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...record and play back in the information on the appliance bottom cover. It is designed to retain this unit. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. do not install this equipment in a well ventilated place; WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE ...SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Your Camcorder is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. 2 This symbol alerts the user that ...
...record and play back in the information on the appliance bottom cover. It is designed to retain this unit. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. do not install this equipment in a well ventilated place; WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE ...SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Your Camcorder is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. 2 This symbol alerts the user that ...
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...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on how to operate this battery. - Operation is connected. ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device...two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device ...
...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ● Connect the equipment into an outlet on how to operate this battery. - Operation is connected. ● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device...two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device ...
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... for use with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection. How to 7 Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. The PV-GS59 is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD...
... for use with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection. How to 7 Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. The PV-GS59 is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD...
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... right 4 insert 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] ...that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to the AC Adaptor and charge it. Quick Guide Using the Battery 1 Attach the Battery to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. 10 Inserting a Card 1 Place your Thumb on the Power 1...pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
... right 4 insert 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] ...that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to the AC Adaptor and charge it. Quick Guide Using the Battery 1 Attach the Battery to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. 10 Inserting a Card 1 Place your Thumb on the Power 1...pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
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... voltages other than 120 V AC. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (pp. 15~16) 3) AV Cable (pp. 51, 54) 4) Shoulder Strap (p. 18) 5) USB Cable and CD-ROM (pp.... AC. 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~...
... voltages other than 120 V AC. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets. 2) Battery Pack (pp. 15~16) 3) AV Cable (pp. 51, 54) 4) Shoulder Strap (p. 18) 5) USB Cable and CD-ROM (pp.... AC. 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~...
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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 goes. 16 17 30 Mode Dial (p. 23) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30...-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 LED Light ...
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 goes. 16 17 30 Mode Dial (p. 23) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30...-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 LED Light ...
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... buttons on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. WARNING ●Use Battery with any small object, this Battery. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025...
... buttons on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. WARNING ●Use Battery with any small object, this Battery. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025...
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...8226; If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is impossible. Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of this Camcorder when batteries from other , [REMOTE] will appear and ...is operated for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above operating...
...8226; If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is impossible. Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of this Camcorder when batteries from other , [REMOTE] will appear and ...is operated for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above operating...
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...; When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but the battery is charged normally. Charging Time and Available Recording Time Supplied battery A 1 h 40 min. (PV-GS29) CGR-DU06 B 1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.) (7.2 V / 640 mAh) C 55 min. (45 min.) Supplied battery A (PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) B CGR-DU06 (7.2 V / 640 mAh) C Supplied battery A (PV-GS59 Canada Only...
...; When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but the battery is charged normally. Charging Time and Available Recording Time Supplied battery A 1 h 40 min. (PV-GS29) CGR-DU06 B 1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.) (7.2 V / 640 mAh) C 55 min. (45 min.) Supplied battery A (PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) B CGR-DU06 (7.2 V / 640 mAh) C Supplied battery A (PV-GS59 Canada Only...
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...if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to remove the Sensor tag (For U.S.A. The Camcorder being used will also heat up after use , the available recording time may be shorter. • The times shown in parentheses ...8226; The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the size of the battery capacity, the display will flash. 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 used . In actual use or charging. Then pass the Lens...
...if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to remove the Sensor tag (For U.S.A. The Camcorder being used will also heat up after use , the available recording time may be shorter. • The times shown in parentheses ...8226; The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the size of the battery capacity, the display will flash. 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 used . In actual use or charging. Then pass the Lens...
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...For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn on the Camcorder. 3 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert/remove a ...cannot slip off. 1 • When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the same way. 18 Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. • When not using the Lens Cap,...
...For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn on the Camcorder. 3 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert/remove a ...cannot slip off. 1 • When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the same way. 18 Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. • When not using the Lens Cap,...
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...battery has run down . This may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (p. 73) • When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, use , be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder...in an upright position. (p. 74) • If the indicator of the cover when opening. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it stops. • When the Cassette Holder ...
...battery has run down . This may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (p. 73) • When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, use , be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder...in an upright position. (p. 74) • If the indicator of the cover when opening. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it stops. • When the Cassette Holder ...
