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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1000 B PV-GS59 (PV-GS59 Shown) PV-GS39 PV-GS29 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca P PC LSQT1000 B PV-GS59 (PV-GS59 Shown) PV-GS39 PV-GS29 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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... this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. Serial No. This symbol alerts the user that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. • Since this unit. do not install this unit has been included. WARNING ...THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. Therefore, it in a confined space such as your convenient Camcorder information source. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for use , operate it should be used. Things You Should Know Thank...
... this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. Serial No. This symbol alerts the user that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. • Since this unit. do not install this unit has been included. WARNING ...THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. Therefore, it in a confined space such as your convenient Camcorder information source. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you for use , operate it should be used. Things You Should Know Thank...
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... and striking). Apparatus Claims of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not designed to sustain direct exposure to a heater, etc... Your Camcorder has been designed for the correct method of coffee. Such as it gets wet. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and ...Do not touch the surface of this symbol - Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ● TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... If you see this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision...
... and striking). Apparatus Claims of certain U.S. Reverse engineering or disassembly is not designed to sustain direct exposure to a heater, etc... Your Camcorder has been designed for the correct method of coffee. Such as it gets wet. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and ...Do not touch the surface of this symbol - Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ● TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... If you see this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision...
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...Tape (PV-GS29 Only 31 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 32 Recording Yourself 33 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light .........33 Quick Start 34 Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)....35 Zoom In/Out Functions 35 Digital Zoom Function ...Use 72 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions 75 Using the RESET button 78 Explanation of Terms 79 Specifications 80 Camcorder Accessory System 81 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For U.S.A. customers 83 Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. customers 84 Customer Services Directory 85 Warranty (For...
...Tape (PV-GS29 Only 31 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 32 Recording Yourself 33 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light .........33 Quick Start 34 Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)....35 Zoom In/Out Functions 35 Digital Zoom Function ...Use 72 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions 75 Using the RESET button 78 Explanation of Terms 79 Specifications 80 Camcorder Accessory System 81 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For U.S.A. customers 83 Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. customers 84 Customer Services Directory 85 Warranty (For...
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... holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 4 insert it into the Card Slot 5 . 4 Close the Card Slot Cover 3 securely. 5 3 4 Turning on the Camcorder • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON...] Lamp goes off . 1 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
... holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 4 insert it into the Card Slot 5 . 4 Close the Card Slot Cover 3 securely. 5 3 4 Turning on the Camcorder • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON...] Lamp goes off . 1 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
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...Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36) Volume Lever [- / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47) 14 Microphone (built-in selecting an alternate AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for voltages other than 120 V AC. Before Using Standard Accessories The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. 1) PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 2) 3) CGA-DU12 (PV...-GS59 Canada Only) CGR-DU06 4) 5) K2KC4CB00020 LSFC0018 K1HA05CD0014 LSFT0648 (For PV-GS39 (PV-GS59 Only) (Canada Only)/ PV-GS59)...
...Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36) Volume Lever [- / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47) 14 Microphone (built-in selecting an alternate AC plug. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for voltages other than 120 V AC. Before Using Standard Accessories The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. 1) PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 2) 3) CGA-DU12 (PV...-GS59 Canada Only) CGR-DU06 4) 5) K2KC4CB00020 LSFC0018 K1HA05CD0014 LSFT0648 (For PV-GS39 (PV-GS59 Only) (Canada Only)/ PV-GS59)...
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...Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. 36 Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 16) Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) Using the Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. 16 17 30 Mode Dial (p. ...] (pp. 20~21, 34) 29 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 25) 34 Grip Belt (p. 17) 35 Tripod Receptacle • This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for Variable Speed Search Function p. 46) Select Button p. 26) 13 However, this to the digital video...
...Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. 36 Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 16) Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) Using the Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. 16 17 30 Mode Dial (p. ...] (pp. 20~21, 34) 29 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 25) 34 Grip Belt (p. 17) 35 Tripod Receptacle • This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for Variable Speed Search Function p. 46) Select Button p. 26) 13 However, this to the digital video...
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...explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ...of in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace ...• Make sure to last about 1 year. The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 43 Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using...45 42 Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons reverse, Ι►: forward) (p. 46) 43 Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]* (pp. 35~36, 45) 44 Variable Speed Search Button [VER SEARCH] (p....
...explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ...of in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace ...• Make sure to last about 1 year. The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 43 Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using...45 42 Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons reverse, Ι►: forward) (p. 46) 43 Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]* (pp. 35~36, 45) 44 Variable Speed Search Button [VER SEARCH] (p....
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...) Setup on , [CHECK REMOTE MODE] (p. 71) will appear. Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20) 15° 15° 15° 15°...operated for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on the Remote Control 2 1 [VCR1]: Press the [Ι►]...
...) Setup on , [CHECK REMOTE MODE] (p. 71) will appear. Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20) 15° 15° 15° 15°...operated for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on the Remote Control 2 1 [VCR1]: Press the [Ι►]...
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...V / 1 150 mAh) C 2 h 25 min. 3 h 10 min. (2 h 30 min.) 1 h 35 min. (1 h 15 min.) Optional battery A (PV-GS29) B CGA-DU21 (7.2 V / 2 040 mAh) C 3 h 55 min. 5 h 45 min. (4 h 30 min.) 2 h 55 min. (2 h 15 min.) Optional battery A (PV-GS39/PV-GS59) B CGA-DU21 (7.2 V / 2 040 mAh) C 3 h 55 min. 5 h 30 min. (4 h 15 min.) 2 h 45 min. (2 h 10...high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual. 3 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder. Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch,...
