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 [PHOTO SHOT]
(pp. 22, 23)
24Mode Selector Switch
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 22, 28~31)
25Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 13)
26Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 15, 22)
27Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK 
START] (p. 25)
Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 25)
28Menu Button [MENU] (p. 17)
29Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22)
30Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 15)
31Light Button [LIGHT] (p. 24)
32Mode Dial (p. 15)
33Joystick Control (pp. 15~16, 18)
34Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 13)
35Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 49, 57, 59, 60)
36Grip Belt (p. 13)
37Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE]
(p. 12)
38Tripod Receptacle•  This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder 
to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the 
Operating Instructions for how to attach the 
tripod to the Camcorder.)
•  You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when 
the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then 
attach the tripod.
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33Power Supply
Using the  AC Adaptor
1  Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.
2  Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.
3  Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor 
and the AC Jack.
•  Before connecting or disconnecting the 
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch 
26 on 
the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that 
[POWER] Lamp 
30 is not lit. (p. 15) 
						

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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 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.
•  When the battery is completely discharged, the 
[CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is 
charged normally. When the temperature of the 
battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp 
blinks and the charging time becomes longer 
than usual.
3  Attach the charged Battery to the 
Camcorder.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.
„ Disconnecting the Power SourceSet the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF], and while 
sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 37, 
remove the Battery downward or DC Cable.
•  When attaching or removing Battery, set the 
[OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the 
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.
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•  Hold down the battery with your hand so it does 
not fall.
Charging Time and Available 
Recording Time
ACharging Time
Maximum Continuous Recording Time
Intermittent Recordable TimeB
•  “2 h 25 min.” indicates 2 hour and 25 minutes.
•  Battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.
•  The times shown in the table are approximate times. 
The numbers indicate the recording time when the 
Viewfinder is used. The numbers in parentheses 
indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is 
used. In actual use, the available recording time may 
be shorter.
•  The times shown in the table are for continuous 
recording at a temperature of 25 °C (68 °F) and 
humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a 
higher or lower temperature, the charging time may 
be longer.
•  We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and 
CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or 
more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for 
intermittent recording.)
•  The available recording time becomes shorter 
if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor 
simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor 
forward to record yourself.
•  The batteries heat up after use or charging. The 
Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is 
normal.
Supplied battery 
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)A2 h 25 min.
B3 h 10 min. (2 h 35 min.)
C1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.)
CGR-DU06 
(7.2 V / 640 mAh)
A1 h 40 min.
B1 h 45 min. (1 h 25 min.)
C55 min. (45 min.)
CGA-DU21
(7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)
A3 h 55 min.
B5 h 30 min. (4 h 30 min.)
C2 h 45 min. (2 h 15 min.)
(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable 
time when the recording and stopping operations are 
repeated.)
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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  Reattach the Grip Belt.
•  When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap 
Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1•  When you are not recording, be sure to cover the 
Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2
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•  When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs 
firmly.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap 
before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.
1  Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap 
through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the 
Camcorder.
2  Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run 
it through the Shoulder Strap Length 
Adjuster, and pull it.
•  Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the 
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot 
slip off.
•  Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the 
other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.
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Inserting a Cassette
•  Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more 
information please contact your local dealer or visit 
www.panasonic.com.
•  For your reference if you travel frequently you should 
also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape 
AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message 
appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder.
1  Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 25 toward 
the front and pull down to fully open the 
Cassette Compartment Cover.
•  To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully 
opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.
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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 Cassette Holder does not 
come out
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 
completely, and then open it again completely.
•  Check if the battery has run down.
•  Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in 
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be 
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when 
opening.
„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be 
housed
•  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF], then to 
[ON] again.
•  Check if the battery has run down.
1  Open the LCD Monitor and then slide the 
[◄OPEN] Lever 6 to open the Card Slot 
Cover 7.
2  While holding the Memory Card with its cut 
corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card 
Slot 8.
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Inserting a Card
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3  Close the Card Slot Cover 7 securely.
„ Removing the CardOpen the Card Slot Cover and press the center of 
the Card and then pull it straight out.
•  After removing the Card, close the Card Slot 
Cover.
•  The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is 
forced out when the Card is fully inserted.
Using a Memory Card (Optional)
A Card can be used to record still pictures.•  Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard 
manufactured by Panasonic only.
Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to 
turn off the Camcorder.
•  Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly 
or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.
Accidental  Erasure Prevention
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.
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Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow 
direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, 
close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by 
sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction). 
						

