Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions

Record mode
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Recording still pictures onto a card 
(Photoshot) 
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
≥The lens cover opens automatically.
1Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in 
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing 
only) 
≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image 
stabilizer function will be more effective. 
([ (MEGA Optical image stabilizer)] will 
be indicated.)
≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this 
Camcorder focuses on the subject 
automatically.
1 Shutter chance mark
± (The white...

Record mode
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ªSelect the size of still pictures to be 
recorded on a card
1
Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select 
the desired picture size. 
ASPECT [16:9]:
: 2048k1152
: 640k360
ASPECT [4:3]:
: 2048k1512
: 1600k1200
: 1280k960
: 640k480
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Select the picture quality for 
photoshot images
1
Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select 
the desired picture quality.
[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on 
[ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the...

Record mode
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ªDigital zoom functionIf the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then 
the digital zoom function will be activated. The 
digital zoom function allows you to select a 
magnification from 25k to 700k.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or 
[700k].
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Digital zoom (Up to 25k)
[700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the 
more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card...

Record mode
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MagicPix functions
This function allows you to record color subjects 
in dark locations to stand out against the 
background.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can 
record images free from vibration.
≥Only manual focusing can be used.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were 
missed.
MagicPix function
You can record dark locations brightly in color.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the 
light of the LCD monitor.
≥Set to Tape Recording...

Record mode
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Tele macro function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the 
background, the image can be impressive. This 
Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance 
of approx. 50 cm (20 inches).
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Press the joystick to display the icon. Move 
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2Move the joystick right to select the 
tele-macro icon [ ].
≥The [TELE MACRO ON] indication appears 
on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥If the magnification is 10k or...

Record mode
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Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the 
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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To cancel the wind noise reduction 
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind 
strength. (If this function is activated in strong 
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When 
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be 
restored.)...

Record mode
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≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front 
of a white background.
≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is 
prohibited.
≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other 
means.
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When the flash is not usedSet [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].
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To adjust the brightness of the flash
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> 
select the desired brightness level.
[ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or 
[ßAj] indication will appear.) 
[ßd0]: In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]...

Record mode
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Wide/4:3 function
This allows you to record images compatible with 
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3 Function
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
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To Cancel the Wide/4:3 FunctionWide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The default setting is...

Record mode
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RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Records still pictures continuously at a certain 
interval.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [ ] or 
[] .
2Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> 
[ON].
3Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
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To stop RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button 
halfway and then start RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot. (Focusing is fixed. If the image 
stabilizer...

Record mode
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≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, 
mercury light or sodium light because the 
color and brightness of the playback image 
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports 
mode does not function. The [5] indication 
flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may...