Panasonic PV GS400 Digital Video Camcorder - Page 16

POWER SUPPLY, Using the Remote Controller, Using the AC Adaptor, Using the Battery

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Before Use ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor (36) of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor 10˚ 15˚ (36) 15˚ 15˚ ≥Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) ≥Angle: Within approximately 10o in the upward, and 15o in the downward and horizontal directions from the central axis ≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges. ≥Within a 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Camcorder. Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Camcorder and that of the Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] Indication is displayed. Setup on the Camcorder: Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode. (-23-, -24-, -25-) Setup on the Remote Controller: 61 5 W 2 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. ZOOM K ∫ L 1 SELECT [VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. 1 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC Jack. ≥The AC Cable's outlet plug does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor jack. A gap will remain as shown 1. ≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp is not lit. ª Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. ≥Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. ≥The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. ≥When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. ≥When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual. 16

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Before Use
16
ª
Using the Remote Controller
1
Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote
Control Sensor
(36)
of the Camcorder and
press an appropriate button.
Distance from the Camcorder:
Within
approximately 15 feet (5 meters)
Angle: Within approximately 10
o
in the
upward, and 15
o
in the downward and
horizontal directions from the central axis
The above operating ranges are for indoor use.
Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder
may not operate properly even within the above
ranges.
Within a 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can also
use the Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor
side of the Camcorder.
Selecting Remote Controller Modes
When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously,
they can be operated individually by selecting
different Remote Controller Modes.
If the Remote Controller Mode of the Camcorder
and that of the Remote Controller do not match,
[REMOTE] Indication is displayed.
Setup on the Camcorder:
Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the
desired Remote Controller Mode. (
-23-
,
-24-
,
-25-
)
Setup on the Remote Controller:
[VCR1]:
Press the [
D
] Button and [
] Button
simultaneously.
1
[VCR2]:
Press the [
E
] Button and [
] Button
simultaneously.
2
When the battery in the Remote Controller is
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to
[VCR1] Mode.
10˚
15˚
15˚
15˚
(36)
INDEX
INDEX
SELECT
STOP
K
L
STILL ADV
PAUSE
STILL ADV
6
1
5
;
E
D
P.B. ZOOM
2
1
Power Supply
ª
Using the AC Adaptor
1
Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.
2
Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.
3
Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor
and the AC Jack.
The AC Cable’s outlet plug does not fit
entirely into the AC Adaptor jack. A gap will
remain as shown
1
.
Before connecting or disconnecting the
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on
the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.
ª
Using the Battery
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.
We cannot guarantee the quality of this
Camcorder when batteries from other
companies are used.
1
Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and
charge it.
Since the Battery will not be charged when
the DC Cable is connected to the AC
Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging
starts.
When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off,
charging is completed.
When the battery is completely discharged,
the [CHARGE] lamp blinks at first, but the
battery is charged normally. When the
temperature of the battery is too high or low,
the [CHARGE] lamp blinks and the charging
time becomes longer than usual.
1