Panasonic PV-GS31 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Before Using
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the
picture while watching it.
1 Place your Thumb on the [OPENź] Knob
1
and pull the LCD Monitor
2
out in the
direction of the arrow.
• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
• 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 Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
2
1
1
180°
2
90°
Using the LCD Monitor
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 View nder.
2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector
Knob
24
.
Using the Viewfinder
24
Tape Playback Mode
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
Ÿ
Playback / Pause p. 35
Ź
Fast (Cue Playback) p. 35
Ż
Rewind (Review Playback) p. 35
ź
Stop p. 35
Picture Playback Mode
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
Ÿ
Start the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Show
p. 37
Ź
Playback the next picture p. 37
Ż
Playback the previous
picture
p. 37
ź
Erase the picture p. 37
Card Recording Mode
• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is
set to [MANUAL].
1/2
Ź
Backlight compensation p. 30
ź
Soft Skin Mode p. 31
2/2
ź
Manual Mode (White
Balance, Shutter Speed,
Iris, Focus)
pp. 32~34
Ż
Adjust + pp. 32~34
Ź
Adjust – pp. 32~34
1/2
3/3
2/2
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
• 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.
• When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards
the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitor
and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.