Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions

							Recording Mode
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Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the 
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
•  If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images 
may not be stabilized.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  EIS] >> [ON].
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording.
„ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer 
Function
Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  EIS] >> [OFF]. • The [ 
 ] Indication appears. •  When pushing the [W/T] Lever as far as it will go, 
you can zoom from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds at the 
maximum in the Recording Mode.
•  The zoom speed varies according to the amount of 
movement of the [W/T] Lever.
About the Variable Speed Zoom 
Function
Notes:•  The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more 
the image quality is degraded.
•  When the Card Recording mode is used, the Digital 
Zoom Function cannot be used.
•  White Balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom 
range.
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Notes:•  When the MagicPix Function is used, the image 
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [  ] 
indication flashes.
•  When the Gain Up mode is set to ON, the image 
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [ 
 ] 
indication flashes.
•  Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may 
change or colors may not look natural.
•  After-images may appear.
•  When a tripod is used, we recommend that you 
turn the Image Stabilizer off.
•  In the following cases, the Image Stabilizer 
Function may not work effectively.
-  When the digital zoom is used
-  When a conversion lens is used
-  When recording is done in an extremely dark 
place
-  When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
-  When you record a moving subject while tracking 
it
  Fade In/Out Functions
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
• Fade In :
The image and audio gradually appear.
• Fade Out :
The image and audio gradually disappear.
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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 [FADE ON] is displayed.
• The [  W] or [  B] Indication flashes and 
then is displayed.
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 
						

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3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select 
[  ].•  The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] is 
displayed. The [  ] Indication flashes and 
then is displayed.
•  The entire screen becomes brighter.
„ To Resume Normal RecordingMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [  ] 
again.
•  The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] is 
displayed.
Notes:•  When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight 
Compensation Function does not work.
•  If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, 
the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled.
  MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [  ] 
again.
•  The [MAGICPIX OFF] is displayed.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select 
[  ].•  The [MAGICPIX ON] is displayed. The [  ] 
Indication flashes and then is displayed.
4  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
adjust.
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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.
3/4 NEXT
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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Start recording. (Fade in)•  The [RECORD (NOW FADING)] is displayed.
When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappeared completely and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
  Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too 
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines 
from behind the subject being recorded.)
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
„ To Cancel FadingMove the Joystick Control [◄] to select [  ] 
again.
•  The [FADE OFF] is displayed.
Pause recording. (Fade out)•  The [PAUSE (NOW FADING)] is displayed.
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
Note:•  While the Fade in/Fade out function is selected, it 
takes several seconds to display the image when 
you start recording images. Besides, it also takes 
several seconds to pause recording.
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.
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[One-Touch Navigation icon]
„ To Select the Color For Fade in/outThe color which appears in fading pictures can be 
selected.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  FADE COLOR] 
>> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. 
						

