Panasonic PV GS400 Digital Video Camcorder - Page 20

SELECTING MODES, USING THE VIEWFINDER / LCD MONITOR, Using the Viewfinder, Using the LCD Monitor

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Before Use Selecting Modes You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial. 1 Rotate the Mode Dial (44). S (44) :Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape. :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 on a card. :Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. PC :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. D PC 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. ≥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. PUSH OPEN (2) (3) 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. ≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use, and the length can be adjusted in 2 steps. ≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. 2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob (53). 1180o 290o Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. ≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed. (53) 1122::3300::4455PPMM OOCCTT 1155 22000044 12:30:45PM OCT 15 2004 20

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Before Use
20
Selecting Modes
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.
1
Rotate the Mode Dial
(44)
.
:Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
Also, you can record still pictures on the card
simultaneously during recording on a tape.
: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 on a
card.
:Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still 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,
and the length can be adjusted in 2 steps.
≥
Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the
Viewfinder.
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector
Knob
(53)
.
PC
S
D
(44)
PC
12:30:45PM
OCT 15 2004
12:30:45PM
OCT 15 2004
12:30:45PM
OCT 15 2004
12:30:45PM
OCT 15 2004
(53)
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.
≥
The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120
o
. If you open the LCD monitor to an
angle of 120
o
, 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
180
o
1
from the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90
o
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 120
o
.
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.
PUSH
OPEN
(2)
(3)
2
90
o
1
180
o