Panasonic Pv Gs32 Operating Instructions Manual

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•  Intervals between recording pictures may become 
longer depending on the card. We recommend using 
a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
•  When using a 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 with the Built-in LED Video 
Light
•  The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of 
the...

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„ Backlight Compensation Function•  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•  If set in a bright place, the screen may become 
whitish for a while.
•  The MagicPix Function is canceled when you 
operate the...

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During setting in the manual adjustment mode
•  When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.
„ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment•  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...

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Cautions for Use
„ After  Use
1  Take out the Cassette. (pp. 13~14)
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
3  Take out the Card. (p. 14)
4  Detach the power supply and retract the 
Viewfi nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 11~12, 
16~17)
5  To protect the Lens, attach the supplied 
Lens Cap.
„ Cautions for UseWhen you use your Camcorder on a rainy or 
snowy day or on a beach, make sure...

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If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after 
the Battery temperature has decreased or increased 
sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. 
In this case, please contact a dealer.
•  If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time 
than normal.
•  If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 
3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.
•  When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal....

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•  If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head 
Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a 
Servicenter. Please consult a dealer.
•  Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered 
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the 
warranty.
Periodical Check-upTo maintain the highest image quality, we recommend 
replacement of worn parts, such as heads,...

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„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood 
LCD Monitor•  In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it 
with a soft dry cloth.
•  If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn 
its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is 
slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the 
internal temperature increases, it goes back to the 
normal brightness.
  Viewfinder•  Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. 
Internal components may be seriously...

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The cassette cannot be removed.•  Does the power lamp comes on when opening the 
cassette cover? (pp. 13~14) Make sure that the 
battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. 
(pp. 11~12)
•  Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the 
battery and remove the cassette.
•  Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open 
it again. (pp. 13~14)
No operation other than...

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Although the Camcorder is correctly 
connected to a TV, playback images cannot 
be seen.
•  Have you selected video input on the TV? Please 
read the operating instructions of your TV and 
select the channel that matches the input terminals 
used for the connection.
Playback picture is not clear.•  Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads 
are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean 
the heads by using the head cleaner for digital 
video. (pp. 55~56)
•  If the terminal for the AV...

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Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
1)  Recording a subject whose one end is 
located closer to the Camcorder and the 
other end farther away from it
•  Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at 
the center of an image, it may be impossible 
to focus on a subject that is located in both 
foreground and background.
2)  Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty 
glass
•...