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...appliance bottom cover. 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Serial No. You have purchased one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. It is dangerous to fill ... today. This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of your family years of this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. The serial number is designed to cause electric shock. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within...
...appliance bottom cover. 2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Serial No. You have purchased one of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. It is dangerous to fill ... today. This symbol warns the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of your family years of this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. The serial number is designed to cause electric shock. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within...
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...together with Licensee's use the software, including the information recorded or described on a single computer at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use of License The right granted to , warranties of... any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use the Software on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any of the terms and conditions of the Software in whole or in this Agreement. Article 6 Limitation... Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO) Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS35 Only), please read the following.
...together with Licensee's use the software, including the information recorded or described on a single computer at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use of License The right granted to , warranties of... any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use the Software on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any of the terms and conditions of the Software in whole or in this Agreement. Article 6 Limitation... Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO) Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS35 Only), please read the following.
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...The Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only 14 Power... the Camcorder 18 Easy...PV-GS31/PV-GS35 27 Quick Start 28 Self-timer Recording 28 Zoom In/Out Functions 28 Digital Zoom... Function 29 Image Stabilizer Function 29 Fade In/Out Functions 29 Backlight Compensation Function 30 MagicPix Function 30 Soft-Skin Mode 31 Wind Noise Reduction Function 31 Cinema Function 31 Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode 31 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance 32 Adjusting White Balance Manually 32 Manual... Shutter Speed Adjustment 33 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 34 Manual...
...The Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only 14 Power... the Camcorder 18 Easy...PV-GS31/PV-GS35 27 Quick Start 28 Self-timer Recording 28 Zoom In/Out Functions 28 Digital Zoom... Function 29 Image Stabilizer Function 29 Fade In/Out Functions 29 Backlight Compensation Function 30 MagicPix Function 30 Soft-Skin Mode 31 Wind Noise Reduction Function 31 Cinema Function 31 Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode 31 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance 32 Adjusting White Balance Manually 32 Manual... Shutter Speed Adjustment 33 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 34 Manual...
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...(p. 41) 47 Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 35) 48 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 22) 49 Cursor buttons for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) • You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only) Using the... and does 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 ...
...(p. 41) 47 Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 35) 48 Menu Button [MENU] (p. 22) 49 Cursor buttons for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) • You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only) Using the... and does 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 ...
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...31 ▲ 2/3 ▼ MagicPix Mode Recording Check p. 30 p. 25 ▼ 3/3 ◄ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) Adjust + pp. 32~34 pp. 32~34 ...p. 30 p. 25 Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to select the item. Also, you can record still ... of the screen. Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set it. 1 4 3 5 2 One-Touch Navigation icon...[◄]. 5 Push the center to [MANUAL]. pp. 32~34 Card Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to 1 ...
...31 ▲ 2/3 ▼ MagicPix Mode Recording Check p. 30 p. 25 ▼ 3/3 ◄ Manual Mode (White Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus) Adjust + pp. 32~34 pp. 32~34 ...p. 30 p. 25 Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to select the item. Also, you can record still ... of the screen. Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set it. 1 4 3 5 2 One-Touch Navigation icon...[◄]. 5 Push the center to [MANUAL]. pp. 32~34 Card Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to 1 ...
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... When the LCD Monitor 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-Touch Navigation icon OFF p. 30 p. 31 pp...Camcorder may be simultaneously activated. Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic...
... When the LCD Monitor 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-Touch Navigation icon OFF p. 30 p. 31 pp...Camcorder may be simultaneously activated. Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed. 20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic...
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... can play back the last few seconds of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31 again to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 PAUSE 2/2 35 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. Recording...Dial 34 to select [ ]. • The [ ] indication is displayed. To Check the Recording You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be adjusted manually. (pp. 32, 34) 26 • Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. When recording with the [AUTO...
