Brand: Panasonic
Category: Camcorder
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for PV-GS34PKG
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:44 a.m.
Warranty Information
The warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for one year, with specific durations for certain parts like the CCD Image Sensor.
Using the Battery
1. Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.
2. Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
Inserting a Cassette
1. Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
2. Insert a Cassette after the Cassette Holder is opened.
3. Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark.
4. Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark.
Inserting a Card
1. Open the LCD Monitor and slide the [OPEN▼] Knob.
2. Slide the [OPEN] Lever to open the Card Slot Cover.
3. Insert the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right into the Card Slot.
4. Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
Using the Viewfinder
1. Pull the Viewfinder.
2. Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob.
Recording on a Tape
1. Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].
2. Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
3. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
4. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The cassette cannot be removed. | Power lamp not on; Battery discharged; Cassette cover not fully opened. | Connect AC adaptor; Charge battery; Fully open cassette cover. |
| No operation other than cassette removal can be performed. | Condensation has occurred. | Wait until condensation indication disappears. |
| Recording does not start. | Accidental erasure prevention slider open; Tape wound; Not in Recording Mode; Condensation occurred; Cassette cover open. | Set slider to SAVE; Insert new cassette; Set to Recording Mode; Wait for condensation to clear; Close cassette cover. |
| Screen has changed suddenly. | Demonstration mode started. | Set DEMO MODE to [OFF]. |
| A cassette cannot be inserted. | Condensation has occurred. | Wait until condensation indication disappears. |
| Auto focus function does not work. | Manual focus selected; Subject conditions (dark, glossy, low contrast); Fast-moving subject. | Use Manual Focus Mode; Try in different conditions; Use manual focus. |
| Indications displayed in red or yellow. | Error message. | Read the contents and respond. |