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Panasonic PV GS32 Digital Video Camcorder User Manual and Operating Instructions

Models: PV-GS32

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Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-GS32

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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Panasonic PV-GS32 operating instructions Operating Instructions

Contents

Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover FCC Note Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Caution Important Safety Instructions USE & Location PrecautionsContents Using Camcorder with a PC Lock SettingUninstall Problems and SolutionsInserting a Card Using the ViewfinderRecording on a Tape Lights upPlaying Back a Tape Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Card Parts Identification and Handling Standard Accessories„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pUsing the AC Adaptor Power SupplyBuilt-in LED Light p Viewfinder pp„ Disconnecting the Power Source Using the BatteryAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording TimeTo Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your handRe-attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap„ When the Cassette Holder does not come out Using a Memory Card Optional„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Accidental Erasure PreventionHow to Use the Joystick Control Easy to Use Mode DialTurning on the Camcorder Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu ScreenUsing the LCD Monitor „ To AdjustList of Menus Selecting LanguageEVF SET LCD SET12bit Audio Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/timeAudio Recording Mode LP ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playbackRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in ProgressQuick Start Self-timer RecordingZoom In/Out Functions Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom FunctionFade In/Out Functions „ To Cancel the MagicPix Function „ To Cancel FadingBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Soft-Skin ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White Balance„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control or 33 to adjust the shutter speed About White Balance SensorManual Focus Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F Number„ Range of Iris Adjustment Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop PlaybackPlaying Back a Memory Card Still Playback/Still Advance Playback„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing BackDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card Slide Show„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete FilesProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof Setting„ About the Dpof Playing Back on Your TV Formatting a CardSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playbackRecording from a Tape onto a Card „ Connecting with the AV CableCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot Button„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PCUsing Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder„ Windows 98SE Users Enter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYSDouble click To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows MeInstalling the Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraCommunication Speed Necessary software„ Windows 98SE/Me Users „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web CameraSetting up the Windows Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up the MSN MessengerSelect DVC in the Microphone menu About the SD Memory Card If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory CardMisc About the compatibility of the card filesIndications „ Power Save Mode „ To Change the Display ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Alarm Sounds „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Self-timer Recording„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions„ Scene Mode „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back„ After Use „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ Cautions for Use „ About AC Adaptor„ Video Head Clogging and Care „ Condensation„ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be removedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be insertedPlayback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deletedExplanation of Terms Using the Reset button„ Digital Video System „ FocusDigital Camcorder SpecificationsAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory SystemPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Nota Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoAdvertencia del FCC Cómo utilizar la batería Guía rápidaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una cinta Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Index Cut on dotted line Panasonic ArcSoft Promotion, 20421 84th Ave S, Kent, WAFor questions regarding this promotion, call One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey