Panasonic PV-GS32 operating instructions Turning on the Camcorder, Easy to Use Mode Dial

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Before Using

„Concerning the Card

•Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

•Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

•Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, or USB Reader/ Writer.

„SD Memory Card

•The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment.

Card Access Lamp 9

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While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.

•While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.

Turning on the Camcorder

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

„How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON] while pressing the button 1 .

Easy to Use Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial 32 .

•Set your desired mode to 1 . 32

Joystick Control (See below)

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: Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

:Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

:Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

: PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer.

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

How to Use the Joystick Control

Basic Joystick Control Operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display. Move the Joystick Control [▲,▼,◄, or ►] to select an item or file, and then press in the center to set it.

•The [POWER] Lamp 30 lights up.

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„How to Turn off the Power

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 .

•The [POWER] Lamp 30 goes off.

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One-Touch Navigation icon

1Select by moving [▲].

2Select by moving [►].

3Select by moving [▼].

4Select by moving [◄]. Push the center to select

5the item.

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Contents Operating Instructions Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Telephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteFCC Caution Important Safety Instructions USE & Location PrecautionsContents Problems and Solutions Lock SettingUsing Camcorder with a PC UninstallLights up Using the ViewfinderInserting a Card Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable p Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling „ CamcorderViewfinder pp Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Built-in LED Light pCharging Time and Available Recording Time Using the Battery„ Disconnecting the Power Source Attach the charged Battery to the CamcorderAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handTo Use as a Grip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAccidental Erasure Prevention Using a Memory Card Optional„ When the Cassette Holder does not come out „ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housedEasy to Use Mode Dial How to Use the Joystick ControlTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor „ To Adjust Using the Menu ScreenAdjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the LCD MonitorList of Menus Selecting LanguageLCD SET EVF SET12bit Audio „ About date/time Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YESStill Advance playback LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Set to Tape Recording ModeRecording on a Tape „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode About RecordingRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress Recording YourselfRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light RapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotSelf-timer Recording Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions MagicPix Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function Backlight Compensation FunctionCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment „ To Cancel the Scene ModeAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Move the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speedManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris Adjustment „ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play BackTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card „ To Resume Normal PlaybackTo Select and Delete Files Slide ShowDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card „ To Stop the Slide ShowWriting Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting„ About the Dpof Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Set Advance Card Format YESTo record, and press the Photo Shot Button „ Connecting with the AV CableRecording from a Tape onto a Card Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing„ To Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording PC Connection With DV Interface CableUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PCEnter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive „ Windows 98SE UsersWindows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click Windows XP/2000Necessary software Using as a Web CameraInstalling the Video Stream Driver Communication Speed„ Windows 98SE/Me Users „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web CameraSetting up the Windows Messenger Setting up the MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordSelect DVC in the Microphone menu Files recorded on an SD Memory Card If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card OptionalMisc About the compatibility of the card filesIndications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode Initializing the Modes„ Recording on a Card „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Quick Start„ MagicPix Function „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ Backlight Compensation Function„ Playing Back „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Lock Setting„ About AC Adaptor „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ After Use „ Cautions for Use„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Condensation„ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsCassette cannot be inserted Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Screen has changed suddenlyFile recorded on a card cannot be deleted Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clear„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video SystemDigital Camcorder SpecificationsCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia del FCC Cómo utilizar el visor Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de una cintaReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index Panasonic ArcSoft Promotion, 20421 84th Ave S, Kent, WA Cut on dotted lineFor questions regarding this promotion, call One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey
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