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... right. do not install this equipment in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! The serial number is designed to avoid any inside part of contact with the mark be read carefully in order to record and play back...cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to retain this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Your Camcorder is on the tag located on the market today. This symbol warns the user...
... right. do not install this equipment in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! The serial number is designed to avoid any inside part of contact with the mark be read carefully in order to record and play back...cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to retain this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. Your Camcorder is on the tag located on the market today. This symbol warns the user...
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...You ("Licensee") are not transferred to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in this End User Software Agreement ("Agreement") on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any of the terms and conditions of the Software. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers from or in this Agreement. Article 7 Export Control Licensee... regulations of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for USB Driver, MotionDV STUDIO and Quick Movie Magic) Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS59 Only), please read the following. End User License Agreement (for a particular purpose.
...You ("Licensee") are not transferred to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in this End User Software Agreement ("Agreement") on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any of the terms and conditions of the Software. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers from or in this Agreement. Article 7 Export Control Licensee... regulations of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for USB Driver, MotionDV STUDIO and Quick Movie Magic) Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS59 Only), please read the following. End User License Agreement (for a particular purpose.
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...Noise Reduction Function 39 Cinema Function (PV-GS29 Only 39 Wide/4:3 Function (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .......39 Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) ....40 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) .......41 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 42 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 43 Manual Focus Adjustment 44 Playback Mode Playing ... 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...
...Noise Reduction Function 39 Cinema Function (PV-GS29 Only 39 Wide/4:3 Function (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .......39 Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) ....40 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) .......41 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 42 Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number 43 Manual Focus Adjustment 44 Playback Mode Playing ... 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...
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...20) 4 Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 76, 78) 5 DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 15) 6 Battery Holder (p. 16) 7 Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 30, 40~44) 8 Card Slot Cover (pp. 19~20) 9 Card Slot (pp. 19~20) 13 10 11 12 14 A/V 15 10 Lens...35, 39) 12 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) ...
...20) 4 Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 76, 78) 5 DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 15) 6 Battery Holder (p. 16) 7 Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 30, 40~44) 8 Card Slot Cover (pp. 19~20) 9 Card Slot (pp. 19~20) 13 10 11 12 14 A/V 15 10 Lens...35, 39) 12 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) ...
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... Adjustment Mode p. 44 p. 44 ▼ Go to next page. - • 1 is displayed while recording on a tape. Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [FOCUS]. 1/4 NEXT 2/4 NEXT 3/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT 1/6 NEXT 2/6 NEXT 3/6 NEXT 1 ◄ Fade p. 37 ► 1/4 ▲ Help Mode* Backlight compensation p. 25 p. 37...
... Adjustment Mode p. 44 p. 44 ▼ Go to next page. - • 1 is displayed while recording on a tape. Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [FOCUS]. 1/4 NEXT 2/4 NEXT 3/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT 1/6 NEXT 2/6 NEXT 3/6 NEXT 1 ◄ Fade p. 37 ► 1/4 ▲ Help Mode* Backlight compensation p. 25 p. 37...
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... BACKLIGHT EXIT 1/4 NEXT SET EXIT • An explanation of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on the screen. • Each time the Joystick Control is displayed. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [EXIT] or press the... end the Help Mode Move the Joystick Control [►] to select the top menu. e.g. e.g. Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set . • The Help Mode only displays the information available in [AUTO] Mode.
... BACKLIGHT EXIT 1/4 NEXT SET EXIT • An explanation of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on the screen. • Each time the Joystick Control is displayed. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [EXIT] or press the... end the Help Mode Move the Joystick Control [►] to select the top menu. e.g. e.g. Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set . • The Help Mode only displays the information available in [AUTO] Mode.
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... the power is turned on the power. • When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. Recording on a Tape • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before recording the...indication 4) Still picture size 5) Quality of still pictures 6) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be adjusted manually. (pp. 41, 44) • Before turning on the screen. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. • The [RECORD] and [●] ...
... the power is turned on the power. • When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. Recording on a Tape • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before recording the...indication 4) Still picture size 5) Quality of still pictures 6) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be adjusted manually. (pp. 41, 44) • Before turning on the screen. (PV-GS39/ (PV-GS29) PV-GS59) 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. • The [RECORD] and [●] ...
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Recording with this Camcorder. Notes: • Even if the [ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture. • When the color of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. • Photoshot ... Built-in front of the Joystick Control. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may become longer depending on the picture content. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that recording.) • Extend the Viewfinder to see a mirror...
Recording with this Camcorder. Notes: • Even if the [ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture. • When the color of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. • Photoshot ... Built-in front of the Joystick Control. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may become longer depending on the picture content. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When using the card formatted by other equipment or a card that recording.) • Extend the Viewfinder to see a mirror...
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When you start recording images. The image/audio gradually disappears. Notes: • When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. • If you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears. 3 Move the ...
When you start recording images. The image/audio gradually disappears. Notes: • When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. • If you start recording, the image/audio disappeared completely and the image/audio gradually appears. 3 Move the ...
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... [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial. • In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner. • Adjust the Focus manually. • White Balance cannot be set. • The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted. • The Scene Mode cannot be set. • When recording with the...
