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Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS300 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT0974 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS300 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT0974 A Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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..., and is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other intellectual property rights owned by method claims of coffee. Your Camcorder has been designed for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by improper handling or storage....product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. patents and other rights owners. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Camcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Precautions USE & LOCATION...
..., and is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other intellectual property rights owned by method claims of coffee. Your Camcorder has been designed for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by improper handling or storage....product incorporates copyright protection technology that is prohibited. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. patents and other rights owners. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Camcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Precautions USE & LOCATION...
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... 48 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 49 Audio dubbing 50 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge 51 With a PC Check before Use 52 Using the Camcorder with a PC 52 Connecting Computer and Camcorder .......... 53 Using as a Web camera 54...used simultaneously .... 68 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 69 Cautions for Use 72 Explanation of terms 75 Specifications 77 Camcorder Accessory System 79 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 80 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 81 Limited Warranty (For USA ...
... 48 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 49 Audio dubbing 50 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge 51 With a PC Check before Use 52 Using the Camcorder with a PC 52 Connecting Computer and Camcorder .......... 53 Using as a Web camera 54...used simultaneously .... 68 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 69 Cautions for Use 72 Explanation of terms 75 Specifications 77 Camcorder Accessory System 79 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 80 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 81 Limited Warranty (For USA ...
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...in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is adjusted to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will become dark in the LP ... [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. If the subject is backlit, it will be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment recorded in the background as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we...
...in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is adjusted to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will become dark in the LP ... [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. If the subject is backlit, it will be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment recorded in the background as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we...
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...joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. ª 1 ZOOM ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The image on the screen will become brighter. ª To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [BACKLIGHT... COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The digital zoom function allows you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.5 seconds (maximum). ≥The zoom speed varies ...
...joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. ª 1 ZOOM ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The image on the screen will become brighter. ª To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [BACKLIGHT... COMPENSATION OFF] indication appears on the viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The digital zoom function allows you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.5 seconds (maximum). ≥The zoom speed varies ...
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... be displayed properly. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are played back when [TV ASPECT] is used ≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it 38 LSQT0974 O.I.S. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ON]. For..., we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used as the indication for the TV.
... be displayed properly. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are played back when [TV ASPECT] is used ≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it 38 LSQT0974 O.I.S. ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ON]. For..., we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used as the indication for the TV.
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... be aware that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are not printed Select [CANCEL ALL] in FAT12 system (for SD Memory Card of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16 system (for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF stands for SD Memory... DPOF. 1 47 LSQT0974 Writing the printing data on the card so that it . ≥In order to be printed, number of prints with the Camcorder. ≥The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards formatted in Step 1. ª What is DPOF? This enables the printing information to be added to a PC and use the...
... be aware that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are not printed Select [CANCEL ALL] in FAT12 system (for SD Memory Card of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16 system (for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF stands for SD Memory... DPOF. 1 47 LSQT0974 Writing the printing data on the card so that it . ≥In order to be printed, number of prints with the Camcorder. ≥The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards formatted in Step 1. ª What is DPOF? This enables the printing information to be added to a PC and use the...
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... recorded images. ≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the Camcorder, the picture is distorted by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, highimage-quality dubbing can be done in the [SETUP] menu. When operating with the...) 6 Stop playback. (Player) ª To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is standby for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by mosaiclike patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the...
... recorded images. ≥If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the Camcorder, the picture is distorted by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, highimage-quality dubbing can be done in the [SETUP] menu. When operating with the...) 6 Stop playback. (Player) ª To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is standby for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by mosaiclike patterns at playback. ≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the...
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...slider placed in the [SAVE] position. You are attempting to format a failed card. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on . -27- Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. : No card is protected by a... original recording was in battery is inserted. You are no any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on a non-recorded tape. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed...
...slider placed in the [SAVE] position. You are attempting to format a failed card. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on . -27- Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. : No card is protected by a... original recording was in battery is inserted. You are no any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on a non-recorded tape. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed...
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... CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of white ...a tape ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is set to the Camcorder. Functions ≥Digital zoom ≥Fade ≥Backlight compensation ≥Help mode ≥Recording check ≥Blank search ≥Soft skin ≥Tele macro ≥...
... CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC Connection Mode with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of white ...a tape ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is set to the Camcorder. Functions ≥Digital zoom ≥Fade ≥Backlight compensation ≥Help mode ≥Recording check ≥Blank search ≥Soft skin ≥Tele macro ≥...
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...set [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1].(-50-) • Is the variable speed search function working , focusing shifts into the manual mode. 5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording. • Is the AGS function activated? If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored. 4: The remaining ...tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may ...
...set [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1].(-50-) • Is the variable speed search function working , focusing shifts into the manual mode. 5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording. • Is the AGS function activated? If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is restored. 4: The remaining ...tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal stripes may ...
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... 1: The indication disappears, the screen is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from digital video equipment, or using the head cleaner for digital video (optional). (-72-) • If the terminal for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic". • If a tape is turned off the...
... 1: The indication disappears, the screen is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from digital video equipment, or using the head cleaner for digital video (optional). (-72-) • If the terminal for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic". • If a tape is turned off the...
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...motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by dirt or dust that the playback is interrupted by digital circuits including microprocessor may be the tape. Do not use the Camcorder on or near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be interrupted... disappears naturally. ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. During ...
...motors. ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by dirt or dust that the playback is interrupted by digital circuits including microprocessor may be the tape. Do not use the Camcorder on or near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds may be interrupted... disappears naturally. ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. During ...
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...panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 5.5 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.35 mm digital... 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system: PCM digital recording 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Image sensor: 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3),...fps 77 LSQT0974 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for Camera File system, based on the following website.
...panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 5.5 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.35 mm digital... 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system: PCM digital recording 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Image sensor: 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3),...fps 77 LSQT0974 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for Camera File system, based on the following website.
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... (AGS) .......36 ªB Backlight Compensation 33 Black Balance 40 Blank Search 30 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 80 Card Playback 45 Charging the Battery 15 Condensation 72 Customer Services Directory 83 ªD Date/Time Setting 17 Digital Dubbing 49 Digital Zoom 33 DPOF Setting 47 Dubbing 48 ªE Erasure Prevention Slider 20 ª...
... (AGS) .......36 ªB Backlight Compensation 33 Black Balance 40 Blank Search 30 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 80 Card Playback 45 Charging the Battery 15 Condensation 72 Customer Services Directory 83 ªD Date/Time Setting 17 Digital Dubbing 49 Digital Zoom 33 DPOF Setting 47 Dubbing 48 ªE Erasure Prevention Slider 20 ª...