Panasonic PV-GS300 Selecting a mode, Concerning the card, Card access lamp, SD Memory Card

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Before using

3Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot.

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≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, press the center of the card and then pull it straight out.

4Securely close the card slot cover.

ªConcerning the card

≥Do not format the card with another

Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and USB reader/writer.

ªCard access lamp

≥When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.

≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder may malfunction.

≥Inserting or removing the card.

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial.

≥Attaching and removing the battery.

ªSD Memory Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment.

ªConcerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

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Joystick

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

: CARD RECORDING MODE

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: CARD PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.

PC : PC CONNECTION MODE

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer. -53-

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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 Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuAttaching the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideRecording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder Card access lamp Reset button ResetPower LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoe USB terminalOne-touch free-style grip belt To use as a grip beltTo use as a hand strap Connecting to the AC outlet Power supplyFitting the battery Removing 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 Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitor Adjusting the field of view Extending the viewfinderSet Setup Quick Start OFF To cancel Quick StartQuick Start Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed When the cassette holder does not Come outInserting/removing a cassette Inserting/removing a cardCard access lamp Selecting a modeConcerning the card SD Memory CardTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickTape playback mode Basic joystick operationsTo exit the Help mode Help modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card playback modeUsing the menu screen Switching the languageAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenOperating with remote control Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and color Level Order to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitorUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeConcerning the button-type battery Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioningPower Save On-screen display in the tape recording mode≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Recording on a tapeRecording check Blank search functionStopping blank search midway Through ≥Set to Card Recording Mode On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyZoom in/out function Backlight compensation function Recording yourselfTo cancel the MagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix functionsTo cancel fading To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function Using the built-in flashTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Wind noise reduction functionWhen the flash is not used Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Red eye reduction functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionWide/43 function Optical image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway throughRecording 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 To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeSettings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo return to normal playback Playing back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackTo display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting files on a card Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingWhen operating with the remote control Start playback. Player Start recording. RecorderBefore recording with audio dubbing Audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteWhen you stop printing halfway Using the Camcorder with a PC Software InstallationCheck before Use Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderOperating environment ≥MotionDV StudioInstalling USB Driver Using as a Web cameraSetting up Windows Messenger Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up MSN Messenger Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Type in your E-mail address and passwordHard disk Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioOther requirements Click the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click NextClick Update Driver To start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Interface DV FireWire Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Copying still pictures on PCIf you no longer need software or driver Uninstall To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click About the compatibility of the card Files About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory CardDcim Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu MenuCard Recording Menu Card Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther menus Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Screen has changed suddenly Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workUsing MotionDV Studio 5.6E LE for DV or Quick Movie Magic Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout condensation About dirty headsAbout the Camcorder Be sure to detach the battery after use About the batteryPrepare spare batteries when going out for recording Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the cassette About the AC adaptorAbout the card Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance LCD monitorAuto 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 CustomersAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.comWarranty 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 Grabación en una cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de la cintaF1105Mk0 50 a

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