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...customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM USB Cable Card Feature - - Differences between models This operating instruction book is designed for illustrative purposes. Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. Features... No No * It is the model used for use with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection. How to 7 Supplied (LSFT0648) For U.S.A. The PV-GS59 is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. Yes DEMO MODE] to Turn off the Demo Mode ...
...customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM USB Cable Card Feature - - Differences between models This operating instruction book is designed for illustrative purposes. Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. Features... No No * It is the model used for use with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection. How to 7 Supplied (LSFT0648) For U.S.A. The PV-GS59 is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. Yes DEMO MODE] to Turn off the Demo Mode ...
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...a 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 36 Image...For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 53 Audio Dubbing (PV-GS59 Only 53 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 54 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 54 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 55 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC 56 Using the USB Function 56 To disconnect USB cable safely ...
...a 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 36 Image...For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 53 Audio Dubbing (PV-GS59 Only 53 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 54 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 54 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 55 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC 56 Using the USB Function 56 To disconnect USB cable safely ...
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...) 13 10 11 12 14 A/V 15 10 Lens Hood (p. 75) 11 Lens 12 White Balance Sensor (p. 42) Remote Control Sensor (PV-GS59 Only) (p. 15) 13 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36) Volume Lever [- / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47) 14 Microphone (built-in LCD production technology...USB Cable and CD-ROM (pp. 56, 58~59, 61, 67) Parts Identification and Handling Camcorder 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 89 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 22) 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 75) Due to limitations in , stereo) (pp. 35, 39) 12 Before Using Standard Accessories The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. 1) PV...
...) 13 10 11 12 14 A/V 15 10 Lens Hood (p. 75) 11 Lens 12 White Balance Sensor (p. 42) Remote Control Sensor (PV-GS59 Only) (p. 15) 13 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36) Volume Lever [- / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47) 14 Microphone (built-in LCD production technology...USB Cable and CD-ROM (pp. 56, 58~59, 61, 67) Parts Identification and Handling Camcorder 3 2 4 5 6 7 1 89 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 22) 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 75) Due to limitations in , stereo) (pp. 35, 39) 12 Before Using Standard Accessories The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. 1) PV...
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...Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up. • While the Card Access Lamp is on it is moved back, you cannot write to the card, erase the data on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable..., PC Card Adaptor, and USB Reader/Writer. SD Memory Card • The memory capacity indicated on the back of the card. • Do not format...
...Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up. • While the Card Access Lamp is on it is moved back, you cannot write to the card, erase the data on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable..., PC Card Adaptor, and USB Reader/Writer. SD Memory Card • The memory capacity indicated on the back of the card. • Do not format...
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...Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions may not turn off to protect the tape or to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder...may be disabled. - When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to a PC or other digital video equipment...or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. When the PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to [ DEMO...
...Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions may not turn off to protect the tape or to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder...may be disabled. - When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to a PC or other digital video equipment...or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. When the PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to [ DEMO...
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...Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [12bit] and set [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB Cable, the Repeat Playback Mode is completed, the volume indication [ ] will be played back immediately after the recording. •...[ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. • When you do not hear the sound, check the settings of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ...
...Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [12bit] and set [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB Cable, the Repeat Playback Mode is completed, the volume indication [ ] will be played back immediately after the recording. •...[ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. • When you do not hear the sound, check the settings of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ...
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...the manufacturers of the disabled applications. • If DirectX 9.0b is the Operating environment for the USB Driver which can be required. With a PC 57 Click [Yes] and continue with the USB Cable. • When DirectX9.0b is installed, the computer will restart. • Do not remove the...A Type For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 - Installing the USB Driver PV-GS59 Only Install the USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to install the USB Driver from the supplied CD-ROM (PV-GS59) or the Web Site (PV-GS39). X v 10.4 (Function 1 Only) CPU: Power PC G3 (400 MHz...
...the manufacturers of the disabled applications. • If DirectX 9.0b is the Operating environment for the USB Driver which can be required. With a PC 57 Click [Yes] and continue with the USB Cable. • When DirectX9.0b is installed, the computer will restart. • Do not remove the...A Type For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 - Installing the USB Driver PV-GS59 Only Install the USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to install the USB Driver from the supplied CD-ROM (PV-GS59) or the Web Site (PV-GS39). X v 10.4 (Function 1 Only) CPU: Power PC G3 (400 MHz...
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PV-GS39 Only • For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed standard on the screen. (For CANADA consumers) Click [software & drivers]. 3 Click [USB Driver (for the first time. 58 consumers) Click [Camcorder] on your computer. • Reboot the computer to finish installing USB... you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder • Never connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. • Before making these connections, turn ...
PV-GS39 Only • For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with the driver installed standard on the screen. (For CANADA consumers) Click [software & drivers]. 3 Click [USB Driver (for the first time. 58 consumers) Click [Camcorder] on your computer. • Reboot the computer to finish installing USB... you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder • Never connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. • Before making these connections, turn ...
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... enables you to operate it in the same way as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with USB Cable. 4 Double click the "NO_NAME" icon. • You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them...
... enables you to operate it in the same way as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with USB Cable. 4 Double click the "NO_NAME" icon. • You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them...
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...USB Cable is not needed. Graphic display: High Color (16 bit or more) Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or more - Necessary software: Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP) MSN Messenger 7.0/7.5 (Windows XP/2000) DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP SP1 (PV-GS59 Only)) *1 When your personal computer, you connected the Camcorder...imperative that the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the Camcorder to the other parties via the network. • Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. (pp. 57~58) Please see chart below. [Send] ...
