Panasonic Palmcorder Digital Video Camcorder Operating instructions Models No. ,PV-GS59 Shown) PV-GS59 PV-GS39 PV-GS29 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. .
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. WARNING ; TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS OnlyDeclaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No. ; PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 Responsibility Party Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 1-800-211-PANA(7262) Telephone Number: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed a!i warnings. 4) Follow ali instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Ciean 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.
USE & LOCATION A 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.
Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS59 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. (“Matsushita"), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. The PV-GS59 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM - - Supplied (LSFT0648) USB Cable - For Canada customers: Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) Card Feature No Yes Yes Monitor 2.5-inch LCD 2.
Before using the PC function {pp. 56-69), please refer to the OS (operating system) compatibility chart, below. ■ For Windows : ■ ^ Mbdeiv VVindovvs OS : : :Bul1Mn:SD Drive : : I ....... . CatYiera (NumiJer :: MotiofiBV STUDiQ/11 :j..tick .Mov:ie..Mag.ic. .
Before Using Things You Should Know..........................................2 Safety Precautions.................................................... 2 Precautions................................................................5 End User License Agreement...................................6 Differences between models.................................... 7 With a PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart)...8 Quick Guide.............................................................10 Standard Accessories.......
Inserting a Card Using the Battery 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 1 ri.TCf- ,'c.i.!r Thumb nr: th £.* '-''r and puli the LCu Monitor out tn the direction of the arrow. charge it. Open the Card Slot Cover While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right O insert it into the • 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.
'Z AcMiJsi b,' si-'6 rj P.i: i; -■ '.r.-. recior Knob O. 1 • The [ B TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on the screen. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 12 34.: S 6 A « ■ .IAN Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. "1 200$ [One-Touch NavLsation Lcon] 12 : 3 4 : 5 6 a m 3 AH 2 2 0 0 6 .. Rs cdr djhg o n: a: Ta pfe. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. • The [ a TAPE RECORDING MODE] is displayed on the screen. (PV-GS39/ PV-GS59) o S c S5.
-m The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. E] m QZI LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 22) CH LCD Monitor (pp. 20-22, 75) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Card Access Lamp (p. 20) Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 76, 78) DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p.
Audio-Vìdeo Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51. 54) • 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. Mode Dial (p. 23) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30) Joystick Control (pp. 23, 25) Light Button [LIGHT] (pp. 33-34) o S c S5. lO [34] Grip Belt (p. 17) [35] Tripod Receptacle Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (P-18) Cassette Holder (pp. 18-19) Cassette Compartment Cover (pp.
i ■¡'.■eriT:'! ihe Qi trcn r-'pe 3a*“£-rv Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery (not supplied). 1 [42] Slow Motion/Stiil Advance Buttons [-<1, !►] (-41: reverse, !►: forward) (p. 46) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOMA/OL]* (pp. 35-36, 45) [44] Variable Speed Search Button [VER SEARCH] (p. 46) ( 45] Menu Button [MENU]* (p. 26) While pressing the Lock Button O, pull out the Battery Holder. insert a button-type battery (CR2025) with the (+) marking facing upward.
i ii.- Fi/i- ( r:- i!; 1 {!■'s’-o3b'i Oij.y : 1 ■=! di“ .AC 'j.-Jai,'!..! Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20) o S c S5.
• 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. • When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.
'1 h 4C mi 1 irdiCc'-TrS, 1 I'oi.'' nrd ¿f: inni,:6s Ba::ftCGR-D,.,Co iPV-GS2fr^V-GS3S,'^V-GS'Ti: U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is supplied. The times shown in the table are approximate times. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.
'/.ttf roí j=.i If! 'I'6- Lci's Ccio rcil the _ens Cec Ccrd r :h= r . i-r.iior of the arroo O When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. @ When you remove the Lens Cap. press the knobs firmly. • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com.
.I Caution : Before closing the Cassette Holder be sure your fingers have not been placed underneath the Cassette Holder as shown below. This may cause your fingers to jam in the cassette holder. Do not place fingers here Only after the Cassette Holder Is completely housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 0. I When the Cassette Holder does not come out • Close the Cassette Compartment Cover completely, and then open it again completely. • Check if the battery has run down.
