Panasonic Pv Gs50 Operating Instructions Manual

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8) Shoulder Strap (l 20)
9) SD Memory Card (l 78)
10) CD-ROM:
USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l68)
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 73)
G.726 Audio Decoder (l74)
ArcSoft Software (l75)
≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001. 
ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0, ArcSoft 
PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0 
are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
≥Microsoft
® Windows®, NetMeeting® and DirectX®, are registered 
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation...

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Quick Guide
1Charge the Battery. (l 18)
≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the 
AC Wall Outlet.
≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the 
charging process.)
≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and 
charging starts. When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging 
is completed.
≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is 
connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.
2Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 18)
3Insert the Cassette. (l...

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Controls and Components
1) LCD Monitor (l 21, 95)
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≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may 
be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. 
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
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2) LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN 4] (l...

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26) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (l 29)
27) Quick Start Recording Lamp (l 29)
28) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 28, 55)
29) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 20, 28, 42)
30) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] 
(l22, 28, 42, 56)
31) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
(l28, 35, 37)
32) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 20)
33) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 18) 
34) Battery Holder (l 18)
35) Tripod Receptacle 
≥Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod....

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Remote Controller
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the 
Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from 
a distance.
Remote Controller Buttons
1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 83)
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 49)
3) Counter Reset Button [RESET] (l 96)
4) Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 83)
5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] 
(l40, 41, 48)
6) Recording Button [REC] (l 66, 67)
7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 50)
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ªMagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic
This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to 
low and is also convenient when a Tripod is used. When the 
MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic is not use, attach its 
clip to the Easy-Grip Strap for convenience.
This controller allows the camera to be used more conveniently by a 
left-handed user.
≥When using the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration MIC, 
plug its connector into the [REMOTE], [MIC] Jack of the 
Palmcorder...

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Using the Remote Controller
1
Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control 
Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired 
button.
≥ Distance from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet 
(5 meters)
≥ Angle: Approximately 15 o in the...

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OFFONMODE
PUSH
BATT2
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Power Supply
ªUsing the AC Adaptor
1
Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable 
into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder.
2Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on the 
AC Adaptor.
3Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.
≥The AC Cable’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC 
Adaptor Jack. A gap will remain as shown 
1.
≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the 
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF] and make 
sure that...

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Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap
ªAttach the Lens Cap
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
1Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the 
attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the other 
end through the loop made by itself and pull tight.
2Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole 
in the Easy-Grip Strap Attachment part and the Lens 
Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.
≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy-Grip Strap 
1. (When you are not recording, be sure...

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going 
outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.
1Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the 
Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull 
the Shoulder Strap.
2Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap, pass 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.
≥Please perform this...