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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  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON] while 
pressing the button 1.•  The [POWER] Lamp 30 lights up.
„ How to Turn off the Power
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF] while 
pressing the button 1.•  The [POWER] Lamp 30 goes off.
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„ Concerning the Card•  Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
card.
•  Do not format the card with another Camcorder or 
any personal computer. This operation may make 
the card unusable.
•  Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the 
Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the 
data stored on the card. We recommend saving 
important data on a personal computer by using 
a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, or USB Reader/
Writer.
„ SD Memory Card•  The memory capacity indicated on the SD 
Memory Card label corresponds to the total 
amount of capacity to protect and manage 
the copyright and the capacity available as 
conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal 
computer or other equipment.
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Easy to Use  Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode 
Dial.
1  Rotate the Mode Dial 32.•  Set your desired mode to 1.
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 :Tape Recording ModeUse this mode when recording pictures on a 
tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the 
card simultaneously while recording on a tape.
 :Tape Playback ModeUse this mode when playing back the recorded 
scene on a tape.
 :Card Recording ModeUse this mode when recording still pictures on 
a card.
 :Picture Playback ModeUse this mode when playing back the recorded 
still picture on a card.
 :PC ModeUse this mode when you want to connect the 
Camcorder to your Personal Computer.
You can view or edit the images recorded on a 
card on your personal computer.
How to Use the  Joystick Control
Basic Joystick Control Operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection of 
files to be played back on the multi-image display.
Move the Joystick Control [▲,▼,◄, or ►] to select an 
item or file, and then press in the center to set it.
1Select by moving [▲].
2Select by moving [►].
3Select by moving [▼].
4Select by moving [◄].
5Push the center to select 
the item.
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Joystick Control 
(See below)
 One-Touch Navigation icon
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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 Navigation icon will be 
automatically on the lower right of the screen.
„ Tape  Recording  Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
1/2 2/2One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
1/2◄
Fade pp. 26~27
►
Backlight compensation p. 27
▼
Soft Skin Mode p. 28
2/2▲
MagicPix Mode p. 27
▼
Recording Check p. 22
„ Tape  Recording  Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [MANUAL].
1/3 2/3 3/33/3One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
1/3◄
Fade pp. 26~27
►
Backlight compensation p. 27
▼
Soft Skin Mode p. 28
2/3▲
MagicPix Mode p. 27
▼
Recording Check p. 22
3/3▼
Manual Mode (White 
Balance, Shutter Speed, 
Iris, Focus)pp. 29~31
◄
Adjust + pp. 29~31
►
Adjust – pp. 29~31
„ Card  Recording  Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
1/1►
Backlight compensation p. 27
▼
Soft Skin Mode p. 28
1/1One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
Using the  Viewfinder/ LCD Monitor
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so 
that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear 
and easy to read.
1  Pull the Viewfi nder.
Using the Viewfinder
„ Tape  Playback  Mode
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
–▲
Playback / Pause p. 32
►
Fast (Cue Playback) p. 32
◄
Rewind (Review Playback) p. 32
▼
Stop p. 32
„ Picture Playback ModeOne-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
–▲
Start the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Showpp. 33, 34
►
Playback the next picture p. 33
◄
Playback the previous 
picturep. 33
▼
Erase the picture p. 34
„ Card  Recording  Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [MANUAL].
1/2►
Backlight compensation p. 27
▼
Soft Skin Mode p. 28
2/2▼
Manual Mode (White 
Balance, Shutter Speed, 
Iris, Focus)pp. 29~31
◄
Adjust + pp. 29~31
►
Adjust – pp. 29~31
1/23/32/2One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF 
						

