Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions

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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 Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 14)
17Cassette Holder (p. 14)
18Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 14)
19DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45~46, 53)•  Connect this to the digital video equipment.
20USB Jack [  ] (pp. 48, 50)•  It is only compatible with USB 2.0 PCI Card 
and/or connection.
21Speaker (p. 39)
22Built-in LED Light (p. 28)
23Viewfinder (pp. 15~17, 61)
24Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 17)
25Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]
(pp. 26, 27)
26Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 13)
27Power Switch [OFF/ON] (p. 15)
28Status Indicator [STATUS] (pp. 15~16, 29)
29Menu Button [MENU] (p. 20)
34Grip Belt (p. 13)
35Tripod 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.
36Battery Eject Switch 
[BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 12)
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15Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] 
(pp. 44, 45)
•  Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates 
the Camcorder’s built-in speaker.
•  When connecting the pin plug of the AV 
Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes.
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30Mode Dial (p. 18)
31Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 25)
32Joystick Control (pp. 18, 20)
33Light Button [LIGHT] (p. 28)
Power 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 on 
the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that 
[STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (pp. 15~16)
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  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.
Charging Time and Available 
Recording Time
ACharging Time
Maximum Continuous Recording Time
Intermittent Recordable TimeB
•  “1 h 40 min.” indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes.
•  Battery CGR-DU06 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 (77 °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.
•  Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, 
the display will change: 
 →  →  →  → . If the battery discharges, then  
() will flash.
Supplied battery
CGR-DU06 
(7.2 V / 640 mAh)A1 h 40 min.
B1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.)
C55 min. (45 min.)
Optional battery
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)
A2 h 25 min.
B3 h 15 min. (2 h 40 min.)
C1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.)
Optional battery
CGA-DU21
(7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)
A3 h 55 min.
B5 h 45 min. (4 h 30 min.)
C2 h 55 min. (2 h 15 min.)
(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable 
time when the recording and stopping operations are 
repeated.)
C
Notes:•  When the Camcorder has been used for a long 
time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is 
not a malfunction.
•  If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although 
the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach 
the Battery and reattach it.
•  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.
„ Disconnecting the Power SourceSet the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], and while 
sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch, remove 
the Battery downward or DC Cable.
•  When attaching or removing Battery, set the 
[OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the 
[STATUS] Indicator is not lit.
•  Hold down the battery with your hand so it 
does not fall. 
						

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Before Using
•  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
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.
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.
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.
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•  When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs 
firmly.
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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Notes:•  After use, be sure to rewind the cassette 
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the 
case in an upright position. (p. 60)
•  If the indicator of the condensation does not 
display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder and 
you notice condensation on the lens or the main 
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise 
condensation may be formed on the heads or the 
cassette tape. (p. 59)
•  When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, 
use the Blank Search Function (p. 26) 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.
•  If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the 
beginning of the tape before starting recording.
•  When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in 
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
•  When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch 
anything except the [PUSH] mark.
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly.
•  When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, 
do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the 
cover.
„ 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 to [OFF], then to [ON] 
again.
•  Check if the battery has run down.
5  Only after the Cassette Holder is 
completely housed, close the Cassette 
Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 
3.
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Inserting/Removing a Cassette
3  After the Cassette Holder is opened, 
insert/remove a Cassette.
4  Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the 
[PUSH] mark 1.•  The Cassette Holder is housed.
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•  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.
•  When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in 
the above, and then securely insert it as far as 
it goes.
•  When removing, pull it straight out.
1  Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn 
on the Power.
2  Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the 
front and pull up 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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Caution :Before closing the Cassette Holder 2, be sure 
your fingers have not been placed underneath the 
Cassette Holder as shown below. This may cause 
your fingers to jam in the cassette holder.
[Bottom View]Do not place fingers here. 
						

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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
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 to [ON] while 
pressing the button 1.1
1  Turn off the Power.
2  Open the LCD Monitor and then open the 
Card Slot Cover.
3  While holding the Memory Card with its 
cut corner facing right 1, insert/remove it 
into/from the Card Slot.
Inserting/Removing a Card
4  Close the Card Slot Cover 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
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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).
„ 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, and 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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„ Concerning the Write Protection 
Switch on the SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card has a write protection 
switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you 
cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or 
format it. If it is moved back, you can.
2  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the 
Viewfi nder to use.
•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on 
the power.
•  The LCD Monitor or Viewfinder will be 
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„ How to Turn off the Power
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while 
pressing the button 1.•  The [STATUS] Indicator goes off when the 
power turns off.
•  In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording 
Mode, if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [ON] 
while the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder are 
closed, the power turns off.
How to turn the power on and off with 
the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
When the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [ON], the power 
can be turned on and off with the LCD Monitor and 
the Viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording 
Mode or Card Recording Mode.
1  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the 
Viewfi nder to use.
•  The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be 
activated.
2  Close the LCD Monitor and retract the 
Viewfi nder.
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•  The power will not turn off if the LCD Monitor is 
closed and the Viewfinder is retracted.
•  The [STATUS] Indicator 
2 automatically goes 
off and the power turns off. (If Quick Start is set 
to [ON] (p. 29), the unit goes into Quick Start 
standby mode and the [STATUS] Indicator 
lights Green.)
•  Even if the LCD Monitor is closed or the 
Viewfinder is retracted while recording on 
a tape, the power does not turn off. (The 
Viewfinder stays lit up.)
3  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the 
Viewfi nder again.
•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on 
the power.
  Setting Date and Time
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
YES
NOSET DATE AND TIME
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time, 
[SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] 
and set the date and time.
•  If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then 
adjust it.
•  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.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  CLOCK SET] >> 
[YES].
2  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
select the item to be set. Then move the 
Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to set the 
desired value.
•  Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3  Press the Joystick Control to fi nish setting 
the date and time.
•  The clock operation starts from [00] second.
CLOCK SET
JAN .01.2006  12:00AM
    SETUP
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
„ 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. 
						

