Digital Video Camera
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... Joystick Control 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 20 Using the Menu Screen 21 Selecting Language 22 List of Menus 22 Setting Date and Time 24 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 24 LP Mode 24 Audio Recording Mode 24 Recording Mode About Recording 25 Recording on a Tape 25 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot 26 Recording Yourself 27 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light (For PV-GS31/PV-GS35 27 Quick Start 28 Self-timer Recording 28 Zoom In/Out Functions 28 Digital Zoom Function 29 Image Stabilizer Function...
... Joystick Control 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 20 Using the Menu Screen 21 Selecting Language 22 List of Menus 22 Setting Date and Time 24 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 24 LP Mode 24 Audio Recording Mode 24 Recording Mode About Recording 25 Recording on a Tape 25 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot 26 Recording Yourself 27 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light (For PV-GS31/PV-GS35 27 Quick Start 28 Self-timer Recording 28 Zoom In/Out Functions 28 Digital Zoom Function 29 Image Stabilizer Function...
Digital Video Camera
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... not affect the recorded picture. 24 Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 20) 25 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25, 26) 26 Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 25, 31~34) 27 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 17) 28 Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 18, 25) 29 Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 28) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 28) 30 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 21) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 25) 32 Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 18) 33 Light Button [LIGHT] (For PV-GS31/PV-GS35) (p. 27) 36 Shoulder...
... not affect the recorded picture. 24 Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 20) 25 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 25, 26) 26 Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 25, 31~34) 27 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 17) 28 Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 18, 25) 29 Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 28) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 28) 30 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 21) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 25) 32 Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 18) 33 Light Button [LIGHT] (For PV-GS31/PV-GS35) (p. 27) 36 Shoulder...
Digital Video Camera
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... Mode Recording Check p. 30 p. 25 ▼ 3/3 ◄ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) Adjust + pp. 32~34 pp. 32~34 ► Adjust - pp. 32~34 Card Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to Use the Joystick Control Basic Joystick Control Operations Operations on a card. : PC Mode Use this mode when you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape. : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still pictures...
... Mode Recording Check p. 30 p. 25 ▼ 3/3 ◄ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) Adjust + pp. 32~34 pp. 32~34 ► Adjust - pp. 32~34 Card Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to Use the Joystick Control Basic Joystick Control Operations Operations on a card. : PC Mode Use this mode when you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape. : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still pictures...
Digital Video Camera
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... Show Stop the Slide Show Playback the next picture Playback the previous picture Erase the picture p. 37 p. 37 p. 37 p. 37 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the Card Slot Cover is rotated by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 24 . 24 ► 1/2 ▼ Backlight compensation Soft Skin Mode ▼ 2/2 ◄ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) Adjust + ► Adjust - Tape Playback Mode One...
... Show Stop the Slide Show Playback the next picture Playback the previous picture Erase the picture p. 37 p. 37 p. 37 p. 37 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the Card Slot Cover is rotated by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 24 . 24 ► 1/2 ▼ Backlight compensation Soft Skin Mode ▼ 2/2 ◄ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) Adjust + ► Adjust - Tape Playback Mode One...
Digital Video Camera
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... Setup Sub-Menu [ PICT.QUALITY] Picture Quality (p. 26) [ EIS] Image Stabilizer (p. 29) [ CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 31) [ USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only) USB Functions Mode (pp. 49, 54) [ D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 29) [ ZOOM MIC] Zoom Microphone (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (p. 58) [ INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode (p. 58) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ FADE COLOR] Fade color (p. 29) [ AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode (p. 24) [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 58) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 59) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment...
... Setup Sub-Menu [ PICT.QUALITY] Picture Quality (p. 26) [ EIS] Image Stabilizer (p. 29) [ CINEMA] Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 31) [ USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only) USB Functions Mode (pp. 49, 54) [ D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 29) [ ZOOM MIC] Zoom Microphone (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (p. 58) [ INITIAL SET] Initial Setting Mode (p. 58) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ FADE COLOR] Fade color (p. 29) [ AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode (p. 24) [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 58) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 59) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment...
Digital Video Camera
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...:00 SETUP SET ENTER EXIT 2 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to select the item to be recorded on other 2 tracks can switch the tape recording speed. • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Playback on 2 tracks in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. Slow Motion/Still Advance playback Audio Recording Mode You can be set. Before Using Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording...
...:00 SETUP SET ENTER EXIT 2 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to select the item to be recorded on other 2 tracks can switch the tape recording speed. • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Playback on 2 tracks in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. Slow Motion/Still Advance playback Audio Recording Mode You can be set. Before Using Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording...
Digital Video Camera
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... 100 5)* 6)* * These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted. 1) Recording mode 2) Recording time elapsed 3) Remaining tape indication 4) Still picture size 5) Quality of still pictures 6) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.) Recording "Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode" Even if the Mode Dial is set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode. 25 To Check the Recording You can play back the last few...
... 100 5)* 6)* * These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted. 1) Recording mode 2) Recording time elapsed 3) Remaining tape indication 4) Still picture size 5) Quality of still pictures 6) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.) Recording "Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode" Even if the Mode Dial is set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode. 25 To Check the Recording You can play back the last few...
Digital Video Camera
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... Remote Control. Audio Dubbing (PV-GS35 Only) You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. • If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is in LP Mode. (p. 24) • Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert an external microphone securely into the microphone. 5 Press the [ ] Button 52 on the Remote Control to Tape Recording Mode • When you can check the pre-recorded sound. Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card...
... Remote Control. Audio Dubbing (PV-GS35 Only) You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. • If the tape recorded in the [16bit] Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function, the original sound is in LP Mode. (p. 24) • Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert an external microphone securely into the microphone. 5 Press the [ ] Button 52 on the Remote Control to Tape Recording Mode • When you can check the pre-recorded sound. Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card...
Digital Video Camera
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... DVD-RAM or cassette in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the AV Cable [S-VIDEO IN] 2 (PV-GS35 Only) [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 MIC A/V • Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder by the Camcorder can be stored on the Remote Control for no indication. (When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) (PV-GS35 only) When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder...
... DVD-RAM or cassette in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the AV Cable [S-VIDEO IN] 2 (PV-GS35 Only) [VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN] 1 MIC A/V • Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder by the Camcorder can be stored on the Remote Control for no indication. (When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) (PV-GS35 only) When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder...
Digital Video Camera
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... from the Camcorder to install this driver (PV-GS35 Only). • When you can send video from the CD-ROM. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is required. Software Installation (For Windows) (PV-GS35 Only) 1 Turn on a tape or images viewed through the lens of the personal computer used.) Acrobat Reader : To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is complete. • Setup window will be downloaded. It is connected to...
... from the Camcorder to install this driver (PV-GS35 Only). • When you can send video from the CD-ROM. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is required. Software Installation (For Windows) (PV-GS35 Only) 1 Turn on a tape or images viewed through the lens of the personal computer used.) Acrobat Reader : To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is complete. • Setup window will be downloaded. It is connected to...
Digital Video Camera
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... [Camcorder] on the screen. 3 Click [USB Driver version 1.00]. 4 Decompress the downloaded data. 5 Double click icon. • The set up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen appears. • A message indicating a conflict between versions may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path. 45 This will not cause a problem. For PV-GS19/PV...
... [Camcorder] on the screen. 3 Click [USB Driver version 1.00]. 4 Decompress the downloaded data. 5 Double click icon. • The set up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen appears. • A message indicating a conflict between versions may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path. 45 This will not cause a problem. For PV-GS19/PV...
Digital Video Camera
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...[Yes] and proceed. • For Windows 98SE/Me users, "USB Audio Device" is displayed. However, testing by following the on the screen. 3 Click [Video Stream Driver version 1.00]. 4 Decompress the downloaded data. 5 Double click icon. • The set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads 2 For PV-GS35 : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. Tape Playback Mode : Set [ BASIC] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. 35 30 2 Click [Camcorder] on -screen instructions. • Click [Next] and...