... can play back the last few seconds of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31 again to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 PAUSE 2/2 35 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. Recording...Dial 34 to select [ ]. • The [ ] indication is displayed. To Check the Recording You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be adjusted manually. (pp. 32, 34) 26 • Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. When recording with the [AUTO...
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... Situations (Scene Mode) You can select optimal scene mode under specific recording situations. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [MANUAL]. 26 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> a desired mode or [ ]). 35 30 • The Indication...
... Situations (Scene Mode) You can select optimal scene mode under specific recording situations. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [MANUAL]. 26 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> a desired mode or [ ]). 35 30 • The Indication...
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... ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ ] 4) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ] To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 until the [ ] Indication appears. The Camcorder determines the hue of light and adjusts so that comes through the Lens and White ... : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light that white will appear pure white. In this...
... ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ ] 4) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ] To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 until the [ ] Indication appears. The Camcorder determines the hue of light and adjusts so that comes through the Lens and White ... : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light that white will appear pure white. In this...
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... cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will become reddish or bluish. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 3/3 26 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Move the ... this item, see page 62. 33 About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 15 determines the nature of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise...
... cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will become reddish or bluish. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 3/3 26 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Move the ... this item, see page 62. 33 About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 15 determines the nature of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise...
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...Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to which + dB is selected, the image becomes darker. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ►MF • The...[AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this function when the screen is selected, the image becomes brighter. Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can be in focus when zoomed in. When a value closer to [18dB] is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording ...
...Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to which + dB is selected, the image becomes darker. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ►MF • The...[AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this function when the screen is selected, the image becomes brighter. Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can be in focus when zoomed in. When a value closer to [18dB] is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording ...
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...from [Device Manager] as well. • In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with the type of the personal computer or define any terms. For this Camcorder recorded on the OS. Please refer to the user manual of the Camcorder is not guaranteed. • When connected to the keyboard... USB terminal, normal function may not be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder is used in these instructions may not ...
...from [Device Manager] as well. • In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with the type of the personal computer or define any terms. For this Camcorder recorded on the OS. Please refer to the user manual of the Camcorder is not guaranteed. • When connected to the keyboard... USB terminal, normal function may not be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder is used in these instructions may not ...
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... • Along with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under incandescent lamp) (p. 32) : MagicPix Function (p. 30) : Zoom Microphone (p. 28) : Wind...Playback Mode (p. 37) : PC Mode (p. 46) : Cinema Mode (p. 31) : Digital Zoom (p. 29) SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 24) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 24) : Automatic Mode (p. 25) : Manual Mode (pp. 31~34) : Image Stabilizer (p. 29) 12 bit, 16 bit : Audio...
... • Along with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under incandescent lamp) (p. 32) : MagicPix Function (p. 30) : Zoom Microphone (p. 28) : Wind...Playback Mode (p. 37) : PC Mode (p. 46) : Cinema Mode (p. 31) : Digital Zoom (p. 29) SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 24) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 24) : Automatic Mode (p. 25) : Manual Mode (pp. 31~34) : Image Stabilizer (p. 29) 12 bit, 16 bit : Audio...
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...cassette with a different TV system. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select an item other than [OFF] in the [SAVE] position....record pictures on a tape with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE) (PV-GS35 Only): You are attempting to play back data not compatible with the...to the Camcorder. TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT: D.ZOOM] You are connecting the USB Cable with this Camcorder. Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been...
...cassette with a different TV system. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select an item other than [OFF] in the [SAVE] position....record pictures on a tape with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE) (PV-GS35 Only): You are attempting to play back data not compatible with the...to the Camcorder. TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT: D.ZOOM] You are connecting the USB Cable with this Camcorder. Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been...
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...set. • When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) (PV-GS19) / 4.3 feet (1.3 meters) (PV-GS31/PV-GS35) or further from the scene last...feet (1.5 meters) of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time. • Set the LED Video Light to 1/60 or 1/100. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. •...mode is set, the Camcorder records the maximum number of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to off . • When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with...
