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1. SETUP lt gt ENTER 2 Move the Joystick Control A V lt or gt to select the file to be locked and press the Joystick Control 35 On PROTECT EXIT SETUP lt ee_ENTER EXIT e The selected file is locked and the Om Indication appears Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files e Press the Joystick Control again to cancel 3 Repeat Step 2 and press the MENU Button when the setup is completed e The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch p 63 e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder format it for reuse Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card e When formatting the card all protected files lock are also deleted e Set to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt Y CARD FORMAT gt gt YES e A confirmation message appears select YES and formatting will be carried out amp CARD FORMAT DELETES ALL DATA J NO SETUP ENTER DARKEN e When the formatting is completed the screen becomes white e It may not be possible to use a Card formatted by this Camcorder on another unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will use the Card Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC before proceeding e Nor
2. 57 200m Microphone sissies 28 Formatting a Card 39 Remote Control 13 FIDE onascoinsarnitic cansion 34 Repeat Playback 62 Request for Service Notice 74 Review Playback 35 A tens sens E ses 34 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America P Printed in Indonesia LSQTO886 A S1204A0 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company PSC Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985
3. amp 3 vo ek ca On the Remote Control press the T Button to increase the volume or the W Button to decrease it PV GS35 only e When the adjustment is completed the volume indication N will disappear e If you do not hear the sound check the settings of 4 SETUP gt gt W 12bit AUDIO SN e For other notes concerning this item see page 62 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back e Set to Tape Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen Cue Review Playback If the Joystick Control gt or lt is moved during Playback it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback e If the Joystick Control is held continuously it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it e During Cue Review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic e Before and after Cue Review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be distorted 35 Playback Mode Variable Speed Search Function PV GS35 Only The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied 1 During playback press the VAR SEARCH Button 44 e The 1x Indication appears emewt eLay FF Ww A ES Vana 55 99 STILLADV PAUSE stiut ADV IL VOL GJ 01 gt 44 rE A SL 77 2 Press the A Y Button to select a desired search speed The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Vari
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5. Control SSA XA e When the button type battery is exhausted replace it with a new CR2025 battery A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year However it depends on operation frequency e Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button type battery A WARNING eReplace Battery with Panasonic or Lixing type CR2025 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion eBattery may explode if mistreated eAs with any small object this type of Battery can be swallowed by young children Do not allow children to handle this Battery A CAUTION e Dispose of used battery promptly e Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Using the Remote Control PV GS35 Only 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button lt gt 15 eee ain lt lt 15 e Distance from the Camcorder Within approximately 15 feet 5 meters e Angle Within approximately 15 in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis e The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges E Selecting Remote Control Modes When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Control Modes e If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that of the Remote Control d
6. Dimensions 61 W x 32 H x 91 D mm 2 6 16 W x 1 4 16 H x 3 9 16 D inch Weight Approx 0 11 kg 0 24 Ibs Weight and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice 71 Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory Figure Description Price PV DAC14 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Call For Cables Pricing Dj FY SS 640 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Call For 1 150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Call For 2 040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Call For Sean Battery Pack Pricing f E AS ZZ Sy PV DDC9 DV Interface Cable i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin RP SDH01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP SDH512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card RP SDH256U1A W 256 MB SD Memory Card Call For RP SD128BU1A W i 128 MB SD Memory Card Pricing RP SDO64BPPA W 64 MB SD Memory Card RP SDO32BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card GS USB Reader Writer for SD BN SDCAPE 1B A Memory Card compatible with 79 95 xe 5 MultiMediaCard La a SD PCMCIA Adaptor RRES compatible with MultiMediaCard Pues l Call For PV HB002 Carrying Case Pricing e Please refer to page 73 when placing an order For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others nn Camcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Camcorder Model 2 Items Ordered To
7. on Unknown cannot be found is displayed e Enter C Windows system for Windows 98SE Enter C Windows options CABS for Windows Me e If the kstvtune ax file is missing in one of the 2 above mentioned folders insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path 2 The message The file ksclockf ax on Unknown cannot be found is displayed e Enter C Windows system e If the ksclockf ax file is missing in the above mentioned folder insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path e You may click Browse to look for and assign the path E When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode the indication of the One Touch Navigation icon is different from the one in usual operation e H Ors 0 In usual operation In the WEB CAMERA mode Tape Playback Mode e Even if you move the Joystick Control A V lt gt Phi E 44 gt gt the selected direction on the One Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow e The One Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the Joystick Control 4 Start the Windows Messenger For Windows XP users or MSN Messenger For Windows 98SE Me 2000 users e Click Start gt gt All Programs Program gt gt Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger e When you use Windows XP the other parties via the netw
8. Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement mer
9. Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder Aa ico Operating Instructions MultiCam Camcorder Models No PV GS1 9 A PV GS31 Za PV GS35 PV GS35 Shown Sonic Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions thoroughly 8 Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para rapida consulta en espanol esta incluida Ses y 3 1J 8 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo LSQT0886 A PPP Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will bring you and your family yq O _K qQK K Q T 5 o A years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the Dealer Address information on the right AAA The serial number is on the tag located on the Dealer Phone No underside of your Camcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder Model No S information source Dealer Purchased From Serial No Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your I Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode and Long LP mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in
10. WEB CAN 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable e When the Camcorder and personal computer with Windows 2000 are connected via USB Cable a message such as the one below is displayed However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000 Click Yes and proceed xl nature affirms that software has indows and that the software has not s tested If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at indowsupdate microsoft com to see if one i e For Windows 98SE Me users USB Audio Device is required Click Next and proceed This wizard searches for new drivers for USB Audio Device A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work e If you use Windows 98SE the OS installation CD may be required 49 With a PC _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A zz Q_QzPE0 gt Q QQ Q E Windows 98SE Me Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable Copying Files x The file kstytune ax on Windows 98 DK ql er Second Edition CD ROM cannot be found Ay Cancel Insert Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM in the selected drive and click OK Skip File Copy files from _Detais D wiNgg v Browse 1 The message The file kstvtune ax
11. e The 200 Indication is displayed F A S R2 Ge 12 34 5 6AM JAN 2 2005 E To Cancel the Zoom iiicr ehore Function Set ADVANCE gt gt 8 ZOOM MIC gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Recording Mode Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1x to 24x PV GS19 26x PV GS31 30x PV GS35 magnification With the Digital Zoom Function you can select a magnification from 50x up to 800x PV GS19 Only 1000x For PV GS31 PV GS35 e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt 0 D ZOOM gt gt 50x or 800x PV GS19 Only 1000x For PV GS31 PV GS35 e The sor Indication appears 50x Digital zooming to 50x 800x Digital zooming to 800x PV GS19 Only Digital zooming to 1000x For PV GS31 PV GS35 ae oa DSN 12 34 56AM JANEE 2 201045 2 Push the W T Lever towards W or towards T to zoom in or out EMB vOL Ue RE E To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set 5 ADVANCE gt gt 0 D ZOOM gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 About the Variable Speed Zoom Function e When pushing the W T Lever as far as it will go you can zoom from 1x to 30
12. gt gt ON without inserting a cassette or a card the demonstration starts For normal use set this function to OFF p 22 A cassette cannot be inserted e Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 67 Others O aa a Auto focus function does not work e Is manual focus mode selected If auto focus mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted e There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly p 70 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus p 34 e Is the MagicPix function set When the MagicPix function is working focusing shifts into the manual mode Indications A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center e Read the contents and respond to them pp 58 59 The time code becomes inaccurate e The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow motion playback but this is not a malfunction The remaining tape time indication disappears e The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during Still Advance Playback or other operation If you continue ordinary recording or playback the indication is restored The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time e If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed e In some cases the remai
13. ke AG vee a ant ita Ja 3 Move the Joystick Control or gt to adjust E To Cancel the MagicPix Function Move the Joystick Control A to select Y again e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 Recording Mode Soft Skin Mode This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone In order to get the best result avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject Otherwise this may result in a softer background lacking in detail e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon e The A indication ose and then is displayed SP 3h59m59529f WSS 0 4 we f To obtain the best effect we recommend to frame the subject as shown above in the picture E To Cancel the Soft Skin Mode Move the Joystick Control W to select again e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set X BASIC gt gt 3 WIND CUT gt gt ON b59m59s29Ff E To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set BASIC gt gt 3 WIND CUT gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 Cinema Function This function is for recording a cinema like image e Set to Tape
14. 1 Place your Thumb on the OPEN Y Knob and pull the LCD Monitor out in the direction of the arrow e The Viewfinder is now deactivated e It can open up to 90 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle e The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 O from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90 to the downward direction Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder e The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the Menu e If it is forcibly opened or rotated the Camcorder may be damaged or fail e Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before closing the LCD Monitor e When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens when recording yourself the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated E Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked e Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using gg Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When LCD SET or amp EVF SET on the 4 SETUP Sub Menu is set to YES the following items are displayed amp LCD SET d EVF SET se ifia SET SETUP lt e ENTER EXIT C LCD SET LCD Brightness x Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen C L
15. LOW BATTERY The Battery is low Recharge it p 15 NO TAPE No tape is inserted p 17 CHECK REMOTE MODE An incorrect Remote Control Mode has been selected This is only displayed at the first operation of the Remote Control after powering on pp 14 15 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others Ag sz AAA CHECK REC TAB You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position You are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital Dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position WRONG TAPE FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system This cassette is incompatible UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Because the original recording was in LP Mode audio dubbing cannot be performed UNABLE TO A DUB You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non recorded tape COPY PROTECTED Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard CARD ERROR The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder You are attempting to format a failed card It displays when you attempt to insert the incompatible card to Card Slot NO CARD No card is inserted CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select Picture Playback Mode and delete un
