Panasonic PV-GS300 Manual focus adjustment, Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to Focus

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Record mode

When the black balance is adjusted, the screen will temporarily be black.

1 2

1Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

Manual focus adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

MF MNL

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed.

3Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.

MF MNL

≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.

ªTo restore to the automatic

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].

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Contents Operating Instructions AC Adaptor Things You Should KnowThis symbol is only valid in the European Union Important Safety Instructions Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Article 8 Termination of License Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or DisassemblyContents Edit mode Playback modeWith a PC MenuAttaching the battery Charging the batteryHow to turn on the power Quick GuideRecording on a tape How to turn off the powerRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot Playing back tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Card access lamp Reset button ResetPower LCD button Power LCD Cassette holder Accessory shoe USB terminalTo use as a hand strap One-touch free-style grip beltTo use as a grip belt Connecting to the AC outlet Power supplyFitting the battery 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 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 card SD Memory CardTape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto How to use the joystickTape playback mode Basic joystick operationsTo exit the Help mode Help modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Card playback modeUsing 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 positioningPower Save On-screen display in the tape recording mode≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Recording on a tapeStopping blank search midway Through Recording checkBlank search function ≥Set to Card Recording Mode On-screen display in the card recording modeRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlyZoom in/out function Backlight compensation function Recording yourselfTo cancel the MagicPix function Soft skin modeTo cancel the soft skin mode MagicPix functionsTo cancel fading To cancel the tele macro functionTele macro function Fade in/fade out functionTo cancel the wind noise reduction Function Using the built-in flashTo cancel Auto Ground-Directional Standby Wind noise reduction functionWhen the flash is not used Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Red eye reduction functionTo cancel the image stabilizer function To Cancel the Wide/43 FunctionWide/43 function Optical image stabilizer functionTo cancel the scene mode function Recording in various situations Scene modeRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 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 To restore to automatic adjustment Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentShutter speed range Iris/gain value rangeSettings on the audio To adjust volumePlaying back tape Repeat playbackTo return to normal playback Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playbackVariable-speed search function Playing back card Playback on TVTo display the on-screen information On the TV Move the joystick up to select Icon to start playbackTo 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 Recording from a tape onto a card Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing ≥The image and sound are reproducedTo cancel the standby for recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingWhen operating with the remote control Start playback. Player Start recording. RecorderBefore recording with audio dubbing Audio dubbingTo play back the sound recorded 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 Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderOperating environment ≥MotionDV StudioInstalling USB Driver Using as a Web camera≥Windows Messenger is activated Setting up Windows MessengerUsual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback Mode Setting up MSN Messenger Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV StudioClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Type in your E-mail address and passwordHard disk Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV StudioOther requirements 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 Interface DV FireWire Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD Copying still pictures on PCDouble click If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely About the compatibility of the card Files About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card Files recorded on a SD Memory CardDcim Tape Recording Menu Menu listTape Playback Menu MenuBasic DATE/TIME -65-PROTECT Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Other 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 cannot be used simultaneouslyThere is no paper. Check the connected printer Check the connected printerBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Screen has changed suddenly Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedCassette cannot be inserted Auto focus function does not workUsing MotionDV Studio 5.6E LE for DV or Quick Movie Magic Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clearAbout 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 SystemAM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-1030 AM SAT, Pacific Time Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersRequest for Service Notice USA Only Request for Service NoticePanasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For USA CustomersAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Npcparts@us.panasonic.comCamcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Numerics 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 cintaF1105Mk0 50 a

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