Using the Menu Screen, Using the LCD Monitor | Panasonic PV-GS32

		Before Using
	2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector		Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
	Knob 22 .		When [		LCD SET] or [	EVF SET] on the [
			When [		LCD SET] or [	EVF SET] on the [
			SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following
			items are displayed.
	22				LCD SET		EVF SET
	• You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from			SET
	the Menu.			SETUP	ENTER EXIT	SET	ENTER EXIT
	the Menu.
	Using the LCD Monitor		[	LCD SET] LCD Brightness [			]
	With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the		Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.
	With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the		[	LCD SET] LCD Color Level [			]
	picture while watching it.		[	LCD SET] LCD Color Level [			]
	picture while watching it.		Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD
	1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob		Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD
	1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob		screen.
	1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the		[	EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder
	direction of the arrow.		[	]
	• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.		Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
	• It can open up to 90°.		To Adjust
			To Adjust
	2			Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select the
				item to be adjusted, and then move the Joystick
				Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number of
				vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
	1			• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or
	2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to			color saturation.
	2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to		• In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder,
	the desired recording angle.		close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be
	• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°		close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be
	• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°		activated.
	1 from the vertical position upwards and a		activated.
	1 from the vertical position upwards and a		• These settings will not affect the images actually
	maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction.		• These settings will not affect the images actually
	maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction.		recorded.
	Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond		recorded.
	Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond		• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
	these ranges will damage the Camcorder.		• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
			Using the Menu Screen
			To facilitate the selection of a desired function or
			setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups
			on Menus.
	1 180°	2 90°	1	Press the [MENU] Button 28 .
	• The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor
	can be adjusted from the Menu.
	• If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may				28
	be damaged or fail.				28

•Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before closing the LCD Monitor.

• When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards	• The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected
the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitor	by the Mode Dial 32 is displayed.
and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.	• Do not switch the Mode Dial 32 when the Menu
Closing the LCD Monitor	is displayed.

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

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Panasonic PV-GS32 Using the Menu Screen, Adjusting Brightness and Color Level, Using the LCD Monitor, „ To Adjust

Contents

Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know FCC Caution Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Note Important Safety Instructions USE & Location Precautions Contents Using Camcorder with a PC Lock SettingUninstall Problems and Solutions Inserting a Card Using the ViewfinderRecording on a Tape Lights up Playing Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape Parts Identification and Handling Standard Accessories„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable p Using 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 Time To 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 Prevention Turning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialHow to Use the Joystick Control Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Adjusting Brightness and Color Level Using the Menu ScreenUsing the LCD Monitor „ To Adjust List of Menus Selecting Language 12bit Audio LCD SETEVF SET Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Setting Date and TimeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/time Audio Recording Mode LP ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playback Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeAbout Recording Recording on a Tape Recording 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 Progress Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Fade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function „ To Cancel the MagicPix Function „ To Cancel FadingBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix Function Recording 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 Sensor „ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Playing Back a Tape Adjusting the Sound VolumeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop Playback Playing Back a Memory Card Still Playback/Still Advance Playback„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Slide Show„ To Stop the Slide Show To Select and Delete Files „ About the Dpof Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingProtecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Playing Back on Your TV Formatting a CardSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback Recording 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 Dubbing Using the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PC Using Built-in SD Drive Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder„ Windows 98SE Users Enter C\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS Double click To disconnect USB cable safelyWindows XP/2000 Windows Me Installing the Video Stream Driver Using as a Web CameraCommunication Speed Necessary software „ Windows 98SE/Me Users „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera Setting up the Windows Messenger Select DVC in the Microphone menu Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password About the SD Memory Card If you no longer need software or driver UninstallSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory Card Misc About the compatibility of the card files Indications „ 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 Solutions No operation other than cassette removal can be performed Cassette cannot be removedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be inserted Playback picture is not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deleted Explanation of Terms Using the Reset button„ Digital Video System „ Focus Digital Camcorder Specifications Price Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Visa Camcorder Accessory Order Form Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Advertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Cómo utilizar la batería Guía rápidaInserción de una tarjeta de memoria Cómo utilizar el visor Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Index For questions regarding this promotion, call Panasonic ArcSoft Promotion, 20421 84th Ave S, Kent, WACut on dotted 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