Panasonic Pv Gs32 Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please 
read these instructions thoroughly.
LSQT0953 A
PV-GS32
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : Panasonic
Model No. : PV-GS32
Responsibility Party :  Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address :  One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation....

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Important Safety Instructions
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat...

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Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited 
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain 
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights 
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, 
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by...

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Contents
About Recording .............................................22
Recording on a Tape ......................................22
Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
  (Photoshot) ...................................................23
Recording Yourself .........................................24
Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ...24
Quick Start...

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Playing Back a Tape .......................................32
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........32
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............33
Playing Back a Memory Card .........................33
Slide Show ......................................................34
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ...........34
Writing Printing Data on a Card 
  (DPOF Setting) .............................................35
Protecting the Files on a Card 
  (Lock Setting)...

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Before Using
•  Before use, fully charge the Battery.
•  Since the Battery will not be charged when 
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, 
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
•  The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging 
starts.
•  When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is 
completed.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2  Attach the charged Battery to the...

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Before Using
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.• Recording starts.
1  Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Recording a Still Picture on Card 
(Photoshot)
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on 
the lower right of the screen.
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] 3 to rewind 
the tape.
4  Move the...

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Before Using
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Standard Accessories
The followings are the accessories supplied with 
the Camcorder.
1)  AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 11)
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2) 3) 4)
5)
K2GJ2DC00011
K2KC4CB00020 LSFC0018
2)  Battery Pack (p. 12)
3)  AV Cable (pp. 36, 37)
4)  Shoulder Strap (p. 13)
5)  Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 14)CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V 
AC. An AC...