16. Sound PCM sound source Compatible Direct Sound RAM 256 MB or more Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably Hard disk Ultra DMA 33 or more Free hard disk space 640 MB When you capture video 1 GB is needed for data of approx 4 minutes Interface DV IEEE1394 terminal IEEE1394 a USB 2 0 Hi Speed compliant DirectX 9 0b or later Windows Media Player 6 4 or later Other requirements Mouse Installing Video Stream Driver Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP 1 or later or Windows 2000 SP4 or later When your OS is Windows XP SP2 or later installing Video Stream Driver is not needed Video Stream Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB Cable and use MotionDV STUDIO DirectX 9 0b is installed in your PC if it is not installed beforehand e When DirectX 9 0b is installed applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run In this case consult the manufacturers of the applications disabled 1 Insert the CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e The Setup Menu screen appears Click Video Stream Driver e The set up program starts running For Windows XP users Depending on your system environment installation of DirectX 9 0b may be required Click Yes and continue with installation e After DirectX 9 0b is installed the computer
17. e The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged The indication disappears the screen is frozen or no operation can be performed e Turn off the power to the Camcorder If the power cannot be turned off press the RESET button p 70 or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it After that turn on the power again If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed e An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the RESET Button with the protection on the Lens Cap The Camcorder will be activated An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the RESET Button The Camcorder will be activated If you do not press the RESET Button the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so the Camcorder needs repair Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself Even if connected by the USB cable the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC e Is the USB driver installed For information ref
18. please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Editing Mode Recorder e Personal Computer must be equipped with an DV Terminal A sali aid He is de pete gt gt e During Camcorder playback do not disconnect the a MOVE ME Oyster CONTON PA DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as this to select may cause a PC hang up error Dp ea 1394 i LINK Interface must conform to OHCI Open Host Controller Interface Specification 12 34 56AM DAN 2 20051 Or while pressing the e REC Button 45 press the PLAY Button on the Remote Control e Recording starts E To Cancel the Standby for Recording When the Camcorder is standby for recording move the Joystick Control W and select the M E To Stop Dubbing Press the 1 Button or the m Button 53 or move the Joystick Control A to select again CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC Personal Computer via a DV Interface Cable Optional using products and software from a number of video editing software companies Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface Our DVC being OHCI complia
19. plug it in as far as it goes Cassette Holder Cassette Compartment Cover p 17 USB Jack pp 46 49 54 DV Input Output Terminal pp 42 43 54 e Connect this to the digital video equipment Built in LED Light For PV GS31 PV GS35 p 27 Viewfinder pp 20 66 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Eyepiece Corrector Knob p 20 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT pp 25 26 Mode Selector Switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS pp 25 31 34 Cassette Eject Lever OPEN EJECT p 17 Power Switch OFF ON pp 18 25 Quick Start Recording Button QUICK START p 28 Quick Start Recording Lamp p 28 Menu Button MENU p 21 Recording Start Stop Button p 25 Power Lamp POWER p 18 Light Button LIGHT For PV GS31 PV GS35 p 27 Mode Dial p 19 Joystick Control pp 19 20 21 A Du N Shoulder Strap Holders p 17 Reset Button RESET pp 58 67 69 70 Grip Belt p 16 Battery Eject Switch BATTERY RELEASE p 15 Tripod Receptacle e This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder e You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used Insert the card first and then attach the tripo
20. vertical lines of light may appear e If the light is insufficient the Sports Mode does not function The amp Indication flashes e If this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker 61 Others a Sports Mode Portrait Mode e If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable e If this mode is used for indoors the screen may flicker If so change the SIN SCENE MODE setting to OFF Low Light Mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight Mode e If the subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf amp Snow Mode e If the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish E White Balance e When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap attached the automatic White Balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap e When setting both the White Balance and the Iris Gain set the White Balance first e Whenever recording conditions change re set the White Balance for correct adjustment In the following cases you cannot change White Balance e When you set the Zoom higher than 24x PV GS19 26x PV GS31 30x PV GS35 e When you display a Menu e When you use the MagicPix Mode About flashing of the amp Indication Whe
21. Audio and Video Tuning Wizard Selecting this check box turns off the acoustic echo cancellation feature which is not needed if you have headphone l lt Back Next gt Cancel e For other information about Windows Messenger please refer to Help e When access is finished close Windows Messenger then turn off the Camcorder Finally disconnect the USB Cable e If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for two hours the communication is automatically shut OFF In this case restart Windows Messenger and set up the communication again Setting up the MSN Messenger When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file 1 Click Sign In lol File Contacts Actions Tools Help msi Click below to sign in 2 Type in your Sign in name and password e If you do not have your Sign in name and password click Get one here Sign in to NET Messenger Service MSN Messenger xj Sign in name PO H tpa Examples name_123 hotmail com myname msn com example passport com Password Remember my name and password on this computer Forgot your password Don t have a Passport Get one here Cancel Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed 4 After the setup is
22. Camcorders with the IN mark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated CAUTION voltage within the unit may have sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK E A Pa DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK is symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No PV GS19 PV GS31 PV GS35 Responsibility Party Panasonic Corporation of North America Address One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
23. For other notes concerning this item see page 60 217 Recording Mode This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx 1 3 seconds PV GS19 1 7 seconds PV GS31 PV GS35 after the power is turned on e This is only activated in the following cases A tape or a card is inserted while the Tape Recording Mode is set Acard is inserted while the Card Recording Mode is set e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the QUICK START Button 29 e The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up Press the button again to cancel it 2 Set the a Switch 28 5 to OFF e The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit CN OFFe eON O 3 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to ON e The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1 3 seconds PV GS19 1 7 seconds PV GS31 PV GS35 E To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF Keep the QUICK START Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit e For other notes concerning this item see page 60 Self timer Recording When you set the self timer the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card e Set to Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt Y SELF TIMER gt gt YES 0 e The 9 Indication appears 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 25 PHOTO SHOT e The 9 Indication flashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds After recording the Self Time
24. Mode Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set 3 ADVANCE gt gt INITIAL SET gt gt YES e The initializing takes a little while e Initializing will not erase a clock setting p 24 that has been adjusted Warning Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the Camcorder Confirmatory Indications Ba A cassette with the accidental erasure l prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted amp The built in battery is low p 24 E The Warning Alarm Indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD Monitor towards the Viewfinder and check the Warning Alarm Indication No card is inserted REMOTE An incorrect Remote Control mode has been selected pp 14 15 END The tape came to the end during recording 2 The video heads are dirty p 65 Textual Indications 6 DEW DETECT e EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred Take out the cassette and wait for a while It takes some time until the cassette holder opens but this is not a malfunction p 64 TAPE END The tape came to the end during recording NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty p 65 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press the RESET Button p 70 This may solve the problem
25. Stabilizer p 29 12 bit 16 bit Audio Recording Mode p 24 MF Manual Focus p 34 Back Light Mode p 30 Sports Mode Scene Mode p 31 D Portrait Mode Scene Mode p 31 o Low Light Mode Scene Mode p 31 Y Spotlight Mode Scene Mode p 31 g Surf amp Snow Mode Scene Mode p 31 o Recording p 25 II Green Recording Pause p 25 II Green Standby Mode Flash lI Still Playback p 35 y Self Timer Recording p 28 gt Playback p 35 gt gt Fast forward Cue Playback p 35 lt lt Rewind Review Playback p 35 d lt li ll S ADUB ADUBHE Q OP 2x PP 1 500 a F2 4 6dB Bw Bis AWB Y X A z00m 0 M P A d 12 34 56AM se da 0 100 0001 No 00 1 O 4 vam WEB WEB 2 Slow Motion Playback p 36 Still Advance Playback p 36 Recording Check p 25 Audio Dubbing p 41 Audio Dubbing Pause p 41 Blank Search p 26 Repeat Playback p 62 Variable Speed Search p 36 Shutter Speed p 33 Slide Show Playback p 37 F Number p 34 Gain Value p 34 Fade White pp 29 30 Fade Black pp 29 30 Auto White Balance p 32 White Balance Adjustment Mode pp 32 33 Outdoor Mode p 32 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp p 32 MagicPix Function p 30 Zoom Microphone p 28 Wind Noise Reduction p 31 Progress
26. Terms E Digital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration In addition it automatically records data such as Time Code and Date Time as digital signals 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 conventional S VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output Jack is analog the same as conventional video systems this Camcorder can be connected with S VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback E Focus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens inside the Camcorder to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly However the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead 1 Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it e Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image it may be impossible to focus on a sub
27. Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen NO Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette Move the Joystick Control A and approximately 20 seconds later move the Joystick Control V Do not rewind the tape 4 Take out the Head Cleaner Insert a Video Cassette and start recording Then play the tape back to check the recorded image Q 5 ifthe image is not still clear repeat Steps 1 to 4 Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively Notes e Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner Rewind only when the tape reaches the end and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before e If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the tape may be damaged In this case immediately stop using that Cassette e Do not clean the heads excessively Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads If the heads are worn images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned e If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a Servicenter Please consult a dealer e Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product It is not covered by the warranty Periodical Check up To maintain the highest image quality we recommend replacement of worn parts such as heads etc after approximately 1000 hours of use This how
28. a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to ON e The Da Lamp 32 lights up 2 AGS J y mE O 32 32 ES 2 Set the Mode Dial AS to Tape Recording Mode 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 31 e Recording starts e The ee ae and e Indication appears a SP 3h59m59s29f E o R2 00 A lt y 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording e The PAUSE and m Indication appears o SP 3h59m59s29f BS R2 00 Il y gt E On screen Display in the Tape Recording Mode 1 2 3 al E e O R2 00 P A as pme 12 34 S6AM JAN 2 2005 5 6 These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted 1 Recording mode 2 Recording time elapsed 3 Remaining tape indication 4 Still picture size 5 Quality of still pictures 6 Number of recordable still pictures When no picture can be recorded this indication will flash in red Recording Simultaneous Motion Still Record Mode Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button 25 e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to page 27 e When recording pictures onto a card the Recording Start Stop Button is disabled e You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be recorded p 26 e In order to record higher quality still picture
