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PV-GS32
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Things You Should Know
Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
WARNING
CAUTION:
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
CAUTION
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
Precautions
CARE
Contents
Recording Mode
Before Using
Playback Mode
Editing Mode
With a PC
Others
Main-In Rebate
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Inserting a Cassette
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Inserting a Card
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Quick Guide
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Using the Viewfinder
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Standard Accessories
Parts Identification and Handling
>> [OFF].
Camcorder
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Using the AC Adaptor
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Using the Battery
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charge it.
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aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.
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To Use as a Grip Belt
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
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Inserting a Cassette
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When the Cassette Holder does not come out
When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed
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Inserting a Card
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Removing the Card
Using a Memory Card (Optional)
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pressing the button 1.
How to Turn off the Power
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pressing the button 1.
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: Tape Recording Mode
: Tape Playback Mode
: Card Recording Mode
: Picture Playback Mode
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Tape Recording Mode
Using the Viewfinder
Tape Recording Mode
Card Recording Mode
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Using the LCD Monitor
direction of the arrow.
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the desired recording angle.
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[ LCD SET] LCD Color Level [ ]
[ EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder [ ]
To Adjust
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
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[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
[CARD RECORDING MENU]
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
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Setting Date and Time
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
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About date/time
LP Mode
Audio Recording Mode
About Recording
Recording on a Tape
To Check the Recording
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Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode
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Recording Mode
On-screen Display in the Tape
Finding the End of Recording ( Blank Search Function)
Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
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BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
To Cancel the Blank Search Function Before Completion
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[ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal Picture Quality)].
Progressive Photoshot
To record still pictures clearly
On-screen display in the Card
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Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light
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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional)
To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress
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To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF
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Quick Start
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To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Fade In/Out Functions
Image Stabilizer Function
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To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function
Digital Zoom Function
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About the Variable Speed Zoom
Backlight Compensation Function
To Resume Normal Recording
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MagicPix Function
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To Cancel Fading
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[ ].
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen.
To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode
Wind Noise Reduction Function
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To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction
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To Cancel the Cinema Function
Cinema Function
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Recording in Special Situations ( Scene Mode)
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desired mode ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]).
To Cancel the Scene Mode
Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance)
select a desired White Balance Mode.
white balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.)
Adjusting White Balance Manually
white balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.)
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adjust the shutter speed.
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subject.
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adjust the iris.
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Iris Indication appears.
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adjust the focus.
Playing Back a Tape
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the tape.
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the volume.
Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback
Set to Tape Playback Mode.
the images.
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Playing Back a Memory Card
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3
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To Select a Desired File and Playing Back
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To Stop the Slide Show
Slide Show
To Select and Delete Files
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Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card
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To Select and Delete All Files
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Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting)
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Formatting a Card
Set to Picture Playback Mode.
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>> [YES].
Playing Back on Your TV
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Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV.
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Editing Mode
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Connecting with the AV Cable
Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment with a DV terminal)
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To Stop Dubbing
To Cancel the Standby for Recording
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)
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USB Driver (p. 39) :
Video Stream Driver (p. 42)
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Using the USB Driver
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Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder
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Using Built-in SD Drive
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Windows 98SE Users
To disconnect USB cable safely
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Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh
Installing the Video Stream Driver
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computer with USB Cable.
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or Tape Playback Mode.
Connecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)
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Setting up the Windows Messenger
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Setting up the MSN Messenger
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Panel], select the software or the driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
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please restart your computer.
Notes
About the compatibility of the card files
About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer
Others Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen.
Initializing the Modes
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[YES].
To Display Date/Time Indication
To Change the Display Mode
Progressive Photoshot
Notes and Hints
Concerning the Power Supply
Inserting/Removing the Cassette
Alarm Sounds
Recording on a Card
Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light
Quick Start
Self-timer Recording
Zoom In/Out Functions
Zoom Microphone Function
Backlight Compensation Function
MagicPix Function
Soft-Skin Mode
Wind Noise Reduction Function
Cinema Function
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Manual Iris Adjustment
Playing Back
Repeat Playback
Choosing Sound during Playback
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Cautions for Use
Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)
About AC Adaptor
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Video Head Clogging and Care
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Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean
Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)
Power/Body The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
The Camcorder power is turned off automatically.
The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough.
Battery runs down quickly.
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Time Code
Using the RESET button
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Explanation of Terms
Digital Video System
Focus
Specifications
Digital Camcorder
Camcorder Accessory System
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form
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Limited Warranty Coverage
Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
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Precauciones para su seguridad
Para evitar incendios y descargas elctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad.
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Insercin de un cassette
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Insercin de una tarjeta de memoria
Cmo utilizar la batera
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Grabacin de una cinta
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Reproduccin de una tarjeta de memoria
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Reproduccin de una cinta
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Grabacin de una imagen fija en tarjeta (Photoshot)
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