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Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. 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. 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 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. 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.
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The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Date of your Camcorder. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on... contact with the mark be read carefully in the information on the underside of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Your Camcorder is dangerous to avoid any inside part of this unit has been included. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, ...
The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Date of your Camcorder. This symbol alerts the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on... contact with the mark be read carefully in the information on the underside of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Your Camcorder is dangerous to avoid any inside part of this unit has been included. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, ...
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... is only valid in direct sunlight, inside . Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ● TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... If you see this copyright protection technology must be exposed to a warm place, moisture may damage the finish. This action could...dealer and ask for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of this symbol - Unplug your Camcorder. ● AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that will not subject it gets wet. ...
... is only valid in direct sunlight, inside . Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. ● TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... If you see this copyright protection technology must be exposed to a warm place, moisture may damage the finish. This action could...dealer and ask for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of this symbol - Unplug your Camcorder. ● AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... This product incorporates copyright protection technology that will not subject it gets wet. ...
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...For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 32 Recording Yourself 33 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light .........33 Quick Start 34 Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)....35 Zoom In/Out Functions 35 Digital Zoom Function 36 Image Stabilizer Function 36 Fade In/Out Functions 37 Backlight Compensation ... 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 To disconnect USB cable safely 59 Using as a Web Camera 60 Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only ...
...For PV-GS39/PV-GS59 32 Recording Yourself 33 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light .........33 Quick Start 34 Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)....35 Zoom In/Out Functions 35 Digital Zoom Function 36 Image Stabilizer Function 36 Fade In/Out Functions 37 Backlight Compensation ... 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 To disconnect USB cable safely 59 Using as a Web Camera 60 Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only ...
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... the Memory Card with its cut corner facing 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] 1 Knob and pull the... LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to the Camcorder. Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the front and pull up , and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off . 1 3 Close...
... the Memory Card with its cut corner facing 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] 1 Knob and pull the... LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to the Camcorder. Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the front and pull up , and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off . 1 3 Close...
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...adaptor may be required for assistance in , stereo) (pp. 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...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. 22) 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 75) Due to limitations in LCD production...
...adaptor may be required for assistance in , stereo) (pp. 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...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. 22) 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 75) Due to limitations in LCD production...
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... (p. 25) 34 Grip Belt (p. 17) 35 Tripod Receptacle • This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for how to attach the tripod to limitations in LCD production...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...(pp. 18~19) 19 DV Input/Output Terminal (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....
... (p. 25) 34 Grip Belt (p. 17) 35 Tripod Receptacle • This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for how to attach the tripod to limitations in LCD production...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...(pp. 18~19) 19 DV Input/Output Terminal (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....
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... Button [ENTER] (p. 26) * means that these buttons function in fire. 14 However, it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is exhausted, replace it depends on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to handle this Battery. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble... inserting the button-type battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only.
... Button [ENTER] (p. 26) * means that these buttons function in fire. 14 However, it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is exhausted, replace it depends on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to handle this Battery. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble... inserting the button-type battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only.
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... securely plug it . 2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by selecting different Remote Control Modes. • If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20) 15° 15° 15° 15° • Distance from the central axis...Control is replaced, the mode 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. When the Remote Control is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. 1 Connect the DC Cable...
... securely plug it . 2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by selecting different Remote Control Modes. • If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20) 15° 15° 15° 15° • Distance from the central axis...Control is replaced, the mode 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. When the Remote Control is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode. 1 Connect the DC Cable...
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... Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it . Notes: • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. • If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery ...[STATUS] Indicator is too high 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, remove the Battery downward or...
... Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it . Notes: • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. • If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery ...[STATUS] Indicator is too high 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, remove the Battery downward or...
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The Camcorder being used . customers) 1 Detach the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the loop made by itself and pull tight. 17 Before Using • "1 h 40 ...
The Camcorder being used . customers) 1 Detach the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the loop made by itself and pull tight. 17 Before Using • "1 h 40 ...
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... Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the Camcorder. 3 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert/remove a Cassette. 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster...The Cassette Holder is housed. 1 • Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the direction of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn on the Power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull up ...
... Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the Camcorder. 3 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert/remove a Cassette. 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster...The Cassette Holder is housed. 1 • Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the direction of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn on the Power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull up ...
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... grip belt stays clear of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder and you notice condensation on the cassette (by Panasonic only. Notes: • After use the Blank Search Function (p. 31) to find the position where you want to continue recording. •... If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may cause the loss of the tape before starting recording. • When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right ...
... grip belt stays clear of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder and you notice condensation on the cassette (by Panasonic only. Notes: • After use the Blank Search Function (p. 31) to find the position where you want to continue recording. •... If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may cause the loss of the tape before starting recording. • When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right ...
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...on , never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the power on and off with the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder When the [OFF/ON] Switch ...off with its cut corner facing right 1 , insert/remove it into/from the Card Slot. 1 Turning on the Camcorder Turn on the power first and then select modes. How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF...Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the card. • Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you can be turned on and off . ...
...on , never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the power on and off with the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder When the [OFF/ON] Switch ...off with its cut corner facing right 1 , insert/remove it into/from the Card Slot. 1 Turning on the Camcorder Turn on the power first and then select modes. How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF...Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the card. • Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you can be turned on and off . ...
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... using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the Viewfinder from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME... [YES] and set the date and time. • If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then adjust it. Setting Date and Time When the Camcorder is turned on the power. Use the steps below . 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... • The Viewfinder will be activated. 2 Adjust by a built-in lithium battery...
... using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the Viewfinder from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. Leave the camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the date and time for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME... [YES] and set the date and time. • If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then adjust it. Setting Date and Time When the Camcorder is turned on the power. Use the steps below . 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... • The Viewfinder will be activated. 2 Adjust by a built-in lithium battery...
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Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of ... securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is rotated by 180° towards the lens and the Viewfinder is opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed .
Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of ... securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is rotated by 180° towards the lens and the Viewfinder is opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed .
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... when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. : PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your personal computer. Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the One-Touch Navigation icon will display the...
... when playing back the recorded still picture on a card. : PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your personal computer. Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the One-Touch Navigation icon will display the...
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... using One-Touch Navigation. 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 end the Help Mode...
... using One-Touch Navigation. 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 end the Help Mode...
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... Press the [MENU] Button again. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected 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 set . Menus can select the desired...
... Press the [MENU] Button again. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected 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 set . Menus can select the desired...
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... other audio signals are dubbed.) [16bit]: Records audio in "16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks". Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of the recorded sound. Check the sentence displayed on the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only). DISPLAY Set [ SETUP...
... other audio signals are dubbed.) [16bit]: Records audio in "16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks". Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of the recorded sound. Check the sentence displayed on the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only). DISPLAY Set [ SETUP...