Panasonic PV-GS320 operating instructions Before requesting repair Problems and solutions

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Audio dubbing The section of a tape recorded in LP mode The blank section of a

tape

Sounds sent through the DV terminal

Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)

Power/Body

1:The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.

Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.

The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder

extended?

2:The Camcorder power is turned off automatically.

If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the Camcorder for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-29-) Also, if you set

[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not

automatically turn off.

3:The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough.

Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (-15-)

Has condensation occurred? When you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication

disappears. (-72-)

4:Battery runs down quickly.

Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-15-)

Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

5:The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up.

The Camcorder does not operate normally.

The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

Remove the cassette and the card and then press the [RESET] button. (-71-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the

data on the card.)

6:The cassette cannot be removed.

Does the status indicator comes on when opening the cassette cover? (-16-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-15-)

Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette.

Close the cassette cover completely and fully

open it again. (-20-)

7:No operation other than cassette removal can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-72-)

8:The remote control does not function.

Has the button-type battery of the remote control run out? Replace it with a new button- type battery. (-26-)

Is the setting on the remote control correct? If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the Camcorder, the remote control does not operate. (-27-)

Recording

1:Recording doesnot start although poweris suppliedtotheCamcorderand thecassette is correctly inserted.

Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. (-20-)

Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new cassette.

Is the recording mode set? When in the playback mode, recording cannot be performed. (-21-)

Has condensation occurred? No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-72-)

Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open, the Camcorder may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-20-)

2:The screen has changed suddenly.

Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. (-65-)

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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 packButton-type battery Battery packThis 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 tapeAccessories Parts identification and handlingCamcorder 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 timeSetting date and time Recharging the built-in lithium batteryAbout 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 monitorUsing the remote control Remote controlInstall a button-type battery Remote control usable range Selecting the remote control modeConcerning 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 cancel the scene mode function To restore to the automatic AdjustmentRecording 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 playbackPlayback on TV Playing back cardTo 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 filesWriting the printing data on a card Dpof setting Formatting a cardProtecting 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 To cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbingYou 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 Using the Camcorder with a PC Software InstallationCheck before Use Using the Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderOperating environment For WindowsUsing as a Web camera Installing USB DriverOperating environment Setting up Windows Messenger Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeSet 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 Finish≥Update the driver with the following procedure Click Update DriverIf 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 SD Card About the compatibility of the card FilesFiles 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 taking pictures Menus related to playbackOther 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 condensation About dirty headsAbout 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