Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions

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Before Using
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it 
to set the selection.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to 
select the Sub-Menu.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
CINEMA
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
ON
OFF
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
5  Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it 
to set the selection.
6  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to 
select the item to be set.
•  While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or 
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback 
but not during recording.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
CINEMA
CLOCK SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITOFF
7  Press the Joystick Control to determine 
the setting.
„ To Return to the Previous ScreenMove the Joystick Control [◄].
„ To Exit the Menu ScreenPress the [MENU] Button again.
„ About the Menu Mode SettingThe setting selected on the Menu will be retained 
even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, 
if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before 
turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may 
not be retained.
•  Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
Selecting Language
You can select the desired language.
1 Set [  LANGUAGE] >> [English], 
[Français] or [Español].
LANGUAGEEnglish
EspañolFrançais
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (p. 34)[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[  WIND CUT]Wind Noise Reduction (p. 33)[  CINEMA]Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 33)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 16)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 27)[  EIS]Image Stabilizer (p. 31)[  FADE COLOR]Fade color (pp. 31~32)[  AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode (p. 23)[  D.ZOOM]Digital Zoom (p. 30)[  ZOOM MIC]Zoom Microphone (p. 30)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23)[  QUICK START]Quick Start Mode (p. 29)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 23)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 24)
  List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation 
purposes only, and they are different from the actual 
Menus.
„  [TAPE RECORDING MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
CINEMA
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
ON
OFF
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g., 
						

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„  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASIC
DATE/TIMED/T
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[  REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 45)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 27)[  REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play Mode (p. 39)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  12bit AUDIO]Audio Selector (p. 39)[  AUDIO OUT]Audio Output Mode (p. 23)[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)[ 
 DEMO MODE]Demonstration Mode (p. 24)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)
„  [CARD RECORDING MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
PICT.QUALITY
CLOCK SETOFF
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (p. 34)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 27)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 16)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  BURST MODE]RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 28)[  SHTR EFFECT]Shutter Effect (p. 27)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23)[  QUICK START]Quick Start Mode (p. 29)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 23)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 24)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21) 
						

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Before Using
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)[  PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 43)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 43)[  FORMAT CARD]Formatting a Card (p. 44)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)
„  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICDATE/TIME
PROTECTD/T
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
Menus Related to Taking Pictures
„ DATE/TIME
This switches between date and time indications.
Set [  BASIC] or [  SETUP] >> [  DATE/TIME] 
>> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF].
•  The Camcorder automatically records the date 
and time of picture taking on the tape.
„ DISPLAYSet [  SETUP] >> [  DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. 
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched 
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be 
switched to minimum display.
„ AUDIO  REC• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
You can select the sound quality of the recorded 
sound.
Set [ 
 ADVANCED] >> [  AUDIO REC] >> 
[12bit] or [16bit].
[12bit]: 
Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. 
(The original audio signals can be kept 
after the other audio signals are dubbed.)
[16bit]:  Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 
2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in 
higher quality. (If audio signals are 
dubbed, then the original audio signals 
will be erased.)
„ BEEP  SOUND• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
When [  BEEP SOUND] on the [  SETUP] is 
set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued 
as follows.
1 Beep
•  When you start recording
•  When you turn on the power
•  When the unit goes from Quick Start standby 
mode to recording pause
2 Beeps
•  When you pause recording
•  When you turn off the power
•  When the unit goes into Quick Start standby 
mode
2 Beeps 4 times
•  When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs 
(p. 59), and at other times. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen (p. 57).
„ POWER  SAVESet [  SETUP] >> [  POWER SAVE] >> 
[5 MINUTES] or [OFF].
[OFF]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any 
operation, the standby mode automatically will be 
set. In the standby mode, [ 
 ] blinks and it takes 
time more than usual to start recording after you 
press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any 
operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off 
to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from 
running down. When you use the Camcorder, turn 
it on again.
•  In the following cases, the power may not 
turn off even when set [ 
 POWER SAVE] >> 
[5 MINUTES].
-  When connecting to the AC Jack
(When using the AC Adaptor)
-  When connecting the USB Cable or the DV 
Cable to a PC or other equipment
-  When the PC Mode
Menus Related to Playback
„ AUDIO  OUT
This switches the sound to be played back.
Set [  SETUP] >> [  AUDIO OUT] >> 
[STEREO], [L] or [R].
[STEREO]:  Stereo sound (main sound and sub 
sound)
[L]:  Left channel sound (main sound)
[R]:  Right channel sound (sub sound) 
						