...[Yes] and proceed. • For Windows 98SE/Me users, "USB Audio Device" is displayed. However, testing by following the on the screen. 3 Click [Video Stream Driver version 1.00]. 4 Decompress the downloaded data. 5 Double click icon. • The set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads 2 For PV-GS35 : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. Tape Playback Mode : Set [ BASIC] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. 35 30 2 Click [Camcorder] on -screen instructions. • Click [Next] and...
Digital Video Camera
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... 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.) Hard disk: Ultra DMA - 33 or more Free hard disk space: 640 MB (When you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB Cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be installed. • Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed, applications supported by following...
... 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.) Hard disk: Ultra DMA - 33 or more Free hard disk space: 640 MB (When you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB Cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be installed. • Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed, applications supported by following...
Digital Video Camera
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... will not be possible to the PC Mode while it . • With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Please refer to the user manual of the equipment in the memory card such as a Web Camera while virus checking software is switched to the personal computer. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable. • When the Tape Recording Mode of the screens used as picture folder.
... will not be possible to the PC Mode while it . • With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Please refer to the user manual of the equipment in the memory card such as a Web Camera while virus checking software is switched to the personal computer. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable. • When the Tape Recording Mode of the screens used as picture folder.
Digital Video Camera
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... Photoshot Function in the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 70). No cassette is inserted. (p. 17) CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect Remote Control Mode has been selected. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. (p. 65) Textual Indications DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Initializing the Modes You can also show or change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ INITIAL SET] >> [YES...
... Photoshot Function in the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 70). No cassette is inserted. (p. 17) CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect Remote Control Mode has been selected. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. (p. 65) Textual Indications DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Initializing the Modes You can also show or change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ INITIAL SET] >> [YES...
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... to Tape/Card Recording Mode. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be performed. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back data not compatible with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder. You are attempting to find the position where you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times • When a cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the cover. Alarm Sounds • Set to play back a tape section...
... to Tape/Card Recording Mode. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be performed. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back data not compatible with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder. You are attempting to find the position where you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times • When a cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the cover. Alarm Sounds • Set to play back a tape section...
Digital Video Camera
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... Tape/Card Recording Mode is set, the Lamp turns on the picture content. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When using a card formatted by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. • When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off and the Quick Start mode is canceled. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time...
... Tape/Card Recording Mode is set, the Lamp turns on the picture content. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When using a card formatted by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. • When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off and the Quick Start mode is canceled. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time...
Digital Video Camera
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... set. • When recording 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 used indoors, the screen may change . • If you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 33) or iris (p. 34). • Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Scene Modes. • Using the Light Function...
... set. • When recording 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 used indoors, the screen may change . • If you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 33) or iris (p. 34). • Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Scene Modes. • Using the Light Function...
Digital Video Camera
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... erased when audio dubbing was recorded in the reversed slow-motion playback, but this is not a malfunction. When the MagicPix function is restored. A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is not shown. • If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. To hear the sounds separately, set to cancel the variable speed search function. (PV-GS35 Only) (p. 36) Playback (Pictures...
... erased when audio dubbing was recorded in the reversed slow-motion playback, but this is not a malfunction. When the MagicPix function is restored. A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is not shown. • If you continue ordinary recording or playback, the indication is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. To hear the sounds separately, set to cancel the variable speed search function. (PV-GS35 Only) (p. 36) Playback (Pictures...
Digital Video Camera
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... Camcorder is operated in a different format, or data is disconnected, an error message will be deleted. • Is the file locked? Set [ PICT. The Camcorder will appear on PC. • To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you press the [MENU] Button or the Recording Start/Stop Button? Clean the heads by yourself. Card Recorded pictures...
... Camcorder is operated in a different format, or data is disconnected, an error message will be deleted. • Is the file locked? Set [ PICT. The Camcorder will appear on PC. • To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you press the [MENU] Button or the Recording Start/Stop Button? Clean the heads by yourself. Card Recorded pictures...