15Before UsingUsing the Remote Control(PV-GS59 Only : Optional)• Distance from the Camcorder: Withinapproximately 15 feet (5 meters)• Angle: Within approximately 15° in the verticaland horizontal directions from the central axis1 Direct the Remote Control at the RemoteControl Sensor of the Camcorder andpress an appropriate button.[VCR1]:Press the [Ι►] Button and [ ■ ] Buttonsimultaneously. 1[VCR2]:Press the [◄Ι] Button and [ ■ ] Buttonsimultaneously. 2• When the battery in the Remote Control isreplaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1]Mode.• The above operating ranges are for indoor use.Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder maynot operate properly even within the above ranges. Selecting Remote Control ModesWhen 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously,they can be operated individually by selectingdifferent Remote Control Modes.• If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorderand that of the Remote Control do not matchwith each other, [REMOTE] will appear. Whenthe Remote Control is operated for the firsttime after the Camcorder is turned on, [CHECKREMOTE MODE] (p. 71) will appear andoperation is impossible. Set the same RemoteControl Mode. Setup on the CamcorderSet [ REMOTE] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu tothe desired Remote Control Mode. (pp. 27, 28) Setup on the Remote Control15°15°15°15°12Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptorand the AC Jack.• Before connecting or disconnecting thepower supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch onthe Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that[STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20)Using the Battery• We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.• We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorderwhen batteries from other companies are used.1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor andcharge it.2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount byaligning the mark, and then securely plugit in.Before use, fully charge the Battery.123