29. amp EVF SET Viewfinder Adjustment p 21 ld DEMO MODE Demonstration Mode If you set to lJ DEMO MODE gt gt ON without inserting a cassette or a card the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the demonstration mode is canceled If no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration mode automatically starts To terminate the demonstration mode insert a cassette or a card or set to W DEMO MODE gt gt OFF For normal use set this function to OFF e POWER SAVE Power Save Mode p 58 G2 LANGUAGE E gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU E 3 BASIC A G BASIC m DATE TIME PA ADVANCE E USB FUNCTION i SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP amp ENTER DA MEN SETUP lt e gt ENTER EXIT BASIC Basic Setup Sub Menu m DATE TIME Date and Time Indication p 58 iss USB FUNCTION PV GS35 Only USB Functions Mode pp 49 54 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using nn ADVANCE Advance Setup Sub Menu BLANK SEARCH Blank Search Mode p 26 Fel REC SPEED Recording Speed Mode p 24 1 REC STDBY Recording Standby Mode p 43 PICT QUALITY Picture Quality p 26 O REPEAT PLAY Repeat Play Mode p 62 SETUP Setup Sub Menu Lo 12bit AUD
30. be recorded on the picture e When the color of the screen changes or blurs adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Photoshot e Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to page 27 e The sound cannot be recorded e While data is being recorded on a card do not operate the Mode Dial e When the Access Lamp is lit do not insert or remove a card e Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder If set 2 PICT QUALITY gt gt fa mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot e One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button If BASIC gt gt Y SELF TIMER gt gt YES is set the Camcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable e Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card e When using a card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly the intervals between recording pictures may become longer If so back up your important data on a PC and format your card with this Camcorder E Recording with the Built in LED Video Light e The subject should be within 4 9 feet 1 5 meters of the Camcorder e Using the LED Video Light reduces battery tim
31. completed sign in and start the MSN Messenger 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly Al ox File Contacts Actions Tools Help v A E My otal 3 palmcorde A SIC Click here to le Create Emoticons NA Customer Expe Create Backgrounds Program Change Display Picture J e mai Alerts History amp Online Publish My Phone Numbers None of your c Edit My Mobile Settings A Not Online DVE Web Camera Settings Erko Options Ly A Palmcord I want to y Add a Contact A Send an Instant Message Pg Send a File or Photo 6 Play a Game BA Search for a Contact 6 Select USB Audio Device in the Microphone menu xl Select the microphone and speakers you want to use Microphone EEN FS Speakers Avance ACS Audio E I Enable Direct Sound Acceleration lt Back Next gt Cancel 51 With a PC _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ __ __ ___ _ _ _ _ ____ _ Q _ 0 gt PE E __ T Click Web Camera Settings in the Tools menu 4 MSN Messen ger 5 xj File Contacts Actions Tools Help ia v SR actions Pane My Status palmcorder FCP e tole Create Emoticons 14 Customer Expe Create Backgrounds Program Gs winds Change Display Picture N ANVAN Alerts History amp Online Publish My Phone Numbers f fyourc Edit My Mobile
32. n 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 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Playback Mode Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back files recorded on a Card 1 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to ON e The POWER Lamp lights up dy ES OFF e ON O 32 y 9 IESO 2 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 3 Start Playback Joystick Control A Starting the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show Erase the pictures Playing back the previous picture Playing back the next picture Joystick Control V Joystick Control lt 4 Joystick Control gt O Folder File Number O Picture Size pp 57 58 O File Number To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Multiple files on the card 6 files on 1 screen are displayed 1 Push the 53 VOL Lever to switch the images o e p Os K Nig 9 Full screen display Displays 1 image Multi screen display Displays 6 files on 1 screen Towards Towards 2 Move the Joystick Control A V or gt to select a desired file e In the Multi screen display Move the Joys
33. not allow audio dubbing p 24 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed PV GS35 Only e If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit mode when recording Sounds cannot be played back e Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played have you set 4 SETUP gt gt ati 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing set w 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST 1 PV GS35 Only p 41 e Is the variable speed search function activated Press the VAR SEARCH button on the Remote Control to cancel the variable speed search function PV GS35 Only p 36 Playback Pictures Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback e This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback e Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene but this is not a malfunction Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen e Have you selected video input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panason
34. on a card Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card PC Mode Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer How to Use the Joystick Control Basic Joystick Control Operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi image display Move the Joystick Control A Y or gt to select an item or file and then press in the center to set it Select by moving A Select by moving gt Select by moving V Select by moving 4 Push the center to select the item Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control and One Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode Move the Joystick Control A V lt or gt to select an item e In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback Mode the One Touch Navigation icon will be automatically on the lower right of the screen E Tape Recording Mode e When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch is set to AUTO x A E Blfrede pp 29 30 1 2 PA Backlight compensation p 30 v a Sor Skin Mode ps1 2 LA T9 Magiop Mode p30 Ly Recording Check p 25 E Tape Recording Mode e When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS
35. or other equipment Card Access Lamp 538ga While the Camcorder is accessing the Card reading recording playback or erasing the Card Access Lamp lights up e While the Card Access Lamp is on never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover to pull out the Card to turn off the Camcorder or to turn the Mode Dial Such actions will damage the Card and recorded data and cause the Camcorder to malfunction Turning on the Camcorder Turn on the power first and then select modes m How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to ON while pressing the button e The POWER Lamp lights up 1 AN OFFe eON 0 32 RKO E How to Turn off the Power 2 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to OFF while pressing the button e The POWER Lamp goes off 0 ans OFF eON O For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using Easy to Use Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial 1 Rotate the Mode Dial 34 e Set your desired mode to an Joystick Control 7 See below se Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape Also you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape gt Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape A Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still pictures
36. picture Lens Hood e When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens not supplied Wide Conversion Lens not supplied MC Protector not supplied or ND Filter not supplied rotate these in a clockwise direction e If you push the W T Lever toward W during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached to the Camcorder 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others sg s III Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Power Body The Camcorder power cannot be turned on e Is the battery fully charged Use a fully charged battery e The battery protection circuit may have operated Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds If the Camcorder still cannot be used the battery is faulty The Camcorder power is turned off automatically If you set y POWER SAVE to 5 MINUTES and do not operate the Camcorder for about 5 continuous minutes the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation To resume recording turn the OFF ON switch to OFF Then turn it to ON again p 58 The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough e Is the battery low If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message LOW BATTERY i
37. please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of December 2004 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others SaaS Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a Para Uso R pido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA Para evitar incendios y descargas el ctricas no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad Su I Camcorder est dise ada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducci n Est ndar SP y modo Largo LP Se recomienda el uso s lo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca Este s mbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario acerca de la presencia de tensi n sin aislaci n PRECAUCI N en el interior del producto que puede tener la RIESGO DE DESCARGA EL CTRICA intensidad suficiente como para causar descargas NO ABRIR el ctricas Por lo tanto hacer contacto con cualquier pieza en el interior de la unidad es PRECAUCI N PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE peligroso DESCARGA EL CTRICA NO QUITE LA CUBIERTA O PARTE POSTERIOR EL APARATO NO TIENE EN SU INTERIOR PIEZAS de la presencia de importantes instr
38. recognized correctly In this case delete the USB Driver from Device Manager as described below uninstall the USB Driver and re install it e With the Camcorder and personal computer connected via a USB Cable open the Device Manager Right click DVC in Ports or Other devices and select Uninstall DVC O will differ depending on the OS or operating environment of your personal computer File Action View Help e msela rives H S IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers H 5 Keyboards E Mice and other pointing devices E E Monitors 4 Network adapters GY Ports COM amp LPT y Communications Port COM1 eropuipications Port COM2 E Processors About the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card Optional The SD Memory Card is an external Memory Card that is available in larger capacities It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting as well as a copyright protection function e SD Logo is a trademark e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Files recorded on an SD Memory Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa For this reason check the compatibility of the equipment in advance 595 With a PC IHR 00 QQ QQQRIIIEEEEEE A A_ A A AA About the compa
39. the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or the table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over OA EY S3125A E 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Precautions USE 8 LOCATION A WARNING e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble this unit Th
40. use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder 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 your Personal Computer E For Windows 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable and turn the Camcorder to ON nn SESS HENARES O ESOS ES SARA N RRRA nS x EEE e It enters PC Connecting Mode e Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time 4 Open My Computer and click Removable Disk O For Windows 98SE Me 2000 users 5 Click Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and then OK For Windows XP users Windows 98SE Me 2000 tes Jocs Heb Windows XP sing Wit A Always do the selected action e After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is connected to the Camcorder open My Computer or Windows Explorer to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive only when card is inserted into the Camcorder It enables you to operate it in the same way as a floppy disk drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Ple
41. while the operation light of Camcorder is on It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Camcorder when connecting to the personal computer Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data e If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running the Camcorder s operation may stop midway through In this case exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as picture folder Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched In this case disconnect the USB Connection Cable Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode a warning message may be displayed You may simply ignore it When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 you may install or uninstall this software after logging ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a user name having equivalent authority If you install the USB Driver or Video Stream Driver after the USB Cable is connected or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions the Camcorder will not be
42. 0 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Playback Mode With a PC Playing Back a Tape vivimos ess 35 Using Camcorder with a PC c oooccnccccccnn 44 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 35 Using the USB Driver veciccccccccicnccctscassecvecnccaeven 44 Slow Motion Playback PV GS35 Only 36 To disconnect USB cable safely 46 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 36 Using as a Web Cametra ccccccceeeeeeeeeeees 47 Playing Back a Memory Card sseeeees 37 Using MotionDV STUDIO PV GS35 Only 52 Side IO Wren 37 If you no longer need software or driver Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card 38 Uninstall Ao Po mentee nr eer eeme 55 Writing Printing Data on a Card Note rara E 55 DPOF Seting eps aa 38 Protecting the Files on a Card LOCK SENO o 39 Others Formaking a Card mcr 39 ite ers 0 eee nee ea 57 Playing Back On Your TV ssssressssiiisassscs 40 Initializing the Modes cscseseseseseeeeeeeeeees 58 Warning Alarm IndicationsS oo mommo o 58 Editing Mode Notes and HINIS cositas dana 59 Cautions TOM USE rcicancacno to cinlroi inicial 63 Recording from a Tape onto a Card 41 Before Requesting Service Audio Dubbing PV GS35 Only uu eee eee 41 Problems and Solutions oomccocoo 67 Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Using the RESET DUMON wsccesscc
43. 262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others gg AAA E Zoom Microphone Function e The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud e It does not work with the external microphone PV GS35 Only E Digital Zoom Functions e The larger the digital Zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded e When the Card Recording mode is used the Digital Zoom Function cannot be used e White balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom range E Image Stabilizer Function e When the MagicPix Function is used the image stabilizer function does not work If so the EIS indication flashes e When the Gain Up mode is set to ON the image stabilizer function does not work If so the EIS indication flashes e Under fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colors may not look natural e After images may appear e When a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the Image Stabilizer off e In the following cases the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively When the digital zoom is used When a conversion lens is used When recording is done in an extremely dark place When the Camcorder is shaken greatly When you record a moving subject while tracking it E Fade In Fade Out Functions e While the Fade in Fade out function is selected it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording im
44. CD SET LCD Color Level Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen amp EVF SET Brightness of the Viewfinder EUF Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder E To Adjust Move the Joystick Control A or Y and select the item to be adjusted and then move the Joystick Control or gt to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication e More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation SET e ENTER EXIT e In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder close the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder will be activated e These settings will not affect the images actually recorded e For other notes concerning this item see page 66 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup this Camcorder displays various function setups on Menus 1 Press the MENU Button 30 WS e The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by the Mode Dial is displayed e Do not switch the Mode Dial when the Menu is displayed ES re oa b 2 Move the Joystick Control A or V to select the top menu a 3 BASIC gt 2 ADVANCE ti SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER OM MENU Move the Joystick Control gt or press it to set the selection 4 Move the Joystick Control A or V to select the Sub Menu BASIC 5N SCENE MODE p V Aj REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH I WIND CU
45. CORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE e Since this product gets hot during use operate it in well ventilated place do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit A WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD PV GS19 PV GS31 Panasonic lt 3 Tested To Comply C With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from
46. ED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 19 Others Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcpartsQus panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attention Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer s in Puerto Rico
47. ETUP G8 LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT SETUP lt e _ ENTER EXIT BASIC Basic Setup Sub Menu m DATE TIME Date and Time Indication p 58 0n PROTECT Setting the Lock p 39 ADVANCE Advance Setup Sub Menu 1 DPOF SET Setting DPOF p 38 K CARD FORMAT Formatting a Card p 39 i SETUP Setup Sub Menu Ld DISPLAY Display Mode p 58 REMOTE PV GS35 Only Remote Control Mode p 15 C LCD SET LCD Adjustment p 21 amp EVF SET Viewfinder Adjustment p 21 a POWER SAVE Power Save Mode p 58 60 LANGUAGE Language Setup Sub menu p 22 23 Before Using Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set 4 BASIC gt gt O CLOCK SET gt gt YES CLOCK SET 4 JAN 01 2005 12AM 00 SETUP SET lt ENTER EXIT 2 Move the Joystick Control or gt to select the item to be set Then move the Joystick Control A or V to set the desired value e Year will cycle in the order shown below 2000 2001 2089 2000 3 Press the Joystick Control to finish setting the date and time e The clock operation starts from 00 second e If the built in battery is weak the amp Indication flashes In this case charge the built in battery e The clock uses the 12 hour system E About date tim
48. Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attn Camcorder Repair For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others Sn Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC AMERICA AVE 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days Camcorder Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 DI Se i Sensor 6 Six Ninety 90 Days ree Deck One 1 Year Ninety 90 Days Carry In or Mail In 1 1 800 211 PANA 7262 211 PANA 7262 TV VCR TV DVD Carry In 21 CRT and Smaller TV DVDIVCR One 1 Year excep
49. GO O SFE BSE ES TRAS AL 4 Select Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE for DV gt gt MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV o the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows a variety of visual effects can be added and titles can be created e You cannot record a video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder With DV Cable optional OS Windows Me 2000 XP 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with DV Cable nn e ooo SSS Sa SS SK SSS SS ESE A RS REE EXE CERRAR ERAS SS For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo With a PC _ _ __ _ 0 __QQAe zz Quz QQ E OE AAA 3 Start MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE e You can record the video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder e When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables proper operation is not guaranteed e When connected to the keyboard USB terminal normal function may not be possible If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall The screens may vary with the type of the OS 1 Select Start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel select the softwa
50. IO Audio Selector pp 35 41 Y AUDIO OUT Audio Output Mode p 62 Ld DISPLAY Display Mode p 58 i REMOTE PV GS35 Only Remote Control Mode p 15 C LCD SET LCD Adjustment p 21 amp EVF SET Viewfinder Adjustment p 21 y POWER SAVE Power Save Mode p 58 G2 LANGUAGE Language Setup Sub menu p 22 E CARD RECORDING MENU e g BASIC SW SCENE MODE e PICT QUALITY A BASIC p 2 ADVANCE i SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP amp ENTER BASIC Basic Setup Sub Menu SN SCENE MODE Scene Mode pp 31 32 PICT QUALITY Picture Quality p 26 SELF TIMER Self timer Recording p 28 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting p 24 ADVANCE Advance Setup Sub Menu O BURST MODE RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot p 27 SHTR EFFECT Shutter Effect p 26 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication p 58 SL INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode p 58 SELF TIMER CLOCK SET SETUP lt ENTER EXIT EXIT 5i SETUP Setup Sub Menu Ld DISPLAY Display Mode p 58 fs REMOTE PV GS35 Only Remote Control Mode p 15 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound p 59 C LCD SET LCD Adjustment p 21 amp EVF SET Viewfinder Adjustment p 21 a POWER SAVE Power Save Mode p 58 G8 LANGUAGE Language Setup Sub menu p 22 E PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU e g 7 BASIC BASIC p EH DATE TIME p 32 ADVANCE On PROTECT i S
51. If the standby continues for approx 30 minutes then the Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off When the Camcorder is Quick Started with the White Balance on automatic it may take some time until the White Balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded When the MagicPix Function is used however the White Balance of the scene last recorded is retained Since about half the power of normal recording is used in quick start standby using Quick Start reduces the recordable time The zoom magnification may differ from when it is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording starts E Self timer Recording e When BEEP SOUND on the 4 SETUP Sub Menu is set to ON the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self timer Standby Mode e By operating the OFF ON Switch or Mode Dial the Self timer Standby Mode is canceled E Zoom In Out Functions e When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand we recommend using the image stabilizer function e When you are zooming in on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 4 feet 1 2 meters PV GS19 4 3 feet 1 3 meters PV GS31 PV GS35 or further from the Camcorder e When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7
52. Joystick Control A or Y to select YES and press the Joystick Control 35 EXIT DELETE FEA E DELETE THIS IMAGE E ae SETUP _ ENTER EXIT e The selected file is deleted from the Card e If NO is selected the file selection is canceled To Select and Delete All Files 1 Move the Joystick Control V to select w One Touch Navigation icon 2 Move the Joystick Control A or V to select ALL FILES and press the Joystick Control 35 DELETE DELETE 1 FILE ANSEES EXIT yA SETUP amp ENTER 3 Move the Joystick Control A or Y to select YES and press the Joystick Control 35 DELETE AREA 5 PA x A l DELETE ALL IMAGES wh ESN YES SA SETUP ENTER EXIT e All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased e A locked file cannot be erased e If there are many files on a card it may take longer to delete files e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 Writing Printing Data on a Card DPOF Setting DPOF Setting Printing data DPOF Settings such as the number of images to be printed can be written to the Card DPOF means Digital Print Order Format e Set to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen 1 Set 3 ADVANCE gt gt 19 DPOF SET gt gt SET e When all images are not printed select CANCEL ALL SE
53. Only PV GS35 Only Battery Holder 1 AC Adaptor DC Cable and AC Cable p 15 a Cover Open Lever lt OPEN p CAUTION Card Slot Cover p 18 This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240 V Card Slot p 18 AC An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC Please Card Access Lamp p 18 contact either a local or foreign electrical A parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 KZDB4ZE00001 in an area which has special AC outlets 2 Battery Pack p 15 3 AV Cable pp 40 42 4 Remote Control and Button Type Battery PV GS35 Only p 14 5 Shoulder Strap p 17 Lens Hood p 66 6 USB Cable and CD ROM PV GS35 Only Lens iii aca Microphone built in stereo pp 28 31 Zoom Lever W T pp 28 29 Volume Lever amp VOL pp 35 37 White Balance Sensor p 33 Remote Control Sensor PV GS35 Only p 14 Microphone Jack MIC PV GS35 Only e When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack the built in microphone does not operate For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using Audio Video Output Jack AV OUT pp 40 42 e Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder s built in speaker e When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack
54. Recording Mode 1 Set 4 ADVANCE gt gt o CINEMA gt gt ON e Black bars appear al the eri da bottom of the screen SP 3h59m59s29f WSS E To Cancel the Cinema Function Set Y ADVANCE gt gt a CINEMA gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 Recording in Special Situations Scene Mode You can select optimal scene mode under specific recording situations e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL an ee O o Ga ES a SES e The 0c Indication and the One Touch Navigation icon appears 2 Set BASIC gt gt LS SCENE MODE gt gt a desired mode amp 9 or 31 Recording Mode 1 L Sports Mode e For recording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes 2 9 Portrait Mode e Use when you want to make people subjects stand out from the background 3 9 Low Light Mode e For brightening a dark scene 4 Spotlight Mode e For recording a subject under a spotlight 5 Surf amp Snow Mode e For recording in glaring surroundings such as ski slopes beaches etc E To Cancel the Scene Mode Set BASIC gt gt IN SCENE MODE gt gt OFF Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see pages 61 62 Recording in Natural Colors White Balance Depending on the scene or ligh
55. Settings Audio Tuning Wizard 8 Confirm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device OQ is selected e For other information about MSN Messenger please refer to Help e If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours the communication is automatically shut OFF In this case restart MSN Messenger and set up the communication again e When access is finished close MSN Messenger then turn off the Camcorder Finally disconnect the USB Cable Using MotionDV STUDIO PV GS35 Only When the OS is Windows XP 2000 Me the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the DV Cable When the OS is Windows XP 2000 the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB Cable however Video Stream Driver must be installed e Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Only in DV connection CPU Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher AMD Athlon 1 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1 024 x 768 pixels or more Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw 4 MB or more video memory
56. Switch is set to MANUAL 0 6 v a E Fade pp 29 30 1 3 ME Backlight compensation p 30 Soft Skin Mode p 31 ajo 2 MagicPix Mode p30 Y Recording Check p 25 Manual Mode White Balance Shutter Speed 3 3 Iris Focus afr PEE De Trust pp 3 88 E Card Recording Mode e When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch is set to AUTO Te En eaciigntcompensaton 9 307 v sor skinMode v 31 19 Before Using E Card Recording Mode e When the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch is set to NANUAL 2 ME Backlight compensation fy a sor sti mode post Manual Mode White Balance Shutter Speed 2 2 Iris Focus lt Adjust pp 32 34 gt Adjust pp 32 34 E Tape Playback Mode Aa Playback Pause Fast Cue Playback Rewind Review Playback a Start the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show ON Playback the next picture p 37 v Erase the picture Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Pull the Viewfinder 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 24 QA O 12 34 56AM JAN 2 2005 y 12 34 56AM JAN 2 2005 R he e You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from the Menu Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open you can also record the picture while watching it
57. T CLOCK SET SETUP e ENTER EXIT 5 Move the Joystick Control gt or press it to set the selection 6 Move the Joystick Control A or Y to select the item to be set BASIC lt iN SCENE MODE 4 OFF REC SPEED y Q BLANK SEARCH W WIND CUT CLOCK SET SETUP e ENTER T Press the Joystick Control to determine the setting e While a Menu is displayed you cannot record or play back Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording E To Return to the Previous Screen Move the Joystick Control 4 35 E To Exit the Menu Screen Press the MENU Button again E About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off However if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder the selected setup may not be retained e Menu operation flow is shown in this text by gt gt 21 Before Using Operating with Remote Control PV GS35 only The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used j AS En 57 JUI JL NT Press the MENU Button Select a menu item e Use the Select Button A Y lt P and ENTER Button in place of the Joystick Control on the main unit 3 Press the MENU Button to exit the menu screen N Selecting Language You can select the desired language 1 Set 0 LANGUAGE g
58. TUDIO To start MotionDV STUDIO If you wish to capture data from a tape set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape If you wish to capture images from the lens of the Camcorder set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card E With USB supplied OS Windows XP SP1 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later e The personal computer should be compatible with USB 2 0 Hi Speed Confirmation before connection for Windows XP 2000 When you connect the personal computer and the Camcorder with the USB Cable and then use MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP SP1 or later or Windows 2000 SP4 or later check the driver of the USB host controller e It is required to use the driver for which Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider in Driver tab Select Start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel to start System e System Properties is displayed 2 Click Hardware tab and then click Device Manager then Universal Serial Bus Controller 3 Right click Enhanced Host Controller and then select Properties orts COM amp LPT JP ae Pi USB Root Hub USB Root Hub e The indication Enhanced Host Controller is changed as EHCI depending on the host controller you use 4 Click Driver tab to check the description on Driver Provider 2 xi General Advance d Driver In esources eae Standard Un
59. TUP lt ENTER EXIT 2 Move the Joystick Control A V lt or gt to select a desired picture and press the Joystick Control 35 e The selected picture is marked with a frame The number of prints set by DPOF is displayed Playback Mode SETUP ENTER EXIT 3 Move the Joystick Control A or V to select the number of pictures to be printed and press the Joystick Control 35 e The number of prints is displayed in the picture set e You can select from O to 999 Selected number of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF e 2 or more files can be set in succession 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and press the MENU Button when the setup is completed E About the DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format This enables the printing information to be added to the pictures on the card so that it can be used ona system supporting DPOF e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure Even if files are locked the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted e Set to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen 1 Set e n gt gt On PROTECT gt gt YES On PROTECT jaa
60. able Speed Search Function in both the fast forwarding and rewinding directions 1 5x slow playback in SP Mode only 1 3x slow playback in LP Mode only 1x 2x 5x 10x and 20x E To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button or VAR SEARCH Button 44 e During Cue or Review Playback fast moving images may show mosaic like patterns e The sound is muted during search e This function is canceled when the One Touch Navigation icon is displayed e The Variable Speed Search function is not available when the Repeat Playback is active Slow Motion Playback PV GS35 Only This Camcorder can play back at a slow speed e Set to Tape Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower of P screen pea S PLAY FF bis mis au en ku zE Bin ce 1 Press the 4 Button E 2 Press the lt I Button or I gt Button on the Remote Control The I gt or Indication appears e When the lt 1 Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction When the I gt Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction e If the Slow Motion Playback continues for approx 10 minutes or more then the playback will automatically stop 10 minutes of Slow Motion playback is equivalent to approx 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx 3 minutes in the LP mode e In the reversed Slow Motion Playback the time code indication
61. ages Besides it also takes several seconds to pause recording E Backlight Compensation Function e When setting the Iris manually the Backlight Compensation Function does not work e If you operate the OFF ON Switch or Mode Dial the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled E MagicPix Function e If set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while e The MagicPix Function is canceled when you operate the OFF ON Switch or the Mode Dial e In a dark place the recorded picture is presented in a time lapse like manner e Adjust the Focus manually e The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off e White Balance cannot be set e The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted e The Scene Mode cannot be set e When recording with the MagicPix Function it is recommended that you use a tripod e The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to approx 30x longer than usual so that dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots may be seen but this is not a malfunction e The Image Stabilizer Function does not work In this case the Eis Indication flashes e The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed E Soft Skin Mode e If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be softened e If the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be cl
62. and selects the closest hue setting This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL One Touch Navigation icon AUTO MANUAL la Focus e The mac Indication and the One Touch Navigation icon appears 2 Move the Joystick Control V until the white balance indication appears mw etc For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Recording Mode 3 Move the Joystick Control 4 or gt until the Indication is displayed 4 Point the Camcorder at a full screen white subject 5 Move the Joystick Control A until the Indication stops flashing E To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control lt 4 or gt until the aw Indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 15 determines the nature of the light source during recording e Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the image will become reddish or bluis
63. annel on the TV set and recorder One Touch Navigation icon 4 Move the Joystick Control A 35 to start playback e The image and sound are reproduced O Start recording Move the Joystick Control Y to stop playback N OO Stop recording e For more information refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder e When you do not need functional indications or date and time indications press the OSD Button on the Remote Control for no indication When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable these indications may not appear PV GS35 only E When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Check the connected terminal Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting this Camcorder with other digital video equipment such as another Camcorder of the same format model that has a DV input output Terminal and using a 4 pin to 4 pin DV Interface Cable PV DDC9 optional high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode e Set to Tape Playback Mode Player Recorder 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video eae with the DV cable Player Recorder 2 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode Player 3 Press the gt Button 55 to start playback Sots a 52 E Cal a5 ISE semen VOL sa For assistance
64. ase do not change file or folder names on the Personal Computer The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder E For Macintosh 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder 2 3 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with USB Cable iMac 4 Double click the NO NAME icon e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Please do not change file or folder names on the Personal Computer The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder To disconnect USB cable safely E For Windows If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on error dialog may appear In such case click OK and close the dialog box By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely 1 Double click the icon in task tray e Hardware disconnect dialog appears For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo With a PC N Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop Verify Matshita DVC USB Device is selected and click OK Q3 ontirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely ae USB Mass Storage Device Generic volume l e You can safely disconnect the cable Note on the driver name displayed The driver
65. ase restart your computer For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo With a PC For PV GS19 PV GS31 e For Windows XP users the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS e If you have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet please download the Video Stream Driver 1 In order to download and install the Video Stream Driver go to http www panasonic com consumerdownloads RC OL SRM OUT PAGOS MUERO e Click Camcorder on the screen Click Video Stream Driver version 1 00 Decompress the downloaded data Double click 3 icon e The set up program starts running O ORAON Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation click Finish T After the Video Stream Driver is installed please restart your computer Connecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer For Using as a Web Camera 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode e To send the live camera picture to a PC set the Camcorder to Tape Recording mode e To send pictures recorded on a tape to a PC set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode 2 For PV GS35 Tape Recording Mode Set ADVANCE gt gt E USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAMI Tape Playback Mode Set BASIC gt gt is USB FUNCTION gt gt
66. ay appear as a warning When the Access Lamp is lit do not insert or remove a card When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment its size and that of this Camcorder may appear differently It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file When playing back a file recorded on other equipment the date and time display is different from when it was recorded For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others gg AAA e When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment the picture may not be played back or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated e When playing back a non standardized file the Folder File Number may not be displayed E Slide Show e Playback time may take longer than usual depending on the picture E Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card e When CARD FULL is shown during recording switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then delete unnecessary files e If there are no files to delete insert a new card e If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted all the data related to the files will be deleted m DPOF e DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognized by Camcorder Perform the DPOF Settings on your Camcorder e Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out E Lock Setting e The Lock Setting carried out by th
67. b Camera the additional minimum requirements must be met Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800 x 600 pixels or more Communication Speed 56 kbps or faster is recommended Necessary software Windows Messenger 5 0 or later Windows XP MSN Messenger Windows 98SE Me 2000 DirectX 9 0b or later Windows XP PV GS35 Only Other requirements to send receive audio Sound card Speaker or headphones To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera the following conditions must be met e Windows XP SP1 PV GS35 SP2 PV GS19 PV GS31 or later is needed e To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 PV GS35 SP2 PV GS19 PV GS31 or later click Start gt gt AII Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection You have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet Also you and the other person s are in the same Network LAN Install the Windows Messenger Windows XP or MSN Messenger Windows 98SE Me 2000 If you have a version older than 5 0 download the latest version 5 0 or later from the Microsoft Home Page http www microsoft com http www msn com For download and installation instructions please refer to Help on the Home Page If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router proper communication will not be possible Installing the Video Stream Driver PV GS35 Only e When DirectX9 0 is installed applications support
