Panasonic PV-GS34PKG User Manual

About Recording ..................................................22

Recording on a Tape ...........................................22

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) ..23

Recording Yourself ..............................................24

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ........24

Quick Start ...........................................................25

Self-timer Recording ............................................25

Zoom In/Out Functions ........................................25

Digital Zoom Function ..........................................26

Image Stabilizer Function ....................................26

Fade In/Out Functions .........................................26

Backlight Compensation Function .......................27

MagicPix Function ...............................................27

Soft-Skin Mode ....................................................28

Wind Noise Reduction Function ..........................28

Cinema Function ..................................................28

Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) ...28

Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) ......29

Adjusting White Balance Manually ......................29

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ......................30

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .....................31

Manual Focus Adjustment ...................................31

Things You Should Know ......................................2

Safety Precautions .................................................2

Precautions ............................................................5

End User License Agreement ................................6

Quick Guide ...........................................................8

Standard Accessories ..........................................10

Parts Identification and Handling .........................10

Power Supply .......................................................11

Charging Time and Available Recording Time ....12

To Use as a Grip Belt ..........................................13

Re-attaching the Lens Cap ..................................13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...............................13

Inserting a Cassette .............................................13

Using a Memory Card (Optional) .........................14

Turning on the Camcorder ...................................15

Easy to Use Mode Dial ........................................15

How to Use the Joystick Control ..........................15

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor .......................16

Using the Menu Screen .......................................17

Selecting Language .............................................18

List of Menus .......................................................18

Setting Date and Time .........................................20

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge .......................20

LP Mode ..............................................................21

Audio Recording Mode ........................................21

Playing Back a Tape ............................................32

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back .............32

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ..................33

Playing Back a Memory Card ..............................33

Slide Show ...........................................................34

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ................34

Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) .35

Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) ......35

Formatting a Card ................................................36

Playing Back on Your TV .....................................36

Recording from a Tape onto a Card ....................37

Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR 

  (Dubbing) ...........................................................37

Using the DV Cable for Recording 

  (Digital Dubbing) ................................................38

PC Connection With DV Interface Cable .............38

Using Camcorder with a PC ................................39

Using the USB Driver ...........................................39

To Disconnect USB Cable Safely ........................41

Using as a Web Camera ......................................42

Using the ArcSoft Software ..................................46

If you no longer need software or driver 

  (Uninstall) ...........................................................47

Notes ...................................................................48

Indications ............................................................50

Initializing the Modes ...........................................51

Warning/Alarm Indications ...................................51

Notes and Hints ...................................................52

Cautions for Use ..................................................56

Before Requesting Service 

  (Problems and Solutions) ..................................59

Using the RESET button ......................................62

Explanation of Terms ...........................................62

Specifications .......................................................63

Camcorder Accessory System ............................64

Camcorder Accessory Order Form ......................65

Request for Service Notice ..................................66

Limited Warranty ..................................................67

Customer Services Directory ...............................68

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

  Guía Para Uso Rápido .......................................69

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