Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions

With a PC
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≥Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as 
well.
≥These instructions do not cover the basic 
operations of the personal computer or define 
any terms. For this information, refer to the 
Operating Instructions which accompany your 
personal computer.
≥Do not disconnect USB connection cable while 
the status indicator of Camcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in...

With a PC
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ªAbout the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be 
displayed as shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, 
etc.) in this folder are recorded in 
the JPEG format.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has 
been set to the image are in this 
folder.
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual...

Menu
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Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for 
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are 
different from the actual menu indications.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -39-[REC SPEED] -28-[WIND CUT] -36-[ASPECT] -38-[CLOCK SET] -17-
2) [ADVANCED]
[PICT.QUALITY] -32-[FLASH] -36-[RED EYE] -37-[FLASH LEVEL] -37-[O.I.S.] -38-[FADE COLOR] -35-[AUDIO REC] -65-[REC LAMP] -65-[USB FUNCTION] -54-[D.ZOOM] -33-[ZOOM MIC] -33-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-[DATE/TIME]...

Menu
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ª[CARD RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -39-[PICT.QUALITY] -32-[PICTURE SIZE] -32-[ASPECT] -38-[CLOCK SET] -17-
2) [ADVANCED]
[BURST MODE] -39-[FLASH] -36-[RED EYE] -37-[FLASH LEVEL] -37-[O.I.S.] -38-[REC LAMP] -65-[SHTR EFFECT] -32-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-[DATE/TIME] -65-[POWER SAVE] -29-[QUICK START] -19-[REMOTE] -27-[BEEP SOUND] -65-[LCD SET] -25-[EVF SET] -25-[INITIAL SET] -65-[JOYSTICK LED] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
ª[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -65-[PROTECT]...

Menu
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Menus related to taking pictures
ª[DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications.
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date 
and time the picture was taken on the tape.
≥You can also show or change the date/time 
indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/
TIME] button on the remote control.
ª
[AUDIO REC]Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording 
systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. 
(The original audio signals can be kept 
after the other audio...

Others
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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R0:45: Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.) 
SP: Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) 
-28-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -28-¥: Recording -29-; (Green): Recording...

Others
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No.00: File number
1: Number of DPOF Setting -47-: Lock setting -47-: [640k360] Image size
: [2048k1152] Image size
: [640k480] Image size
: [1280k960] Image size
: [1600k1200] Image size
: [2048k1512] Image size
≥For images not recorded with this unit, the 
number of horizontal and vertical pixels may 
differ so the image size is not displayed.
Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory indications...

Others
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PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: 
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] button (
-13-). 
This may solve the problem.
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: 
The USB cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: 
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in 
PC Connection Mode with the USB cable 
connected to the Camcorder. You are 
attempting to record pictures on a tape/card 
with the USB cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
NO INK IN PRINTER:...

Others
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Before requesting repair 
(Problems and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
 Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully 
charged battery.
 The battery protection circuit may have 
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor 
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still 
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
 Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder 
extended?
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5...

Others
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 Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is 
open, the Camcorder may not operate 
normally. Close the cassette cover. (
-20-) 
2: The screen has changed suddenly.
 Has the demonstration started? In the Tape 
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> 
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, 
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set 
this function to [OFF]. (
-65-) 
3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication...