Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-GS19 PV-GS31 PV-GS35 (PV-GS35 Shown) Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS19/PV-GS31/PV-GS35 Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.
End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO) Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS35 Only), please read the following. You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Differences between models This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS19, PV-GS31 and PV-GS35. The PV-GS35 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Model Number PV-GS19 PV-GS31 PV-GS35 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM – – Supplied (LSFT0618) Remote Control – – Supplied (LSSQ0992) USB Cable – – Supplied (K1HA05CD0010) Lens f2.1–50.4 mm, F1.8–3.
Contents Before Using Things You Should Know..................................2 Safety Precautions ............................................2 Precautions .......................................................5 End User License Agreement ...........................6 Differences between models.............................7 Quick Guide ....................................................10 Standard Accessories .....................................12 Parts Identification and Handling ....................
Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape .......................................35 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........35 Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS35 Only) ..........36 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............36 Playing Back a Memory Card .........................37 Slide Show ......................................................37 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ...........38 Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) .............................................
Before Using Quick Guide Inserting a Card 1 Using the Battery 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow. 2 1 2 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.
Before Using 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] 3 to rewind the tape. 3 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] 4 to start playback. 4 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 5 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 5 to stop playback. Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
Before Using Before Using Parts Identification and Handling Camcorder Standard Accessories 3 2 The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 4 5 6 1) PV-DAC14D 1 K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 2) 3) 7 CGA-DU12 CGR-DU06 (PV-GS35 Only) (For PV-GS19/ PV-GS31) 4) LSSQ0992 (PV-GS35 Only) CR2025 8 9 10 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 20) K2KC4CB00020 2 LCD Monitor (pp.
Before Using 17 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] 34 Mode Dial (p. 19) (pp. 40, 42) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. 35 Joystick Control (pp. 19~20, 21) 36 37 38 40 18 39 19 36 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 17) 22 20 37 Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 58, 67, 69, 70) 21 38 Grip Belt (p. 16) 18 Cassette Holder 19 Cassette Compartment Cover (p.
Before Using The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. 50 54 55 56 51 52 53 57 50 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25, 26) • 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.
Before Using Setup on the Camcorder Set [ REMOTE] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Control Mode. (pp. 22, 23) Setup on the Remote Control 2 1 [VCR1]: Press the [Ι►] Button and [ ■ ] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [◄Ι] Button and [ ■ ] Button simultaneously. 2 • When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. Using the Battery Before use, fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.
Before Using Charging Time and Available Recording Time A (PV-GS19/PV-GS31) B Supplied battery 1 h 40 min. C Supplied battery A 2 h 25 min. (PV-GS35) B 3 h 10 min. (2 h 35 min.) A CGA-DU21 B (7.2 V / 2 040 mAh) C 55 min. (45 min.) 1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.) 3 h 55 min. 5 h 30 min. (4 h 30 min.) 2 h 45 min. (2 h 15 min.
Before Using • When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 • When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 27 toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover. • To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected. 27 2 2 1 • When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.
Before Using Concerning the Card Accidental Erasure Prevention • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. • Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, or USB Reader/ Writer.
Before Using Easy to Use Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial. 1 Rotate the Mode Dial 34 . • Set your desired mode to 1 . 34 Joystick Control (See below) 1 Tape Recording Mode : Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control, and One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode. Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select an item.
Before Using Card Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [MANUAL]. 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 24 . One-Touch Navigation icon OFF 3/3 2/2 1/2 24 1/2 2/2 ► Backlight compensation p. 30 ▼ Soft Skin Mode p. 31 ▼ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) pp. 32~34 ◄ Adjust + pp. 32~34 ► Adjust – pp. 32~34 • You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from the Menu.
Before Using Adjusting Brightness and Color Level 2 When [ LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed. LCD SET Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to select the top menu. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE EVF SET SETUP SET SETUP ENTER [ EXIT SET LCD SET] LCD Brightness [ ENTER EXIT ] Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen. [ LCD SET] LCD Color Level [ 3 4 ] Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.
Before Using Operating with Remote Control (PV-GS35 only) [ EIS] Image Stabilizer (p. 29) [ The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 31) [ USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only) USB Functions Mode (pp. 49, 54) [ 48 57 1 2 3 D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 29) 49 [ ZOOM MIC] Zoom Microphone (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Press the [MENU] 48 Button. Date and Time Indication (p. 58) Select a menu item. Initial Setting Mode (p.
Before Using [ ADVANCE] [ Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search Mode (p. 26) [ Display Mode (p. 58) REC SPEED] [ Recording Speed Mode (p. 24) [ REC STDBY] [ PICT.QUALITY] [ REPEAT PLAY] [ [ SETUP] POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 58) [ LANGUAGE] Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22) Audio Selector (pp. 35, 41) AUDIO OUT] Audio Output Mode (p. 62) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21) Setup Sub-Menu [ 12bit AUDIO] [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p.
