Panasonic PV-GS32 operating instructions Things You Should Know, Safety Precautions

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Things You Should Know

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You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode.

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorders

with the mark be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

2	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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Contents Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know FCC Caution Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Note Important Safety Instructions Precautions USE & LocationContents Uninstall Lock SettingUsing Camcorder with a PC Problems and SolutionsRecording on a Tape Using the ViewfinderInserting a Card Lights upPlaying Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape „ Camcorder Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pBuilt-in LED Light p Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Viewfinder ppAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Using the Battery„ Disconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording TimeRe-attaching the Lens Cap Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handTo Use as a Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder Strap„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Using a Memory Card Optional„ When the Cassette Holder does not come out Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialHow to Use the Joystick Control Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor Using the Menu ScreenAdjusting Brightness and Color Level „ To AdjustSelecting Language List of Menus12bit Audio LCD SETEVF SET Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge „ About date/timeSet to Tape Recording Mode LP ModeAudio Recording Mode Still Advance playbackAbout Recording „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording YourselfRecording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Fade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function MagicPix FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Cinema Function„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment About White Balance Sensor„ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape „ To Stop Playback„ To Resume Normal Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card To Select a Desired File and Playing Back„ To Stop the Slide Show Slide ShowDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete Files„ About the Dpof Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Set Advance Card Format YES Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playbackCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing „ Connecting with the AV CableRecording from a Tape onto a Card To record, and press the Photo Shot ButtonPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording „ To Stop DubbingUsing Camcorder with a PC Using the USB Driver„ Windows 98SE Users Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Enter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYSWindows XP/2000 To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click Windows MeCommunication Speed Using as a Web CameraInstalling the Video Stream Driver Necessary software„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera „ Windows 98SE/Me UsersSetting up the Windows Messenger Select DVC in the Microphone menu Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password SD Memory Card Optional If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card Files recorded on an SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card files MiscIndications Initializing the Modes „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Recording on a Card„ Quick Start „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Backlight Compensation Function „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ MagicPix Function„ Lock Setting „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Playing Back„ Cautions for Use „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ After Use „ About AC Adaptor„ Condensation „ Video Head Clogging and Care„ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for StorageBefore Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be insertedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deleted„ Digital Video System Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ FocusSpecifications Digital CamcorderPrice Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Advertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Index For questions regarding this promotion, call Panasonic ArcSoft Promotion, 20421 84th Ave S, Kent, WACut on dotted line One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey