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...FCC Rules. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to recycle this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is connected. ●...instructions, may cause undesired operation. CONSUMERS Only- 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 ...
...FCC Rules. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to recycle this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is connected. ●...instructions, may cause undesired operation. CONSUMERS Only- 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 ...
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...read carefully. Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM USB Cable Card Feature - - customers... book is the model used for use with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection. „How to 7 The PV-GS59 is designed for illustrative purposes. Supplied (LSFT0648) For U.S.A. For Canada customers: Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) ... No No * It is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59.
...read carefully. Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. customers: CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM USB Cable Card Feature - - customers... book is the model used for use with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection. „How to 7 The PV-GS59 is designed for illustrative purposes. Supplied (LSFT0648) For U.S.A. For Canada customers: Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) ... No No * It is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59.
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...Mode 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 ...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 Use the Joystick...
...Mode 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 ...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 Use the Joystick...
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... [OFF] while pressing the button 1 . • The [STATUS] Indicator goes off , charging is opened , the cassette holder cannot be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE...2 Attach the charged 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...
... [OFF] while pressing the button 1 . • The [STATUS] Indicator goes off , charging is opened , the cassette holder cannot be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE...2 Attach the charged 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...
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...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. 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. ... 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) CAUTION: This ...
...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. 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. ... 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) CAUTION: This ...
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...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...pp. 54~55, 67~68) • Connect 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 (pp. 33~34)...15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51, 54) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in LCD production technology, there may be operated from a distance. 37 39 38 40...
...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...pp. 54~55, 67~68) • Connect 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 (pp. 33~34)...15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51, 54) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in LCD production technology, there may be operated from a distance. 37 39 38 40...
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... MODE] (p. 71) will appear. When the Remote Control is operated for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of the Remote Control do not match with each other, [REMOTE] will appear and operation is impossible....Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator 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 ...
... MODE] (p. 71) will appear. When the Remote Control is operated for indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of the Remote Control do not match with each other, [REMOTE] will appear and operation is impossible....Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator 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 ...
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...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.... 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 ....) 16 • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. &#...
...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.... 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 ....) 16 • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. &#...
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...Holder 2 , be sure your fingers to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be used to [ON] again. • Check if the battery has run down . If you...as shown below . Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may cause your fingers have not been placed underneath the Cassette Holder as a cable, caught in a Card. Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure ...is completely housed, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by Panasonic only.
...Holder 2 , be sure your fingers to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be used to [ON] again. • Check if the battery has run down . If you...as shown below . Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may cause your fingers have not been placed underneath the Cassette Holder as a cable, caught in a Card. Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure ...is completely housed, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by Panasonic only.
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...operation may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may be turned on it . We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, and USB Reader/Writer. „ SD Memory Card • The memory ...capacity indicated on the card. 3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 1 , insert/remove it into/from the Card Slot. 1 Turning on the Camcorder Turn on the ...
...operation may make the card unusable. • Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may be turned on it . We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, and USB Reader/Writer. „ SD Memory Card • The memory ...capacity indicated on the card. 3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 1 , insert/remove it into/from the Card Slot. 1 Turning on the Camcorder Turn on the ...
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When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to Tape Recording Mode. When the PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback...functions may be set [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES]. - Playback on digital video equipment without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off even when set . Slow Motion/Still Advance playback. 29 Before Using „ POWER SAVE Set [ ...mosaic noise may not turn it takes time more than usual to the AC Jack (When using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is canceled. When connecting to start recording after ...
When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to Tape Recording Mode. When the PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Menus Related to Playback...functions may be set [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES]. - Playback on digital video equipment without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off even when set . Slow Motion/Still Advance playback. 29 Before Using „ POWER SAVE Set [ ...mosaic noise may not turn it takes time more than usual to the AC Jack (When using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is canceled. When connecting to start recording after ...
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...; To Stop Playback Move the Joystick Control [▼] to [OFF]. • When you set [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB Cable, the Repeat Playback Mode is completed, the volume indication [ ] will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [ AUDIO OUT]. 45 On... reached, the tape will disappear. • If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ...
...; To Stop Playback Move the Joystick Control [▼] to [OFF]. • When you set [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB Cable, the Repeat Playback Mode is completed, the volume indication [ ] will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [ AUDIO OUT]. 45 On... reached, the tape will disappear. • If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. ...
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...of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16 system (for reuse. Formatting a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) If a Card becomes unreadable by 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 TV. 6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select the [ ] to start playback. • The image and audio are not compatible with the AV Cable...
...of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16 system (for reuse. Formatting a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) If a Card becomes unreadable by 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 TV. 6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select the [ ] to start playback. • The image and audio are not compatible with the AV Cable...
