Panasonic PV-GS34PKG Manual Iris Adjustment F Number, Manual Focus Adjustment

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Recording Mode

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 to [MANUAL].

[One-Touch Navigation icon]

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24

•The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears.

2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 until the

Iris Indication appears.

S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f

R 2 : 0 0

1 / 6 0 ► F 2 . 0 0 d B

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33	J A N 2	2 0 0	5
	1 2 : 3 4 :	5 6 A M

3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to adjust the iris.

Range of Iris Adjustment

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened) + 0dB, ..., 18dB

When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.

When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter.

The value to which + dB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 to [MANUAL].

[One-Touch Navigation icon]

3/3

24

•The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears.

2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch

24to [FOCUS].

24

•The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears.

S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f R 2 : 0 0 ► M F

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1 2 : 3 4 :		5 6 A M
J A N	2	2 0 0	5

3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to adjust the focus.

33

•If you keep moving the Joystick Control [►] or [◄] 33 , the speed of adjusting becomes faster.

•When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].

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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 Inserting a Card Using the ViewfinderSet the OFF/ON Switch 1 to on Power Lamp 2 lights upPlaying Back a Tape Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Card AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pp ~12 Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling „ CamcorderBuilt-in LED Light p Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Audio-Video Output Jack AV OUT ppCharging Time and Available Recording Time Using the Battery„ Disconnecting the Power Source Attach the charged Battery to the CamcorderInserting a Cassette To Use as a Grip BeltRe-attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapUsing a Memory Card Optional How to Use the Joystick Control Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor „ To Adjust Using the Menu ScreenAdjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the LCD MonitorList of Menus Selecting LanguageEVF SET LCD SET12bit Audio „ About date/time Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YESStill Advance playback LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Set to Tape Recording ModeRecording on a Tape „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode About RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress Recording YourselfRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotQuick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions MagicPix Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function Backlight Compensation Function Cinema Function Soft-Skin Mode Recording in Special Situations Scene Mode Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment „ To Cancel the Scene ModeAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Move the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speedManual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ Range of Iris Adjustment „ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card „ To Resume Normal PlaybackTo Select and Delete Files Slide ShowDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card „ To Stop the Slide ShowProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting„ About the Dpof Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Set Advance Card Format YESTo record, and press the Photo Shot Button „ Connecting with the AV CableRecording from a Tape onto a Card Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing„ To Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording PC Connection With DV Interface CableUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PCFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Click Restart if the InstallShield dialog appearsWindows Me To Disconnect USB Cable SafelyDouble click Windows XP/2000Necessary software Using as a Web CameraInstalling the Video Stream Driver Communication SpeedClick 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 Click ArcSoft If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAfter the completion of setup, click on Finish To start ArcSoft Software „ For WindowsFiles recorded on an SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card files SD Memory Card OptionalMisc Indications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode Initializing the Modes„ Recording on a Card „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Quick Start„ MagicPix Function „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ Backlight Compensation Function„ Playing Back „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Lock SettingTo protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ After Use „ Cautions for Use„ 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 SolutionsCassette cannot be inserted Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyFile recorded on a card cannot be deleted Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clear„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video SystemDigital 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 el visor Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaReproducción de una cinta Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index