Panasonic PV-GS320 Self-timer recording, Wide/43 function, To stop the timer midway through

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Record mode

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the timer.

Set to Card Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick left to select the self-timer recording icon [ ].

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The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

3Press the Photoshot button [].

After the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After

recording, the self-timer will be canceled.

If you press the Photoshot button [] halfway and then fully, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway.

When you press the Photoshot button [] fully, the subject is focused just before recording.

ªTo stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

The self-timer standby mode is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

Wide/4:3 function

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

4:3 Function

Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. 4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

ªTo Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function

Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].

The default setting is [16:9].

In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, operation icons and other screen displays

appear horizontally oriented.

When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to [16:9], part of the operation icons and other displays will appear on the black bands on the left and right of the picture.

Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback

When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be connected. (-44-)

Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not be displayed properly. For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Contents Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unitFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Important Safety Instructions Button-type battery Lithium battery Battery pack Lithium ion battery packBattery pack Button-type batteryThis AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But Article 8 Termination of License Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the followingContents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuQuick Guide Recording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeParts identification and handling AccessoriesCamcorder USB terminal -50-,-52 DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -18Adjust the belt length and the pad position How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAttaching the lens cap Grip beltConnecting to the AC outlet Power supplyRemoving the battery Charging lampWhile pressing the button 1, set the OFF/ on switch to on How to turn on the power≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the Camcorder Charging time and recordable timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Setting date and timeAbout date/time 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 write protection Switch on the SD Card Concerning the cardTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickBasic joystick operations Joystick and screen displayTo exit the Help mode Help modeSlide show start/pause Delete Playback the next pictureUsing 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 monitorRemote control Using the remote controlInstall a button-type battery Selecting the remote control mode Remote control usable rangeConcerning the button-type battery Recording mode About auto modeCheck before recording Basic Camcorder positioningPowersave On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screenBlank search function Recording checkStopping blank search midway Through Set Advanced Picturesize select the desired picture sizeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording modeTo record still pictures clearly Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a cardZoom in/out function Concerning the focusing areaSelect the picture quality for Photoshot images Recording with a shutter operation EffectBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfTo cancel the MagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix functionTo cancel fading To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionWind noise reduction function Auto Ground-Directional Standby AGSTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Wide/43 functionTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo Cancel the Guideline Function Optical image stabilizer functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment To cancel the scene mode functionRecording in natural colors White balance About the black balance adjustment Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About flashing of the indicationTo restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeSettings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Press the E button or the D button on the remote controlVariable-speed search function To return to normal playbackPlaying back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesFormatting a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingProtecting files on a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Recording from a tape onto a cardUsing the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Audio dubbing To cancel the standby for recordingYou can add music or narration to the recorded cassette PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ≥Set to Tape Recording ModeBefore recording with audio dubbing To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Software Installation Using the Camcorder with a PCCheck before Use Using the Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderOperating environment For WindowsInstalling USB Driver Using as a Web cameraOperating environment Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Setting up Windows MessengerSet Advanced USB Function WEB CAM Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live MessengerType in your E-mail address and password Case of MSN MessengerSound Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioHard disk Necessary software DirectX 9.0b/9.0cTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioClick the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click Next Click FinishClick Update Driver ≥Update the driver with the following procedureIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed To disconnect USB cable safely Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Copying still pictures on PCWith a PC ≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes When using on MacintoshAbout the compatibility of the card Files About the SD CardFiles recorded on a SD Card Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu MenuCard Playback Menu Card Recording MenuAdvanced O.I.S. -38-GUIDE Lines -38-SHTR Effect Basic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECTMenus related to playback Menus related to taking picturesOther menus Basic indications IndicationsRecording indications Playback indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsThere is no ink. Check the connected printer Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Cassette cannot be inserted Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedAuto focus function does not work Camcorder arbitrarily stops recordingCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPhotoshot playback images do not look Normal Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedAbout dirty heads About condensationAbout the Camcorder 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 SystemVisa Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Service Center Npcparts@us.panasonic.comPanasonic Canada Inc Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labourNumerics 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 cintaF1106Ak0