...V / 1 150 mAh) C 2 h 25 min. 3 h 10 min. (2 h 30 min.) 1 h 35 min. (1 h 15 min.) Optional battery A (PV-GS29) B CGA-DU21 (7.2 V / 2 040 mAh) C 3 h 55 min. 5 h 45 min. (4 h 30 min.) 2 h 55 min. (2 h 15 min.) Optional battery A (PV-GS39/PV-GS59) B CGA-DU21 (7.2 V / 2 040 mAh) C 3 h 55 min. 5 h 30 min. (4 h 15 min.) 2 h 45 min. (2 h 10...high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual. 3 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder. Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch,...
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... Lens Cap. If the Battery is used. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will also heat up after use both of 60 %. The Camcorder being used . To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 3 Reattach the Grip Belt...This is used will flash. Before Using • "1 h 40 min." indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes. • Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is supplied. • The times shown in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is normal. • Along with...
... Lens Cap. If the Battery is used. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will also heat up after use both of 60 %. The Camcorder being used . To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 3 Reattach the Grip Belt...This is used will flash. Before Using • "1 h 40 min." indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes. • Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is supplied. • The times shown in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is normal. • Along with...
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... than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front...Battery and turn on the Camcorder. 3 After the Cassette Holder is opened , the cassette holder cannot be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 2 1 • When you are not recording, be ejected. Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more ...
... than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front...Battery and turn on the Camcorder. 3 After the Cassette Holder is opened , the cassette holder cannot be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 2 1 • When you are not recording, be ejected. Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more ...
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...Search Function (p. 31) to find the position where you want to continue recording. Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder ...the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], then to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be sure the grip belt stays clear of the tape before starting recording. • When inserting the ...
...Search Function (p. 31) to find the position where you want to continue recording. Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder ...the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], then to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be sure the grip belt stays clear of the tape before starting recording. • When inserting the ...
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...be turned on the card. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction. 2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to the total amount of... pull it straight out. • After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover. • The Camcorder may be activated. 2 Close the LCD Monitor and retract the Viewfinder. 2 20 If it ....you can. Concerning the Card • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Camcorder or the card may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the...
...be turned on the card. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction. 2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to the total amount of... pull it straight out. • After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover. • The Camcorder may be activated. 2 Close the LCD Monitor and retract the Viewfinder. 2 20 If it ....you can. Concerning the Card • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Camcorder or the card may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the...
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...and set . Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will be activated. 2 Adjust by a built-in lithium battery. • Make sure to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK... SET] >> [YES]. Setting Date and Time When the Camcorder is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, ...
...and set . Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will be activated. 2 Adjust by a built-in lithium battery. • Make sure to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK... SET] >> [YES]. Setting Date and Time When the Camcorder is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, ...
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...; 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the Menu. • If it is ...forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed . LCD SET EVF SET SET SETUP ENTER EXIT SET ENTER EXIT...
...; 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the Menu. • If it is ...forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed . LCD SET EVF SET SET SETUP ENTER EXIT SET ENTER EXIT...
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... mode by moving [▼]. 4 Select by rotating the Mode Dial. 1 Rotate the Mode Dial. • Set your desired mode to 1 . 1 (PV-GS39/ PV-GS59) 1 (PV-GS29) Joystick Control (See below) : Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back...For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card. : Picture Playback Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. : PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to ...
... mode by moving [▼]. 4 Select by rotating the Mode Dial. 1 Rotate the Mode Dial. • Set your desired mode to 1 . 1 (PV-GS39/ PV-GS59) 1 (PV-GS29) Joystick Control (See below) : Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back...For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card. : Picture Playback Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. : PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to ...
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... Control [►] to select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] Button. e.g. Notes: • When the Help Mode is displayed. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the top menu. BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION PREVENTS DARK SUBJECTS IN BACKLIGHT EXIT ...1/4 NEXT SET EXIT • An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the lower right of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder...
... Control [►] to select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] Button. e.g. Notes: • When the Help Mode is displayed. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the top menu. BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION PREVENTS DARK SUBJECTS IN BACKLIGHT EXIT ...1/4 NEXT SET EXIT • An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the lower right of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder...
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However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained even when the Camcorder is shown in place of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are used. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. 2 Select...Menu [ SCENE MODE] Scene Mode (p. 40) [ REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode (p. 29) [ WIND CUT] Wind Noise Reduction (p. 39) [ ASPECT] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Wide Screen Mode (p. 39) [ CINEMA] (For PV-GS29) Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 39) [ CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting (p. 21) 26 Operating with Remote Control...
However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained even when the Camcorder is shown in place of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are used. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. 2 Select...Menu [ SCENE MODE] Scene Mode (p. 40) [ REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode (p. 29) [ WIND CUT] Wind Noise Reduction (p. 39) [ ASPECT] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Wide Screen Mode (p. 39) [ CINEMA] (For PV-GS29) Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 39) [ CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting (p. 21) 26 Operating with Remote Control...
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... 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode (p. 29) [ LANGUAGE] Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 26) [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) e.g., BASIC BASIC DATE/TIME D/T ADVANCED PROTECT NO SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT SETUP ENTER EXIT [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and...to Taking Pictures DATE/TIME This switches between date and time indications. Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of the recorded sound.
... 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode (p. 29) [ LANGUAGE] Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 26) [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) e.g., BASIC BASIC DATE/TIME D/T ADVANCED PROTECT NO SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT SETUP ENTER EXIT [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and...to Taking Pictures DATE/TIME This switches between date and time indications. Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of the recorded sound.