Record mode

Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the timer.

Set to Card Recording Mode.

1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2Move the joystick left to select the self-timer recording icon [ ].

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The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

3Press the Photoshot button [].

After the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After

recording, the self-timer will be canceled.

If you press the Photoshot button [] halfway and then fully, the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway.

When you press the Photoshot button [] fully, the subject is focused just before recording.

ªTo stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

The self-timer standby mode is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

Wide/4:3 function

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

4:3 Function

Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]. 4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

ªTo Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function

Wide Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

4:3 Function

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].

The default setting is [16:9].

In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens, operation icons and other screen displays

appear horizontally oriented.

When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to [16:9], part of the operation icons and other displays will appear on the black bands on the left and right of the picture.

Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback

When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be connected. (-44-)

Depending on the settings of the TV connected, the images may not be displayed properly. For more information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.

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Panasonic PV-GS320 operating instructions Self-timer recording, Wide/43 function, To stop the timer midway through