Panasonic Pv Gs2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Use
• If the built-in battery is weak, the [  ] Indication 
fl 
ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
• The clock uses the 12-hour system.
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of 
the clock. When the [  ] Indication fl 
ashes, the 
internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
1  Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder 
with the power turned off and then connect 
to the AC jack.
• After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery...

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Recording Mode
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Recording Mode
About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial 36 to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial 
36 to Card Recording Mode [  ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
Switch 
17 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder 
automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. 
In some cases, they...

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Recording Mode
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [  ] Button.
  Digital Still PictureWhen the [STILL] Button 12 is pressed, images 
become still pictures. When the button is pressed 
again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled.
• We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button 
fi 
rst at the position where you wish to record the still 
picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode 
and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
1  Set the Mode Dial 36 to Card Recording 
Mode.
2...

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Recording Mode
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By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to 
the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the 
Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in 
progress.
• When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfi 
nder 
is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD 
Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown 
in the Viewfi 
nder.
• If you prefer to...

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Recording Mode
 To Take Close-up Shots of Small  
 Subjects
( Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnifi 
cation is 1X, the Camcorder 
can focus on a subject that is as close as 
approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. 
Small subjects like insects can be recorded with 
this function.
 To Use the  Zoom Microphone FunctionAlong with the zooming operation, the microphone’s 
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for 
recording sounds.
•  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM...

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Recording Mode
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2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to start 
recording.
3  Release the [FADE] Button 
15 about 3 
seconds after recording starts.
•  The image reappears gradually.
39
Fade OutFade Out causes images and sounds to disappear 
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.
1  Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 15...

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Recording Mode
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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•  The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] 
>> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
  Cinema Function
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU]...

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Recording Mode
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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....

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Recording Mode
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.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment on this Camcorder
2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky...

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Recording Mode
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  Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a 
situation where auto focus may not function well.
1  Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 
to [MANUAL].
•  The [MNL] Indication appears.
2  Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 
to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 
appears.
3  Press the [  ] Button 13 or [  ] Button...