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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 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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. 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 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. 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. Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No.
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Your Camcorder is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! It is designed to retain this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ... be used. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have purchased one of your convenient Camcorder information source. Therefore, it in a confined space such as your Camcorder. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. • Since this equipment in a well ventilated place; do not...
Your Camcorder is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! It is designed to retain this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ... be used. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have purchased one of your convenient Camcorder information source. Therefore, it in a confined space such as your Camcorder. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. • Since this equipment in a well ventilated place; do not...
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... direct exposure to a warm place, moisture may damage the finish. Do not attempt to discard this unit. CARE ● TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not connect the power supply or operate your local authorities or dealer and ask for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your...and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to rain or moisture. If you wish to disassemble this product, please contact your Camcorder if it is intended for limited viewing. There are free from a pool or even a cup of U.S. If the unit is prohibited. - Do not...
... direct exposure to a warm place, moisture may damage the finish. Do not attempt to discard this unit. CARE ● TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not connect the power supply or operate your local authorities or dealer and ask for outdoor use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your...and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to rain or moisture. If you wish to disassemble this product, please contact your Camcorder if it is intended for limited viewing. There are free from a pool or even a cup of U.S. If the unit is prohibited. - Do not...
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...Recording from a Tape onto a Card (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... Re-attaching the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 18 Inserting/Removing a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 19 Turning on the Camcorder 20 Setting Date and Time 21 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 21 Easy to Use Mode Dial 23 How to remove the Sensor...
...Recording from a Tape onto a Card (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... Re-attaching the Lens Cap 17 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 18 Inserting/Removing a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 19 Turning on the Camcorder 20 Setting Date and Time 21 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 21 Easy to Use Mode Dial 23 How to remove the Sensor...
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... the Battery 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge 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 [OPEN] 1 Knob and pull the... use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be ejected. 2 After the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
... the Battery 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge 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 [OPEN] 1 Knob and pull the... use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be ejected. 2 After the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
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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) 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (pp. 15~16... (pp. 51, 54) 4) Shoulder Strap (p. 18) 5) 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 LCD ...
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) 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (pp. 15~16... (pp. 51, 54) 4) Shoulder Strap (p. 18) 5) 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 LCD ...
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...-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the Camcorder functions can be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this to the digital video equipment. 20 USB Jack [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) (pp. 58~59, 61, 67) 21 Speaker (p. 45) 22 Built-in LCD production technology, there...) 13 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...
...-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the Camcorder functions can be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this to the digital video equipment. 20 USB Jack [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) (pp. 58~59, 61, 67) 21 Speaker (p. 45) 22 Built-in LCD production technology, there...) 13 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...
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... ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery ...this type of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only. WARNING ●Use Battery with any small object, this Battery. The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 43 Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Control, ...
... ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery ...this type of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only. WARNING ●Use Battery with any small object, this Battery. The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 43 Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Control, ...
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...• When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and charge it. 2 Put the Battery on ... 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 , [REMOTE] will appear. Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor ...
...• When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and charge it. 2 Put the Battery on ... 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 , [REMOTE] will appear. Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor ...
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... 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.../ 1 150 mAh) C 2 h 25 min. 3 h 15 min. (2 h 40 min.) 1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.) Optional battery A (PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) B CGA-DU12 (7.2 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 ...
... 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.../ 1 150 mAh) C 2 h 25 min. 3 h 15 min. (2 h 40 min.) 1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.) Optional battery A (PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) B CGA-DU12 (7.2 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 ...
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... capacity, the display will flash. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will change: → → → → . Before Using • "1 h 40 min." The Camcorder being used . customers) 1 Detach the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the loop made by itself and pull tight. 17 If the Battery is...a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of 60 %. 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 the table are approximate times.
... capacity, the display will flash. If the battery discharges, then ( ) will change: → → → → . Before Using • "1 h 40 min." The Camcorder being used . customers) 1 Detach the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the loop made by itself and pull tight. 17 If the Battery is...a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of 60 %. 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 the table are approximate times.
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... Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. • Pull it out more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com. • For your reference if you...should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the ...
... Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. • Pull it out more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com. • For your reference if you...should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the ...
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To enable recording, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by Panasonic only. Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Power. 2 Open the LCD Monitor and then open the Card Slot Cover. 19 ... is in contact with grip belt as shown below . Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory...
To enable recording, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by Panasonic only. Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Power. 2 Open the LCD Monitor and then open the Card Slot Cover. 19 ... is in contact with grip belt as shown below . Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory...
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.... 2 Close the LCD Monitor and retract the Viewfinder. 2 20 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 use . • The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be activated...on it, or format it is moved back, you cannot write to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment. If it . This operation may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the...
.... 2 Close the LCD Monitor and retract the Viewfinder. 2 20 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 use . • The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be activated...on it, or format it is moved back, you cannot write to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment. If it . This operation may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the...
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... of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to charge the battery. Setting Date and Time When the Camcorder is turned on the Camcorder, and the built-in battery is inserted for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [OFF], ... built-in lithium battery will cycle in lithium battery If [ ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is not very accurate. Recharging the built-in the order shown below to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. Select [YES] and set the date...
... of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to charge the battery. Setting Date and Time When the Camcorder is turned on the Camcorder, and the built-in battery is inserted for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [OFF], ... built-in lithium battery will cycle in lithium battery If [ ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is not very accurate. Recharging the built-in the order shown below to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. Select [YES] and set the date...
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... Monitor. • If the LCD Monitor is set to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of the LCD Monitor cannot be damaged or...), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder simultaneously light. Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be adjusted. • These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 22
... Monitor. • If the LCD Monitor is set to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of the LCD Monitor cannot be damaged or...), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder simultaneously light. Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be adjusted. • These settings will not affect the images actually recorded. 22
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...back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode (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 you want to connect the Camcorder to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon will be played back on ...a card. : PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture...
...back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode (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 you want to connect the Camcorder to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon will be played back on ...a card. : PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture...
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.... 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on the screen. • Each time the Joystick Control is moved down, the indication changes. To... p. 44 p. 44 - ▲ Playback / Pause ► - ◄ Fast (Cue Playback) Rewind (Review Playback) ▼ Stop Picture Playback Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) p. 45 p. 46 p. 46 p. 45 ▲ ► - ◄ ▼ Start the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show Playback the next picture Playback the previous...
.... 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on the screen. • Each time the Joystick Control is moved down, the indication changes. To... p. 44 p. 44 - ▲ Playback / Pause ► - ◄ Fast (Cue Playback) Rewind (Review Playback) ▼ Stop Picture Playback Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) p. 45 p. 46 p. 46 p. 45 ▲ ► - ◄ ▼ Start the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show Playback the next picture Playback the previous...
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...;ais SETUP ENTER EXIT List of Menus The figures of the Joystick Control on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be displayed during playback but not during recording. To Return to determine the setting.... 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 BASIC SCENE MODE REC SPEED WIND CUT ASPECT...
...;ais SETUP ENTER EXIT List of Menus The figures of the Joystick Control on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be displayed during playback but not during recording. To Return to determine the setting.... 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 BASIC SCENE MODE REC SPEED WIND CUT ASPECT...
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... 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... quality of the recorded sound. Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the screen (p. 71). Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to Taking...
... 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... quality of the recorded sound. Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the screen (p. 71). Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to Taking...