Panasonic PV-GS2 Turning on the Camcorder, Easy to Use Mode Dial, Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

Models: PV-GS2

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Before Use

Card Access Lamp 11

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While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.

While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.

Turning on the Camcorder

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

How to Turn on the Power

1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON] while pressing the button 1 .

• The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up.

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How to Turn off the Power

2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 .

40 1

Easy to Use Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial 36 .

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:Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape.

: Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

: Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

: Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

: PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

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.

1Pull the Viewfinder.

2Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 32 .

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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is canceled.

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

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

The Viewfinder is now deactivated.

The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120°. If you open the LCD Monitor by 120°, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

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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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Panasonic PV-GS2 operating instructions Turning on the Camcorder, Easy to Use Mode Dial, Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor