Selecting Modes; Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor - Panasonic PV-GS400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Selecting Modes

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.
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Rotate the Mode Dial
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:Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
Also, you can record still pictures on the card
simultaneously during recording on a tape.
:Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.
:Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording a still picture on a
card.
:Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
:PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Camcorder to your personal computer.

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

ª Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder
become clear and easy to read.
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Tilt up the Viewfinder.
≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use,
and the length can be adjusted in 2 steps.
≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the
Viewfinder.
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector
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Knob .
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Before Use
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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the
LCD Monitor
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].
≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD
Monitor is opened.
≥When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is
cancelled.
ª Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record
the picture while watching it.
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Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button
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the LCD Monitor out in the direction of
the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
≥The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120o. If you open the LCD monitor to an
angle of 120o, it becomes easier to operate
menus or to play back pictures.
PUSH
OPEN
(2) (3)
2
Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of
180o 1 from the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90o 2 to the downward
direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor
beyond these ranges will damage the
Camcorder. You cannot rotate the LCD
Monitor when it is opened to an angle of 120o.
Therefore, do not rotate it forcibly.
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Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
(2) and pull
290o