Using The Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS200 Operating Instructions Manual

Before Use
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:Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.
I_l :Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording a still picture or a
moving picture on a card. (moving picture on
PV-GS200 Model only)
I_1 :Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
I_ :MPEG4 Playback Mode (PV-GS200 only)
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
moving picture on a card.
r_ :PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Camcorder to your Personal Computer.
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
• 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.
I Tilt up the Viewfinder.
• The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.
• Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the
Viewfinder.
2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector
Knob ii_'-
To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the
LeD 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.
• Using the LeD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record
the picture while watching it.
I Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button i12 and pull
the LeD Monitor i13 _ out in the direction of
the arrow.
• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
• The LeD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120 °. If you open the LeD monitor to an
angle of 120 °, it becomes easier to operate
menus or to play back pictures.
2 Adjust the LeD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of
180° O from the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90 ° O 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 120 °.
Therefore, do not rotate it forcibly.
0t8o o 090 °
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
• Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
When {LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are
displayed.
LC_/EVF _ETUF
LC_ COLOF_ LEVE_
[_]1_1_[+ I
EVE B_I_H_NE_S
I ...................... I
LeD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]
Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD
screen.
LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]
Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the
LCD screen.
Brightness of the Viewfinder
[EVF BRIGHTNESS]
Adjusts the brightness of the image in the
Viewfinder.
To Adjust
Press the [I I/I] Button and select the item to be
adjusted, and then press the [<I<I/IH,,-] Button to
raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the
Bar Indication.
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