Panasonic PV-GS320 operating instructions Card Recorded pictures are not clear, Others

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off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the A/V terminal.

Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture.

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

A

RESET

Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], pictures with fine details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >>

[ ]. (-32-)

2:A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file protected? Protected files cannot be deleted. (-46-)

• For the SD Card, if the write protect switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-21-)

3:Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a cassette or a personal computer is

recommended.

4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used.

Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD

Card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. (-79-)

5:During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed.

The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged.

6:When the SD card is inserted in another device, it is not recognized.

Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/ SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. (-21-, -62-) Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details.

Others

1:The indication disappears, the screen is frozen or no operation can be performed.

Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder

from.

2:“PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss A. The Camcorder will be activated.

If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later.

Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself.

3:Even if connected by the USB cable, the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed? (-54-)

4:When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC.

To disconnect the USB cable safely, double- click the [] icon in the task tray and follow the

instructions on the screen.

5:The Camcorder malfunctions on editing, dubbing from digital video equipment or using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV” or “Quick Movie Magic 1.0E”.

If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit (sound recording mode), 4:3 and wide, recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder may malfunction at a point where the mode

switches. When you edit, do not record in multiple modes.

6:The warning/alarm indication [°] appears when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB camera mode.

Did you press the menu button or the recording start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera mode.

Is the setting for the remote control correct?

Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it? Insert a tape.

Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape can be played.)

Is the USB driver installed? (-54-)

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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 Menu Playback modeEdit mode With a PCQuick Guide Playing back tape How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Recording still pictures onto a card PhotoshotCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling USB terminal -50-,-52 DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -18Grip belt How to remove the Sensor tag for U.S.A. onlyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Attaching the lens capCharging lamp Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the batteryCharging time and recordable time How to turn on the powerWhile pressing the button 1, set the OFF/ on switch to on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderAbout date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Extending the viewfinder Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Adjusting the field of viewOpen the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Quick StartInserting/removing a card When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cassetteConcerning the card Selecting a modeCard access lamp Concerning the write protection Switch on the SD CardJoystick and screen display How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsPlayback the next picture Help modeTo exit the Help mode Slide show start/pause DeleteTo exit the menu screen Switching the languageUsing the menu screen About the menu settingOrder to increase the brightness Entire LCD monitor Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderOperating with remote control Adjusting the brightness and color LevelInstall a button-type battery Using the remote controlRemote control Concerning the button-type battery Remote control usable rangeSelecting the remote control mode Basic Camcorder positioning About auto modeRecording mode Check before recordingConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modePowersave Recording on a tapeSet Advanced Picturesize select the desired picture size Recording checkBlank search function Stopping blank search midway ThroughSelect the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyRecording with a shutter operation Effect Concerning the focusing areaZoom in/out function Select the picture quality for Photoshot imagesBacklight compensation function Recording yourselfMagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function To cancel the soft skin modeFade in/fade out function To cancel the tele macro functionTo cancel fading Tele macro functionAuto Ground-Directional Standby AGS To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Wind noise reduction functionWide/43 function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionOptical image stabilizer function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function To Cancel the Guideline FunctionRecording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment About flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentAbout the black balance adjustment To set the white balance manuallyIris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed rangeRepeat playback To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Playing back tapeTo return to normal playback Press the E button or the D button on the remote controlSlow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback Variable-speed search functionTo display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card To delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files About the compatibility of still picturesProtecting 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 To play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing ≥Set to Tape Recording ModePC Connection With DV Interface Cable Before recording with audio dubbingWhen you stop printing halfway Check before Use Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation For Windows Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing the Built-in SD Drive Operating environmentOperating 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 Case of MSN Messenger Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Type in your E-mail address and passwordNecessary software DirectX 9.0b/9.0c Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioSound Hard diskClick Finish Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Click the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click NextIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed ≥Update the driver with the following procedureClick Update Driver Copying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshTo disconnect USB cable safely Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HDWhen using on Macintosh If you no longer need software or driver UninstallWith a PC ≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF ≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modesFiles recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu Tape Playback MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Advanced O.I.S. -38-GUIDE Lines -38-SHTR EffectOther menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Playback indications IndicationsBasic indications Recording indicationsTextual indications Confirmatory indicationsCheck the connected printer Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. Check the connected printer There is no paper. Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workEven if a card is formatted, it cannot be used Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Photoshot playback images do not look NormalAbout the Camcorder About condensationAbout dirty heads Do not throw old battery into fire About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recordingFolder structure of the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette About the cardLCD monitor Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups Automatic white balanceAuto 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 CustomersNpcparts@us.panasonic.com Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Centralized Factory Service CenterCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Numerics IndexSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Reproducción de la cinta Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta PhotoshotF1106Ak0