■■/i'Iiiìfe -oicincj si^6 iiì cut corri&r facing righi 0> insert/r&niovfi! si into/from the Card Slot. Turn on the power first and then select modes. ■ How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] while pressing the button O. 4 Close the Card Slot Cover securely. ■ Removing the Card 2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to use. Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out. • After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.
.I • The power will not turn off if the LCD Monitor is dosed and the Viewfinder is retracted. • The [STATUS] Indicator 0 autotnatically goes off and the power turns off. (if Quick Start is set to [ON] (p. 34), the unit goes into Quick Start standby mode and the [STATUS] Indicator lights Green.) • Even if the LCD Monitor is closed or the Viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape, the power does not turn off. {The Viewfinder stays lit up.) * • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder again.
i.i '.hiij '.'ii»:- I..CD S I jisTLi'';-. .iiwj Cro.-.r With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] Knob and pull the LCD Monitor out in the direction of the arrow. • The LCD Monitor will be activated. • It can open up to 90°. Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° O from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° @ to the downward direction.
.,tf ly ;t ■ k You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode DiaL 1 Rotate the Mode Dial. • Set your desired mode to O U E'.l f ■ i:-o. ! E Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. • Press the Joystick Control again to turn off the One-Touch Navigation icon. • Pressing the center button of the Joystick Control again to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon will display the last page used.
I Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUSl Switch is set to [AUTO], i Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [FOCUS], I -o ◄ E Fade 1/4 ► O A m Backlight compensation T 2/4 3/4 a ◄ Help Mode* p. 25 p. 37 Go to next page. ◄ Focus Adjustment MFManual Mode 6/6 ► MFManual Focus Adjustment - Soft Skin Mode p. 38 T Go to next page. A MagicPix Mode T Go to next page. - ◄ Recording Check p. 31 - p. 31 Go to next page. - p. 44 p.
■■ ! Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ♦ When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [FOCUS], 3 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [©]■ o S c gj [A T -4 Focus Adjustment MFManual Mode MF Manual Focus Adjustment 4/4 ► + Mode ▼ I Move the Joystick Control select the desired function. p. 44 Go to next page. • An expianation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. • Each time the Joystick Control is moved down, the indication changes.
3 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the Joystick Control [A] or [▼] to select the Sub-Menu. w-fb rr- C'íiiírrr! :{pV--GS.59 .Only: t; Optional): :.......... The menu screen transition is the same as .-.'hen the buttons on the main unit are used. ^ÎEIi 3^£‘\E *Cj£ j;S*^EC SPEÍD ■;:’5'"wÍnd' 'CUT " ,J= iHillEl.......:.. 0 CLOCK "set _______________ 5 6 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press It to set the selection.
.! ADVANCED! Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ sis PICT.QUALITY] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS53) Picture Quality (p. 32) [SEIS] Image Stabilizer (p. 36) [ B FADE COLOR] Fade color (p. 37) [ AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode (p. 28) [ m USB FUNCTION] (PV-GSS9 Only) USB Functions Mode (pp. 61, 67) [ O D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 36) [iZOOW! MIC] Zoom Microphone (p. 35) [«. SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS29 Only) Shutter effect (p. 31) [y SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ □ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ 1 DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp.
: 1% S=TUF; Menus Related to Taking Pictures Setup Sub-Menu [ □ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [IDATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ d‘ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ SI QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ it REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ •))) BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 28) [D LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [SEVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [)il INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode (p. 29) [B® LANGUAGE] Language Setup Sub-menu (p.
i POV'.’iTi? 1&-- -T [5 MINUTES] or [OFF], [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set. in the standby mode, [ ii ] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again.
Recording Mode 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. • The [PAUSE] and [n] Indication appears. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ H ], When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ O ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59). When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance.
1 You can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [T] until the page with [ g) ] indication Is displayed. [Oiie-Touch Navigation icon] Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select [0]. • The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] and the [ @ ] indication is displayed.
■ Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) Sti!! pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. • The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. • The [ ft CARD RECORDING MODE] is displayed on the screen. l!i' Indication lights up in red.
.I Notes: • 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. • Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality. • For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to page 32. • The sound cannot be recorded. • While data is being recorded on a card, do not operate the Mode Dial.
