Panasonic PV-GS32 operating instructions Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions

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„LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

•In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

•If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

•Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

•When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Lens Hood

•When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied), Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), MC Protector (not supplied), or ND Filter (not supplied), rotate these in a clockwise direction.

•If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)

Power/Body

The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.

•Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery.

•The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to

10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

The Camcorder power is turned off automatically.

•If you set [ POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the Camcorder for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (p. 49)

The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough.

•Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message [LOW BATTERY] is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (pp. 11~12)

•Has condensation occurred? When you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (p. 55)

Battery runs down quickly.

•Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (p. 11)

•Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter.

•Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used.

The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up.

The Camcorder does not operate normally.

•Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (p. 60) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the Access Lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.)

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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 Using Camcorder with a PC Lock SettingUninstall Problems and SolutionsInserting a Card Using the ViewfinderRecording on a Tape Lights upRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card Parts Identification and Handling Standard Accessories„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyBuilt-in LED Light p Viewfinder pp„ Disconnecting the Power Source Using the BatteryAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording TimeTo Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handRe-attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap„ When the Cassette Holder does not come out Using a Memory Card Optional„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Accidental Erasure PreventionEasy to Use Mode Dial How to Use the Joystick ControlTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu ScreenUsing the LCD Monitor „ To AdjustList of Menus Selecting LanguageLCD SET EVF SET12bit Audio Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/timeAudio Recording Mode LP ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playbackRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressSelf-timer Recording Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions „ To Cancel the MagicPix Function „ To Cancel FadingBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Soft-Skin ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White Balance„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris Adjustment Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card Still Playback/Still Advance Playback„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing BackDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Slide Show„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete FilesWriting Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting„ About the Dpof Playing Back on Your TV Formatting a CardSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playbackRecording from a Tape onto a Card „ Connecting with the AV CableCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot Button„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PCUsing Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder„ Windows 98SE Users Enter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYSDouble click To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows MeInstalling the Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraCommunication Speed Necessary software„ 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 About the SD Memory Card If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory CardMisc About the compatibility of the card filesIndications „ Power Save Mode „ To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Alarm Sounds „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Scene Mode „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back„ After Use „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ Cautions for Use „ About AC Adaptor„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Condensation„ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be removedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deletedExplanation of Terms Using the Reset button„ Digital Video System „ FocusDigital 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 la batería Guía rápidaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorGrabación 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 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