68. ccessory Order MagicPix Function 30 Sound VoluM8 oooooo0ooo0 39 FOU arsperet 73 Manual FOCUS ocoooooccocccnccocoso 34 SPILP Mode ci 24 Camcorder Accessory System Mode Dial ooooccccccccccconccccncos 19 Spanish Quick Use Guide 77 A oialteeo teria 72 MotionDV STUDIO 52 Sports Mode 0 eee reer 32 Charging the Battery 15 Spotlight Mode eiii 32 Cinema Mode 2000 eee 31 O Still Advance Playback 36 Condensation ooccccccccncc 64 One Touch Navigation icon 19 Surf Snow Mode 32 Cue Playback 35 Customer Services Directory P T A EE EE A T 76 Photoshot 06 UME COGS srao Picture Size ooocccccccconoccnnnnns 37 D Playback with Zoom Lever 36 V Date Time Indication 58 Portrait MOd cccsescsseseeeeees 32 Variable Speed Search 36 Date Time Setting 24 Video Head Clogging 65 Digital ZOOM sisas 29 Q Viewfinder cooomocconco 20 66 DPOF Setting ww 38 Quick Start 28 Dubbing seeen 42 W R Web Camera cocccconcocccncnccononcoss 47 E RapidFire Consecutive White Balance o 32 Erasure Prevention Slider 18 Photoshot asisten rociapona 27 Recording Check 25 Z F Remaining Battery 57 Zoom rete 28 Fade coccocccconccnnnnrinanarininaninancnns 29 Remaining Tape Time
69. chantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement Upon such automatic termination Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Differences between models This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV GS19 PV GS31 and PV GS35 The PV GS35 is the model used for illustrative purposes Features may vary so please read carefully Model Number PV GS19 PV GS31 PV GS35 Battery Pack CGR DU06 CGR DU06 CGA DU12 Supplied 640 mAh 640 mAh 1 150 mAh f2 1 50 4 mm F1 8 3 6 f1 9 49 4 mm F1 8 3 3 f1 9 57 mm F1 8 3 9 35 mm equivalent 35 mm equivale
70. city Some of this capacity is used to protect and manage the copyright data and not all capacity is available as a conventional memory for a Camcorder Personal Computer or others For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others naaa a ag y ss Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen Remaining Battery Power e Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change gt gt gt E gt ES If the battery discharges then B gt L will flash RO 45 Remaining Tape Time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing e During a 15 second or shorter recording the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly e In some cases the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time M Tape Recording Mode p 25 D gt Tape Playback Mode p 35 oO Card Recording Mode p 26 Picture Playback Mode p 37 PC Mode p 46 e Cinema Mode p 31 O Digital Zoom p 29 SP Standard Play Mode Recording Speed Mode p 24 LP Long Play Mode Recording Speed Mode p 24 Automatic Mode p 25 MNL Manual Mode pp 31 34 Els Image
71. ct sunlight ultraviolet rays or humidity may damage the tape Dust contains hard mineral particles and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder and other components Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case Once every half year wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling shrinking and so forth The wound tape may stick to itself Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles upon which signals are recorded Magnetic necklaces toys etc have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect and they may erase the contents of a recording or may Cause noise in images and sounds Card e When the Card is being read do not remove the Card turn off the power or subject it to vibration or impact e Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated e Do not bend or drop the Card The Card or the recorded content may be damaged e After use be sure to remove the Card from the Camcorder e After usage store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag e Do not touch the terminals on the back of th
72. d E Remote Control PV GS35 Only Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance Date Time Button DATE TIME p 58 Indication Output Button OSD p 40 Slow Motion Still Advance Buttons el I gt lt I reverse I gt forward p 36 Variable Speed Search Button VAR SEARCH p 36 Recording Button e REC p 43 Audio Dubbing Button A DUB p 41 Zoom Volume Button ZOOM VOL p 35 Menu Button MENU p 22 Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search Function A V p 36 Select Button A V lt P p 22 13 Before Using The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT pp 25 26 Rewind Review Button 44 p 35 Pause Button 1 pp 36 41 43 Stop Button m pp 15 43 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP p 25 Play Button gt pp 36 42 Fast Forward Cue Button gt gt p 35 Enter Button ENTER p 22 The Remote Control PV GS35 Only Inserting the Button type Battery Before using the Remote Control insert the supplied button type battery 1 While pressing the Lock Button 0 pull out the Battery Holder Then remove the button type battery NZ fie 2 Insert the button type battery with the marking facing upward SAID NE 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote
73. d or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only Before inserting or removing a Card be sure to turn off the Camcorder e Otherwise the Camcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card Inserting a Card 1 Open the LCD Monitor and then slide the lt OPEN Lever to open the Card Slot Cover 8 OPEN Qi 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right Q insert it into the Card Slot 9 3 Close the Card Slot Cover securely E Removing the Card Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out e After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover e The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted E Concerning the Card e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer This operation may make the card unusable e Electrical noise static electricity or failure of the Camcorder or the card 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 or USB Reader Writer SD Memory Card e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder personal computer
74. d with a wide angle the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in First zoom in on the subject and then focus on it E To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO or FOCUS For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording 1 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to ON e The POWER Lamp we pl up o __ iey jiji a za UY 32 2 Set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 3 Move the Joystick Control lt 4 to rewind the tape e Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback e When the tape reaches the beginning rewinding stops automatically 4 Move the Joystick Control A to start playback e The gt Indication appeals e If a cassette x with copyright protection signal is played back the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns E To Stop Playback Move the Joystick Control V to select M Adjusting the Sound Volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback 1 Push the 53 VOL Lever 14 to adjust the volume e Towards increases the volume e Towards decreases the volume The closer to the higher the volume
75. device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS IN
76. dication by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME Button on the Remote Control PV GS35 only E To Change the Display Mode Set i SETUP gt gt DISPLAY gt gt ON or OFF Set to ON and the display mode can be switched to all functions Set to OFF and it can be switched to minimum display pp 22 23 E Progressive Photoshot You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases When using Tape Recording Mode e Digital Zoom 0 e 1 750 s or faster shutter speed e When brightness is insufficient e When the MagicPix Function is ON e When the Portrait is used e When the Gain Up mode is set to ON When using Card Recording Mode e When brightness is insufficient e When the Gain Up mode is set to ON E Power Save Mode Set 4 SETUP gt gt a POWER SAVE gt gt 5 MINUTES or OFF OFF When about 5 minutes passed without any operation the standby mode automatically will be set In the standby mode II blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start Stop Button 5 MINUTES When about 5 minutes passed without any operation the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down When you use the Camcorder turn it on again e The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off when you connect the USB Cable or the DV Cable with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the PC
77. e e Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use e Do not look directly into the light e If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion lens attached a slight vignetting darkening around edges effect occurs on the screen e Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will make conditions even brighter e The LED video light enables simply lightening the images taken in a dimly lit place We also recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high quality images E Quick Start e During the Quick Start Standby Mode a minute amount of electricity is consumed When you set Y POWER SAVE to 5 MINUTES and the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 5 minutes it will be turned into the Quick Start Standby Mode To turn the Camcorder on again set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again The Quick Start Mode will be restored This Function is not activated in the following case e Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted while the Tape Card Recording Mode is set When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the battery the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off and the Quick Start mode is canceled If the Camcorder is turned on and the Tape Card Recording Mode is set the Lamp turns on and the quick start mode is restored Press and hold the QUICK START Button for approx 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby Mode The Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be turned off
78. e e The Date and Time function are driven by a built in lithium battery e Make sure to check the time before recording because the built in clock is not very accurate Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock If the amp or is indicated when the Camcorder is turned on the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect e After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months e Leave the Camcorder as is for approx 24 hours and the battery will drive the Date and Time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON Switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged LP Mode You can switch the tape recording speed e Set to Tape Recording Playback Mode Set BASIC or amp ADVANCE gt gt fi REC SPEED gt gt LP If the LP mode is selected the recording time will be 1 5 times the SP mode but some functions will be disabled e We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings e In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode e Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode p 41 e In the LP mode the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image o
79. e surface finish may peel off e Before cleaning detach the Battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack e Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth e For storing or transporting the Camcorder place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn After use be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull out the AC Cable from AC Jack e If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder the tape sags and deteriorates e If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time the voltage drops excessively and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged E About AC Adaptor If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE Lamp may continue flashing and the Battery may not be charged After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently charging starts automatically If the CHARGE Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty In this case please contact a dealer If the Battery is warm charging takes a longer time than normal If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC Adaptor 3 fee
80. e Card with your fingers Do nat allow dirt dust or water to enter it e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing m LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Hood LCD Monitor e Ina place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD Monitor Wipe it with a soft dry cloth e If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to the normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder e Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun Internal components may be seriously damaged When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67 000 pixels PV GS19 113 000 pixels PV GS31 PV GS35 The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded
81. e cases For more information see the instructions for equipment connected e Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function Cautions for Use E After Use Take out the Cassette p 17 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF Take out the Card p 18 Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor pp 15 20 5 To protect the Lens attach the supplied Lens Cap E Cautions for Use When you use your Camcorder on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach make sure that no water enters the Camcorder e Water may cause the Camcorder or Cassette to malfunction Irreparable failure may occur e If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use it to wipe the camera body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized equipment such as a microwave oven TV video game equipment etc If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound Recordings on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adverse
82. ear E Wind Noise Reduction Function e It does not work with the microphone on an external microphone e Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength If this function is activated in strong winds the stereo effect may be reduced When the wind weakens the stereo effect will be restored E Cinema Function e Images played back vary depending on the TV connected Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV e This function does not widen the recording range e When images are played back on a TV screen the Date Time Indication may be erased in some cases e Depending on the TV the picture quality may deteriorate e When a Cinema picture is imported onto a personal computer the imported picture may not be displayed correctly depending on the software in used E Scene Mode e If any of the Scene Modes are selected you cannot adjust the shutter speed p 33 or iris p 34 e Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Scene Modes e Using the Light Function cancels any of the Scene Modes Sports Mode e For Slow Motion Playback or Playback Pause of recorded pictures this mode helps diminish camera shake e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject
