Panasonic PV-GS300, NV-GS300B How to turn off the power, Recording on a tape, Playing back tape

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Before using

ªHow to turn off the power

1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

ªRecording on a tape

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.

2Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.

;

ªRecording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

PHOTO SHOT

ªPlaying back tape

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1Operate with joystick.

1/;: Playback/Pause

6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.)

∫: Stop

ªPlaying back card

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1Operate with joystick.

E: Plays back the previous picture.

D: Plays back the next picture.

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on the card in order) start/pause

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Contents Operating Instructions AC Adaptor Things You Should KnowThis symbol is only valid in the European Union Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of License Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyContents Menu Playback modeEdit mode With a PCQuick Guide Charging the batteryAttaching the battery How to turn on the powerPlaying back tape How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling USB terminal Reset button ResetCard access lamp Power LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoeTo use as a hand strap One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a grip belt Removing the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Fitting the batteryTurning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Extending the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewOpen the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Quick StartInserting/removing a card When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteSD Memory Card Selecting a modeCard access lamp Concerning the cardBasic joystick operations How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Tape playback modeCard playback mode Help modeTo exit the Help mode Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AutoTo exit the menu screen Switching the languageUsing the menu screen About the menu settingOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderOperating with remote control Adjusting the brightness and color LevelInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Basic Camcorder positioning About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingRecording on a tape On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function To record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the card recording mode≥Set to Card Recording Mode Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotZoom in/out function Backlight compensation function Recording yourselfMagicPix functions Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function To cancel the soft skin modeFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele macro functionTo cancel fading Tele macro functionWind noise reduction function Using the built-in flashTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function To cancel Auto Ground-Directional StandbyRed eye reduction function Self-timer recordingWhen the flash is not used To stop the timer midway throughOptical image stabilizer function To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Wide/43 functionTo stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording in natural colors White balance Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Auto or Focus Manual focus adjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Iris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playback Playback on TVPlaying back card To display the on-screen information On the TVTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting a card ≥The image and sound are reproduced Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DubbingStart playback. Player Start recording. Recorder Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording When operating with the remote controlYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Check before Use Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation ≥MotionDV Studio Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Operating environmentInstalling USB Driver Using as a Web camera≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Type in your E-mail address and password Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordClick the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click Next Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioHard disk Other requirementsIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Copying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshInterface DV FireWire Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDDouble click If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Files recorded on a SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files SD Memory CardDcim Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsCheck the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Auto focus function does not work Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.6E LE for DV or Quick Movie Magic Playback picture is not clearAbout the Camcorder About condensationAbout dirty heads Do not throw old battery into fire About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingFolder structure of the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the cardLCD monitor Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceAuto focus White balanceHttp//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs SpecificationsMode Accessory# Description Camcorder Accessory SystemAM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific Time Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory ServicenterCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Numerics IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta PhotoshotF1105Mk0 50 a

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