Panasonic PV-GS83 Camcorder User Manual


 
Before using
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LSQT1181
ª 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.
1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the
viewfinder to use. (
-16-)
The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be
activated.
2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the
viewfinder.
The power will not turn off unless the LCD
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is
retracted.
The Status indicator automatically goes off
and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to
[ON] (
-17-), the unit goes into quick start
standby mode and the Status indicator lights
green.)
The power does not turn off even if the
LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder
is retracted while recording on a tape.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder to turn the power on and use the
Camcorder again.
The Status indicator lights red and the power
turns on.
Setting date and time
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first
time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.
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.
Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card
Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-22-)
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, ...
The 12-hour clock is used.
3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
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About date/time
The date and time function are driven by a built-
in lithium battery.
Make sure to check the time before recording.
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Recharging the built-in lithium battery
If [0] 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] 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.)
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