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Before Using
„ Recharging the built-in lithium batteryIf [  ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is 
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run 
down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. 
When the battery is inserted for the first time after 
charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. 
Select [YES] and set the date and time.
Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or 
place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-
in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the 
camera 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.)
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
•  The Viewfinder will be activated.
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the 
picture while watching it.
1  Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] Knob 
and pull the LCD Monitor out in the 
direction of the arrow.
•  The LCD Monitor will be activated.
•  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.
1180°290°
Using the LCD Monitor
2  Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector 
Knob.
•  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.
•  If the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the 
lens and the Viewfinder is opened (when recording 
yourself), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder 
simultaneously light.
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 and the Viewfinder.
[  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.
•  Press the [MENU] Button or the Joystick Control 
to complete the settings.
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
LCD SET
     SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITEVF SET
  SET   ENTER    EXIT 
						

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Joystick Control and Screen Display
Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the 
One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
•  Press the Joystick Control again to turn off the 
One-Touch Navigation icon.
•  Pressing the center button of the Joystick Control 
again to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon 
will display the last page used.
Each press of [▼] switches the display as follows 
depending on the mode. 
1/4 NEXT
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
Press Center
Press ▼
2/4 NEXT
3/4 NEXT
4/4 NEXT
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.
e.g.,  Tape Recording Mode  
 [AUTO]
Easy to Use  Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the 
Mode Dial.
1  Rotate the Mode Dial.•  Set your desired mode to 1.
 :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.
5
1
2
3
4
Joystick Control 
(See below)
 One-Touch 
Navigation icon
1
Notes:•  In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, 
close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be 
activated.
•  When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards 
the lens, the brightness of the LCD Monitor cannot 
be adjusted.
•  These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded. 
						

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Before Using
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
1/4◄
Fade pp. 31~32
►
Help Mode* p. 20
▲
Backlight compensation p. 32
▼Go to next page. –
2/4◄
Soft Skin Mode p. 33
▼Go to next page. –
3/4▲
MagicPix Mode p. 32
▼Go to next page. –
4/4◄
Recording Check p. 26
►
Blank Search Mode p. 26
▼Go to next page. –
1/4 NEXT2/4 NEXT3/4 NEXT4/4 NEXT
1
• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
5/5 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
1/5 NEXT
2/2 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
1/2 NEXT
2/5 NEXT3/5 NEXT
4/5 NEXT
1
• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [MANUAL].
5/5◄
Manual Iris Adjustment 
Modep. 37
►
Manual Shutter Speed 
Adjustment Modepp. 36~37
▲
Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Modepp. 35~36
▼Go to next page. –
5/6 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
2/3 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
1/6 NEXT
1/3 NEXT
2/6 NEXT3/6 NEXT
4/6 NEXT6/6 NEXT MF
–MF
+
3/3 NEXT MF
–MF
+1
• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [FOCUS].
6/6◄
Manual Focus Adjustment 
Modep. 38
►
Manual Focus Adjustment
Modep. 38
▼Go to next page. –
„ Card Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
1/2◄
Self-timer Mode pp. 29~30
►
Help Mode* p. 20
▲
Backlight compensation p. 32
▼Go to next page. –
2/2◄
Soft Skin Mode p. 33
▼Go to next page. –
1/2 NEXT2/2 NEXT
„ Card Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [MANUAL].
1/3 NEXT2/3 NEXT3/3 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
3/3◄
Manual Iris Adjustment 
Modep. 37
►
Manual Shutter Speed 
Adjustment Modepp. 36~37
▲
Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Modepp. 35~36
▼Go to next page. – 
						

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„ Tape Playback Mode
–▲
Playback / Pause p. 39
►
Fast (Cue Playback) p. 40
◄
Rewind (Review Playback) p. 40
▼
Stop p. 39
„ Picture Playback Mode
–▲
Start the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Showpp. 40~41
►
Playback the next picture p. 40
◄
Playback the previous 
picturep. 40
▼
Erase the picture p. 42
„ Card Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [FOCUS].
1/4 NEXT2/4 NEXT3/4 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
4/4 NEXT MF
–MF
+
4/4◄
Manual Focus Adjustment 
Modep. 38
►
Manual Focus Adjustment
Modep. 38
▼Go to next page. –
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.You can view function help information using 
One-Touch Navigation.
1/4 NEXT
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
*Help Mode
1  Press the Joystick Control to display the 
One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower 
right of the screen.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the 
page with [  ] indication is displayed.
e.g.
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] to select 
[  ].
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] to 
select the desired function.
e.g.
  SET            EXIT
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATIONPREVENTS
DARK
SUBJECTS
IN BACKLIGHT
1/4 NEXTEXIT
e.g.
„ To end the Help ModeMove the Joystick Control [►] to select [EXIT] or 
press the [MENU] Button.
  SET            EXIT
USAGE
TO MOVE JOYSTICK
IN DIRECTION
OF DESIRED
FUNCTION
1/4 NEXTEXIT
Notes:•  When the Help Mode is used, functions cannot be 
set.
•  The Help Mode only displays the information 
available in [AUTO] Mode.•  An explanation of the selected icon is displayed 
on the screen.
•  Each time the Joystick Control is moved down, 
the indication changes.
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.
•  The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected 
by the Mode Dial is displayed.
•  Do not switch the Mode Dial when the Menu is 
displayed.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to 
select the top menu.
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT