Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions

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Before Using
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, 
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the 
Viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not 
affect the recorded picture.
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16Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 14)
17Cassette Holder (p. 14)
18Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 14)
19DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45~46, 53)•  Connect this to the digital video equipment.
20USB Jack [  ] (pp. 48, 50)•  It is only compatible with USB 2.0 PCI Card 
and/or...

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  Using the Battery
•  We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.
•  We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder 
when batteries from other companies are used.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2  Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by 
aligning the mark, and then securely plug 
it in.
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
Charging Time and Available...

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Before Using
•  When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap 
Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1•  When you are not recording, be sure to cover the 
Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2
Re-attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
•  The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come 
preattached to the Grip Belt.
1  Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord 
through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. 
Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop 
made by itself and pull tight.
Attaching...

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Notes:•  After use, be sure to rewind the cassette 
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the 
case in an upright position. (p. 60)
•  If the indicator of the condensation does not 
display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder and 
you notice condensation on the lens or the main 
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise 
condensation may be formed on the heads or the...

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Before Using
While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, 
recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access 
Lamp lights up.
•  While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt 
to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, 
to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. 
Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded 
data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.
Card Access Lamp
Turning on the Camcorder
Turn on the power first and then select modes
„ How to Turn on the Power
1  Set...

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„ How to Turn off the Power
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while 
pressing the button 1.•  The [STATUS] Indicator goes off when the 
power turns off.
•  In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording 
Mode, if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [ON] 
while the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder are 
closed, the power turns off.
How to turn the power on and off with 
the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
When...

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Before Using
„ Recharging the built-in lithium batteryIf [  ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is 
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run 
down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. 
When the battery is inserted for the first time after 
charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. 
Select [YES] and set the date and time.
Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or 
place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-
in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the 
camera as is...

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Joystick Control and Screen Display
Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the 
One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
•  Press the Joystick Control again to turn off the 
One-Touch Navigation icon.
•  Pressing the center button of the Joystick Control 
again to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon 
will display the last page used.
Each...

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Before Using
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
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Fade pp. 31~32
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Help Mode* p. 20
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Backlight compensation p. 32
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Soft Skin Mode p. 33
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MagicPix Mode p. 32
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Recording Check p. 26
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Blank Search Mode p. 26
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• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
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„ Tape Playback Mode
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Playback / Pause p. 39
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Fast (Cue Playback) p. 40
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Rewind (Review Playback) p. 40
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Stop p. 39
„ Picture Playback Mode
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Start the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Showpp. 40~41
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Playback the next picture p. 40
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Playback the previous 
picturep. 40
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Erase the picture p. 42
„ Card Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [FOCUS].
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