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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-GS59 (PV-GS59 Shown) PV-GS39 PV-GS29 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. 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. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. PV-GS59 (PV-GS59 Shown) PV-GS39 PV-GS29 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. 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
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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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However, this to the digital video equipment. 20 USB Jack [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) (pp. 58~59, 61, 67) 21 Speaker (p. ...p. 26) 13 Before Using 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51, 54) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the Camcorder functions can be some tiny bright or... 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 (p. ...
However, this to the digital video equipment. 20 USB Jack [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) (pp. 58~59, 61, 67) 21 Speaker (p. ...p. 26) 13 Before Using 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51, 54) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder's built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the Camcorder functions can be some tiny bright or... 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 (p. ...
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... Other Menus INITIAL SET • Set to a PC or other digital video equipment recorded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on digital video equipment without inserting a cassette or a card, the Camcorder is canceled. Playback of the LP mode, we recommend using the AC Adaptor)... Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. For normal use the Camcorder, turn off to protect the tape or 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,...
... Other Menus INITIAL SET • Set to a PC or other digital video equipment recorded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on digital video equipment without inserting a cassette or a card, the Camcorder is canceled. Playback of the LP mode, we recommend using the AC Adaptor)... Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. For normal use the Camcorder, turn off to protect the tape or 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,...
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Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can select a magnification from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds at the maximum in the Digital Zoom range. When the digital zoom is shaken greatly - When the Camcorder is used - OFF Optical zoom only (Up to 30×) 50×...
Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can select a magnification from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds at the maximum in the Digital Zoom range. When the digital zoom is shaken greatly - When the Camcorder is used - OFF Optical zoom only (Up to 30×) 50×...
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...set to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on another camera may take a little time. Notes: • DPOF setting made on the lower right ...select a desired picture and press the Joystick Control. • The selected picture is displayed on your Camcorder. • Verifying the DPOF Settings may not be in succession. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 ...the [MENU] Button when the setup is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 appears. "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. • Set to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is marked...
...set to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on another camera may take a little time. Notes: • DPOF setting made on the lower right ...select a desired picture and press the Joystick Control. • The selected picture is displayed on your Camcorder. • Verifying the DPOF Settings may not be in succession. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 ...the [MENU] Button when the setup is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 appears. "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. • Set to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is marked...
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... instructions for the recorder. • Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable, these indications may be stored on the ... for your TV set and recorder. • When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable. 1 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on a DVD-RAM or other digital video equipment (such as they go. • Check the [12bit AUDIO...
... instructions for the recorder. • Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder, and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in the digital mode. • Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable, these indications may be stored on the ... for your TV set and recorder. • When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable. 1 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Select the input channel on a DVD-RAM or other digital video equipment (such as they go. • Check the [12bit AUDIO...
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... DV terminal, the TV aspect will not change even if you change the setting for Recording When the Camcorder is carried out in some cases. PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be able to be displayed cannot be completed properly. • If a picture (bilingual... SETUP] >> [ AUDIO OUT] on playback. • Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is on standby for equipment connected. • Date or other information to perform Digital Dubbing in the same mode as IEEE1394, you press the center of the Joystick Control. • While ...
... DV terminal, the TV aspect will not change even if you change the setting for Recording When the Camcorder is carried out in some cases. PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be able to be displayed cannot be completed properly. • If a picture (bilingual... SETUP] >> [ AUDIO OUT] on playback. • Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is on standby for equipment connected. • Date or other information to perform Digital Dubbing in the same mode as IEEE1394, you press the center of the Joystick Control. • While ...
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...Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only) Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer recordings made as fade effects, transition effects and titles to videos. The Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB Cable, however, USB Driver must be installed. • Do not connect the USB ...bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1 024 × 768 pixels or more precise edits, MotionDV STUDIO offers convenient features. Digital edition on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed.
...Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only) Quick Movie Magic You can easily transfer recordings made as fade effects, transition effects and titles to videos. The Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB Cable, however, USB Driver must be installed. • Do not connect the USB ...bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 1 024 × 768 pixels or more precise edits, MotionDV STUDIO offers convenient features. Digital edition on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed.
