Panasonic PV-GS34PKG To Use as a Grip Belt, Re-attaching the Lens Cap, Inserting a Cassette

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Before Using

To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

•The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

•When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

•When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2

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•When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

•Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

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•Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

•Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com.

•For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder.

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 25 toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

•To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

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2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Note Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Caution Important Safety Instructions To Avoid Shock Hazard ... Your PrecautionsPage Contents Set the OFF/ON Switch 1 to on Using the ViewfinderPower Lamp 2 lights up Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Tape Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Card Parts Identification and Handling Standard Accessories„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pp ~12Using the AC Adaptor Power SupplyAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Built-in LED Light p„ Disconnecting the Power Source Using the BatteryAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording TimeRe-attaching the Lens Cap To Use as a Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteUsing a Memory Card Optional How to Use the Joystick Control Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu ScreenUsing the LCD Monitor „ To AdjustList of Menus Selecting LanguageEVF SET LCD SET12bit Audio Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/timeAudio Recording Mode LP ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playbackRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressQuick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions „ To Cancel the MagicPix Function „ To Cancel FadingBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Soft-Skin ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White Balance„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ Range of Iris Adjustment Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card Still Playback/Still Advance Playback„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing BackDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Slide Show„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete FilesProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting„ About the Dpof Playing Back on Your TV Formatting a CardSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playbackRecording from a Tape onto a Card „ Connecting with the AV CableCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot Button„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PCUsing Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderClick Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears Finish installation by following the on-screen instructionsDouble click To Disconnect USB Cable SafelyWindows XP/2000 Windows MeInstalling the Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraCommunication Speed Necessary softwareClick the Video Stream Driver „ Windows 98SE/Me UsersSetting up the Windows Messenger „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web CameraWith a PC Installation of ArcSoft Software „ For Windows Using the ArcSoft SoftwareOperating environment „ For Windows After the completion of setup, click on Finish If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo start ArcSoft Software „ For Windows Click ArcSoftAbout the compatibility of the card files About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory CardMisc Indications „ Power Save Mode „ To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Alarm Sounds „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Scene Mode „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back„ After Use „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ Cautions for Use To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap„ Condensation „ About AC Adaptor„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be removedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deletedExplanation of Terms Using the Reset button„ Digital Video System „ FocusDigital Camcorder SpecificationsAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services DirectoryNota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Cómo utilizar la batería Guía rápidaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una cinta Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index