Panasonic PV-GS2 Charging Time and Available Recording Time, Grip Belt, Re-attaching the Lens Cap

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Before Use

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 44 , remove the Battery downward or DC Cable.

When attaching or removing Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

40

44

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGR-D08R

A

1 h

B

2 h 10 min. (1 h 45 min.)

ACharging Time

BMaximum Continuous Recording Time

“1 h 30 min.” indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.

The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68 °F (25 °C) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

The available recording time becomes shorter if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself or setting [EVF ON/AUTO] to [ON].

The Grip Belt

To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

2Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

3Reattach the Grip Belt.

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt.

1Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1

When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

 

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Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Above markings are located on the appliance bottom coverTelephone Number PANA7262 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model NoAddress FCC NoteImportant Safeguards Precautions Page Contents Inserting a Cassette Using the ViewfinderQuick Guide Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Tape Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode Start PlaybackRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a Card Camcorder Standard Accessories Controls and Components Viewfinder pp Remote Control OptionalAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Remote Control Optional Inserting the Button-type BatteryUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyUsing the Remote Control Optional Using the BatteryGrip Belt Disconnecting the Power SourceCharging Time and Available Recording Time Re-attaching the Lens CapInserting a Cassette Using a Memory Card OptionalAttaching the Shoulder Strap Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialUsing the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelFile Selection in the Picture Playback Mode List of Menus12bit Audio Setting Date and Time Set Initial Clock SET YESAudio Recording Mode Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Recording on a Tape Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording To Check the RecordingProgressive Photoshot Recording a Still Picture on a Card PhotoshotDigital Still Picture RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotRecording Yourself Self-timer RecordingTo Cancel the Quick Start Quick StartFade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function To Take Close-up Shots of Small SubjectsMagicPix Function Soft-Skin ModeBacklight Compensation Function Wind Noise Reduction Function To Cancel the Cinema FunctionTo Cancel the Program AE Function Cinema FunctionRecording in Natural Colors Adjusting White Balance ManuallyTo Resume Automatic Adjustment About White Balance SensorNumber Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment Press the Enter Button 14 until the Iris Indication appearsDigital Effects 1 EFFECT1 Manual Focus AdjustmentDigital Effect Functions Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeMix Mode Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode Set Tape Recording Menu Digital EFFECT1 Wipe or MIXFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Cue/Review PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playback with Zoom LeverPhotoshot Index Search Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Scene Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Digital Effect Functions To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide ShowCreating a Title To Pause the Slide ShowAdding a Title To Clear the Title DisplayProtecting the Files on a Card To Verify Dpof SettingWriting Printing Data on a Card Deleting the Files Recorded on a CardTo Select and Delete All Files Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV To Make the Indications Appear on the TV ScreenRecording from a Tape onto a Card Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control OnlyTo Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeTo Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Using the DV Cable for RecordingCopying on an S-VHS or a VHS Cassette To Stop DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Software Installation For Windows Using the Software Optional with a Personal ComputerUsing USB Driver Optional Software Installing USB Driver Optional SoftwareFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions Connecting the Personal Computer and CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive Windows 98SE/Me UsersWindows XP/2000 To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Optional Software For Windows XP users Installing WebCam Driver Optional SoftwareClick the WebCam Driver WEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the CamcorderClick Sign Setting up the Windows MessengerSetting up the MSN Messenger Graphic display Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareType in your Sign-in name and password Other requirementsClick DV Studio Click Next Installing DV Studio 3.1E-SE Optional SoftwareTo Use DV Studio 3.1E-SE Set Camera or Playback USB Function DV StudioSD Memory Card Optional If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files TitleIndications Initializing the Modes To Change the Counter Display ModeTo Change the Display Mode To Display Date/Time IndicationInserting/Removing the Cassette Concerning the Power SupplyAlarm Sounds Recording CheckZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Zoom Microphone FunctionProgram AE Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment White BalancePlayback Zoom Function Playing BackIndex Search Functions Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPlaying Back on Your TV Lock SettingUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing Recording Pictures from a Card onto a TapeVideo Head Clogging and Care About AC AdaptorCondensation Optimal Use of the Battery Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodRecording does not start although power is Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performedDigital Video System Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms FocusTime Code Memory Stop FunctionSpecifications Digital CamcorderCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@panasonic.comAdvertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaInserción de un cassette Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Comienza la grabaciónIndex