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Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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.
Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. 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.
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...read carefully in the information on the right. Therefore, it is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! do not install this unit. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. 2 The serial number is designed to cause electric ...8226; Since this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. Please take time to fill in order to retain this product gets hot during use in Camcorders with any problems. The above markings are located on the market today. Be sure to avoid any inside part of Purchase Dealer Purchased ...
...read carefully in the information on the right. Therefore, it is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! do not install this unit. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. 2 The serial number is designed to cause electric ...8226; Since this manual as a bookcase or similar unit. Please take time to fill in order to retain this product gets hot during use in Camcorders with any problems. The above markings are located on the market today. Be sure to avoid any inside part of Purchase Dealer Purchased ...
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...the European Union. Information on the tape and inside the unit. ● DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ● STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not connect the power supply or operate your hands and face are no user serviceable ...parts inside a closed car, next to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Unplug your hand. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for the ...
...the European Union. Information on the tape and inside the unit. ● DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ● STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not connect the power supply or operate your hands and face are no user serviceable ...parts inside a closed car, next to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Unplug your hand. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for the ...
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...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 ...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 To disconnect USB cable safely 59 Using as a Web Camera 60 Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only...
...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 ...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 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 arrow. 2 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect 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..., close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder. Inserting a Card 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of view so that the displays...
... the arrow. 2 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect 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..., close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the [PUSH] mark 2 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completed. 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder. Inserting a Card 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of view so that the displays...
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... 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 , stereo...39) 12 Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for voltages other than 120 V AC. 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 ...
... 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 , stereo...39) 12 Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for voltages other than 120 V AC. 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 ...
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... (pp. 18~19) 18 Cassette Compartment 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) 22 Built-in LED Light (pp. 33~34... Cover when the tripod is a hole for attaching the Camcorder 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 dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. Before Using 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51, 54) • Connecting...
... (pp. 18~19) 18 Cassette Compartment 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) 22 Built-in LED Light (pp. 33~34... Cover when the tripod is a hole for attaching the Camcorder 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 dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. Before Using 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 51, 54) • Connecting...
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... battery is exhausted, replace it depends on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to handle this type of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of Battery... can be swallowed by young children. WARNING ●Use Battery with any small object, this Battery.
... battery is exhausted, replace it depends on the Camcorder. • When the button-type battery is normally expected to handle this type of fire or explosion. ●Battery may explode if mistreated. ●As with Panasonic type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of Battery... can be swallowed by young children. WARNING ●Use Battery with any small object, this Battery.
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... REMOTE 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 Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is impossible. Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor • Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the...
... REMOTE 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 Camcorder and that [STATUS] Indicator is impossible. Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor • Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the...
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...battery 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 ...[STATUS] Indicator is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it does not fall. Notes: • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but the battery is charged normally. Charging Time and Available Recording Time Supplied battery A 1 h 40 min. (...
...battery 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 ...[STATUS] Indicator is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it does not fall. Notes: • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but the battery is charged normally. Charging Time and Available Recording Time Supplied battery A 1 h 40 min. (...
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... supplied. • The times shown in the table are for intermittent recording.) • The available recording time becomes shorter if you use , the available recording time may be shorter. • The times shown in the table are approximate times. Then pass the Lens ... 1 hour and 40 minutes. • Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is used. The Camcorder being used . customers) 1 Detach the end of the battery capacity, the display will flash. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is charged...
... supplied. • The times shown in the table are for intermittent recording.) • The available recording time becomes shorter if you use , the available recording time may be shorter. • The times shown in the table are approximate times. Then pass the Lens ... 1 hour and 40 minutes. • Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is used. The Camcorder being used . customers) 1 Detach the end of the battery capacity, the display will flash. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is charged...
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... holder cannot be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com. • For 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 the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the direction of your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use Genuine Panasonic...
... holder cannot be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com. • For 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 the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the direction of your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use Genuine Panasonic...