83. ed by previous versions of DirectX may not run In this case consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications e DirectX 9 0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e The Setup Menu Screen appears A d Acrobat Reader ER Video Stream a Driver Installing DirectX Video Stre Pans PV GS35 Supplied Click the Video Stream Driver e The set up program starts running Eh Q For Windows XP users Depending on your system environment installation of DirectX9 0b may be required Click Yes and continue with installation e After DirectX9 0b is installed the computer will restart e Do not remove the CD ROM To use this driver the DirectX 9 0b runtime library is required Do you wish to install the library ations compatible with the older t run properly Warning By installing Directx9 0b applic version of Directx may nol Once DirectX9 0b installation is complete and the PC has been restarted Web Camera driver will be installed Do not remove the CD ROM until all installations are complete 5 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation click Finish 6 After the Video Stream Driver is installed ple
84. ed depending on the function you use p 58 e To record still pictures with higher quality we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function regardless of the function you use e When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously the Progressive Photoshot Function is not activated Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder 1 Set the OFF ON Switch 28 to ON e The POWER Lamp lights up a he OFFe eON O 2 Set the Mode Dial 84 to Card Recording Noce En 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 25 a o e The Indication lights up in red E To record still pictures clearly e When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4x to 10x or higher it is difficult to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding the Camcorder We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording e When recording still pictures hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder e You can record stable pictures without hand shaking by using a tripod and the Remote Control PV GS35 only E On screen display in the Card Recording Mode ISS pl 2 34 SAK y JAN 2 2005 t MN 1 jue 2 3 1 Still picture size 2 Quality of still pictures 3 Numbe
85. egieccaiesdcetzsciens 70 Pe 42 Explanation cof Terms 2s2 ise cssteszstasctecescesies 70 Using the DV Cable for Recording SPS CIN CALOING actas 71 Digital DUDDING isso 42 Camcorder Accessory System 72 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 43 Camcorder Accessory Order Form 13 Request for Service Notice cccoooccccccoo 74 Limited Warranty snimicaacinc arica 75 Customer Services Directory ooom 76 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a Para Uso RAPIDO v2 2isiccccavictccctsectcaciens TY Gula rapida assinei ioiai isie tien 78 WAG sce oss bakes a AEE Back Cover Before Using Using the Battery T Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it e Before use fully charge the Battery e Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the AC Adaptor e The CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts e When the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is completed 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover e To protect the tape if the cover is not fully opened the cassette holder cannot be ejected 2 After the Cassette Holder is opened insert a Cassette Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the PUSH mark 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely ho
86. ene was recorded In this case when the Cassette is inserted the zero display 0h00m00s00f may appear but the Time Code starts from the previous value The Time Code cannot be reset to zero Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape accurate editing may not be possible To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function p 26 before recording a new scene For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others nn o an II AAA Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source DC 7 2 7 9 V Power Consumption Recording 4 5 W Recording Format Mini DV Consumer use Digital Video SD Format Tape Used 6 35 mm digital video tape Recording Playback Time SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Video Recording System Digital Component Television System EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording System PCM Digital Recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4ch Image Sensor 1 6 inch CCD Image Sensor Lens Auto Iris F1 8 Focal Length 2 1 50 4 mm PV GS19 1 9 49 4 mm PV GS31 1 9 57 mm PV GS35 Macro Full Range AF Filter Diameter 30 5 mm Zoom 24 1 Power Zoom PV GS19 26 1 Power Zoom PV GS31 30 1 Power Zoom PV GS35 Monitor 2 5 inch LCD Viewfinder Color Electro
87. ent indicated it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers e A CD ROM drive is required to install this driver PV GS35 Only e When you connect to an USB 2 0 interface board use a certified board with the USB 2 0 HI SPEED USB logo E For Windows OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium ll Celeron 300 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space At least 30 MB or more Interface USB 1 1 or more e For Windows Me 2000 XP users the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo With a PC _ _ _ zz gt gt P _Qz_ AAA Q gt _ gt oa QA E For Macintosh OS Mac OS X v 10 1 Xv 10 3 CPU iMac iBook or Power Book G4 Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 RAM 64 MB or more e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS Installing the USB Driver For Windows 98SE Only For Using the Built in SD Driver Feature PV GS35 Only Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB Cable only if you have Windows 98SE OS e If your computer has Windows Me 2000 XP the USB Driver is not required to be installed 1 Turn on the
88. er to pages 44 45 When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on PC e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen The Camcorder malfunctions on editing dubbing from digital video equipment or using MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE for DV e If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP and LP recording mode 12bit and 16bit sound recording mode recorded and unrecorded parts the Camcorder may malfunction at a point where the mode switches When you edit do not record in multiple modes The Warning Alarm indication 1 appears when the Camcorder is operated in the Web Camera mode e Did you press the MENU Button or the Recording Start Stop Button You cannot use the menu or record onto the Tape Card in the Web Camera mode e Is the setting for the Remote Control correct e Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it Insert a tape e Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright protection copy guard Pictures of the tape with copyright protection copy guard cannot be displayed on the PC The audio of the tape can be played e Is the Video Stream Driver installed pp 48 49 69 Others Using the RESET button 1 Undo Grip Belt end and pull Lens Cap Cord downward to loosen Grip Belt 2a 2 Use projection on the Lens Cap to press the RESET Button O Explanation of
89. ere are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning A CAUTION eDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS eDO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF eDO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder eAVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit eDO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE eSTORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body e TO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER Before handling your Camcorder make sure your hands and face are f
90. erning this item see page 60 Recording Yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD Monitor You can record persons in front of the camera while showing them the image The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image The image to be recorded is the same as that recording e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Rotate the LCD Monitor towards the lens side e When the LCD Monitor is opened the Viewfinder will be automatically turned off If the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens side through then the Viewfinder will be activated e When the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens side the One Touch Navigation icon will not be displayed even if you press the center of the Joystick Control Recording with the Built in LED Video Light For PV GS31 PV GS35 To brighten the natural colors in a scene Gain Up mode works with the Built in Video Light to enhance the light s brightness e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the LIGHT Button 33 O ur LIGHT Ss ss e The Built in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on e Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the Video Light is on however ghost images will appear 2 Press the LIGHT Button e Gain Up mode is set to off e To eliminate ghost images use this mode 3 Press the LIGHT Button e The Video Light turns off e Pressing the LIGHT Button again returns to e
91. eted e When the battery is completely discharged the CHARGE Lamp blinks at first but the battery is charged normally When the temperature of the 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 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC Jack E Disconnecting the Power Source e Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply set the OFF ON Switch on the Camcorder to OFF and make sure that POWER Lamp is not lit p 18 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and while sliding the BATTERY RELEASE Switch 39 remove the Battery downward or DC Cable e When attaching or removing Battery set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and make sure the POWER Lamp is not lit AS T 28 BATTER Fa e Hold down the battery with your hand so it does not fall e For other notes concerning this item see page 59 15 Before Using Charging Time and Available 2 Remove the Sensor tag Then replace the Recording Time Grip Belt N Re CGRDUIS CGR DUO6 1 h 45 min 1 h 25 min 7 2 V 640 mAh 55 min 45 min Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your Pal 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt To Use as a Grip Belt A Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time Intermittent Reco
92. ever depends on operating conditions such as temperature humidity dust etc E Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity and if the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes If the Battery becomes extremely hot a protective function may operate and the Battery may become unusable for a while Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder If it is left attached to the Camcorder a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camcorder power is off If the Battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a long time over discharge takes place The Battery may become unusable after it is charged Disposing of an Unusable Battery e The Battery has a limited life e Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an explosion Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt dust or other substances If you drop the Battery accidentally check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed Attaching a deformed Battery to the Camco
93. gt ST 1 ST2 or MIX ST1 It plays back only the original sound ST2 It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously E To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing set the ti 12bit AUDIO on the 44 SETUP Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded sound When the line input is used you can dub audio while listening to the pre recorded sound from the speaker e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 41 Editing Mode Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD RAM or other such media Refer to the instructions for the recorder e Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder and an unrecorded DVD RAM or cassette in the DVD Recorder or VCR 1 Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder E Connecting with the AV Cable S VIDEO IN l Hi mvineO IN P AUDIO IN PV GS35 Only 0 e Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder by using the AV Cable e If the recorder has an S Video Jack then also connect an S Video Cable not supplied An S Video connection allows you to copy a higher quality image E Connecting with the optional DV cable ny for equipment with a DV terminal 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input ch
94. h Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source In this case adjust the White Balance 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 Halogen light bulb 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight e For other notes concerning this item see page 62 Useful for recording fast moving subjects e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL One Touch Navigation icon AUTO MANUAL e The mai Indication and the One Touch Navigation icon appears 2 Move the Joystick Control V until the PA a 3 Move the Joystick Control lt 4 or gt to adjust the shutter speed E Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 60 1 8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1 60 1 500 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1 60 s when the EIS is OFF Selecting a speed closer to 1 8000 causes the shutter speed to be faster E To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see page 62 33 Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment F Number You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark e Se
