Panasonic PV-GS300 Power supply, Charging lamp, Connecting to the AC outlet, Fitting the battery

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Before using

Power supply

ªCharging the battery

When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product.

≥Battery charging time (-16-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

≥If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not get charged. Remove

the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.

1Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack.

2Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

ªCharging lamp

Lights up:Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged (discharged excessively). In a while, the lamp will light up and normal charging will start.

When the battery temperature is excessively high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal.

ªConnecting to the AC outlet

1Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack.

2Connect the DC Cable to the AC adaptor.

3Connect the DC Cable to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC Cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the power cord from other equipment for this Camcorder.

ªFitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.

ªRemoving the battery

While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery (or the DC Cable) to remove it.

BATT

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

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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 PhotoshotAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder USB terminal Reset button ResetCard access lamp Power LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoeOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a grip beltTo use as a hand strap Removing the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Fitting the battery≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the Camcorder Charging time and recordable timeTurning the Camcorder on Setting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout date/time 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 LevelUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeConcerning the button-type battery 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 ModeRecording check Blank search functionStopping blank search midway Through 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 Manual focus adjustment Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to FocusSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Auto or 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 tapeSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback 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 picturesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on 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 Using the Camcorder with a PC Software InstallationCheck before Use ≥MotionDV Studio Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Operating environmentInstalling USB Driver Using as a Web cameraSetting up Windows Messenger Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode≥Windows Messenger is activated 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 requirementsClick Update Driver To start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Copying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshInterface DV FireWire Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDIf you no longer need software or driver Uninstall To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click 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 MenuCard Recording Menu Card Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus 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 condensation About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder 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 ServicenterWarranty For Canadian Customers Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour 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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