Panasonic Pv Gs32 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 Holder
17Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 13~14)
18USB Jack [  ] (pp. 40, 43)
19DV Input/Output Terminal (p. 38)•  Connect this to the digital video equipment.
20Built-in LED Light (p. 24)
21Viewfinder (pp. 16, 57)
22Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 17)
23Photoshot Button...

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Before Using
  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.
•  Since the Battery...

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Before Using
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.
To Use as a Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your 
hand.
1  Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
2  Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size 
of your hand.
3...

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Before Using
2  After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert 
a Cassette.
3  Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the 
[PUSH] mark 1.
4  Only after the Cassette Holder is completely 
housed, close the Cassette Compartment 
Cover by pressing the mark 
2.
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•  When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in 
the above, and then securely insert it as far as it 
goes.
„ When 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 9
Turning on the Camcorder
Turn on the power first and then select modes.
„ How to Turn on the Power
1...

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Before Using
Joystick Control and Screen Display
Press the center of the Joystick Control, and 
One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the 
lower right of the screen. Each press switches the 
display as follows depending on the mode. 
Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select 
an item.
•  In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback 
Mode, the One-Touch...

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Before Using
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the 
picture while watching it.
1  Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob 1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the 
direction of the arrow.
•  The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
•  It can open up to 90°.
2  Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to 
the desired recording angle.
•  The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position upwards and a 
maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. 
Forcefully rotating the LCD...

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Before Using
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to 
select the top menu.
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] 33 or press 
it to set the selection.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to 
select the Sub-Menu.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
NO
ON
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
5  Move the Joystick...

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Before Using
„  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASIC
DATE/TIMED/T
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 49)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  BLANK SEARCH]Blank Search Mode (p. 23)[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)[  REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 38)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 23)[  REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play Mode (p. 53)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  12bit AUDIO]Audio Selector (pp....

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Before Using
„  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICDATE/TIME
PROTECTD/T
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 49)[  PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 35)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 35)[  CARD FORMAT]Formatting a Card (p. 36)
[  SETUP]Setup...