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... (High-Speed) Audio Dubbing No No Yes Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Yes No No Cinema Function Yes No No Wide/4:3 Function No Yes Yes Remote Control Sensor No No * It is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59.
... (High-Speed) Audio Dubbing No No Yes Recording a Still Picture on a Tape Yes No No Cinema Function Yes No No Wide/4:3 Function No Yes Yes Remote Control Sensor No No * It is only compatible with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59.
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...PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart) ...8 Quick Guide 10 Standard Accessories 12 Parts Identification and Handling 12 The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) ..14 Power Supply 15 Charging Time and Available Recording Time .....16 How...System 81 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For U.S.A. customers 17 To Use as a Web Camera 60 Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only 64 If you no longer ... 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...
...PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart) ...8 Quick Guide 10 Standard Accessories 12 Parts Identification and Handling 12 The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) ..14 Power Supply 15 Charging Time and Available Recording Time .....16 How...System 81 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For U.S.A. customers 17 To Use as a Web Camera 60 Using the Motion Picture Editing Software (PV-GS59 Only 64 If you no longer ... 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...
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... (pp. 19~20) 9 Card Slot (pp. 19~20) 13 10 11 12 14 A/V 15 10 Lens Hood (p. 75) 11 Lens 12 White Balance Sensor (p. 42) Remote Control Sensor (PV-GS59 Only) (p. 15) 13 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36) Volume Lever [- / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47) 14 Microphone (built-in selecting an alternate AC...
... (pp. 19~20) 9 Card Slot (pp. 19~20) 13 10 11 12 14 A/V 15 10 Lens Hood (p. 75) 11 Lens 12 White Balance Sensor (p. 42) Remote Control Sensor (PV-GS59 Only) (p. 15) 13 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36) Volume Lever [- / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47) 14 Microphone (built-in selecting an alternate AC...
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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 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. 23) ... (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...
Insert the card first and then attach the tripod. 36 Battery 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. 23) ... (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...
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...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. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. ...Menu Button [MENU]* (p. 26) 46 50 1 2 Insert a button-type battery (CR2025) with the (+) marking facing upward. 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Control. 51 52 47 48 49 53 46 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]* (p. 32) 47 Rewind/Review Button [◄◄] (p. 46) 48 Pause Button [ ] (pp...
...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. CAUTION ●Dispose of used battery promptly. ●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire or explosion. ...Menu Button [MENU]* (p. 26) 46 50 1 2 Insert a button-type battery (CR2025) with the (+) marking facing upward. 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Control. 51 52 47 48 49 53 46 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]* (p. 32) 47 Rewind/Review Button [◄◄] (p. 46) 48 Pause Button [ ] (pp...
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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 press an appropriate button. Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor •... Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Battery Mount by selecting different Remote Control Modes. • If the Remote Control Mode ...
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 press an appropriate button. Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor •... Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Battery Mount by selecting different Remote Control Modes. • If the Remote Control Mode ...
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... 39) [ CINEMA] (For PV-GS29) Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 39) [ CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting (p. 21) 26 Operating with Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) The menu screen transition is disconnected before turning off . Selecting Language You can be displayed during playback but not during recording.... To Return to the Previous Screen Move the Joystick Control [◄]. To Exit the Menu Screen Press the [MENU] Button again. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected...
... 39) [ CINEMA] (For PV-GS29) Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 39) [ CLOCK SET] Date and Time Setting (p. 21) 26 Operating with Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) The menu screen transition is disconnected before turning off . Selecting Language You can be displayed during playback but not during recording.... To Return to the Previous Screen Move the Joystick Control [◄]. To Exit the Menu Screen Press the [MENU] Button again. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected...
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...Digital Zoom (p. 36) [ ZOOM MIC] Zoom Microphone (p. 35) [ SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS29 Only) Shutter effect (p. 31) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control... [ 12bit AUDIO] Audio Selector (p. 45) [ AUDIO OUT] Audio Output Mode (p. 29) [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save ...
...Digital Zoom (p. 36) [ ZOOM MIC] Zoom Microphone (p. 35) [ SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS29 Only) Shutter effect (p. 31) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control... [ 12bit AUDIO] Audio Selector (p. 45) [ AUDIO OUT] Audio Output Mode (p. 29) [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save ...
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...] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 28) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ INITIAL... DPOF SET] Setting DPOF (p. 50) [ FORMAT CARD] Formatting a Card (p. 51) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ ...
...] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ QUICK START] Quick Start Mode (p. 34) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ BEEP SOUND] Beep Sound (p. 28) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ INITIAL... DPOF SET] Setting DPOF (p. 50) [ FORMAT CARD] Formatting a Card (p. 51) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p. 28) [ REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only) Remote Control Mode (p. 15) [ LCD SET] LCD Adjustment (p. 22) [ EVF SET] Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22) [ POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode (p. 29) [ ...
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... stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder. • You can record stable pictures without hand shaking by using a tripod and the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • You can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before...
... stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder. • You can record stable pictures without hand shaking by using a tripod and the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • You can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before...
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...camera shake in the image can select a magnification from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds at the maximum in or out. Notes: • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. • When the Card Recording mode is used with the Remote Control.... (PV-GS59 Only) To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [OFF]. Notes: • When the MagicPix Function is used, the Digital Zoom Function cannot be set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set ...
...camera shake in the image can select a magnification from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds at the maximum in or out. Notes: • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. • When the Card Recording mode is used with the Remote Control.... (PV-GS59 Only) To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [OFF]. Notes: • When the MagicPix Function is used, the Digital Zoom Function cannot be set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set ...
