Panasonic PV-GS29 Digital Video Camera - English/ Spanish - Page 29

Before Using „ POWER SAVE Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF]. [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set. In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again. • In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when set [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES]. - When connecting to the AC Jack (When using the AC Adaptor) - When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to a PC or other equipment - When the PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback „ AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back. Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO], [L] or [R]. [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound) [L]: Left channel sound (main sound) [R]: Right channel sound (sub sound) Other Menus „ INITIAL SET • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. Set [ SETUP] >> [ INITIAL SET] >> [YES] or [NO]. Set to [YES] to change menu settings back to their factory default condition. • The initializing takes a little while. • Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition. „ DEMO MODE • Set to Tape Recording Mode. If you set [ SETUP] >> [ DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a card, the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card, or set to [ DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. LP Mode You can switch the tape recording speed. • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. • We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. • In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 53) • In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled. - Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. - Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. - Slow Motion/Still Advance playback. 29