Panasonic Pv Gs65 Operating Instructions Manual

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(12)Viewfinder -13-,-63-
(13)
Battery holder(14)Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -14-
(15)Power switch [OFF/ON] -17-
(16)Power lamp -17-
(17)Quick start recording button 
[QUICK START] -29-Quick start recording lamp -29-
(18)Menu button [MENU] -19-
(19)Joystick -18-
(20)Mode dial -17-
(21)Recording start/stop button -25-
(22)S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -39-
(23)
LCD monitor -13-,-63- 
(24)LCD monitor open knob [OPEN4] -13-
(25)Reset button [RESET] -54-(26)
Power LCD button...

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(39)Shoulder strap fixture
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through 
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend 
part 3 by at least 1 inch (2 cm).
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
(40)Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it 
counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 
2, and then rotate it clockwise.
Fitting the lens cap
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.1Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the 
lens cap cord through...

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ªTo restore the strap to the grip belt≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt 
attachment, press the lock cover 1 and check if 
the grip belt is securely locked.
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To use as a grip beltAdjust the belt length so it fits your hand.1Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
1 Flip the belt.
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
Using the LCD monitor
You can record the image while viewing it on the 
LCD monitor.
1Put a finger on the [OPEN4] knob and pull 
the LCD monitor out...

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Power supply
ªCharging the batteryWhen this product is purchased, the battery is not 
charged. Charge the battery before using this 
product.
≥Battery charging time (
-15-) 
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee 
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC 
adaptor, then the battery will not charge. 
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
1Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and 
the AC...

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Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the 
times at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and a 
humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the 
temperature is higher or lower than the specified 
value, the charging time will become longer.
ACharging time
BMaximum continuously recordable time
“1h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.
≥The times shown in the table are rough 
estimates. The times indicate the recordable...

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ªInserting/removing the cassette≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not 
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, 
use the blank search function to find the position 
where you want to continue recording. If you 
overwrite-record on a previously recorded 
cassette, be sure to find the position where you 
want to continue recording.
≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get 
anything, such as...

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ªCard access lamp
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card 
(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the 
access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when 
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the 
recorded data may be damaged or the 
Camcorder may malfunction.
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or 
removing the card
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode 
dial
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SD Memory Card≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD 
Memory Card label...

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How to use the joystick
ªBasic joystick operationsOperations on the menu screen and selection 
of files to be played back on the multi-image 
display
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select 
an item or file, and then push in the center to set 
it.
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Joystick and screen displayPush the center of the joystick, and icons will be 
displayed on the screen. Each push switches the 
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture 
playback...

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5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to 
[MANUAL]) 
6) Picture playback mode
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen 
display or the menu screen.
1Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -49-.1Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode 
selected by the mode dial is displayed.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is 
displayed.
2Move the joystick up or down in...

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6Move the joystick up or down in order to 
select the item to be set.
7Press the joystick to determine the setting.
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To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button.
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To get back to the previous screenMove the joystick left.
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About the menu setting≥The menu screen does not appear during 
recording. And you cannot record when the 
menu screen appears.
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Operating with remote controlThe menu screen transition is the same as when 
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1Press the...