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...Colors (White Balance) .......41 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 42 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 43 Manual Focus Adjustment 44 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 45 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 46 Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only 46 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback 47 Playing Back a Memory Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 47 Slide Show (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 48 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 49 Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 50 Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 50 Formatting...
...Colors (White Balance) .......41 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 42 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 43 Manual Focus Adjustment 44 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 45 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 46 Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only 46 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback 47 Playing Back a Memory Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 47 Slide Show (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 48 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 49 Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 50 Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 50 Formatting...
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... Mode Dial (p. 23) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30) 32 Joystick Control (pp. 23, 25) 33 Light Button [LIGHT] (pp. 33~34) 34 35 18 36 21 19 20 22 16 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 18) 17 Cassette Holder (pp. 18~19) 18 Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 18~19) 19 DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 54~55, 67~68) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. 20 USB...
... Mode Dial (p. 23) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30) 32 Joystick Control (pp. 23, 25) 33 Light Button [LIGHT] (pp. 33~34) 34 35 18 36 21 19 20 22 16 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 18) 17 Cassette Holder (pp. 18~19) 18 Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 18~19) 19 DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 54~55, 67~68) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. 20 USB...
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... Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Press the Joystick Control to the Camcorder or place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. When the battery is turned on the power. Connect the AC adaptor to finish setting the date and time. • The clock operation starts from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using...
... Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Press the Joystick Control to the Camcorder or place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will be recharged. When the battery is turned on the power. Connect the AC adaptor to finish setting the date and time. • The clock operation starts from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using...
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...". Set to Taking Pictures DATE/TIME This switches between date and time indications. [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 28) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 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...
...". Set to Taking Pictures DATE/TIME This switches between date and time indications. [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 28) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 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...
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... mode, insert a cassette or a card, or set to be played back. Before Using POWER SAVE Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF]. [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off even when set . In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it on the playback image or some functions will be disabled. • We recommend using the AC Adaptor) - When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to a PC or other digital video equipment recorded...
... mode, insert a cassette or a card, or set to be played back. Before Using POWER SAVE Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF]. [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off even when set . In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it on the playback image or some functions will be disabled. • We recommend using the AC Adaptor) - When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to a PC or other digital video equipment recorded...
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... set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be displayed correctly. • In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may not be adjusted manually. (pp. 41, 44) • Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. Recording Mode About Recording • When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. • When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV...
... set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be displayed correctly. • In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may not be adjusted manually. (pp. 41, 44) • Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. Recording Mode About Recording • When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. • When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV...
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... Camcorder stops at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is displayed. Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused part of the tape). • Set to Tape Recording/Playback 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 button...
... Camcorder stops at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is displayed. Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused part of the tape). • Set to Tape Recording/Playback 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 button...
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... if you see the picture while recording. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Rotate the LCD Monitor towards the lens side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not be displayed even if you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • If the Self-timer Function is set, the Camcorder records up your important data on a PC, and format your card with this Camcorder. • If set [ PICT. The image is horizontally flipped as...
... if you see the picture while recording. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Rotate the LCD Monitor towards the lens side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not be displayed even if you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • If the Self-timer Function is set, the Camcorder records up your important data on a PC, and format your card with this Camcorder. • If set [ PICT. The image is horizontally flipped as...
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... mode between Tape Recording Mode and Card Recording Mode will not cancel Quick Start.) • When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with a Conversion lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around edges) effect occurs on in Quick Start standby, the zoom magnification becomes 5× and the picture size may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is used, however, the White Balance of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time. • Set...
... mode between Tape Recording Mode and Card Recording Mode will not cancel Quick Start.) • When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with a Conversion lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around edges) effect occurs on in Quick Start standby, the zoom magnification becomes 5× and the picture size may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is used, however, the White Balance of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time. • Set...
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... the AV Cable 1 . 3 Turn on this Camcorder and set the Mode Dial to the Tape Playback Mode. 4 For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 users : Set [ SETUP] >> [ TV ASPECT] >> [4:3] or [16:9]. 5 Select the input channel on the lower right of 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB). • Connect to start playback. • The image and audio are not compatible with the Camcorder. • The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system (for SD Memory Card of 8, 16...
... the AV Cable 1 . 3 Turn on this Camcorder and set the Mode Dial to the Tape Playback Mode. 4 For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 users : Set [ SETUP] >> [ TV ASPECT] >> [4:3] or [16:9]. 5 Select the input channel on the lower right of 128, 256, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB). • Connect to start playback. • The image and audio are not compatible with the Camcorder. • The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system (for SD Memory Card of 8, 16...
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... digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on the TV set to Tape Playback Mode. 54 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface Cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1 , high quality images and sounds can be stretched vertically. Using the DV Cable for equipment with other such media. Player/Recorder: 2 Insert the Cassette...
... digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on the TV set to Tape Playback Mode. 54 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface Cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1 , high quality images and sounds can be stretched vertically. Using the DV Cable for equipment with other such media. Player/Recorder: 2 Insert the Cassette...
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... Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be equipped with an DV Terminal. • During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as IEEE1394, you use a device equipped with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - Editing software package. • Personal Computer must be transferred directly to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification). CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of the menu settings on the recorder, digital...
... Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be equipped with an DV Terminal. • During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as IEEE1394, you use a device equipped with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - Editing software package. • Personal Computer must be transferred directly to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification). CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of the menu settings on the recorder, digital...
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... you output images edited on your PC to the Camcorder tape. Quick Movie Magic (pp. 64~67) : Recordings made with a PC An image stored on your OS in "D:\InstMenu.exe" and click "OK". ("D" applies when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.) Software Installation (For Windows) (PV-GS39 Only) • If you have Internet access, please download the USB Driver. USB Driver (pp. 56~58) When the Camcorder is connected to capture video recorded on the operating...
... you output images edited on your PC to the Camcorder tape. Quick Movie Magic (pp. 64~67) : Recordings made with a PC An image stored on your OS in "D:\InstMenu.exe" and click "OK". ("D" applies when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.) Software Installation (For Windows) (PV-GS39 Only) • If you have Internet access, please download the USB Driver. USB Driver (pp. 56~58) When the Camcorder is connected to capture video recorded on the operating...
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... 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). Operating environment • Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it must be installed on your PC. 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. [PV-GS59: Supplied] 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen...
... 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). Operating environment • Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it must be installed on your PC. 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. [PV-GS59: Supplied] 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen...
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... by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a message, such as the one in usual operation. 1 2 3 For PV-GS59 users : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. Also, you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the screen when you have direct dial-up connection capability to your personal computer with USB Cable. • The [ ] is displayed on the Home Page...
... by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a message, such as the one in usual operation. 1 2 3 For PV-GS59 users : Tape Recording Mode : Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. Also, you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the screen when you have direct dial-up connection capability to your personal computer with USB Cable. • The [ ] is displayed on the Home Page...
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... (Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably.) Hard disk: Ultra DMA - 33 or more precise edits, MotionDV STUDIO offers convenient features. Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only) Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer recordings made as fade effects, transition effects and titles to videos. Installation of personal computers. • When you to instructions. The Camcorder can also...
... (Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably.) Hard disk: Ultra DMA - 33 or more precise edits, MotionDV STUDIO offers convenient features. Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only) Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer recordings made as fade effects, transition effects and titles to videos. Installation of personal computers. • When you to instructions. The Camcorder can also...
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... the Remote Control after powering-on. (p. 15) CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be performed. CARD ERROR: The Card is connected to the Camcorder in LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is low. You are attempting to play back a tape section that does not support USB2.0. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. This...
... the Remote Control after powering-on. (p. 15) CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be performed. CARD ERROR: The Card is connected to the Camcorder in LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is low. You are attempting to play back a tape section that does not support USB2.0. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. This...
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... a new button-type battery. (p. 14) • Is the setting on the Remote Control is correctly inserted. • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the card.) The cassette cannot be performed when condensation occurs. When in the Playback Mode, recording cannot be operated though powered up. A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is on may destroy the data on the cassette open , the Camcorder may...
... a new button-type battery. (p. 14) • Is the setting on the Remote Control is correctly inserted. • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the card.) The cassette cannot be performed when condensation occurs. When in the Playback Mode, recording cannot be operated though powered up. A function indication such as mode indication, remaining tape time indication, or time code indication is on may destroy the data on the cassette open , the Camcorder may...
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..., playback images cannot be deleted. • Is the file locked? If the heads are not clear. • Have you selected video input on a recording made in a different format, or data is played back by using the head cleaner for digital video. (p. 73) • If the terminal for the connection. During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was performed (PV-GS59 Only). • If you set to [ (Normal)], pictures with no audio dubbing, set...
..., playback images cannot be deleted. • Is the file locked? If the heads are not clear. • Have you selected video input on a recording made in a different format, or data is played back by using the head cleaner for digital video. (p. 73) • If the terminal for the connection. During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was performed (PV-GS59 Only). • If you set to [ (Normal)], pictures with no audio dubbing, set...
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... play a tape with the protection on the Lens Cap. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. When the USB cable is displayed. • An irregularity in the Web Camera mode. • Is the setting for data protection and then press the [RESET] Button with copyright protection (copy guard)? Remove the cassette or the card for the Remote Control correct? • Did you press the [MENU] Button, the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button? You cannot use the menu...
... play a tape with the protection on the Lens Cap. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. When the USB cable is displayed. • An irregularity in the Web Camera mode. • Is the setting for data protection and then press the [RESET] Button with copyright protection (copy guard)? Remove the cassette or the card for the Remote Control correct? • Did you press the [MENU] Button, the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button? You cannot use the menu...