Panasonic Pv Gs400 Operating Instructions Manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.     
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Digital Video  Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No. PV-GS400
Mini
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, 
please read these instructions thoroughly....

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Things You Should Know
Thank you for choosing Panasonic! 
You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you 
and your family years of enjoyment. Please take 
time to fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain 
this manual as your convenient Camcorder 
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK...

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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that...

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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 registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized...

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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your 
Camcorder and power supply should not be 
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the 
power supply or operate your Camcorder if it 
gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed 
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to 
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, 
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a 
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could 
permanently damage the internal parts of your 
Camcorder. Do not attempt...

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream 
Driver, MotionDV STUDIO and SD Viewer)
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement 
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee 
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd....

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Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent 
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, 
or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to 
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is...

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Contents
Before Use
Quick Guide ...................................................  10
Standard Accessories ....................................  12
Controls and Components .............................  12
The Remote Controller ..................................  15
Power Supply.................................................  16
Charging Time and Available Recording 
Time ............................................................  17
The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ..............  17
Attaching...

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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape ......................................  44
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back .......  44
Slow Motion Playback....................................  45
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ............  45
Index Search Function ...................................  46
Playback Zoom Function ...............................  46
Playback Digital Effect Functions ..................  47
Playing Back a Card ......................................  47
Slide Show...

Before Use
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Quick Guide
1Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
≥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.
2Attach the charged Battery to the 
Camcorder.
ªInserting a Cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the 
front and pull down to open the Cassette...