Quick Start - Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS34PKG Operating Instructions Manual

• Intervals between recording pictures may become
longer depending on the card. We recommend using
a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
• When using a card formatted by other equipment or
a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the
intervals between recording pictures may become
longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC,
and format your card with this Camcorder.
Recording with the Built-in LED Video
Light
• The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of
the Camcorder.
• Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.
• Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
• Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will
make conditions even brighter.
• The LED video light enables simply lightening
the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high
quality images.

Quick Start

• During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute
amount of electricity is consumed.
• When you set [ POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES]
and the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause
Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick
Start Standby Mode. To turn the Camcorder on
again, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and then
set it to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be
restored.)
• This Function is not activated in the following case:
• Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted while
the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set.
• When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the
battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned
off and the Quick Start mode is canceled. If
the Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card
Recording Mode is set, the Lamp turns on and the
quick start mode is restored.
• Press and hold the [QUICK START] Button for
approx 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby
Mode. The Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will
be turned off.
• If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be
completely turned off.
• When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with the
White Balance on automatic, it may take some time
until the White Balance is adjusted if the scene
being recorded has a light source different from the
scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is
used, however, the White Balance of the scene last
recorded is retained.)
Others
• Since about half the power of normal recording
is used in quick start standby, using Quick Start
reduces the recordable time.
• The zoom magnification may differ from when it
is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the
recording starts.
Self-timer Recording
• When [ BEEP SOUND] on the [
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
• By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the
Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled.
Zoom In/Out Functions
• When zooming in and taking a picture while holding
the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the
image stabilizer function.
• When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
4.3 feet (1.3 meters) or further from the Camcorder.
• When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not
be focused easily.
Zoom Microphone Function
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
Digital Zoom Functions
• The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more
the image quality is degraded.
• When the Card Recording mode is used, the Digital
Zoom Function cannot be used.
• White balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom
range.
Image Stabilizer Function
• When the MagicPix Function is used, the image
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [
indication flashes.
• When the Gain Up mode is set to ON, the image
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [
indication flashes.
• Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may
change or colors may not look natural.
• After-images may appear.
• When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn
the Image Stabilizer off.
• In the following cases, the Image Stabilizer Function
may not work effectively.
- When the digital zoom is used
- When a conversion lens is used
- When recording is done in an extremely dark place
- When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
- When you record a moving subject while tracking it
Fade In/Fade Out Functions
• While the Fade in/Fade out function is selected, it
takes several seconds to display the image when
you start recording images. Besides, it also takes
several seconds to pause recording.
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