Panasonic PV-GS31 User Manual

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Before Using
•  When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap 
Cord in the direction of the arrow. 
1
•  When you are not recording, be sure to cover the 
Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 
2
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap 
before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.
1
  Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap 
through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the 
Camcorder.
2
  Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run 
it through the Shoulder Strap Length 
Adjuster, and pull it.
•  Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 
1
 from the 
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot 
slip off.
•  Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the 
other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.
Inserting a Cassette
1
  Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 
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 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.
2
  After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert 
a Cassette.
3
  Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the 
[PUSH] mark 
1
.
4
  Only after the Cassette Holder is completely 
housed, close the Cassette Compartment 
Cover by pressing the mark 
2
.
2
1
1
•  When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs 
firmly.
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2
•  Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more 
information please contact your local dealer or visit 
www.panasonic.com.
•  For your reference if you travel frequently you should 
also  purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape 
AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message 
appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder.
•  When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in 
the above, and then securely insert it as far as it 
goes.
„ When the Cassette Holder does not 
come out
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 
completely, and then open it again completely.
•  Check if the battery has run down.
•  Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in 
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be 
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when 
opening.
„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be 
housed
•  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 
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 to [OFF], then to 
[ON] again.
•  Check if the battery has run down.