...set. • When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) (PV-GS19) / 4.3 feet (1.3 meters) (PV-GS31/PV-GS35) or further from the scene last...feet (1.5 meters) of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time. • Set the LED Video Light to 1/60 or 1/100. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. •...mode is set, the Camcorder records the maximum number of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to off . • When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with...
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.... • After-images may change . • If you record a subject illuminated 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 . ... personal computer, the imported picture may be displayed correctly, depending on the TV connected. When the Camcorder is done in a time-lapse-like manner. • Adjust the Focus manually. • The Progressive Photoshot Function is used - Please refer to the skin color, they will...
.... • After-images may change . • If you record a subject illuminated 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 . ... personal computer, the imported picture may be displayed correctly, depending on the TV connected. When the Camcorder is done in a time-lapse-like manner. • Adjust the Focus manually. • The Progressive Photoshot Function is used - Please refer to the skin color, they will...
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...Spotlight Mode • If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the [ ] Indication: When the manual adjustment mode is selected • Flashing indicates that are not displayed. • If the value does not become whitish. White Balance ...• When the Camcorder is turned on the screen. • You may flicker. If so, use the MagicPix Mode About flashing of the recorded image extremely dark. When white balance cannot be set the Zoom higher than 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31) / 30× (PV-GS35) • When ...
...Spotlight Mode • If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the [ ] Indication: When the manual adjustment mode is selected • Flashing indicates that are not displayed. • If the value does not become whitish. White Balance ...• When the Camcorder is turned on the screen. • You may flicker. If so, use the MagicPix Mode About flashing of the recorded image extremely dark. When white balance cannot be set the Zoom higher than 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31) / 30× (PV-GS35) • When ...
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...dubbing, set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. Please read the operating instructions of the Camcorder. • Is the volume too low? Indications A sentence is not a malfunction. LP mode does not allow audio ...panasonic.com/contactinfo The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is open ? Playback (Sound) Sound is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. During playback, push the [- / VOL +] lever to a recorded tape, you set [ 12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (PV-GS35...
...dubbing, set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. Please read the operating instructions of the Camcorder. • Is the volume too low? Indications A sentence is not a malfunction. LP mode does not allow audio ...panasonic.com/contactinfo The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is open ? Playback (Sound) Sound is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. During playback, push the [- / VOL +] lever to a recorded tape, you set [ 12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (PV-GS35...
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... the vertical lines of an image, a subject with no breaks, we recommend the use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it cannot keep up from zero. In addition, it .... 5) Recording a fast-moving subject • Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it • Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Please use of the Blank Search Function (p. 26) before recording a new scene. 70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)...
... the vertical lines of an image, a subject with no breaks, we recommend the use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it cannot keep up from zero. In addition, it .... 5) Recording a fast-moving subject • Because the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, it • Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Please use of the Blank Search Function (p. 26) before recording a new scene. 70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)...
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... Puerto Rico 00985 P Printed in LED Video Light ........27 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form 73 Camcorder Accessory System 72 Charging the Battery 15 Cinema Mode 31 Condensation 64...MagicPix Function 30 Manual Focus 34 Mode Dial 19 MotionDV STUDIO 52 O One-Touch Navigation icon ...19 P Photoshot 26 Picture Size 37 Playback with Zoom Lever ....36 ... 32 Z Zoom 28 Zoom Microphone 28 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC"), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico,...
... Puerto Rico 00985 P Printed in LED Video Light ........27 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form 73 Camcorder Accessory System 72 Charging the Battery 15 Cinema Mode 31 Condensation 64...MagicPix Function 30 Manual Focus 34 Mode Dial 19 MotionDV STUDIO 52 O One-Touch Navigation icon ...19 P Photoshot 26 Picture Size 37 Playback with Zoom Lever ....36 ... 32 Z Zoom 28 Zoom Microphone 28 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC"), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico,...