...USB Cable is not needed. Graphic display: High Color (16 bit or more) Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or more - Necessary software: Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP) MSN Messenger 7.0/7.5 (Windows XP/2000) DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP SP1 (PV-GS59 Only)) *1 When your personal computer, you connected the Camcorder...imperative that the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the Camcorder to the other parties via the network. • Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed. (pp. 57~58) Please see chart below. [Send] ...
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... you use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you use the Camcorder as the one in usual operation. 1 2 3 For PV-GS59 users : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. If you press the center of this Camcorder with Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a message, such... 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] >>...
... you use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you use the Camcorder as the one in usual operation. 1 2 3 For PV-GS59 users : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. If you press the center of this Camcorder with Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a message, such... 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] >>...
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... XP, the other than Windows XP. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the PC. • In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status. • If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the Web Camera mode... is canceled. • If the Camcorder is displayed, click [Unblock] and proceed.
... XP, the other than Windows XP. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the PC. • In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status. • If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the Web Camera mode... is canceled. • If the Camcorder is displayed, click [Unblock] and proceed.
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... about Windows Messenger, please refer to Help. • When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. • If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not ... the setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger. 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected. In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0 1 Click [Sign In]. 7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the ...
... about Windows Messenger, please refer to Help. • When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. • If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not ... the setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger. 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] is selected. In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0 1 Click [Sign In]. 7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the ...
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...Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is installed. (pp. 57~58) • USB Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB Cable and use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO. • Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it ... quality. You can be connected to the personal computer with the USB Cable, however, USB Driver must be installed. • Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is not guaranteed. Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only) Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer ...
...Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is installed. (pp. 57~58) • USB Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB Cable and use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO. • Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it ... quality. You can be connected to the personal computer with the USB Cable, however, USB Driver must be installed. • Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is not guaranteed. Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only) Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer ...
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... XP/2000) When you connect the personal computer and the Camcorder with the USB Cable and then use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP (SP2 or later) or Windows 2000 (SP4 or later), check the driver of the USB host controller. • It is required to use the ...) OS: Windows XP SP2 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later • The personal computer should be compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. Connect the Camcorder. 66 To start [System]. • [System Properties] is Windows 2000, click [Next] after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears. 3 For Windows XP Users: Check [Don't ...
... XP/2000) When you connect the personal computer and the Camcorder with the USB Cable and then use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP (SP2 or later) or Windows 2000 (SP4 or later), check the driver of the USB host controller. • It is required to use the ...) OS: Windows XP SP2 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later • The personal computer should be compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. Connect the Camcorder. 66 To start [System]. • [System Properties] is Windows 2000, click [Next] after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears. 3 For Windows XP Users: Check [Don't ...
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...] >> [MOTION DV]. • It enters MotionDV STUDIO (Quick Movie Magic) Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 4 To start MotionDV STUDIO: Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV]. • Using the Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO for DV. •...
...] >> [MOTION DV]. • It enters MotionDV STUDIO (Quick Movie Magic) Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 4 To start MotionDV STUDIO: Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV]. • Using the Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO for DV. •...
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...Panasonic make digital video camera with the DV Cable. 3 Click the [ iMovie HD] icon. 4 Click [Create a New Project]. 5 Click [Create] in the [Create Project] screen and select a folder in the text. Depending on . In this information, refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. • Do not disconnect USB Cable... while the operation light of Camcorder is on the operating environment and other factors, the contents of the screens used as a...
...Panasonic make digital video camera with the DV Cable. 3 Click the [ iMovie HD] icon. 4 Click [Create a New Project]. 5 Click [Create] in the [Create Project] screen and select a folder in the text. Depending on . In this information, refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. • Do not disconnect USB Cable... while the operation light of Camcorder is on the operating environment and other factors, the contents of the screens used as a...
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... a PC 69 The file numbers are recorded with other equipment on it . • With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Some of this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as a copyright protection function. • SD Logo is a trademark. ...Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. • If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do with actual operation. • In the Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the other equipment in...
... a PC 69 The file numbers are recorded with other equipment on it . • With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Some of this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as a copyright protection function. • SD Logo is a trademark. ...Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. • If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do with actual operation. • In the Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the other equipment in...
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...You are attempting to [LOCK]. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB Cable is not a malfunction. (p. 73) TAPE END: The tape came to the end during recording. Others 71 It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this Camcorder. Close the cassette cover. (pp. 18~19)... on a non-recorded tape. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to the Camcorder. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with the USB Cable connected to perform audio dubbing on a Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to format a failed card. CARD...
...You are attempting to [LOCK]. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB Cable is not a malfunction. (p. 73) TAPE END: The tape came to the end during recording. Others 71 It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this Camcorder. Close the cassette cover. (pp. 18~19)... on a non-recorded tape. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to the Camcorder. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with the USB Cable connected to perform audio dubbing on a Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to format a failed card. CARD...
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... data protection and then press the [RESET] Button with copyright protection (copy guard)? When you purchased the Camcorder from . [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] is not recognized by the USB cable, the Camcorder is displayed. • An irregularity in the Web Camera mode. • Did you press the [RESET...loosen Grip Belt. 2 1 3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to repair the appliance by yourself. The Camcorder will appear on PC. • For Windows: To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the power again. For ...
... data protection and then press the [RESET] Button with copyright protection (copy guard)? When you purchased the Camcorder from . [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] is not recognized by the USB cable, the Camcorder is displayed. • An irregularity in the Web Camera mode. • Did you press the [RESET...loosen Grip Belt. 2 1 3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to repair the appliance by yourself. The Camcorder will appear on PC. • For Windows: To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the power again. For ...