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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 Monitor beyond 
these ranges will damage the Camcorder.
„ Closing the LCD MonitorPush the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
•  Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
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1180°290°
Using the LCD Monitor
2  Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector 
Knob 22.
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•  You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from 
the Menu.
•  The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor 
can be adjusted from the Menu.
•  If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may 
be damaged or fail.
•  Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before 
closing the LCD Monitor.
•  When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards 
the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitor 
and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.
Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or 
setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups 
on Menus.
1  Press the [MENU] Button 28.
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•  The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected 
by the Mode Dial 32 is displayed.
•  Do not switch the Mode Dial 32 when the Menu 
is displayed.
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When [  LCD SET] or [  EVF SET] on the [  
SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following 
items are displayed.
[ 
 LCD SET] LCD Brightness [  ]Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.[  LCD SET] LCD Color Level [  ]Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD 
screen.
[  EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder 
[  ]Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
„ To  AdjustMove the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select the 
item to be adjusted, and then move the Joystick 
Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number of 
vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
•  More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or 
color saturation.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
LCD SET
     SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITEVF SET
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
•  In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, 
close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be 
activated.
•  These settings will not affect the images actually 
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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 Control [►] 33 or press 
it to set the selection.
6  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to 
select the item to be set.
•  While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or 
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback 
but not during recording.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
CLOCK SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITOFF
7  Press the Joystick Control 33 to determine 
the setting.
„ To Return to the Previous ScreenMove the Joystick Control [◄] 33.
„ To Exit the Menu ScreenPress the [MENU] Button 28 again.
„ About the Menu Mode SettingThe setting selected on the Menu will be retained 
even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, 
if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before 
turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may 
not be retained.
•  Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes 
only, and they are different from the actual Menus.
„  [TAPE RECORDING MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
NO
ON
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (pp. 28~29)[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)[  BLANK SEARCH]Blank Search Mode (p. 23)[  WIND CUT]Wind Noise Reduction (p. 28)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 20)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 23)[  EIS]Image Stabilizer (p. 26)[  CINEMA]Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 28)[  D.ZOOM]Digital Zoom (p. 26)[  ZOOM MIC]Zoom Microphone (p. 25)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 49)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 49)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  FADE COLOR]Fade color (p. 26)[  AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
Selecting Language
You can select the desired language.
1 Set [  LANGUAGE] >> [English], 
[Français] or [Español].
LANGUAGEEnglish
EspañolFrançais
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT 
						

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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. 32, 53)[  AUDIO OUT]Audio Output Mode (p. 53)[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 49)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 49)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 50)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  DEMO MODE]Demonstration Mode
•  If you set to [  DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without 
inserting a cassette or a card, the Camcorder is 
automatically set to the demonstration mode for 
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed 
or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. 
If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, 
the demonstration mode automatically starts. 
To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a 
cassette or a card, or set to [ 
 DEMO MODE] >> 
[OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].
[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)
„  [CARD RECORDING MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
PICT.QUALITY
SELF TIMER
CLOCK SETOFF
NO
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (pp. 28~29)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 23)[  SELF TIMER]Self-timer Recording (p. 25)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 20)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  BURST MODE]RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 24)[  SHTR EFFECT]Shutter Effect (p. 23)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 49)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 49)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 49)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 50)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)[ 
 EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18) 
						

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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 Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 49)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)
•  If the built-in battery is weak, the [  ] Indication 
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
•  The clock uses the 12-hour system.
  Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a 
slight imprecision make sure to check the time before 
recording.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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2  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 
to select the item to be set. Then move the 
Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 
33 to set the 
desired value.
•  Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3  Press the Joystick Control 33 to fi nish 
setting the date and time.
•  The clock operation starts from [00] second.
CLOCK SET
JAN /01/2005  12AM:00
    SETUP
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation 
of the clock. If the [  ] or [--] is indicated when the 
Camcorder is turned on, 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 
can power the clock for approximately 3 months.
•  Leave the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and 
the battery will drive the Date and Time for approx. 
6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to 
[OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)
„ About  date/time•  The Date and Time function are driven by a 
built-in lithium battery.
•  Make sure to check the time before recording 
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.