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... uninsulated voltage within the unit may have been tested and inspected for use , operate it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Therefore, it should be used. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. do not install this equipment in the information on the appliance bottom cover. Be sure to retain...
... uninsulated voltage within the unit may have been tested and inspected for use , operate it will bring you for choosing Panasonic! Therefore, it should be used. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. do not install this equipment in the information on the appliance bottom cover. Be sure to retain...
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... connecting to Part 15 of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 CANADA CONSUMERS OnlyThis class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the following measures: ... reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this battery. - Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not ...
... connecting to Part 15 of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 CANADA CONSUMERS OnlyThis class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the following measures: ... reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this battery. - Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not ...
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... terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or set the [ [OFF] as follows. 1 Set [ SETUP] >> [ DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. 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...
... terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or set the [ [OFF] as follows. 1 Set [ SETUP] >> [ DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. 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...
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... Cover by pressing the mark 3. 2 3 Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the arrow. 2 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be ejected. 2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette. 1 1 2 Open the Card Slot Cover 3 . 3 While holding the Memory Card with... the Power 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 . • The [STATUS] Indicator goes off , charging is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. Quick Guide Using the...
... Cover by pressing the mark 3. 2 3 Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the arrow. 2 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be ejected. 2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette. 1 1 2 Open the Card Slot Cover 3 . 3 While holding the Memory Card with... the Power 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 . • The [STATUS] Indicator goes off , charging is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. Quick Guide Using the...
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... will operate on the LCD Monitor screen. 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. 56, 58~59, 61, 67) Parts ...not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 3 Card Access Lamp (p. 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...
... will operate on the LCD Monitor screen. 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. 56, 58~59, 61, 67) Parts ...not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 3 Card Access Lamp (p. 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...
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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... Cover (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. 45...carefully read the Operating Instructions for Variable Speed Search Function p. 46) Select Button 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...
Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. 36 Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 16) Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) Using... Cover (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. 45...carefully read the Operating Instructions for Variable Speed Search Function p. 46) Select Button 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...
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... Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery. WARNING ●Use Battery with Panasonic type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As...
... Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery. WARNING ●Use Battery with Panasonic type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As...
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...indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from the central axis • The above ranges. Selecting Remote Control Modes When 2 Camcorders are used . 1 Attach the Battery to [OFF] and make sure...disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camcorder to the AC Adaptor and charge 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...
...indoor use , fully charge the Battery. • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from the central axis • The above ranges. Selecting Remote Control Modes When 2 Camcorders are used . 1 Attach the Battery to [OFF] and make sure...disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camcorder to the AC Adaptor and charge 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...
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...your hand so it . • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.) 16 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 , and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. • When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks ...
...your hand so it . • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.) 16 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 , and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. • When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks ...
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... in the table are for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer. • We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording.) ...• The available recording time becomes shorter if you use or charging. If the Battery is used . customers) 1 Detach the end of 60 %. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is normal. • Along...
... in the table are for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer. • We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording.) ...• The available recording time becomes shorter if you use or charging. If the Battery is used . customers) 1 Detach the end of 60 %. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is normal. • Along...
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...Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please 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 Power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull up to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the ...with the Lens Cap for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com. • For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you attach the Shoulder ...
...Inserting/Removing a Cassette • Please 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 Power. 2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull up to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the ...with the Lens Cap for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com. • For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for protection. 2 2 1 • When you attach the Shoulder ...
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... cassette, be sure to turn off the Power. 2 Open the LCD Monitor and then open it again completely. • Check if the battery has run down . • Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording. •... Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. If you notice condensation on the heads or the cassette tape. (p. 73) • When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, use , be sure...
... cassette, be sure to turn off the Power. 2 Open the LCD Monitor and then open it again completely. • Check if the battery has run down . • Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording. •... Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. If you notice condensation on the heads or the cassette tape. (p. 73) • When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, use , be sure...
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...and time. • The clock operation starts from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust ...; If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then adjust it. 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...9668;] or [►] to select the item to be activated. 2 Adjust by a built-in lithium battery. • Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate...
...and time. • The clock operation starts from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust ...; If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then adjust it. 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...9668;] or [►] to select the item to be activated. 2 Adjust by a built-in lithium battery. • Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate...
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...-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 However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off . BASIC SCENE MODE REC SPEED WIND CUT ASPECT CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF SP ON 16:9 NO...
...-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 However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off . BASIC SCENE MODE REC SPEED WIND CUT ASPECT CLOCK SET SETUP ENTER OFF SP ON 16:9 NO...
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... Tape Recording Mode. When connecting to the AC Jack (When using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is selected, the recording time will be disabled. - If you use , set this function to prevent the battery from running down. Playback on digital video equipment without the LP mode. - For normal use the Camcorder...
... Tape Recording Mode. When connecting to the AC Jack (When using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. • Audio dubbing is selected, the recording time will be disabled. - If you use , set this function to prevent the battery from running down. Playback on digital video equipment without the LP mode. - For normal use the Camcorder...
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...8226; This function is only activated in a bright place to obtain high quality images. To turn off. (Green LED will lit up and the camera will be put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed. A card is inserted while the Card ... Function 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 this mode. 3 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3 • The Video Light turns off. • Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1 . 1 2...
...8226; This function is only activated in a bright place to obtain high quality images. To turn off. (Green LED will lit up and the camera will be put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed. A card is inserted while the Card ... Function 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 this mode. 3 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3 • The Video Light turns off. • Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1 . 1 2...
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... 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. DELETE 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [YES] and press the Joystick Control. YES NO SETUP...
... 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. DELETE 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [YES] and press the Joystick Control. YES NO SETUP...
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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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... the United States and/or other countries. • Intel®, Pentium® and Celeron® 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] screen...For more information about iMovie HD, please refer to the personal computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder is used in these Operating Instructions are using Windows XP or Windows ...
... the United States and/or other countries. • Intel®, Pentium® and Celeron® 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] screen...For more information about iMovie HD, please refer to the personal computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. • If the Camcorder is used in these Operating Instructions are using Windows XP or Windows ...
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Basic indications: : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 12:34:56PM: Date/Time indication Recording... File Number 1 : Number of DPOF Setting (p. 50) : RapidFire Consecutive 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 (p. 39) [640 × 480] Image size 0.2M [640 × 320] Image size ...
Basic indications: : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 12:34:56PM: Date/Time indication Recording... File Number 1 : Number of DPOF Setting (p. 50) : RapidFire Consecutive 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 (p. 39) [640 × 480] Image size 0.2M [640 × 320] Image size ...