Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions

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3Insert/remove the card into/from the card 
slot.
 
≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 
towards you and push it straight in with one 
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, press the center of 
the card and then pull it straight out.
4Securely close the card slot cover.
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Concerning the card≥Do not format the card with another 
Camcorder or any personal computer. This 
operation may make the card unusable.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the...

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How to use the joystick
ªBasic joystick operationsOperations on the menu screen and selection 
of files to be played back on the multi-image 
display
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select 
an item or file, and then push in the center to set 
it.
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Joystick and screen displayPush the center of the joystick, and icons will be 
displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is 
moved down, the indication changes.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback 
mode,...

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4) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[AUTO]) 
5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
≥1 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).
6) Card playback modeHelp mode
Select an icon for an explanation of the function.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon during 
the recording pause. Move the joystick 
down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick right to...

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Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired 
language.
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -63-.1Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode 
selected by the mode dial is displayed.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
2Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the top menu.
3Move the joystick right or press it to set the...

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ªOperating with remote controlThe menu screen transition is the same as when 
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1Press the [MENU] button.
2Select a menu item.
≥Use the direction buttons (3,2,1,4) and 
[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the 
main unit.
3Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu 
screen.
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
ªAdjusting the brightness and color 
level
1
Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> 
[YES].
2Move the joystick up or down in order to...

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Using the remote control
ªRemote controlUsing the remote control supplied will enable 
control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.
(1)On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY] -45-
(2)Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -65-
(3)Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -50-
(4)Record button [¥REC] -49-
(5)Direction buttons [3,2,1,4] -25-
(6)
Slow/frame-by-frame forward buttons 
[E,D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -44-
(7)Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢(8)Search button [VAR SEARCH] -44-
(9)Menu...

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ªRemote control usable range
≥The distance between the remote control and 
the Camcorder: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and 
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Selecting the remote control modeIf 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the 
mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote 
control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to 
[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between 
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When 
the button-type battery is replaced,...

Record mode
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Record mode
Check before recording
Check the following before recording important 
events such as weddings or when the Camcorder 
has not been used for a long time.
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the 
image recording and the audio recording work 
properly.
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Basic Camcorder positioning
1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.
2) Run your hand through the grip belt.
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with 
your hands.
4) Keep your arms near your body.
5) Slightly...

Record mode
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Recording on a tape
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
≥The lens cover opens automatically.
1Press the recording start/stop button to 
start recording.
2Press the recording start/stop button again 
to pause recording.
≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to 
-16-.
≥Carry out a recording check (-30-) to verify that 
the image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out 
the blank search (
-30-) .
≥If you want to preserve the original sound 
recorded when...

Record mode
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Recording check
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 
3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be 
set to a recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon during 
the recording pause. Move the joystick 
down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick left to select the 
recording check icon [ ].
≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] 
indication appears on the screen of the 
Camcorder.
Blank search function
Searches for the last part of...