Panasonic PV-GS16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap, Inserting a Cassette, Removing the Card

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Before Use

•When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

•Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

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•Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 36 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.

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2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1 .

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4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 2 .

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Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

1on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

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•For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

Using a Memory Card (Optional)

A Card can be used to record still pictures.

•Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camcorder.

•Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

Inserting a Card

1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever 3 to open the Card Slot Cover 5 .

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2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 1 , insert it into the Card Slot 4 .

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3 Close the Card Slot Cover 5 securely.

Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out.

•After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.

•The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

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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 Safeguards USE & Location PrecautionsContents Others Playback ModeEditing Mode With a PCInserting a Card Using the ViewfinderQuick Guide Inserting a CassettePlaying Back a Card Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapeControls and Components Standard AccessoriesConnect this to the digital video equipment „ Remote Control OptionalAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Headphone Jack Phones Viewfinder ppInserting the Button-type Battery Remote Control OptionalPower Supply To Use as a Grip Belt „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAdjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand Charging Time and Available Recording TimeAccidental Erasure Prevention Using a Memory Card OptionalAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteEasy to Use Mode Dial Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorTurning on the Camcorder Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode List of MenusPress the / // Button and select a ﬁle 12bit Audio Picture Playback Menu Setting the Lock pSetting Dpof p RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot pAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeTo Check the Recording Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Self-timer Recording„ To Cancel the Quick Start Recording YourselfImage Stabilizer Function „ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionBacklight Compensation Function Fade In/Out FunctionsCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeMagicPix Function Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Program AE Function „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Press the Button 14 or Button To adjust the shutter speedDigital Effect Functions Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment „ Range of Iris Adjustment„ To Select a Desired Digital Effect „ To Cancel the Digital EffectMulti-Picture Mode Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Picture-in-Picture Mode„ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back„ To Resume Normal Playback Slow Motion Playback Optional Remote Control OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Variable Speed Search FunctionScene Index Search Index Search Functions Optional Remote Control OnlyPlayback Zoom Function Optional Remote Control Only Photoshot Index SearchPlaying Back a Memory Card Playback Digital Effect Functions„ To Pause the Slide Show Slide ShowCreating a Title To Select a Desired File and Playing BackSet Digital Title in on Adding a Title„ To Clear the Title Display Select Recording and press the Enter ButtonDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting „ To Verify Dpof Setting„ To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Formatting a CardPlaying Back on Your TV To Select and Delete All FilesRecording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Audio Dubbing Optional Remote Control Only„ To Cancel Audio Dubbing Recording from a Tape onto a Card„ To Stop Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingCopying on a VHS Cassette Dubbing „ To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded SoundPC Connection With DV Interface Cable Using USB Driver Using the Software with a Personal ComputerMessage MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayed Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderFor Using Built-in SD Drive „ Windows 98SE UsersWindows Me To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000Installing Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraWEB is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder „ For Windows 98SE/Me UsersSetting up the Windows Messenger Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall Conﬁrm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device 1 is selectedScreens may vary with the type of the OS MultiMediaCard About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files SD Memory Card OptionalMisc Indications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Counter Display Mode„ To Change the Display Mode Initializing the Modes„ Recording Check „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Zoom Microphone Function „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ White Balance „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Program AE„ Playback Digital Effect Functions „ Playing Back„ Index Search Functions „ Playback Zoom Function„ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape „ Lock Setting„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Playing Back on Your TV„ About AC Adaptor „ Condensation„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsIs supplied to the Camcorder Battery runs down quicklyBattery cannot be charged Original sound was erased when audio„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video System„ Memory Stop Function „ Time CodeDigital 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 rápidaInserción de un cassette Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaReproducción de una tarjeta de 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