Press the [LIGHT] Button. @ • Gain Up mode is set to off. • To eliminate washed out images, use this mode. Press the [LIGHT] Button. 0 • The Video Light turns off. • Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to O o While the [OFF/ON] Switch is still set to [ON], close the LCD Monitor and retract the Viewfinder. • The Green Lamp O lights up and the unit goes into Quick Start Standby mode. “4* *- • ■ . J Notes: • The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of the Camcorder.
IjiielljiC iil '.Vhsn yoL se; ;he s>s,f-Lr':ier, :h,= rsior-ding stiirts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. • Set to Card Recording Mode. ■"his 'ea:jre gi.-es .scena: sTects :o The p c:ure by ’■enorr] ng r,-ri ei”s c ose o', o:' '..'iTh de-angle shot You can zoom in up to 30x optically. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen.
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1 x to 30* * magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 50x up to 1000x. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set ADVANCED] »[OD.ZOOM]» If the Camcorder Is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. • Set to Tape Recording Mode.
.! • Fade In : The image and audio gradually appear. • Fade Out : The image and audio gradually disappear. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [T] until the page with [ B ] indication is displayed. [Oiie-Toiicli Navigation icon] (■ ■ To Select the Color For Fade in/out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected.
This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the page with ] indication is displayed. [Oiie-Toudi Navisation icon] 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.
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ i BASIC] » [ *1 WIND CUT] » [ON], The [ Notes; • Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV. • This function does not widen the recording range. • When images are played back on a TV screen, the Date/Time Indication may be erased in some cases. • Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.
You can select optimal scene mode under specific recording situations. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAUFOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL], . The [CMLJ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Set [ % BASIC] » [ Sa SCENE MODE] » a desired mode ([ iS, ], [ # ], [ I ], [ U ] or [ |' 1). The Indication of the selected Mode appears. 1) 3)(;. r 2) 4) 5)0 . ", 1 ) [ ¡R. ] Sports Mode • For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
.I 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [ @1 ] Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [ A: ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ * ] 4) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ i& ] 2) Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly.
Move the Joystick Control [-<] or [►] until the [ & ] Indication is displayed. mm Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. Move the Joystick Control [Aj until the [ tS) ] Indication stops flashing. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control [ ■< ] or [ ► ] until the [ BH ] Indication appears. Or. set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO], About White Balance Sensor : : v The White Balance Sensor 0 determines the nature of the light source during recording.
JV;ai cl* r ont“Oi ill*' t‘[One-Touch Navigation icon] . J You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. The Shutter Speed Indication appears. i!* • The [ nffiLi j Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 3 Move the Joystick Control adjust the shutter speed. [-4] or [►] to Move the Joystick Control [-«<] to select [ II ].
Notes: • Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. • If the value does not become [OPEN], you cannot adjust the gain value. • If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. • If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 38) or Scene Mode (p. 40), you cannot adjust the iris. • If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be canceled.
p:r;Mode ;> =ii! - iilj ■■ Adjust the speaker volume for playback. The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. 1 Push the [- ffl I VOL +] Lever to adjust the volume. • Towards [+]: increases the volume Towards [-]: decreases the volume (Nearer the bar to [+]. larger the volume.) 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON], • The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
• Set to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lov/er right of the screen. • The following 6 playback speeds are available tor the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5r (slow playback In SP Mode only), 1/3* (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1 2 * . 5*. 10* and 20*. a To Resume Normal Playback Press the [^] Button or [VER SEARCH] Button. C Li e' R e V' i i P i a y fc a c.
.! This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. • Set to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. (PV-GS59 Only) 1 2 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode. • The [ fl CARD PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on the screen. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. [One-Touch Navigiition icon] Press the [►] Button. Start Playback. Joystick Control Press the [ ii ] Button.
2 Move the Joystick Control A, ▼, <, or ►] to select a desired file. • In the Multi-screen oispiay, - Move the Joystick Control [A, ▼, or ►] to select a file (The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame) and press to determine it. The selected file is full-screen displayed. - If there are 7 files or more, then move the Joystick Control. The next, or previous Multi-Screen will be displayed.
‘ i- i- ■ ■ ' i'li 'f At! F 'I... . i < . C n [ § ]. Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be restored. • Set to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. [Oiie-Toiicli Navigation icon] 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [il...- [One-Toiicli Navigation icon] a 3 [A] [ Y ] . l № 2 select the file to be deleted. I [One-Touch Navigation icon] : .To :Sej.
