Panasonic Pv Gs83 Operating Instructions Manual

With a PC
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To disconnect USB cable safely 
If the USB cable is disconnected while the 
computer is on, the error dialog box may appear. 
In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog 
box. By following the steps below you can 
disconnect the cable safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on...

With a PC
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Notes
≥Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
≥Intel
®, Pentium®, Intel® CoreTM Duo and Intel® 
CoreTM Solo are the registered trademarks or 
trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
≥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.
≥All other names, company names, product...

With a PC
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ªAbout the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer 
≥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 format.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has 
been set to the image are in this 
folder.
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual...

Menu
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Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for 
easy-to-understand explanations and so they are 
different from the actual menu indications.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -34-[REC SPEED] -25-[WIND CUT] -32-[ASPECT] -33-[CLOCK SET] -15-
2) [ADVANCED]
[PICT.QUALITY]  -29-[O.I.S.] -34-[GUIDE LINES] -34-[FADE COLOR] -32-[AUDIO REC] -56-[D.ZOOM] -30-[ZOOM MIC] -30-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -56-[DATE/TIME] -56-[POWER SAVE] -27-[QUICK START] -17-[BEEP SOUND]...

Menu
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ª[CARD RECORDING MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -34-[PICT.QUALITY] -29-[ASPECT] -33-[CLOCK SET] -15-
2) [ADVANCED]
[O.I.S.] -34-[GUIDE LINES] -34-[SHTR EFFECT] -29-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -56-[DATE/TIME] -56-[POWER SAVE] -27-[QUICK START] -17-[BEEP SOUND] -56-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET] -23-[INITIAL SET] -56-
4) [LANGUAGE] -22-
ª[CARD PLAYBACK MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -56-[PROTECT] -42-
2) [ADVANCED]
[DPOF SET] -42-[FORMAT CARD] -41-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -56-[LCD SET] -23-[EVF SET]...

Menu
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Menus related to recording
ª[DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications.
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date 
and time the picture was taken on the tape/card.
ª
[AUDIO REC]Switches the 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...

Others
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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R 0:45: Remaining tape time
≥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) 
-25-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -25-¥: Recording -26-; (Green):...

Others
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Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory indicationsY: A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. 
-15-°: The warning/alarm indication appears when 
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor 
towards the viewfinder and check the 
warning/alarm indication.
: No card is inserted....

Others
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Functions that cannot be used 
simultaneously
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.
FunctionsConditions which disable 
the functions
≥Digital zoom
≥Fade≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
≥When the built-in LED 
video light lights and the 
gain up mode is set to on...

Others
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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 monitor opened or the viewfinder 
extended?
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES]...