Inserting a Card, Using the Viewfinder | Panasonic PV-GS34PKG

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3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 .

4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 3 .

After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette.

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Quick Guide Using the Battery

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

• Before use, fully charge the Battery.

• Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

Before Using

Inserting a Card

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

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Slide the [◄OPEN] Lever 3 to open the Card Slot Cover 4 .

While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 5 insert it into the Card Slot 6 .

Close the Card Slot Cover 4 securely.

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Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁnder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1 .

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Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

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Panasonic PV-GS34PKG Inserting a Card, Using the Viewfinder, Recording on a Tape, Set the OFF/ON Switch 1 to on

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 Precautions To Avoid Shock Hazard ... YourPage Contents Using the Viewfinder Set the OFF/ON Switch 1 to onPower Lamp 2 lights up Inserting a Card Playing Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape Standard Accessories Parts Identification and Handling„ Camcorder AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pp ~12 Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Built-in LED Light p Using the Battery „ Disconnecting the Power SourceAttach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Charging Time and Available Recording Time To Use as a Grip Belt Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a Cassette Using a Memory Card Optional Turning on the Camcorder Easy to Use Mode DialHow to Use the Joystick Control Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen Adjusting Brightness and Color LevelUsing the LCD Monitor „ To Adjust Selecting Language List of Menus 12bit Audio LCD SETEVF SET Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeSet to Tape/Card Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES „ About date/time LP Mode Audio Recording ModeSet to Tape Recording Mode Still Advance playback „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording Mode Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record ModeAbout Recording Recording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording Yourself Recording with the Built-in LED Video LightRapidFire 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 Fading „ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix Function Soft-Skin Mode Recording in Special Situations Scene ModeWind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function Adjusting White Balance Manually „ To Resume Automatic Adjustment„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Recording in Natural Colors White Balance Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Range of 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 Adjusting the Sound Volume Playing Back a TapeFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back „ To Stop Playback Still Playback/Still Advance Playback Playing Back a Memory Card„ To Resume Normal Playback To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide Show Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card„ 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 Formatting a Card Playing Back on Your TVSet Advance Card Format YES Move the Joystick Control 33 to select the to stop playback „ Connecting with the AV Cable Recording from a Tape onto a CardCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing To record, and press the Photo Shot Button Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ To Cancel the Standby for RecordingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop Dubbing Using Camcorder with a PC Using the USB Driver Connecting the Personal Computer Camcorder Using Built-in SD DriveClick Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions To Disconnect USB Cable Safely Double clickWindows XP/2000 Windows Me Using as a Web Camera Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed Necessary software „ Windows 98SE/Me Users Click the Video Stream Driver „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera Setting up the Windows Messenger With a PC Operating environment „ For Windows Using the ArcSoft SoftwareInstallation of ArcSoft Software „ For Windows If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall After the completion of setup, click on FinishTo start ArcSoft Software „ For Windows Click ArcSoft About the SD Memory Card About the compatibility of the card filesSD Memory Card Optional Files recorded on an SD Memory Card Misc Indications „ To Change the Display Mode „ Power Save ModeInitializing the Modes „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ Concerning the Power Supply „ Alarm Sounds„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Recording on a Card „ Self-timer Recording „ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light„ Quick Start „ Zoom In/Out Functions „ Soft-Skin Mode „ Scene Mode„ Backlight Compensation Function „ MagicPix Function „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment „ Manual Iris Adjustment„ Lock Setting „ Playing Back „ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ After Use„ Cautions for Use To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap „ Video Head Clogging and Care „ About AC Adaptor„ Condensation „ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for Storage Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Cassette cannot be removed No operation other than cassette removal can be performedScreen has changed suddenly Cassette cannot be inserted Push the Reset Switch is displayed Playback picture is not clearCard Recorded pictures are not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deleted Using the Reset button Explanation of Terms„ Digital Video System „ Focus Specifications Digital Camcorder Price Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form Visa Request for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Customer Services Directory For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Advertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Guía rápida Cómo utilizar la bateríaInserción 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