■ About the DPOF DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. * Set to Picture Playback Mode. < The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables the printing information to be added to the pictures on the card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF.
‘■jf.'l ■ • Tns Lock Seit.nc, carrsd olì cy ihis Ci.iiccrd&r .s> only effective for this Camcorder. • The SO Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can. Formatting a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) 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.
I To Display the On-screen Information on the TV The informafion displayed on the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder (One-Touch Navigation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. Press the [EXT DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • Press the button again to erase the OSD information. EXT i PHOTO ®™p DI5=LA1 SH2.T ZOOM VO_ + T • Note; • Use the AC adaptor to avoid battery depletion.
Editing IVIode Press the [AUDIO DUB] Button on the Remote Control. • The [ MMII] Indication appears. still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. To start Audio Dubbing, press the [ ii ] Button on the Remote Control. Or, move the Joystick Control [A] to select [ •In ]■ ■ The [ BDB® ] Indication appears, • Talk into the microphone.
5 6 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 • Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder by using the AV Cable O.
wm. Player: 3 Press the ► ] Button to start playback. -iliWsI I kW J !pi REW PLAY msi FF I Cis) I STILL ADV =‘„E STILL ADV I STOP '.V l»° A : ■ VER Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function. While pictures are input from the DV terminal, the One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the Joystick Control.
WIthaPe 4 • This function is availabie for modeis PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your persona! computer. :SaftWarefin:stajiaiidri;{F<>r;Wjndow^^ Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the Installation is complete. • Setup window will disappear when the installation is oompiete. • If a window does not appear automaticaliy, click the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”.
Operating environment • Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers. • When you connect to an USB 2.0 interface board use a certified board with the USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED USB) logo. ■ For Windows OS; 0 Function: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed: Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 • The USB equipment operates with the driver insialled standard on your OS. iiU^r.
3 7 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions. • Click [Next] and proceed with installation. • After completing the installation, click [Finish], After the USB Driver Is installed, please restart your computer. OtiiW'i.qct Fig iitt Pessuimi ComjPuU-r After the USB Driver Is installed, please restart your computer. • Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver. • Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software.
4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] O (For Windows 2000 users). 5 Click [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] 0 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users). [Windows 2000] [Windows XP] . . . . m , .................... Double click the “NO_NAME” icon. • You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. • Please do not change file or folder names on the Personal Computer. The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder.
^ r-:.v Kfcf/ííuw/íy i//t; Oisbi^ ó«i/t;/y fur Macintosh I O Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared when you connected the Camcorder with the USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB Cable. If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged. Even when the following operations are performed, the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is removed (above).
To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 (PV-GS39) or later, click [Start] » [All Programs] » [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4 or later, click [Start] » [All Programs] » [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • You have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the same Network (LAN).
When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP. When you use other than Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP. If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged wiil depend on the Internet connection status. If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the Web Camera mode is canceled.
8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu. 7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] In the [Tools] menu. 8 Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected. I In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5 1 Type in your E-mail address and password. For other information about Windows Messenger, please refer to Help. When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
M ■ Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer recordings made with your Camcorder to a PC where you can enhance them with titles and music • For advanced users who want to make more precise edits, MotionDV STUDIO offers convenient features. The edited contents set with Quick Movie Magic can be opened in the MotionDV STUDIO where the recording can be made as desired. ■ MotionDV STUDIO The Motion DV STUDIO is the software that allows videos to be captured from a video device, edited and outputted.
4 Select the Video system. 3 Click [Next], * • The [Readme] screen is displayed. Please carefully read the displayed contents and close the [Readme] screen. • After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the installation according to instructions. 4 Select the Video system. After the completion of setup, click on [Finish], • Sample data is installed concurrently with the Quick Movie Magic software. > Click [Finish] when the [Restarting Windows] dialog appears.
V;i -.t-!-!' I: O i i L/ V |l'; r'l' ' U D! O i- yoLi '.I'ish to capture rjata tVoti^ a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape. !f you wish to capture images from the lens of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card. H With USB (supplied) OS: Windows XP SP2 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later • The personal computer should be compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
; ■■Connectjng the Camcorder to; a (.>■_'!‘.4 OH ill c;;r!:p;.iles Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with DV Cable. 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording É1f &0 Mode or Tape Playback Mode. Set [ i BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] » [ ¡ USB FUNCTION] » [MOTION DV], S Start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV. • You can record the video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder.
Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with the DV Cable. ¡Mac® 3 Click the [ . . ¡Movie HD] icon. 4 Click [Create a New Project]. KD ,1^. : .. 5 Click [Create] in the [Create Project] screen and select a folder in which to save the motion pictures. • “Camera connected” is displayed. • Confirm the [ W ] is selected. 6 Click [ r ] to playback the tape. 7 Click [Import] to capture the motion pictures you wish to save. • For more information about iMovie HD, please refer to Help.
If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it. • With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Right-click [IDVC] in [Ports] or [Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
Otters Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications: ■1^^: Remaining battery power OhOOmOOsOOf: Time code 12:34:56PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications: R0:45: Remaining tape time • Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) 1« : SI: Tape Recording Mode (p. 30) Tape Playback Mode (p. 45) ft : Card Recording Mode (p. 32) ft : Picture Playback Mode (p. 47) : SP : PC Mode (pp.
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory Indications . A cassette with the accidental erasure ' prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [-] I ®: The built-in battery is low. (p. 21) Q] ; The Warning/Alarm Indication appears when you record yourself. Turn the LCD Monitor towards the Viewfinder and check the Warning/Alarm Indication. ■g, ■ No card is inserted.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select an item other than [OFF] In [n SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO], CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE) (PV-GS59 Only): You are attempting to change [O D.ZOOM] setting during MotionDV Mode. TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT: You are attempting to select an item in [ ¡[I SCENE MODE] when Light Is on. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD Monitor cannot be adjusted.
. I ■ About AC Adaptor • If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery may not be charged. After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.
■ Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment, the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes.
■ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood LCD Monitor • In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. • If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the interna! temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.
The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up. The Camcorder does not operate normally. • The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder. • Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button, (p. 78) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the Access Lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.) The cassette cannot be removed.
: Playback .(Ssundí. Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder. • Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [- ffl / VOL +] iever to display the volume indication and adjust it. (p. 45) Different sounds are reproduced at the same time. • Have you set [ ^ SETUP] » [ B 12bit AUDIO] » [MIX]? if you set [JS AUDIO REC] » [12bit] and dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time.
; others. The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed. • Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button (p. 78), or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the ir who you purchased the Camcorder from. [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] is displayed.
6) ■ Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration. In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Daie/Time, as digital signals.
Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source; DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.2 W (PV-GS29) 4.4 W IPV-GS39/PV-GS59) 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.
Accessory# PV-DAC14 Description Figure W AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables CGR-DU06A/1B 640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU12A/1B 1 150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU21A/1B 2 040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) DV interface Cable (¡.
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.
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Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA; Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Su “ÍF Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP).
icií'i;'. d tii'i;- i-U j. -ír! 1Í.1- .iV ISi-j: i'. F.íHv;ri| j 1 Usando su pulgar presione la perilla [UPi-N] íí y saque la paíiíuli« LCD éí til iu dirección de la flecha. 1 Coloque la batería en el adaptador de ca y cárguela. • Antes de usar, cargue compietamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de cc esté conectado al adaptador de ca desconéctelo de! adaptador de ca • El indicador [CHARGE] se encienden y la carga comienza.
2 XO.-. nCO !:¡ p=n!ls OC.iSr corrs-ctors P.' o =■'= =Ü! 'S.- :: ;,.i 1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de reproducción de cinta. , • Se visualiza la indicación [0 REPRODUCCIÓN DE LA CINTA] en la pantalla. • El icono del sistema de navegación de un toque aparece en la parte inferior derecha de la pantalla. 12 : S4 : S6A» JAM 2 200C hr. iü» [Icono de iiavecacion de im toque] 12 : 3 4 . : 5 6 A M 3AN 2 2006 ■xGrabacjóri; de:U.na:.ci;nta^:;: a.
AC Adaptor....................................................15, 73 Audio Dubbing.................................................... 53 Auto Focus..........................................................79 iris....................................................................... 43 J Joystick Control.................................................. 23 B Backlight............................................................. 37 Biank Search......................................................
Scene Mode........................................................40 SD Memory Card................................................69 Self-timer Recording...........................................35 Self Recording.................................................... 33 Sensor tag.......................................................... 17 Shutter Speed.....................................................42 Slide Show..........................................................48 Slow Motion Playback..........
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