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  LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCED] >> [  
REC SPEED] >> [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording 
time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some 
functions will be disabled.
•  We recommend using the SP mode for important 
recordings.
•  In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP 
mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes 
marked LP mode.
•  In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be 
degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but 
mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or 
some functions may be disabled.
-  Playback on other digital video equipment or on 
digital video equipment without the LP mode.
-  Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
-  Still Advance playback.
Other Menus
„ INITIAL  SET
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Set [  SETUP] >> [  INITIAL SET] >> [YES] or 
[NO].
Set to [YES] to change menu settings back to their 
factory default condition.
•  The initializing takes a little while.
•  Language setting cannot be back to the initial 
shipping condition.
„ DEMO  MODE• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
If you set [  SETUP] >> [  DEMO MODE] 
>> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a 
card, the Camcorder is automatically set to 
the demonstration mode for introducing its 
functions. If any button is pressed or operated, 
the demonstration mode is canceled. If no 
operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, 
the demonstration mode automatically starts. 
To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a 
cassette or a card, or set to [ 
 DEMO MODE] >> 
[OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. 
						

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About Recording
•  When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
•  When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ 
 ].
•  When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically 
adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some 
cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and 
need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 35, 38)
•  Before turning on the power, remove the Lens 
Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the 
power is turned on, Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment (p. 35) may not function correctly.
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording 
Mode.
• The [  TAPE RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
again to pause the recording.
•  The [PAUSE] and [  ] Indication appears.
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.• Recording starts.
•  The [RECORD] and [●] Indication appears.
Recording Mode
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*  These indications are displayed only when the 
card is inserted.
1) Recording mode
2)  Recording time elapse
3)  Remaining tape indication
4)  Still picture size
5)  Quality of still pictures
6)  Number of recordable still pictures (When no 
picture can be recorded, this indication will 
flash in red.)
„ On-screen Display in the Tape 
Recording Mode
1)
3)
4)*
5)* 6)*2)
•  For the recording time on a tape, refer to page 12.
•  Carry out a recording check (p. 26) to verify that the 
image is recorded properly.
•  In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out 
the blank search (p. 26).
„ Concerning the remaining tape time 
indication on the screen
•  The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.)
•  During a 15-second or shorter recording, the 
remaining tape time indication may not be 
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be 
displayed correctly.
•  In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may display remaining tape time 
that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
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RECORD
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PAUSE
•  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder 
before turning on the power. 
						

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  Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card 
from the Camcorder.
•  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder 
before turning on the power.
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/
Still Record Mode”
You can record still pictures while recording image 
onto a tape.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button fully 
while recording image onto a tape.
4/4 NEXT
  To Check the Recording
Notes:•  For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a 
card, refer to page 27.
•  When recording pictures onto a card, the Recording 
Start/Stop Button is disabled.
•  You can select a picture quality for still pictures to 
be recorded. (p. 27)
•  In order to record higher quality still pictures, you 
must use the Card Recording Mode.
You can play back the last few seconds of the 
recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control to display the 
One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower 
right of the screen.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the 
page with [  ] indication is displayed.[One-Touch Navigation icon]
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select 
[  ].•  The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] and 
the [  ] indication is displayed. After checking, 
the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause 
Mode.
Finding the End of Recording
( Blank Search Function)
•  Approximately 1 second before the last 
recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to the 
Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback 
Mode.
•  If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the 
Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the 
page with [  ] indication is displayed.
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„ To Cancel the Blank Search Function 
Before Completion
Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [  ].
4/4 NEXT
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] to select 
[  ].•  A confirmation message appears.
YES
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITPERFORM BLANK SEARCH?
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 
to select [YES] and press the Joystick 
Control.
• The [  ] indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears during the Blank 
Search
.
The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the 
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused 
part of the tape).
•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control to display the 
One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower 
right of the screen. 
						