Before Using 1 Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording. Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack. 30 34 35 • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. CLOCK SET 2 3 JAN /01/2005 12AM:00 SETUP SET ENTER EXIT Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to select the item to be set.
Recording Mode Recording Mode On-screen Display in the Tape Recording Mode About Recording 1) When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 34 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] Switch 26 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp.
Recording Mode 3 Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) 25 The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused part of the tape). • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. SP Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25 . • The [ • When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding the Camcorder.
Recording Mode Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY (High) 220 32 MB (Normal) 440 64 MB 440 880 128 MB 880 1 760 256 MB 1 760 3 520 512 MB 3 520 7 040 1 GB 7 040 14 080 Recording Yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD Monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while showing them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image.
Recording Mode To Stop the Self-timer in Progress Quick Start This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) / 1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/ PV-GS35) after the power is turned on. • This is only activated in the following cases: - A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. - A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 29 . • The Quick Start Recording Lamp 29 lights up.
Recording Mode Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1× to 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31)/ 30× (PV-GS35) magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 50× up to 800× (PV-GS19 Only) / 1000× (For PV-GS31/ PV-GS35). Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected.
Recording Mode 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] 35 to select [ ]. 2 [One-Touch Navigation icon] Move the Joystick Control [►] 35 to select [ ]. 35 1/2 35 4 • The [ W] or [ is displayed. • The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. • The entire screen becomes brighter. B] Indication flashes and then SP 3h59m59s29f SP R2:00 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31 .
Recording Mode Soft-Skin Mode Cinema Function This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer background lacking in detail. This function is for recording a cinema-like image. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ CINEMA] >> [ON]. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Recording Mode 1) [ ] Sports Mode • For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [ ] Portrait Mode • Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background. 3) [ ] Low Light Mode • For brightening a dark scene. 4) [ ] Spotlight Mode • For recording a subject under a spotlight. 5) [ ] Surf & Snow Mode • For recording in glaring surroundings, such as ski slopes, beaches, etc. To Cancel the Scene Mode Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF].
Recording Mode 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 until the [ ] Indication is displayed. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 3/3 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 4 5 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. Move the Joystick Control [▲] 35 until the [ ] Indication stops flashing. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 until the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) 2 You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [FOCUS]. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [MANUAL]. 26 [One-Touch Navigation icon] • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ►MF 26 3/3 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears.
Playback Mode Playback Mode Adjusting the Sound Volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback. Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 1 Push the [– the volume. / VOL +] Lever 14 to adjust • Towards [+]: increases the volume • Towards [–]: decreases the volume (The closer to [+], the higher the volume.) Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up. 14 28 32 2 Set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Playback Mode.
Playback Mode Variable Speed Search Function (PV-GS35 Only) The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [VAR.SEARCH] Button 44 . • The [1×►] Indication appears. 55 44 49 2 Press the [▲▼] Button 49 to select a desired search speed.
Playback Mode Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 1 1 Picture Size Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON]. 2 File Number • The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up. 28 32 2 2 NO.5 100-0012 2 3 3 Folder File Number Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] 35 to select a desired file. Set the Mode Dial 34 to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 34 35 3 35 Start Playback.
Playback Mode Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card 2 Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be restored. Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to select [ALL FILES] and press the Joystick Control 35 . DELETE • Set to Picture Playback Mode. DELETE 1 FILE ALL FILES • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen.
Playback Mode DPOF SET SETUP 3 4 ENTER 2 1 2 2 • The number of prints 2 is displayed in the picture set. • You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected number of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.) • 2 or more files can be set in succession. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and press the [MENU] Button 30 when the setup is completed. DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.
Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. • Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. 1 2 Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV.
Editing Mode 4 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 34 2 3 5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [ Button 52 on the Remote Control. ] • The [ ] Indication appears. • Talk into the microphone.
Editing Mode Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder. • Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the DVD Recorder or VCR. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder. Connecting with the AV Cable [S-VIDEO IN] [VIDEO IN] 4 5 6 7 MIC A/V Start recording. Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to stop playback. Stop recording.
Editing Mode Recorder: 4 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC STDBY] >> [YES], then move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ]. SP 3h59m59s29f • Personal Computer must be equipped with an DV Terminal. • During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as this may cause a PC hang-up error. • 1394 (i.LINK) Interface must conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification).
With a PC With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer. Software Installation (For Windows) (PV-GS35 Only) 1 2 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • The [Setup Menu] screen appears. • If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.
With a PC For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.3 CPU: iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 RAM: 64 MB or more • The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS. Installing the USB Driver (For Windows 98SE Only) For Using the Built-in SD Driver Feature • A message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during the installation. This will not cause a problem. Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the installation.
With a PC Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder • When your OS is Windows 98SE, install USB Driver before connecting. • Never connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. • Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. • It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder.
With a PC 2 3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK]. • When SD Memory Card is removed. • You can safely disconnect the cable. • When Mode Dial is turned to change modes. Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder.