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... Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. • When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start playback. • The [ ►] Indication appears. To cancel Repeat Playback Mode Set [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] ... >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. • When you do not hear the sound, check the settings of the settings in [ AUDIO OUT]. 45 On the Remote Control, press the [T] Button to increase the volume or the [W] Button to start playback. • The [►] Indication appears. Repeat Playback When the ...
... Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. • When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start playback. • The [ ►] Indication appears. To cancel Repeat Playback Mode Set [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] ... >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. • When you do not hear the sound, check the settings of the settings in [ AUDIO OUT]. 45 On the Remote Control, press the [T] Button to increase the volume or the [W] Button to start playback. • The [►] Indication appears. Repeat Playback When the ...
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...;. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [►] Button or [VER SEARCH] Button. Cue/Review Playback 1 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] during Playback. • It turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B . [One-Touch Navigation icon...12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 Notes: • If the Joystick Control is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. • During Cue/...The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the Remote Control. • The [Ι►] or [◄Ι] Indication appears.
...;. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [►] Button or [VER SEARCH] Button. Cue/Review Playback 1 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] during Playback. • It turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B . [One-Touch Navigation icon...12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 Notes: • If the Joystick Control is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. • During Cue/...The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the Remote Control. • The [Ι►] or [◄Ι] Indication appears.
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... Button. • The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3 Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button on the Remote Control. • The [ΙΙ►] or [◄ΙΙ] Indication appears. • With each press of the buttons continues to be advanced ...advance continuously 1 frame at a time in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. Towards [+] : Towards [-] : Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on...
... Button. • The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3 Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button on the Remote Control. • The [ΙΙ►] or [◄ΙΙ] Indication appears. • With each press of the buttons continues to be advanced ...advance continuously 1 frame at a time in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. Towards [+] : Towards [-] : Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on...
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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. 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
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...to [ST2]. Editing Mode Recording from scenes that you want to add sound to, and press the [ ] Button on the Remote Control. 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 4 Press the [ ] Button on the Remote Control to stop audio dubbing. Note: • If you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • Audio...Touch Navigation icon is played back. • In the case of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 2 Press the [AUDIO DUB] Button on the Remote Control. • The [ ] Indication appears. 3 To start playback and set the Camcorder to start Audio Dubbing, press the [ ] Button on the...
...to [ST2]. Editing Mode Recording from scenes that you want to add sound to, and press the [ ] Button on the Remote Control. 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 4 Press the [ ] Button on the Remote Control to stop audio dubbing. Note: • If you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • Audio...Touch Navigation icon is played back. • In the case of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 2 Press the [AUDIO DUB] Button on the Remote Control. • The [ ] Indication appears. 3 To start playback and set the Camcorder to start Audio Dubbing, press the [ ] Button on the...
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... TV set and recorder. • When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications, press the [EXT DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control for no indication. (When you record (dub) images onto another Camcorder of the same format/model) that the plugs are inserted as far as they... 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 another video device and then play them back on a wide screen TV, the images may not appear.) (PV-GS59 Only) When neither image nor...
... TV set and recorder. • When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications, press the [EXT DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control for no indication. (When you record (dub) images onto another Camcorder of the same format/model) that the plugs are inserted as far as they... 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 another video device and then play them back on a wide screen TV, the images may not appear.) (PV-GS59 Only) When neither image nor...
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... package. • Personal Computer must conform to perform Digital Dubbing in the same mode as this may not be equipped with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of the Joystick Control. • While pictures are input from the DV ...Or, while pressing the [● REC] Button, press the [►] Button on the Remote Control. To Stop Dubbing Press the [ ] Button or the [ ■ ] Button, or move the Joystick Control [▲] to start playback. Our DVC being OHCI compliant should have no problem working with...
... package. • Personal Computer must conform to perform Digital Dubbing in the same mode as this may not be equipped with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of the Joystick Control. • While pictures are input from the DV ...Or, while pressing the [● REC] Button, press the [►] Button on the Remote Control. To Stop Dubbing Press the [ ] Button or the [ ■ ] Button, or move the Joystick Control [▲] to start playback. Our DVC being OHCI compliant should have no problem working with...
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... incorrect Remote Control mode has been selected. (p. 15) END : The tape came to perform audio dubbing on the card. You are no recorded files on a non-recorded tape. NO DATA: There are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital Dubbing on a Tape/Card with this is set to the Camcorder. ... to a personal computer that has been recorded with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in [ SCENE MODE] during recording. : The video heads are connecting the USB Cable with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is low. (p. 21) The Warning/Alarm Indication ...
... incorrect Remote Control mode has been selected. (p. 15) END : The tape came to perform audio dubbing on the card. You are no recorded files on a non-recorded tape. NO DATA: There are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital Dubbing on a Tape/Card with this is set to the Camcorder. ... to a personal computer that has been recorded with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in [ SCENE MODE] during recording. : The video heads are connecting the USB Cable with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is low. (p. 21) The Warning/Alarm Indication ...
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...not operate normally. The Camcorder cannot be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the Camcorder, the Remote Control does not operate. (p. 15) Recording Recording does not start although power is supplied to [OFF]. (p. 29) A cassette cannot be operated...cover. (p. 18) The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (p. 73) The Remote Control does not function (PV-GS59 Only). • Has the button-type battery of less than 15 seconds are properly connected. (p. 15) ...
...not operate normally. The Camcorder cannot be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the Camcorder, the Remote Control does not operate. (p. 15) Recording Recording does not start although power is supplied to [OFF]. (p. 29) A cassette cannot be operated...cover. (p. 18) The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (p. 73) The Remote Control does not function (PV-GS59 Only). • Has the button-type battery of less than 15 seconds are properly connected. (p. 15) ...