Panasonic PV-GS19 Operating Instructions Manual

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21Before Using2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according tothe desired recording angle.• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°1 from the vertical position upwards and amaximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction.Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyondthese ranges will damage the Camcorder. Closing the LCD MonitorPush the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.When [ LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the followingitems are displayed.[ LCD SET] LCD Brightness [ ]Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCDscreen.[ LCD SET] LCD Colour Level [ ]Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCDscreen.[ EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder[ ]Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder. To AdjustMove the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select theitem to be adjusted, and then move the JoystickControl [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number ofvertical bars in the Bar Indication.• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness orcolour saturation.1 180° 2 90°Adjusting Brightness and Colour LevelLCD SETSETSETUP ENTER EXITEVF SETSET ENTER EXITWith the LCD Monitor open, you can also record thepicture while watching it.1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in thedirection of the arrow.• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.• It can open up to 90°.21Using the LCD Monitor• The brightness and colour level of the LCD Monitorcan be adjusted from the Menu.• If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder maybe damaged or fail.• Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed beforeclosing the LCD Monitor.• When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towardsthe lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitorand the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.• In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder,close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will beactivated.• These settings will not affect the images actuallyrecorded.• For other notes concerning this item, see page 73.Using the Menu ScreenTo facilitate the selection of a desired function orsetup, this Camcorder displays various function setupson Menus.1 Press the [MENU] Button 30 .30• The Menu corresponding to the Mode selectedby the Mode Dial 34 is displayed.• Do not switch the Mode Dial 34 when the Menuis displayed.34352 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 toselect the top menu.BASICADVANCESETUPLANGUAGESETUP ENTER EXIT3 Move the Joystick Control [►] 35 or pressit to set the selection.