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Panasonic PV-GS300 operating instructions Inserting/removing a cassette, Inserting/removing a card

Models: PV-GS300

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Before using

Inserting/removing a cassette

1Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power.

2Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out.

3After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

4Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder.

1

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5Only after the cassette holder is completely housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you are overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-74-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you notice condensation on the lens or the main

unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (-72-)

ªWhen the cassette holder does not

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ªWhen the cassette holder cannot be

housed

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

ªAccidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).

1

R E C

SAVE

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or

the data recorded on the card may be lost.

1Turn off the power 1.

1

OFF

ON

≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.

2Open the card slot cover.

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PV-GS300 specifications

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