User manual PANASONIC PV-GS36

[. . . ] Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-GS36 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo LSQT1035 B Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. [. . . ] 34), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. 1/100 OPEN 12dB IRIS IRIS ­ + BACK 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 3 Move the Joystick Control [] or [] to adjust the iris. CLOSE (Closed), F16, . . . , F2. 0, OPEN (Opened: F1. 8) + 0dB, . . . , 18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which + dB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Range of Iris Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment 37 Notes: · Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. · If the value does not become [OPEN], you cannot adjust the gain value. · If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. · If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. · If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be canceled. · When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. · Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. · The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. [One-Touch Navigation icon] WB IRIS SHTR 5/5 NEXT 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [FOCUS]. · The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. SP MF 3h59m59s29f R [One-Touch Navigation icon] 2:00 MF MF ­ + 6/6 NEXT MF MF ­ + 6/6 NEXT 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 3 Move the Joystick Control [] or [] to adjust the focus. · If you keep moving the Joystick Control [] or [], the speed of adjusting becomes faster. 38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. · Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. Adjusting the Sound Volume 1 Adjust the speaker volume for playback. Push the [­ volume. / VOL +] Lever to adjust the 1 · Towards [+]: increases the volume Towards [­]: decreases the volume (Nearer the bar to [+], larger the volume. ) Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. · The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. · The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on the screen. · The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 Notes: · When the adjustment is completed, the volume indication [ ] will disappear. · If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [] to rewind the tape. Repeat Playback When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and played back again. Playback Mode 1 2 · Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. · When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ >> [ON]. REPEAT PLAY] Move the Joystick Control [] to start playback. · The [ ] Indication appears. Set [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. To cancel Repeat Playback Mode 4 Move the Joystick Control [] to start playback. · The [] Indication appears. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 Settings on the audio · If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape, check the settings in [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. · When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [ AUDIO OUT]. 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 · If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signal is played back, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns. Move the Joystick Control [] to select [ during playback. Move the Joystick Control [] to select [ To Pause Playback To Stop Playback ] ]. 39 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back · Set to Tape Playback Mode. · The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 3 Push the [W/T] Lever. · The [] or [] Indication appears. · With each push of the [W] Button, still pictures advance in the reverse direction. With each push of the [T] Button, still pictures advances in the forward direction. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advance continuously. Cue/Review Playback 1 Move the Joystick Control [] or [] during Playback. · It turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B . [One-Touch Navigation icon] Move the Joystick Control [] again. To Resume Normal Playback Note: A SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 B SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 · If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. Playing Back a Memory Card 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 It plays back files recorded on a Card. [. . . ] 34 B Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 J Joystick Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 61 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21­23 Lock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]