26) Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 27-28, 35) 27 28 29 30 32 33 31 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Cassette Holder Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 17) USB Jack [ ] (pp. 48-49, 51, 54) DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45-46) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. White Balance Sensor (p. 31) Remote Control Sensor (p. 15) Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 43, 45) Headphone Jack [PHONES] • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it. • When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. • When using headphones, set [INITIAL] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/PHONES]. Microphone Jack [MIC] (For PV-GS14/PV-GS15) • When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in microphone does not operate. • A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used. Please consult your dealer for more information. • The microphone may make noises depending on the type used. In this case, we recommend using the battery with the Camcorder to reduce noises instead of the AC Adaptor. 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 4241 43 44 34 Viewfinder (pp. 19, 68) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 19) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25-26) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 17) DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 15) S-Video Output Jack [S-VIDEO OUT] (For PV-GS14/PV-GS15) (pp. 43, 45) Mode Dial (p. 18) Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 18) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 26) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 26) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24) Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 18, 24) 45 46 47 48 49 45 46 47 48 49 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 17) Grip Belt (p. 16) Battery Holder Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 16) Tripod Receptacle • Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod. 14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: Before Use Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only) Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance. The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. 65 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25-26) 66 Title Button [TITLE] (p. 40) 67 Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (pp. 33-34) 68 Rewind/Review Button [ ] (p. 35) 69 Pause Button [ ] (pp. 36, 44-45) 70 Stop Button [ ] (pp. 37, 45) 71 Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (p. 24) 72 Play Button [>] (pp. 36, 45) 73 Fast Forward/Cue Button [ ] (p. 35) 74 Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (p. 37) 75 Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 20) 50 Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 60) 51 Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 43) 52 Display Button [DISPLAY] (p. 60) 53 Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 60, 70) 54 Recording Button [ REC] (p. 45) 55 Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (p. 44) 56 Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [^, Ў] (p. 36) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [^, Ў, <, >] (p. 37) 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 57 Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [ , ] ( : reverse, : forward) (p. 36) 58 Index Search Buttons [ , ] ( : reverse, : forward) (p. 37) 59 Selection Button [SELECT] (p. 38) 60 Store Button [STORE] (p. 38) 61 Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (p. 38) 62 Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 38) 63 Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (p. 36) 64 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 19) 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 The Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only) Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Control, insert the supplied button-type battery. 1 While pressing the Lock Button 1 , pull out the Battery Holder. Then, remove the button-type battery. 2 Insert the button-type battery with the (+) marking facing upward. 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Control. 1 Before Use • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.) • Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery. WARNING .Replace Battery with Panasonic or Lixing type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. .Battery may explode if mistreated. .As with any small object, this type of Battery can be swallowed by young children. Do not allow children to handle this Battery. CAUTION .Dispose of used battery promptly. .Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Using the Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor 31 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. 15° 3115° 15° 15° • Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) • Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal direc...