Before using

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen.

1Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired language.

Using the menu screen

For each individual menu, please refer to -63-.

1Press the [MENU] button.

MENU

The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed.

Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.

2Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu.

3Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

5Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection.

6Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set.

7Press the joystick to determine the setting.

ªTo exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ªTo get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

ªAbout the menu setting

The menu is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed.

4Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub-menu.

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Panasonic PV-GS300 Switching the language, Using the menu screen, To exit the menu screen, About the menu setting

PV-GS300 specifications

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