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...) 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 dubbed in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with a DV terminal) 5 Start recording....9660;] to stop playback. 7 Stop recording. • If you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) (PV-GS59 Only) „ When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set • Check that has a DV input/output...
...) 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 dubbed in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with a DV terminal) 5 Start recording....9660;] to stop playback. 7 Stop recording. • If you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not appear.) (PV-GS59 Only) „ When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set • Check that has a DV input/output...
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... 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 Or, while pressing the [● REC] Button, press the [►] Button on the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • Recording starts. „ To Cancel the Standby for [ TV ASPECT] in some cases. Editing Mode 55 Using products from video editing... Card/video - Our DVC being OHCI compliant should have no problem working with an DV Terminal. • During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as IEEE1394, you to select [ ]. For more information, see the instructions for equipment connected. • ...
... 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 Or, while pressing the [● REC] Button, press the [►] Button on the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • Recording starts. „ To Cancel the Standby for [ TV ASPECT] in some cases. Editing Mode 55 Using products from video editing... Card/video - Our DVC being OHCI compliant should have no problem working with an DV Terminal. • During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as IEEE1394, you to select [ ]. For more information, see the instructions for equipment connected. • ...
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... http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads (PV-GS59: Supplied) 3 Select the software to : (For U.S.A. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM. 56 (For CANADA consumers) http://www.panasonic.ca/english... 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 open, type in ... the USB function. Connecting the Camcorder with the DV cable also lets you output images edited on a tape or images viewed through the Camcorder lens. Using Camcorder with USB connection. „ ...
... http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads (PV-GS59: Supplied) 3 Select the software to : (For U.S.A. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM. 56 (For CANADA consumers) http://www.panasonic.ca/english... 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 open, type in ... the USB function. Connecting the Camcorder with the DV cable also lets you output images edited on a tape or images viewed through the Camcorder lens. Using Camcorder with USB connection. „ ...
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...Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to install the USB Driver from the Web Site. • For Windows XP SP2 users: The USB equipment operates with the driver installed standard on your OS. (PV-GS59 Only) • You'll need to your PC with the USB Cable. • When DirectX9... may not run. IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed: Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 (PV-GS39) or later Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later (PV-GS39 Only) • For Windows 2000 users: Please download and install the USB Driver from the supplied CD-ROM. ...
...Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to install the USB Driver from the Web Site. • For Windows XP SP2 users: The USB equipment operates with the driver installed standard on your OS. (PV-GS59 Only) • You'll need to your PC with the USB Cable. • When DirectX9... may not run. IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed: Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 (PV-GS39) or later Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later (PV-GS39 Only) • For Windows 2000 users: Please download and install the USB Driver from the supplied CD-ROM. ...
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... PC Mode. (For CANADA consumers) http://www.panasonic.ca/english/ customercare/downloads.asp 3 Connect the Camcorder to "ON". 2 (For U.S.A. consumers) Click [Camcorder] on your computer. • Reboot the computer to : (For U.S.A. PV-GS39 Only • For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with USB Cable and turn off all devices, which are to be connected...
... PC Mode. (For CANADA consumers) http://www.panasonic.ca/english/ customercare/downloads.asp 3 Connect the Camcorder to "ON". 2 (For U.S.A. consumers) Click [Camcorder] on your computer. • Reboot the computer to : (For U.S.A. PV-GS39 Only • For Windows XP users, the USB equipment operates with USB Cable and turn off all devices, which are to be connected...
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...on the Memory Card and also save them to be able to your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. To disconnect USB cable safely „ For Windows If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on , it in PC Mode: [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Matshita DVC USB ...files using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users). [Windows 2000] [Windows XP] 1 2 • After the USB Connection Cable is connected to the Camcorder, open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is displayed as a floppy disk drive, and you can use the same...
...on the Memory Card and also save them to be able to your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. To disconnect USB cable safely „ For Windows If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on , it in PC Mode: [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Matshita DVC USB ...files using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users). [Windows 2000] [Windows XP] 1 2 • After the USB Connection Cable is connected to the Camcorder, open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is displayed as a floppy disk drive, and you can use the same...
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...operation 1 is completed before proceeding. • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. • When SD Memory Card is removed. • When Mode Dial is recommended. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2*1 (PV-GS39) or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later ...MSN Messenger Operating environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with the USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB Cable. A Type To use the Camcorder as when the USB Cable is removed (above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from ...
...operation 1 is completed before proceeding. • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. • When SD Memory Card is removed. • When Mode Dial is recommended. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2*1 (PV-GS39) or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later ...MSN Messenger Operating environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with the USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect the USB Cable. A Type To use the Camcorder as when the USB Cable is removed (above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from ...