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... the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch ... Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the Viewfinder from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is turned on the Camcorder, and the built-in the order shown below to be set. Before Using • The power will not turn off if the LCD...
... the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Pull the Viewfinder. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch ... Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the Viewfinder from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is turned on the Camcorder, and the built-in the order shown below to be set. Before Using • The power will not turn off if the LCD...
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... [ SCENE MODE] 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 Operating with Remote Control...determine the setting. • While a Menu is turned off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained even when the Camcorder is displayed, you cannot record or play back. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off . BASIC SCENE MODE ...
... [ SCENE MODE] 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 Operating with Remote Control...determine the setting. • While a Menu is turned off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained even when the Camcorder is displayed, you cannot record or play back. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off . BASIC SCENE MODE ...
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... condition. • The initializing takes a little while. • Language setting cannot be played back. When connecting to the AC Jack (When using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but mosaic noise may be disabled...(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be back to the initial shipping condition. DEMO MODE • Set to Tape Recording Mode. For normal use the Camcorder, turn off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from ...
... condition. • The initializing takes a little while. • Language setting cannot be played back. When connecting to the AC Jack (When using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but mosaic noise may be disabled...(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be back to the initial shipping condition. DEMO MODE • Set to Tape Recording Mode. For normal use the Camcorder, turn off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from ...
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...SETUP] >> [ QUICK START] >> [OFF]. • If the standby continues for 5 minutes, the unit will turn the Camcorder on open the LCD Monitor and/or the Viewfinder. • If the Mode Dial is moved or the battery is removed in Quick Start standby mode, Quick Start is canceled and the power turns off... being consumed. A tape or a card is inserted while the Tape Recording Mode is used , however, the White Balance of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time. • Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use. • Do not look directly into recording pause ...
...SETUP] >> [ QUICK START] >> [OFF]. • If the standby continues for 5 minutes, the unit will turn the Camcorder on open the LCD Monitor and/or the Viewfinder. • If the Mode Dial is moved or the battery is removed in Quick Start standby mode, Quick Start is canceled and the power turns off... being consumed. A tape or a card is inserted while the Tape Recording Mode is used , however, the White Balance of the Camcorder. • Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time. • Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use. • Do not look directly into recording pause ...
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.... DELETE OK TO DELETE IMAGE? Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on the SD Card (selected files) connect to a PC and use the AC Adapter or a sufficiently charged battery. • In case of the screen. Playback Mode 49 DELETE DELETE THIS...
.... DELETE OK TO DELETE IMAGE? Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on the SD Card (selected files) connect to a PC and use the AC Adapter or a sufficiently charged battery. • In case of the screen. Playback Mode 49 DELETE DELETE THIS...
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To Display the On-screen Information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder (One-Touch Navigation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. 1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • Press the button again to avoid battery depletion. 52 Note: • Use the AC adaptor to erase the OSD information.
To Display the On-screen Information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder (One-Touch Navigation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. 1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • Press the button again to avoid battery depletion. 52 Note: • Use the AC adaptor to erase the OSD information.
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For more information about iMovie HD, please refer to the PC Mode, a warning message may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder is used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen. • Although the screens in... in the memory card such as the power source for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well. • In this Manual, the 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...
For more information about iMovie HD, please refer to the PC Mode, a warning message may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder is used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen. • Although the screens in... in the memory card such as the power source for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well. • In this Manual, the 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...
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Basic indications: : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 12:34:56PM: Date/Time... Photoshot Recording (p. 33) : Lock Setting (p. 50) : LED Video Light is on the screen. Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on . (pp. 33~34) : Gain up (pp. 33~34) : Web Camera Mode (p. 61) Wide Mode... × 480] Image size 0.2M [640 × 320] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. (White): (Red): Photoshot Mode While Photoshot...
Basic indications: : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 12:34:56PM: Date/Time... Photoshot Recording (p. 33) : Lock Setting (p. 50) : LED Video Light is on the screen. Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on . (pp. 33~34) : Gain up (pp. 33~34) : Web Camera Mode (p. 61) Wide Mode... × 480] Image size 0.2M [640 × 320] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. (White): (Red): Photoshot Mode While Photoshot...