... [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial. • In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner. • Adjust the Focus manually. • White Balance cannot be set. • The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted. • The Scene Mode cannot be set. • When recording with the...
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...subject is used indoors, the screen may change the [ SCENE MODE] setting to [OFF]. Sports Mode • For slow motion playback (PV-GS59 Only) or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode is extremely bright, the recorded image may become unstable. • If this ... Special 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 to [MANUAL]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> a desired mode or [ ...
...subject is used indoors, the screen may change the [ SCENE MODE] setting to [OFF]. Sports Mode • For slow motion playback (PV-GS59 Only) or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode is extremely bright, the recorded image may become unstable. • If this ... Special 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 to [MANUAL]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> a desired mode or [ ...
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...until the [ ] Indication appears. This function is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Move the... Joystick Control [▲] to bring out natural colors. Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light that white will appear pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light and adjusts so that comes through the Lens and White ...
...until the [ ] Indication appears. This function is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. 2 Move the... Joystick Control [▲] to bring out natural colors. Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light that white will appear pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light and adjusts so that comes through the Lens and White ...
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... Cap attached, the automatic White Balance adjustment may not be set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 WB WB < > BACK 100 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the... When you use the auto white balance mode. When white balance cannot be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in the manual adjustment mode • When the setting is adjusted again. In this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7)...
... Cap attached, the automatic White Balance adjustment may not be set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 WB WB < > BACK 100 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the... When you use the auto white balance mode. When white balance cannot be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in the manual adjustment mode • When the setting is adjusted again. In this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp 7)...
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...Speed Indication appears. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60-1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/60-1/500 s in... a Gain-up value. Recording Mode 2 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [ ]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] WB IRIS SHTR 5/5 NEXT Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. To Resume Automatic ...
...Speed Indication appears. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60-1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/60-1/500 s in... a Gain-up value. Recording Mode 2 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [ ]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] WB IRIS SHTR 5/5 NEXT Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. To Resume Automatic ...
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... adjust the gain value. • If the gain value is increased, the noise on it. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. [One-Touch Navigation icon] WB... IRIS SHTR 5/5 NEXT 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [FOCUS]. • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. [One-Touch Navigation icon] SP 3h59m59s29f ►MF R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 MF MF ...
... adjust the gain value. • If the gain value is increased, the noise on it. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. [One-Touch Navigation icon] WB... IRIS SHTR 5/5 NEXT 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [FOCUS]. • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. [One-Touch Navigation icon] SP 3h59m59s29f ►MF R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 MF MF ...
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... USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. • It enters MotionDV STUDIO (Quick Movie Magic) Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 4 To start MotionDV STUDIO: Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV]. • Using the Quick Movie... or the driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to the user manual of visual effects can be added and titles can be created. • You cannot record a video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder. With DV Cable (optional) OS: Windows 2000/XP...
... USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. • It enters MotionDV STUDIO (Quick Movie Magic) Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 4 To start MotionDV STUDIO: Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV]. • Using the Quick Movie... or the driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to the user manual of visual effects can be added and titles can be created. • You cannot record a video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder. With DV Cable (optional) OS: Windows 2000/XP...
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...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] screen and select a folder in the text. Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder... folder. In this software after logging ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to Help. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable. • When the Tape Recording Mode of the Intel Corporation. • All other languages are shown in ...
...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] screen and select a folder in the text. Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder... folder. In this software after logging ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to Help. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable. • When the Tape Recording Mode of the Intel Corporation. • All other languages are shown in ...
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... (p. 39) [640 × 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 recording is on ... Mode) (p. 29) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 29) : Automatic Mode (p. 30) : Manual Mode (pp. 40~44) : Image Stabilizer (p. 36) 12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 28) MF: Manual Focus (p. 44) : Back Light Mode (p. 37) : Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 40) : Portrait Mode (Scene...
... (p. 39) [640 × 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 recording is on ... Mode) (p. 29) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 29) : Automatic Mode (p. 30) : Manual Mode (pp. 40~44) : Image Stabilizer (p. 36) 12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 28) MF: Manual Focus (p. 44) : Back Light Mode (p. 37) : Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 40) : Portrait Mode (Scene...
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...DV MODE) (PV-GS59 Only): You are attempting to adversely affect the picture and sound. • Recordings on the Camcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are... attempting to select an item other business use. • If you use the Camcorder for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other than [OFF] in [...
...DV MODE) (PV-GS59 Only): You are attempting to adversely affect the picture and sound. • Recordings on the Camcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are... attempting to select an item other business use. • If you use the Camcorder for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other than [OFF] in [...
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... disappears. (p. 73) The Remote Control does not function (PV-GS59 Only). • Has the button-type battery of ... changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? The remaining tape time indication disappears. • The remaining tape time indication may destroy... restored. If the cover is not a malfunction. The Camcorder cannot be performed. (p. 30) • Has condensation occurred? The Camcorder does not operate normally. • The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you set ? Then, about 1...
... disappears. (p. 73) The Remote Control does not function (PV-GS59 Only). • Has the button-type battery of ... changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? The remaining tape time indication disappears. • The remaining tape time indication may destroy... restored. If the cover is not a malfunction. The Camcorder cannot be performed. (p. 30) • Has condensation occurred? The Camcorder does not operate normally. • The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you set ? Then, about 1...