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„ Maximum number of still pictures 
recordable on an SD Memory card 
(optional)
PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal)
32 MB 220 440
64 MB 440 880
128 MB 880 1 760
256 MB 1 760 3 520
512 MB 3 520 7 040
1 GB 7 040 14 080
2 GB 14 080 28 160
•  The numbers shown in the table are 
approximations.
•  These figures vary depending on the subject being 
photographed.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot 
images
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  PICT.QUALITY] >> 
[  (High Picture Quality)] or [  (Normal 
Picture Quality)].
•  You can also change the picture quality on [  
ADVANCED] >> [  PICT. QUALITY] in the 
Tape Recording Mode.
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1)  Still picture size
2)  Quality of still pictures
3)  Number of recordable still pictures (When no 
pictures can be recorded, the red light will 
flash.)
„ On-screen display in the Card 
Recording Mode
1)
2) 3)
„ Recording with a shutter operation 
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  SHTR EFFECT] 
>> [ON].
2  Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording 
Mode.
• The [  CARD RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
3  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
• The [  ] Indication lights up in red.
„ To record still pictures clearly•  When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficult 
to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding 
the Camcorder. We recommend decreasing the 
zoom magnification and approaching the subject 
when recording.
•  When recording still pictures, hold the 
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your 
arms stationary at your side so as not to shake 
the Camcorder.
•  You can record stable pictures without hand 
shaking by using a tripod.
Notes:•  Even if the [  SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the 
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
•  When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
•  Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior 
image quality.
•  For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a 
card, refer to page 27.
•  The sound cannot be recorded.
•  While data is being recorded on a card, do not 
operate the Mode Dial.
•  When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or 
remove a card.
•  Another product may degrade or not play back data 
recorded on this Camcorder.
•  If set [ 
 PICT. QUALITY] >> [  ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image depending 
on the picture content. 
						

