Panasonic PV-GS34PKG operating instructions Things You Should Know, Safety Precautions

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Things You Should Know

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You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode.

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorders

with the mark be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

2	For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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Contents Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know FCC Caution Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Note Important Safety Instructions Precautions To Avoid Shock Hazard ... YourPage Contents Power Lamp 2 lights up Using the ViewfinderSet the OFF/ON Switch 1 to on Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape „ Camcorder Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pp ~12Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Built-in LED Light pAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Using the Battery„ Disconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAttaching the Shoulder Strap To Use as a Grip BeltRe-attaching the Lens Cap Inserting a CassetteUsing a Memory Card Optional Turning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialHow to Use the Joystick Control Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor Using the Menu ScreenAdjusting Brightness and Color Level „ To AdjustSelecting Language List of Menus12bit Audio LCD SETEVF SET Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge „ About date/timeSet to Tape Recording Mode LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Still Advance playbackAbout Recording „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording YourselfRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Fade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function MagicPix FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Cinema Function„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment About White Balance Sensor„ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape „ To Stop Playback„ To Resume Normal Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card To Select a Desired File and Playing Back„ To Stop the Slide Show Slide ShowDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete Files„ About the Dpof Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Set Advance Card Format YES Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playbackCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing „ Connecting with the AV CableRecording from a Tape onto a Card To record, and press the Photo Shot ButtonPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording „ To Stop DubbingUsing Camcorder with a PC Using the USB DriverClick Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Finish installation by following the on-screen instructionsWindows XP/2000 To Disconnect USB Cable SafelyDouble click Windows MeCommunication Speed Using as a Web CameraInstalling the Video Stream Driver Necessary software„ Windows 98SE/Me Users Click the Video Stream Driver„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera Setting up the Windows MessengerWith a PC Operating environment „ For Windows Using the ArcSoft SoftwareInstallation of ArcSoft Software „ For Windows To start ArcSoft Software „ For Windows If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAfter the completion of setup, click on Finish Click ArcSoftSD Memory Card Optional About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card files Files recorded on an SD Memory CardMisc Indications Initializing the Modes „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Recording on a Card„ Quick Start „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Backlight Compensation Function „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ MagicPix Function„ Lock Setting „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Playing Back„ Cautions for Use „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ After Use To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ About AC Adaptor„ Condensation „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for StorageBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be insertedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deleted„ Digital Video System Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ FocusSpecifications Digital CamcorderPrice Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYAdvertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Index