skin Mode

This enables you to record skin colours in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colours similar to the skin colour of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer background lacking in detail.

1 Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button 9.

• The [

SOFT SKIN

• To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take a bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen.

] Indication appears.

To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode

Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.

Wind Noise Reduction Function

This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

To Resume Normal Recording

Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

MagicPix Function

This function allows you to record colour images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash.

1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8.

• The [MAGICPIX] Indication appears.

To Cancel the MagicPix Function

Press the [MAGICPIX] Button again.

• For other notes concerning this item, see pages 62-63.

14 1513 16 17

• The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.

To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.

Cinema Function

This function is for recording a cinema-like image.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>

[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

14 1513 16 17

Recording Mode

• Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

To Cancel the Cinema Function

Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.

Recording in Special Situations

( Program AE)

You can select optimal automatic exposure under speciﬁ c recording situations.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18

to [MANUAL].

• The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD

RECORDING MENU] (For PV-GS13/PV-GS15) >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([

], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]).

1) [ ] Sports Mode

• For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.

2) [ ] Portrait Mode

• Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background.

3) [ ] Low Light Mode

• For brightening a dark scene.

4) [ ] Spotlight Mode

• For recording a subject under a spotlight.

5) [ ] Surf & Snow Mode

• For recording in glaring surroundings, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc.

To Cancel the Program AE Function

Set the [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.

Recording in Natural Colours

( White Balance)

Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colours. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18

to [MANUAL].

14 1513 16 17

• The Indication of the selected Mode appears.

1) 2)

3) 4)

• The [MNL] Indication appears.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15.

14 15 17

• The [AWB] Indication appears.

3 Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ ] Button

to select a desired White Balance Mode.

1) 2)

+ 122 hidden pages