With a PC CPU: Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 450 MHz or higher Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible CPU) RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 250 MB or more Interface: USB 1.1 or more To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the additional minimum requirements must be met. Graphic display: High Color (16 bit or more) Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or more Installing the Video Stream Driver PV-GS35 Only • When DirectX9.
With a PC For PV-GS19/PV-GS31 2 • For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS. • If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet, please download the Video Stream Driver. 1 In order to download and install the Video Stream Driver, go to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads For PV-GS35 : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. Tape Playback Mode : Set [ BASIC] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM].
With a PC Windows 98SE/Me Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable. 1) The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on [Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed. • Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE. Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows Me. • If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path. 2) The message “The file ‘ksclockf.
With a PC 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. Setting up the MSN Messenger When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly.
With a PC 7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] menu. Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1 024 × 768 pixels or more (Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw) 4 MB or more video memory Sound: PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound) RAM: 256 MB or more (Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably.
With a PC 5 After the Video Stream Driver is installed, please restart your computer. Installation of MotionDV STUDIO 1 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] screen appears. Click the [MotionDV STUDIO]. To start MotionDV STUDIO If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape.
With a PC If a description other than [Microsoft] is displayed • Update the driver with the following procedure. 1 Click [Update Driver...]. 2 Check [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] and then click [Next]. Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. 2 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. USB 35 30 • When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next] after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.
With a PC 3 Start MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE. • You can record the video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder. • When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. • When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, normal function may not be possible. If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
With a PC About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, you may not be able to play them back.
Others Others Indications ◄Ι, Ι► : ◄ΙΙ, ΙΙ► : : Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the → → → display will change: → . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash. R0:45 : Remaining Tape Time • Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
Others QXGA : 2 048 or more (White): Photoshot Mode (Red): While Photoshot recording is activated (Green): While the Card being read Using the card that cannot be recognized (Red): To Display Date/Time Indication This switches between date and time indications. Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. (pp. 22, 23) • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape.
Others CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. You are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital Dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible. UNABLE TO A.
Others Recording on a Card Quick Start • Even if the [ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture. • When the color of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. • During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed. • When you set [ POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick Start Standby Mode.
Others Zoom Microphone Function • The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud. • It does not work with the external microphone (PV-GS35 Only). Digital Zoom Functions • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. • When the Card Recording mode is used, the Digital Zoom Function cannot be used. • White balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom range.
Others Sports Mode/Portrait Mode • If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable. • If this mode is used for indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the [ SCENE MODE] setting to [OFF]. Low Light Mode • Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Spotlight Mode • If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.
Others • When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, the picture may not be played back or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated. • When playing back a non standardized file, the Folder File Number may not be displayed. Slide Show • Playback time may take longer than usual depending on the picture. • Even if you use a device equipped with DV Terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases.
Others Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. • If you use the Camcorder for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. • This Camcorder is not intended for business use. When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Camcorder. • Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.
Others Video Head Clogging and Care Optimal Use of the Battery If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the Camcorder cannot record at all.
Others Cassette • Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning. • Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder and other components.
Others Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power/Body The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. The Camcorder power is turned off automatically.
Others Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (p. 70) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (p. 34) • Is the MagicPix function set? When the MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. Indications A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center.
Others Playback picture is not clear. [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] is displayed. • Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video. (p. 65) • If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the AV terminal.
Others Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it Using the RESET button 1 Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens Cap Cord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt. • Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background.
Others Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2/7.9 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.5 W Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC14 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables Call For Pricing CGR-DU06A/1B 640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Call For Pricing CGA-DU12A/1B 1 150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Call For Pricing CGA-DU21A/1B 2 040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Call For Pricing PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) $55.
Others Camcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Camcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 6.95 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4.
Others Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. Request for Service Notice: In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N.
Others Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Others Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Su Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP). Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca .
Others Guía rápida Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria 1 Cómo utilizar la batería 1 Coloque la batería en el adaptador de ca y cárguela. Usando su pulgar presione la perilla [OPEN▼] 1 y saque la pantalla LCD 2 en la dirección de la flecha. 2 1 2 2 • Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de cc esté conectado al adaptador de ca desconéctelo del adaptador de ca • El indicador [CHARGE] se encienden y la carga comienza.
Others 2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Mueva el joystick [◄] 3 para rebobinar el cassette. 3 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. 4 • Comienza la grabación. 4 Mueva el joystick [▲] 4 para iniciar la reproducción. 4 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación nuevamente para detener la grabación. 5 Mueva el joystick [▼] 5 para detener la reproducción.
Index A J S AC Adaptor ......................15, 64 Audio Dubbing .......................41 Auto Focus ............................70 Joystick Control .....................19 One-Touch Navigation icon ...19 Scene Mode ..........................31 SD Memory Card ...................55 Self-timer Recording ..............28 Self Recording .......................27 Sensor tag .............................16 Shutter Speed .......................33 Simultaneous Motion/ Still Record Mode ................
