Panasonic PV-GS34PKG Quick Start, Self-timer Recording, Zoom In/Out Functions

Recording Mode

Quick Start

This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.

•This is only activated in the following cases:

-A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set.

-A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set.

•Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 27 .

•The Quick Start Recording Lamp 27 lights up. (Press the button again to cancel it.)

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2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF].

•The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit. 26

3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON].

•The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.7 seconds.

„To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

• Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES].

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• The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 23 .

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•The [ ] Indication flashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the Self-Timer will be canceled.

•If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the maximum recordable pictures (max. 10 pictures) are recorded. (p. 24)

„To Stop the Self-timer in Progress

Press the [MENU] Button 28 .

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.

Zoom In/Out Functions

This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. You can zoom in up to 30× optically.

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out) : Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in) :

Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

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•Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.

		S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f
R 2 : 0 0			4 X W		T
			S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f
	R	2 : 0 0	1	3 X W		T
			S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f
			R 2 : 0 0		3 0 X W		T

1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A M J A N 2 2 0 0 5

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.

To Take Close-up Shots of Small

Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1×, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.

To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.

• Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

• The [ ] Indication is displayed.

S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f

R 2 : 0 0

1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A M J A N 2 2 0 0 5

„To Cancel the Zoom Microphone

Function

Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.

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