Panasonic PV-GS34PKG operating instructions Contents

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Contents

 

Before Using

 

Things You Should Know

2

Safety Precautions

2

Precautions

5

End User License Agreement

6

Quick Guide

8

Standard Accessories

10

Parts Identification and Handling

10

Power Supply

11

Charging Time and Available Recording Time ....

12

To Use as a Grip Belt

13

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

13

Inserting a Cassette

13

Using a Memory Card (Optional)

14

Turning on the Camcorder

15

Easy to Use Mode Dial

15

How to Use the Joystick Control

15

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

16

Using the Menu Screen

17

Selecting Language

18

List of Menus

18

Setting Date and Time

20

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

20

LP Mode

21

Audio Recording Mode

21

Recording Mode

 

About Recording

22

Recording on a Tape

22

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) ..

23

Recording Yourself

24

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light

24

Quick Start

25

Self-timer Recording

25

Zoom In/Out Functions

25

Digital Zoom Function

26

Image Stabilizer Function

26

Fade In/Out Functions

26

Backlight Compensation Function

27

MagicPix Function

27

Soft-Skin Mode

28

Wind Noise Reduction Function

28

Cinema Function

28

Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) ...

28

Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)

29

Adjusting White Balance Manually

29

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

30

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)

31

Manual Focus Adjustment

31

Playback Mode

 

 

Playing Back a Tape

32

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back

32

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

33

Playing Back a Memory Card

33

Slide Show

34

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card

34

Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) .35

Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting)

35

Formatting a Card

36

Playing Back on Your TV

36

Editing Mode

 

 

Recording from a Tape onto a Card

37

Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR

 

(Dubbing)

37

Using the DV Cable for Recording

 

 

(Digital Dubbing)

38

PC Connection With DV Interface Cable

38

With a PC

 

 

Using Camcorder with a PC

39

Using the USB Driver

39

To Disconnect USB Cable Safely

41

Using as a Web Camera

42

Using the ArcSoft Software

46

If you no longer need software or driver

 

 

(Uninstall)

47

Notes

48

Others

 

 

Indications

50

Initializing the Modes

51

Warning/Alarm Indications

51

Notes and Hints

52

Cautions for Use

56

Before Requesting Service

 

 

(Problems and Solutions)

59

Using the RESET button

62

Explanation of Terms

62

Specifications

63

Camcorder Accessory System

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Camcorder Accessory Order Form

65

Request for Service Notice

66

Limited Warranty

67

Customer Services Directory

68

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

 

 

Guía Para Uso Rápido

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Index

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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 FunctionCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording 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
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