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Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. 
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors 
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this 
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
•  Set to Tape/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.
•  To obtain the best effect, we recommend framing 
the subject as shown above in the picture.
„ To Cancel the Soft-Skin ModeMove the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ] 
again.
•  The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] is displayed.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select 
[  ].•  The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] is displayed. The 
[  ] Indication flashes and then is displayed.
Notes:•  If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
•  The MagicPix Function is canceled when you 
operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial.
•  In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in 
a time-lapse-like manner.
•  Adjust the Focus manually.
•  White Balance cannot be set.
•  The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted.
•  The Scene Mode cannot be set.
•  When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is 
recommended that you use a tripod.
•  The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging 
time of CCD longer up to approx. 30× longer than 
usual, so that dark scenes that are invisible to 
the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this 
reason, bright dots may be seen, but this is not a 
malfunction.
•  The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In 
this case, the [ 
 ] Indication flashes.
•  The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be 
changed.
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[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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Notes:•  If the background or anything else in the scene 
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be 
smoothed.
•  If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not 
be clear.
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
„ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction 
Function
Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
Notes:•  The default setting is [ON].
•  Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the 
wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)
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•  Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen.
  Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  CINEMA] >> [ON].
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„ To Cancel the Scene ModeSet [  BASIC] >> [  SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. 
Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO]. 1)
[ 
 ]  Sports Mode
•  For recording scenes involving quick 
movements, such as sports scenes.
2)
[ 
 ]  Portrait Mode
•  Use when you want to make people (subjects) 
stand out from the background.
3)
[ 
 ]  Low Light Mode
•  For brightening a dark scene.
4)
[ 
 ]  Spotlight Mode
•  For recording a subject under a spotlight.
5)
[ 
 ]  Surf & Snow Mode
•  For recording in glaring surroundings, such as 
ski slopes, beaches, etc.
Notes:•  If any of the Scene Modes are selected, you cannot 
adjust the shutter speed (p. 36) or iris (p. 37).
•  Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the 
Scene Modes.
•  Using the Light Function cancels any of the Scene 
Modes.
Sports Mode•  For playback pause of recorded pictures, this 
mode reduces camera shakes.
•  During normal playback, the image movement 
may not look smooth.
•  Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury 
light or sodium light because the color and 
brightness of the playback image may change.
•  If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of 
light may appear.
•  If the light is insufficient, the Sports Mode does 
not function. The [ 
 ] Indication flashes.
•  If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 
flicker.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode•  If you record a still picture in Progressive 
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the 
recorded still picture may become unstable.
•  If this mode is used for indoors, the screen may 
flicker. If so, change the [ 
 SCENE MODE] 
setting to [OFF].
Low Light Mode•  Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
recorded with detail.
Spotlight Mode•  If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 
image may become whitish and the periphery of 
the recorded image extremely dark.
Surf & Snow Mode•  If the recording subject is extremely bright, the 
recorded image may become whitish.
Recording in Special Situations 
( Scene Mode)
• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears. You can select optimal scene mode under specific 
recording situations.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[MANUAL].
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2 Set [  BASIC] >> [  SCENE MODE] >> a 
desired mode ([  ], [  ], [  ], [  ] or [  ]).
•  The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
1)2)
3)
4)
5)
Notes:•  Images played back vary depending on the 
TV connected. Please refer to the operating 
instructions for your TV.
•  This function does not widen the recording range.
•  When images are played back on a TV screen, 
the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some 
cases.
•  Depending on the TV, the picture quality may 
deteriorate.
•  When a Cinema picture is imported onto a personal 
computer, the imported picture may not be 
displayed correctly, depending on the software in 
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Recording in Natural Colors 
( White Balance)
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the 
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not 
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the 
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap 
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not 
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after 
removing the Lens Cap.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
•  The White Balance indication appears. ([ 
 ] 
etc.)
1)2)
3)4)
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[MANUAL].
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
select a desired White Balance Mode.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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BACK WB

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2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select 
[  ].
1)  Automatic White Balance Adjustment [  ]
2)  Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lamp) [ 
 ]
3)  Outdoor Mode [  ]
4)  The white balance setting that was previously set 
manually [ 
 ]
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the 
[  ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color 
of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure 
white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light 
that comes through the Lens and White Balance 
Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and 
selects the closest hue setting. This function is called 
Automatic White Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance 
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Mode.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[MANUAL].
• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
•  The White Balance indication appears. ([ 
 ] 
etc.)
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select 
[  ].
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4  Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white 
subject.
5  Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the 
[  ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the 
[  ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until 
the [  ] Indication is displayed.
Outside of the effective range of Automatic White 
Balance Adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of 
Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic 
White Balance Adjustment may not function properly 
if there is more than one light source. In this case, 
adjust the White Balance.
The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the 
nature of the light source during recording.
•  Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your 
hand during recording because White Balance will 
not function normally.
About White Balance Sensor
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1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment on this Camcorder
2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky (rain)4)TV screen5)Sunlight6)White fluorescent lamp7)Halogen light bulb8)Incandescent light bulb9)Sunrise or sunset10)Candlelight
Notes:•  When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens 
Cap attached, the automatic White Balance 
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn 
the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap.
•  When setting both the White Balance and the Iris/
Gain, set the White Balance first.
•  Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the 
White Balance for correct adjustment.
In the following cases, you cannot change 
White Balance:
•  When you set the Zoom higher than 30×
•  When you display a Menu
•  When you use the MagicPix Mode
About flashing of the [  ] Indication:When the manual adjustment mode is selected
•  Flashing indicates that the White Balance 
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is 
stored until the White Balance is adjusted again.
When white balance cannot be set in the 
manual adjustment mode
•  White balance may not be adjusted properly in 
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If 
so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode
•  When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.
Manual  Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[MANUAL].
• The [  ] Indication and the One-Touch 
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„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].
Notes:•  If you increase the shutter speed manually, the 
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value 
increases automatically, which may increase the 
noises on the screen.
•  You may see vertical lines of light in the playback 
image of a brightly shining subject or highly 
reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
•  During normal playback, image movement may not 
look smooth.
•  Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury 
light or sodium light because the color and 
brightness of the playback image may change.
•  When recording in the extremely bright place, the 
color of the screen may change or flickers. If so 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
•  If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 32) or Scene 
Mode (p. 34), you cannot adjust the shutter speed.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
adjust the shutter speed.
„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s when the EIS 
is OFF.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the 
shutter speed to be faster.
2  Move the Joystick Control [►] to select 
[  ].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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•  The Shutter Speed Indication appears.
Manual  Iris Adjustment ( F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too 
bright or too dark.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[MANUAL].
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
adjust the iris.
„ Range of Iris AdjustmentCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened: F1.8) + 0dB, ..., 18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the 
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the 
image becomes brighter.
The value to which + dB is attached indicates a 
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality 
of the image deteriorates.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO].• The [ 
 ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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2  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select 
[  ].
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  Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a 
situation where auto focus may not function well.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[MANUAL].
2  Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 
to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 
appears.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
adjust the focus.
•  If you keep moving the Joystick Control [►] or 
[◄], the speed of adjusting becomes faster. • The [ 
 ] Indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to 
[AUTO] or [FOCUS]. •  When focused with a wide angle, the subject may 
not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on 
the subject, and then focus on it.
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Notes:•  Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that are not displayed.
•  If the value does not become [OPEN], you cannot 
adjust the gain value.
•  If the gain value is increased, the noise on the 
screen increases.
•  If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 32) or Scene 
Mode (p. 34), you cannot adjust the iris.
•  If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after 
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be 
canceled. 
						

