Panasonic PV-GS320 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack, Button-type battery Lithium battery

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

CAUTION

DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE

SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDERWITH

THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDEDHIGHTEMPERATURE... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.

AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER... Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

TOCLEANYOURCAMCORDER... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body.

TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMCORDER ... Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Batteries

1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.

Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

2.Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

Insert with poles aligned.

Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. Keep out of reach of children.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

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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 packThis AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 But Button-type batteryBattery pack 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 tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling 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 timeAbout date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery 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 monitorInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode 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 functionRecording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment 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 playbackTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a cardAbout the compatibility of still pictures To delete all filesProtecting files on a card Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingFormatting 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 You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette To cancel the standby for recordingAudio dubbing 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 Check before Use Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation Using the Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderOperating environment For WindowsOperating environment Using as a Web cameraInstalling USB Driver Set Advanced USB Function WEB CAM Setting up Windows MessengerUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode 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 FinishIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed ≥Update the driver with the following procedureClick Update Driver 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 MacintoshFiles recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files 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-PROTECTOther menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback 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 the Camcorder About condensationAbout dirty heads 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