Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions

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ªHow to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
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Recording on a tape≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
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Playing back tape≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
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Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with 
this product.
1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable 
-15-2) Battery pack -15-
3) Remote control, button-type battery -26-4) Multi cable -48-5) Shoulder strap -14-6) USB cable and CD-ROM -51-
Parts identification and handling
ªCamcorder
(1)Built-in flash -36-
(2)White balance sensor -40-Remote control sensor -27-
(3)Recording lamp -65-
(4)Grip belt 
(One-touch free-style grip belt) -14-
(5)Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)...

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(11)Viewfinder -18-,-75-
(12)
Battery holder(13)Battery release lever [BATT] -15-
(14)Power switch [OFF/ON] -16-
(15)Status indicator -16-
(16)Menu button [MENU] -24-
(17)Joystick -22-
(18)Mode dial -21-
(19)Recording start/stop button -29-
(20)
LCD monitor -18-,-75- 
(21)LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -18-
(22)Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -28-,-39-,-42-
(23)Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -25-(24)
USB terminal [ ] -51-
(25)DV input/output terminal [DV] -49-
(26)Reset button...

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(37)Shoulder strap fixture
This is a fixture for attaching the shoulder strap to 
hang the Camcorder from your neck or shoulder.
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through 
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend 
part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch).
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
(38)Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, place into 
slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise.
≥The lens hood has a built-in...

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Power supply
ªCharging the batteryWhen this product is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
product.
≥Battery charging time (
-16-) 
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor, 
then the battery will not get charged. Remove 
the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor 
and the AC Jack....

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Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the tables below are for when 
the temperature is 25oC (77oF) and the humidity 
is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 
25oC (77oF), the charging time will become 
longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time
“1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.
≥The charging time and recordable time shown in 
the table are approximations. The times indicate 
the recordable time...

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ªHow to turn the power on and off with 
the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the power switch is set to [ON], the power 
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor 
and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape 
Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
1Open the LCD monitor out or extend the 
viewfinder to use. (-18-)
≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be 
activated.
2Close the LCD monitor and retract the 
viewfinder.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and...

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Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
opened LCD monitor.
1Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD 
monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor 
according to your preference.
≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or 
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.
≥The brightness and color level of the LCD 
monitor can be adjusted from the menu.
≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder...

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Quick Start
When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still 
being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder are closed.
The Camcorder will resume recording/pause 
mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder are reopened.
≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately 
half the pause recording power is being 
consumed.
Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery 
recording/playback time.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥A...

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Inserting/removing a cassette
1Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on 
the power.
2Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the 
cassette cover.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette 
holder will come out.
3After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown 
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far 
as it goes.
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
4Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close 
the...