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Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back immediately 
after the recording.
•  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.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [  TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed 
on the screen.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed 
on the lower right of the screen.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind 
the tape.
•  Rewind the tape to the point where you want to 
start playback.
•  When the tape reaches the beginning, 
rewinding stops automatically.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start 
playback.
• The [►] Indication appears.
„ To Stop PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▼] to select [  ].
Adjusting the  Sound Volume
•  If a cassette recorded with copyright protection 
signal is played back, the picture is distorted by 
mosaic-like patterns.
Playback Mode
Notes:•  When the adjustment is completed, the volume 
indication [  ] will disappear.
•  If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of 
[ 
 SETUP] >> [  12bit AUDIO]. Adjust the speaker volume for playback.
1  Push the [–  / VOL +] Lever to adjust the 
volume.
•  Towards [+]: increases the volume
Towards [–]: decreases the volume
(Nearer the bar to [+], larger the volume.)
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
Repeat Playback
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be 
rewound and played back again.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  REPEAT PLAY] 
>> [ON].
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start 
playback.
• The [ ►] Indication appears.
„ To cancel Repeat Playback ModeSet [  REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] 
Switch to [OFF].
•  If you cannot listen to the desired audio when 
playing back a tape, check the settings in 
[ 
 SETUP] >> [  12bit AUDIO].
•  When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and 
set [ 
 SETUP] >> [  12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], 
the audio will be played back in stereo sound 
regardless of the settings in [ 
 AUDIO OUT].
Settings on the audio
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Still Playback/ Still Advance 
Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback 
and frame-advance playback.
•  Set to Tape Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▲] again.
Note:•  If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode 
for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches 
to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from 
excessive wear and tear.
Playing Back a Memory Card
It plays back files recorded on a Card.
•  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.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback 
Mode.
• The [  CARD PLAYBACK MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed 
on the lower right of the screen.
3 Start Playback.Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Show
Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures
Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the 
previous picture
Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next 
picture
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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Finding a Scene You Want to Play 
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  Cue/ Review Playback
Notes:•  If the Joystick Control is held continuously, it turns 
to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you 
release it.
•  During Cue/Review playback, fast-moving images 
may show noise as a mosaic.
•  Before and after Cue/Review playback, the screen 
may become blue for a moment or images may be 
disturbed.
AB
•  Set to Tape Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
1  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 
during Playback.
•  It turns to Cue Playback A or Review 
Playback B.[One-Touch Navigation icon]
1  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start 
playback.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] again.•  The playback image stops in the Still Playback 
Mode.
3  Push the [W/T] Lever.• The [ΙΙ►] or [◄ΙΙ] Indication appears.
•  With each push of the [W] Button, still pictures 
advance in the reverse direction.
With each push of the [T] Button, still pictures 
advances in the forward direction.
If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures 
advance continuously.