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To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up 
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance 
the light’s brightness.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 1
Recording with the  Built-in LED 
Video Light
•  The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the 
Gain Up mode is set to on.
•  Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only 
the Video Light is on, however, washed out 
images will appear.
2  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 2•  Gain Up mode is set to off.
•  To eliminate washed out images, use this 
mode.
3  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3•  The Video Light turns off.
•  Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns 
to 
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  RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• The [  ] Indication appears. The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at 
regular intervals.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  BURST MODE] 
>> [ON].
•  When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be 
recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals 
until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 
pictures are recorded.
2  Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
„ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot in Progress
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Notes:•  One more still picture may be recorded after you 
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 
•  If the Self-timer Function is set, the Camcorder 
records up to 10 still pictures continuously.
•  Intervals between recording pictures may become 
longer depending on the card. We recommend 
using a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
•  When using the card formatted by other equipment 
or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, 
the intervals between recording pictures may 
become longer. If so, back up your important data 
on a PC, and format your card with this Camcorder.
  Recording Yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
Monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
camera while presenting them the image. The image 
is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. 
(The image to be recorded is the same as that 
recording.)
•  Extend the Viewfinder to see the picture while 
recording.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
•  A vertically oriented display appears on the 
Viewfinder screen, this is normal and not indicative 
of any trouble.
•  When the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the 
lens side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not 
be displayed even if you press the center of the 
Joystick Control.
1  Rotate the LCD Monitor towards the lens 
side.
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3  Open the LCD Monitor or the Viewfi nder.•  The Red Lamp lights up and the camera will be 
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds 
after it is turned on.
„ To Cancel the Quick StartSet [  SETUP] >> [  QUICK START] >> [OFF].
•  If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, 
then the Lamp (Green) will go off and the 
Camcorder will be completely turned off.
  Quick Start
2  While the [OFF/ON] Switch is still set 
to [ON], close the LCD Monitor and the 
retract Viewfi nder.
•  The Green Lamp 1 lights up and the unit goes 
into Quick Start Standby mode. •  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 function is only activated in the following 
cases:
-  A tape or a card is inserted while the Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
-  A card is inserted while the Card Recording Mode 
is set.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [  SETUP] >> [  QUICK START] >> 
[ON].Notes:
•  When you set [  POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] 
and the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause 
Mode for 5 minutes,the unit will turn off. (Green 
LED will lit up.) Close the LCD Monitor and retract 
the Viewfinder. To turn the Camcorder on open the 
LCD Monitor and/or the Viewfinder.
•  If the Mode Dial is moved or the battery is removed 
in Quick Start standby mode, Quick Start is 
canceled and the power turns off even if the [OFF/
ON] Switch is set to [OFF]. (However, changing the 
mode between Tape Recording Mode and Card 
Recording Mode will not cancel Quick Start.)
•  When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with the 
White Balance on automatic, it may take some time 
until the White Balance is adjusted if the scene 
being recorded has a light source different from the 
scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function 
is used, however, the White Balance of the scene 
last recorded is retained.)
•  If the power is turned on in Quick Start standby, the 
zoom magnification becomes 5× and the picture 
size may differ from what it was before Quick Start 
standby.
•  When using the AC Adaptor, Quick Start can be 
used even if a tape is not inserted.
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.
Notes:•  The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) 
of the Camcorder.
•  Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.
•  Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.
•  Do not look directly into the light.
•  If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion 
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around 
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
•  Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will 
make conditions even brighter.
•  The LED video light enables simply lightening 
the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also 
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high 
quality images.
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  Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
•  Set to Card Recording Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control to display the 
One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower 
right of the screen.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the 
page with [  ] indication is displayed.
1/2 NEXT
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select 
[  ].•  The [SELF-TIMER ON] and the [  ] Indication 
appears.
4  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and the recording 
starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the 
Self-Timer will be canceled. 
						

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  Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record 
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a 
normal zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification. 
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a 
magnification from 50× up to 1000×.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> 
[50×] or [1000×].
OFFOptical zoom only (Up to 30×)
50×Digital zooming to 50×
1000×Digital zooming to 1000×
To Use the  Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s 
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for 
recording sounds.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  ZOOM MIC] >> 
[ON]. 
• The [  ] Indication is displayed.
„ To Cancel the Zoom Microphone 
Function
Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].
Note:•  The Zoom Microphone Function may not work 
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
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„ To Stop the Self-timer in ProgressPress the [MENU] Button.
Notes:• When [  BEEP SOUND] on the [  SETUP] 
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be 
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in 
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
•  By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, 
the Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled.
•  If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the 
maximum recordable pictures (max. 10 pictures) 
are recorded. (p. 28)
  Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by 
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. 
You can zoom in up to 30× optically.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  For wide-angle shots (zoom out) :
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in) :
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
•  Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a 
few seconds.
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Notes:•  When zooming in and taking a picture while holding 
the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the 
image stabilizer function.
•  When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 
4.3 feet (1.3 meters) or further from the Camcorder.
•  When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not 
be focused easily.
•  When the zoom magnification is 1×, the Camcorder 
can focus on a subject approx. 0.8 inches (20 mm) 
away from the lens.
„ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionSet [  ADVANCED] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
2  Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] or 
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
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„ To Cancel the Self-timerMove the Joystick Control [◄] to select [  ] again.
•  The [SELF-TIMER OFF] is displayed.