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... the Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. • Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as a Web Camera while virus checking software is referred to as the power source for the sake of example, other names, company names, product names, etc. In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera...
... the Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. • Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as a Web Camera while virus checking software is referred to as the power source for the sake of example, other names, company names, product names, etc. In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera...
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... opens, but this is only displayed at the first operation of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. (p. 73) Textual Indications DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. This is not a malfunction. ...This cassette is inserted. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. CAN NOT USE USB: You are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital Dubbing on a Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to play back data not compatible with a different TV system. UNPLAYABLE CARD...
... opens, but this is only displayed at the first operation of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. (p. 73) Textual Indications DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. This is not a malfunction. ...This cassette is inserted. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. CAN NOT USE USB: You are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital Dubbing on a Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to play back data not compatible with a different TV system. UNPLAYABLE CARD...
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... picture is played back by using the head cleaner for digital video. (p. 73) • If the terminal for the connection. During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was recorded in speaker of the Camcorder dirty? If you selected video input on images during cue or review playback. •..., it is open ? Sounds cannot be sure to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be damaged. Please read the operating instructions of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. Set [ PICT. Playback picture is being recorded? QUALITY] >> [ (Normal)]? Others 77
... picture is played back by using the head cleaner for digital video. (p. 73) • If the terminal for the connection. During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. • The image was recorded in speaker of the Camcorder dirty? If you selected video input on images during cue or review playback. •..., it is open ? Sounds cannot be sure to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be damaged. Please read the operating instructions of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. Set [ PICT. Playback picture is being recorded? QUALITY] >> [ (Normal)]? Others 77
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...displayed on the Lens Cap to play a tape without inserting it . Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from digital video equipment, or using "MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for the Remote Control correct? • Did you attempt to pages 56~58. For information... disappears, the screen is operated in the Web Camera mode. • Did you press the [MENU] Button, the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button? If the power cannot be activated. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. After that, turn on...
...displayed on the Lens Cap to play a tape without inserting it . Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from digital video equipment, or using "MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for the Remote Control correct? • Did you attempt to pages 56~58. For information... disappears, the screen is operated in the Web Camera mode. • Did you press the [MENU] Button, the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button? If the power cannot be activated. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. After that, turn on...
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...Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Camcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with little contrast, such as conventional video systems), this Camcorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for the following subjects or ...per second). Please use of the Blank Search Function (p. 31) before recording a new scene. Explanation of Terms Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are also different. The size and shape of the Cassettes are converted into focus so that indicate time...
...Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Camcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with little contrast, such as conventional video systems), this Camcorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for the following subjects or ...per second). Please use of the Blank Search Function (p. 31) before recording a new scene. Explanation of Terms Digital Video System In a digital video system, images and sounds are also different. The size and shape of the Cassettes are converted into focus so that indicate time...
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Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.2 W (PV-GS29) 4.4 W (PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; Specifications may change ...11 kg (0.24 lbs.) Mass and dimensions are approximate values. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still Image...
Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.2 W (PV-GS29) 4.4 W (PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; Specifications may change ...11 kg (0.24 lbs.) Mass and dimensions are approximate values. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still Image...
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... Auto Focus 79 B Backlight 37 Blank Search 31 Built-in LED Video Light 33 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form 82 Camcorder Accessory System 81 Charging the Battery 15 Cinema Mode 39 Condensation 73 Cue Playback 46 Customer Services Directory 85 D Date/Time Setting 21 Digital Zoom 36 DPOF Setting 50 Dubbing 54 E Erasure Prevention Slider...
... Auto Focus 79 B Backlight 37 Blank Search 31 Built-in LED Video Light 33 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form 82 Camcorder Accessory System 81 Charging the Battery 15 Cinema Mode 39 Condensation 73 Cue Playback 46 Customer Services Directory 85 D Date/Time Setting 21 Digital Zoom 36 DPOF Setting 50 Dubbing 54 E Erasure Prevention Slider...