Before Use
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: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 or a
moving picture on a card. (moving picture on
PV-GS200 Model only)
:Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
:MPEG4 Playback Mode (PV-GS200 only)
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
moving 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.
1 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
(48).
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.
1 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button (2) and pull
the LCD Monitor
(3) out in the direction of
the arrow.
≥The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
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≥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.
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.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
ª Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF]
Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are
displayed.
LCD 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 [;/∫] Button and select the item to be
adjusted, and then press the [6/5] Button to
raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the
Bar Indication.
PUSH
OPEN
(2) (3)
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1LCD BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
LCD COLOR LEVEL
[-]||||----[+]
EVF BRIGHTNESS
[-]||||----[+]
;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
!/MENU:EXIT
LCD/EVF SETUP
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