Panasonic PV-GS300 Menus related to taking pictures, Menus related to playback, Other menus

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Menu

Menus related to taking pictures

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. ≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control.

ª[AUDIO REC]

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems.

[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed.)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio signals will be erased.)

ª[REC LAMP]

Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on during recording, which indicates that recording is underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway.

ª[DISPLAY]

Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display.

ª[BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.

1 Beep

≥When you start recording ≥When you turn on the power

≥When the unit goes from quick start standby mode to recording pause

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording ≥When you turn off the power

≥When the unit goes into quick start standby mode

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs (-72-), and at other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen. (-67-)

Menus related to playback

ª[REC DATA]

Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values, and white balance settings (-40-), etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback.

≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set

to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on the display.

≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the display.

≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on other equipment (or a tape recorded on other equipment is played back on this unit), the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally.

ª[AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back. [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

 

sound)

[L]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

[R]:

Right channel sound (sub sound)

Other menus

ª[JOYSTICK LED]

If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick lights up in blue during operation.

ª[INITIAL SET]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition.

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.)

ª[DEMO MODE]

If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card, or set to

[DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this function 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 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 tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Card access lamp Reset button ResetPower LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoe USB terminalTo use as a hand strap One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a grip belt Connecting to the AC outlet Power supplyFitting the battery Removing 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 Using the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorAdjusting 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 monitorInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode 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 tapeStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function ≥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 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Auto or Focus Manual focus adjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to 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 playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function 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 filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting 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 Check before Use Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderOperating environment ≥MotionDV StudioInstalling USB Driver Using as a Web camera≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode 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 NextIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Interface DV FireWire Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Copying still pictures on PCDouble click If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely 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 MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback 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 the Camcorder About condensationAbout dirty heads 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.comCamcorder 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 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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