Panasonic PV-GS300 One-touch free-style grip belt, To use as a grip belt, To use as a hand strap

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Before using

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(37)Shoulder strap fixture

This is a fixture for attaching the shoulder strap to hang the Camcorder from your neck or shoulder.

The one-touch free-style grip belt

ªTo use as a grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1

3

2

Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

2

1Flip the belt.

3

1

the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch).

Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

2Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

ªTo use as a hand strap

If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily.

1

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(38)Lens hood

2

1Flip the belt.

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, place into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise.

The lens hood has a built-in lens cover.

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1

2

1Flip the belt.

2Adjust the length.

2Put your hand through the strap.

Hold the Camcorder without covering the microphones or sensors with your hands.

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know AC AdaptorThis symbol is only valid in the European Union Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Article 8 Termination of LicenseContents With a PC Playback modeEdit mode MenuHow to turn on the power Charging the batteryAttaching the battery Quick GuideRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Power LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoe Reset button ResetCard access lamp USB terminalTo use as a hand strap One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a grip belt Fitting the battery Power supplyConnecting to the AC outlet Removing the batteryTurning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderQuick Start To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Inserting/removing a cardConcerning the card Selecting a modeCard access lamp SD Memory CardTape playback mode How to use the joystickTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Basic joystick operationsCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Help modeTo exit the Help mode Card playback modeAbout the menu setting Switching the languageUsing the menu screen To exit the menu screenAdjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderOperating with remote control 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 Check before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioning≥Set to Tape Recording Mode On-screen display in the tape recording modePower Save Recording on a tapeStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot On-screen display in the card recording mode≥Set to Card Recording Mode To record still pictures clearlyZoom in/out function Recording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionsTele macro function To cancel the tele macro functionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Using the built-in flashTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function Wind noise reduction functionTo stop the timer midway through Self-timer recordingWhen the flash is not used Red eye reduction functionWide/43 function To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionTo cancel the image stabilizer function Optical image stabilizer functionRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the scene mode function To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway throughRecording in natural colors White balance Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Auto or Focus Manual focus adjustmentSet the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus Shutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function To display the on-screen information On the TV Playback on TVPlaying back card Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackAbout the compatibility of still pictures Deleting files recorded on a cardTo display multiple playback files 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 Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥The image and sound are reproducedWhen operating with the remote control Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording Start playback. Player Start recording. RecorderTo play back the sound recorded with Audio dubbing Audio dubbingBefore recording with audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassetteWhen you stop printing halfway Check before Use Using the Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation Operating environment Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive ≥MotionDV StudioUsing as a Web camera Installing USB Driver≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioSetting up MSN Messenger Type in your E-mail address and passwordOther requirements Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioHard disk Click the Quick Movie Magic/ MotionDV Studio Click NextIf a description other than Microsoft is displayed Click Update DriverTo start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV Studio Operating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Using on MacintoshInterface DV FireWire Copying still pictures on PCDouble click If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely SD Memory Card About the SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files Files recorded on a SD Memory CardDcim Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Functions cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no ink. 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 performedScreen has changed suddenly Auto focus function does not workPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedUsing MotionDV Studio 5.6E LE for DV or Quick Movie Magic Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout the Camcorder About condensationAbout dirty heads Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Do not throw old battery into fireAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette Folder structure of the cardAutomatic white balance Explanation of termsPeriodical check-ups LCD monitorWhite balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/csMode Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific TimeRequest for Service Notice Request for Service Notice USA OnlyLimited Warranty For USA Customers Panasonic/Quasar Video ProductsCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Index NumericsSpanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaF1105Mk0 50 a
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