Panasonic PV-GS9 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Contents
Before Use
Things You Should Know ....................................2
Safety Precautions ..............................................2
Important Safeguards..........................................4
Precautions .........................................................5
End User License Agreement..............................6
Differences between models...............................7
Quick Guide.......................................................10
Standard Accessories........................................12
Controls and Components.................................12
The Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only) ...............14
Power Supply ....................................................15
Charging Time and Available Recording Time...16
How to remove the Sensor tag..........................16
The Grip Belt .....................................................16
Re-attaching the Lens Cap................................17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................17
Inserting a Cassette ..........................................17
Using a Memory Card
(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).................18
Turning on the Camcorder.................................18
Easy to Use Mode Dial......................................18
Using the View 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-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15).................25
Recording Yourself ............................................26
Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light
(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/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 Colors ..............................30
Adjusting White Balance Manually....................31
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment....................32
Manual Iris Adjustment......................................32
Manual Focus Adjustment.................................32
Digital Effect Functions......................................33