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...underneath the Cassette Holder as shown below . To enable recording, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by Panasonic only. Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it to jam in the cassette holder. 2 Do not place fingers .... Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by pressing the mark 3. 3 When the Cassette Holder does not come out • Close...
...underneath the Cassette Holder as shown below . To enable recording, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by Panasonic only. Inserting/Removing a Card 1 Turn off the Camcorder. • Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it to jam in the cassette holder. 2 Do not place fingers .... Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by pressing the mark 3. 3 When the Cassette Holder does not come out • Close...
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... pull it straight out. • After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover. • The Camcorder may damage or erase the data stored on the card. 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... is set to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction. 2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to use . • The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be activated. How to Turn off the Power 1 Set...
... pull it straight out. • After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover. • The Camcorder may damage or erase the data stored on the card. 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... is set to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction. 2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to use . • The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be activated. How to Turn off the Power 1 Set...
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... place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will drive the date and time for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set . Select [YES] and set the date ... Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to select the item to be set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the Viewfinder from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] ...
... place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will drive the date and time for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will be recharged. Leave the camera as is for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set . Select [YES] and set the date ... Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to select the item to be set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.) Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of the Viewfinder from [00] second. • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] ...
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... of 180° 1 from the Menu. • If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before closing the LCD... is securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is set to complete the settings. Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.... lower the number of vertical bars in the direction of the arrow. • The LCD Monitor will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can rotate...
... of 180° 1 from the Menu. • If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. • Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before closing the LCD... is securely locked. • Make sure the Card Slot Cover is set to complete the settings. Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.... lower the number of vertical bars in the direction of the arrow. • The LCD Monitor will damage the Camcorder. 1 180° 2 90° • The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can rotate...
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... an item. • In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback Mode, the One-Touch Navigation icon will display the last page used. Before Using Easy to Use Mode Dial You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on the mode. You can choose a desired mode by moving .... : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card. : Picture Playback Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your personal computer.
... an item. • In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback Mode, the One-Touch Navigation icon will display the last page used. Before Using Easy to Use Mode Dial You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on the mode. You can choose a desired mode by moving .... : Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape. : Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card. : Picture Playback Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your personal computer.
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...pp. 47~48 p. 47 p. 47 p. 49 *Help Mode • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. e.g. Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection 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... of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the page with [ ] indication is displayed. [One-Touch Navigation icon] e.g. 1/4 NEXT Before Using 3 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] Button. You can view function help information...
...pp. 47~48 p. 47 p. 47 p. 49 *Help Mode • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. e.g. Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection 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... of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the page with [ ] indication is displayed. [One-Touch Navigation icon] e.g. 1/4 NEXT Before Using 3 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] Button. You can view function help information...
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...8226; If the LED Video light is used with the White Balance on automatic, it may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is used even if a tape is not inserted. 34 To turn off. (Green LED will lit up and the camera will reduce the battery ...darkening around edges) effect occurs on the screen. • Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will be 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 ...
...8226; If the LED Video light is used with the White Balance on automatic, it may differ from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is used even if a tape is not inserted. 34 To turn off. (Green LED will lit up and the camera will reduce the battery ...darkening around edges) effect occurs on the screen. • Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will be 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 ...
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...off all devices, which are to be connected. • It is recommended that you selected additional software. Using Built-in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and Personal Computer with the USB Cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to... connected for Web Camera)]. 4 Decompress the downloaded data. 5 Double click icon. • The set up program starts running. • It enters PC Connecting Mode. • Appropriate driver to : (For U.S.A. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder • Never ...
...off all devices, which are to be connected. • It is recommended that you selected additional software. Using Built-in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and Personal Computer with the USB Cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to... connected for Web Camera)]. 4 Decompress the downloaded data. 5 Double click icon. • The set up program starts running. • It enters PC Connecting Mode. • Appropriate driver to : (For U.S.A. consumers) http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder • Never ...