Panasonic PV-GS32 Inserting a Card, Using the Viewfinder, Recording on a Tape, Lights up

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• The [POWER] Lamp

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3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 .

4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 3 .

After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette.

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Quick Guide Using the Battery

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

• Before use, fully charge the Battery.

• Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

Before Using

Inserting a Card

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

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Slide the [◄OPEN] Lever 3 to open the Card Slot Cover 4 .

While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 5 insert it into the Card Slot 6 .

Close the Card Slot Cover 4 securely.

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Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁnder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1 .

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Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].

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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 Lock Setting Using Camcorder with a PCUninstall Problems and SolutionsUsing the Viewfinder Inserting a CardRecording on a Tape Lights upPlaying Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape Standard Accessories Parts Identification and Handling„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pPower Supply Using the AC AdaptorBuilt-in LED Light p Viewfinder ppUsing the Battery „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand To Use as a Grip BeltRe-attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder StrapUsing a Memory Card Optional „ When the Cassette Holder does not come out„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Accidental Erasure PreventionTurning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialHow to Use the Joystick Control Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelUsing the LCD Monitor „ To AdjustSelecting Language List of Menus12bit Audio LCD SETEVF SET Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/timeLP Mode Audio Recording ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playback„ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording Mode Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressZoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Fade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function „ To Cancel Fading „ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionSoft-Skin Mode Recording in Special Situations Scene ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema FunctionAdjusting White Balance Manually „ To Resume Automatic Adjustment„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceManual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Range of Shutter Speed AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed About White Balance Sensor„ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Adjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Playing Back a Memory Card„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSlide Show Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete Files„ About the Dpof Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Formatting a Card Playing Back on Your TVSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback„ Connecting with the AV Cable Recording from a Tape onto a CardCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot ButtonUsing the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ To Cancel the Standby for RecordingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing Camcorder with a PC Using the USB DriverConnecting the Personal Computer Camcorder Using Built-in SD Drive„ Windows 98SE Users Enter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYSTo disconnect USB cable safely Double clickWindows XP/2000 Windows MeUsing as a Web Camera Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed 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 If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall About the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory CardAbout the compatibility of the card files MiscIndications „ To Change the Display Mode „ Power Save ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Concerning the Power Supply „ Alarm Sounds„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card„ Self-timer Recording „ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Soft-Skin Mode „ Scene Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function„ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Manual Iris Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ After Use„ Cautions for 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 HoodCassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedPush the Reset Switch is displayed Playback picture is not clearCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deletedUsing the Reset button Explanation of Terms„ Digital Video System „ 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 Guía rápida Cómo utilizar la bateríaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria 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