95. he 16bit Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function the original sound is erased If you wish to preserve the original sound use the 12bit Mode when recording e Audio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording made in LP Mode p 24 e Set to Tape Playback Mode 1 Insert an external microphone securely into the MIC Jack as far as it will go 2 Press the 1 Button on the Remote Control where you want to add new sound ces po Q REW PLAY FF GIP TP STEADY PASE sr aov VOL lala oran 3 Press the A DUB Button on the Remote Control e The ADUBIE Indication appears 4 To start Audio Dubbing press the u Button on the Remote Control e The ADUE Indication appears e Talk into the microphone 5 Press the 1 Button on the Remote Control to stop audio dubbing E To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the 1 Button on the Remote Control The Camcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again E Before Recording with Audio Dubbing e Set to Tape Recording Mode e When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording set SETUP gt gt A AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit to take pictures When set 16bit the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing e Set BASIC gt gt fi REC SPEED gt gt SP to take pictures E To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set 4 SETUP gt gt i 12bit AUDIO gt
96. his is not a malfunction If the CHARGE Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor detach the Battery and reattach it E Inserting Removing the Cassette e When inserting a previously recorded Cassette use the Blank Search Function p 26 to find the position where you want to continue recording If you overwrite record on a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording e If anew Cassette is inserted rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording e When inserting the cassette make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops e When the Cassette Holder is in action do not touch anything except the PUSH mark e Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly e When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover E Alarm Sounds e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode When BEEP SOUND on the 4 SETUP is set to ON confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording e When you turn on the power 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times e When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen 99 Others as E Recording on a Card e Even if the SHTR EFFECT is set to ON the Shutter Effect cannot
97. ic com contactinfo Others m Playback picture is not clear e Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video p 65 If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled noises may appear on the screen Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the AV terminal Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard being recorded When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder mosaic like patterns appear on the picture Recorded pictures are not clear e Have you set BASIC gt gt ss PICT QUALITY gt gt af Normal If recording is done with it set to la Normal pictures with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set s s PICT QUALITY gt gt Es High p 26 A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted e Is the file locked Locked files cannot be deleted p 39 e For the SD Memory Card if its write protect switch is set to LOCK then deletion is disabled p 63 Photoshot playback images do not look normal e The picture may be damaged In order to prevent the loss of image data backing up on a cassette or a personal computer is recommended Even if a card is formatted it cannot be used e Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged Please consult a dealer During playback UNPLAYABLE CARD is displayed
98. installed When Video Stream Driver is installed DirectX 9 0b will be installed automatically depending on the operating system environment of the personal computer used E Acrobat Reader To view the installed operating instructions Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or higher is required Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD ROM 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete e Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete e If a window does not appear automatically click the Start Button on your desktop and then click Run When the Run Box is open type in D InstMenu exe and click OK D applies when the CD ROM drive is drive D Software Installation For Windows For PV GS19 PV GS31 e If you have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet please download the USB Driver and Video Stream Driver E USB Driver p 45 The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE E Video Stream Driver p 49 If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video from the Camcorder to the other parties via a network or by the Internet 1 In order to download and install the Driver go to http www panasonic com consumerdownloads 2 Click the software to be downloaded Using the USB Driver Operating environment e Despite having the Operating environm
99. is Camcorder is only effective for this Camcorder e The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is moved to the LOCK side you cannot write to or format the Card If it is moved back you can E Playing Back on Your TV e Whenever plugging in the S Video cable plug in the AV cable too e Use the AC adaptor to avoid battery depletion E Recording from a Tape onto a Card e If you press the PHOTO SHOT Button without pausing blurred pictures may be recorded E Audio Dubbing e The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed e Sounds sent through the DV terminal cannot be dubbed e If a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back e In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC s software only the original sound ST1 may be imported depending on the software E Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing e Do not plug or unplug the DV Cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly e Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the AUDIO REC mode of the playback tape e The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images e Even if you use a device equipped with DV Terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in som
100. ive Photoshot Mode p 26 Soft Skin Mode p 31 Volume adjustment p 35 Date Time Indication p 58 Photoshot Picture Quality p 26 Remaining Number of Photoshot pictures When the remaining number of Photoshot pictures reaches 0 the red indication flashes Folder File Display File Number Number of DPOF Setting pp 38 39 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording p 27 Lock Setting p 39 LED Video Light is on p 27 Gain up p 27 Web Camera Mode Recording p 49 Web Camera Mode Playback p 49 640 x 480 Image size e For images not recorded with this Camcorder the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels G SXGA gt r gt 640 or more less than 800 The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels 800 or more less than 1 024 1 024 or more less than 1 280 1 280 or more less than 1 600 1 600 or more less than 2 048 9 Others QXGA 2 048 or more White Photoshot Mode tal Red While Photoshot recording is activated Green While the Card being read E Red Using the card that cannot be recognized To Display Date Time Indication This switches between date and time indications Set BASIC or 2 ADVANCE gt gt MR DATE TIME gt gt D T DATE or OFF pp 22 23 e The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape e You can also show or change the Date Time In
101. iversal PCI to USB Host Controller Driver Provider Microsol ft Driver Date 01 07 2001 Driver Version 5 1 2600 0 Digital Signer Microsoft Windows Publisher e If Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider the confirmation procedure is completed 93 With a PC If a description other than Microsoft is displayed e Update the driver with the following procedure 1 Click Update Driver Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Pr 2 x General Advanced Driver Resources gt Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Driver Provider Driver Date 01 07 2001 Driver Version 5 1 2600 1106 Digital Signer Microsoft Windows Publisher To view details about the driver files To update the driver for this device p If the device fails after updating the driver roll DEA back to the previously installed driver 2 Check Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next C to USS Host Controles If your hacdware came with an installation CD vs floppy disk insert it mow rectal the oben toma Racommersiad heen a Bit of specie besen Advanced Next to conte A e pa PA Ay e When your OS is Windows 2000 click Next after Update Device Driver Wizard appears 3 For Windows XP Users Check Don t search will choose the driver to install and then click Next Prardware Update Wizard Please choote your search and installa
102. ject that is located in both foreground and background 2 Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass e Because the focus is on the dirty glass the subject behind the glass will not be focused 3 Recording a subject in dark surroundings e Because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably the Camcorder cannot focus correctly 4 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects e Because the Camcorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects the subject may become blurry 5 Recording a fast moving subject e Because the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with the fast moving subject 6 Recording a subject with little contrast e Because the Camcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image a subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry E Time Code Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours minutes seconds and frames 30 frames per second If this data is included in a recording an address is assigned to each image on the tape e The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub code at each recording e When a new previously unrecorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code automatically starts from zero If a recorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code picks up from the point where the last sc
103. ll down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover e To protect the tape if the cover is not fully opened the cassette holder cannot be ejected 2 After the Cassette Holder is opened insert a Cassette the above and then securely insert it as far as it goes 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the PUSH mark O Mia A 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely housed close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark A gt Sos SA x lt PUSH CLOSE E When the Cassette Holder does not come out e Close the Cassette Compartment Cover completely and then open it again completely e Check if the battery has run down e Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below If so be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed e Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF then to ON again e Check if the battery has run down 17 Before Using Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider O on the cassette by sliding it to the SAVE arrow direction prevents recording To enable recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider by sliding it to the REC arrow direction e For other notes concerning this item see page 59 Using a Memory Card Optional A Card can be used to record still pictures e Use a genuine SD Memory Car
104. ly affect the Camcorder causing the disturbance of images and sounds If the Camcorder is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does nat function properly turn off the Camcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again Thereafter turn on the Camcorder power Do not use your Camcorder near radio transmitters or high voltage cables e If you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage cables recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected LN 63 Others ass AAA Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use e If you use the Camcorder for a long period of time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction e This Camcorder is not intended for business use When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the Camcorder e Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder e If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long period of time Do not use benzine thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder e The Camcorder body may be deformed and th
105. mally it is not necessary to format the card If a message appears even though you insert and remove the card several times format it e A Card formatted on other equipment e g PC might be unusable or it might take more time for recording We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card 39 Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen e Before connecting them turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV 1 Inserta recorded tape into this Camcorder 2 Connect the AV OUT Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN e Connect to the TV with the AV Cable If the TV has an S Video Jack connect the S Video Cable not supplied too PV GS35 Only e When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV OUT Jack plug it in as far as it goes Turn on this Camcorder and set the Mode Dial to the Tape Playback Mode Select the input channel on the TV gd A Move the Joystick Control A to select the i to start playback e The image and audio are output on the TV 6 Move the Joystick Control Y to select the E to stop playback E If the image or audio from this Camcorder is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Check the connected terminal e Check the TV s i
106. may be unstable Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1 5th of the normal speed Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed E To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button 55 Still Playback Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame advance playback e Set to Tape Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen F y FF Sera Jl a a se nei Press the gt Button 55 Press the 1 Button 52 e The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode 3 Press the lt 1 Button or I gt Button on the Remote Control e The II or Indication appears e With each press of the lt I Button still pictures advance in the reverse direction With each press of the I Button still pictures advances in the forward direction If one of the buttons continues to be pressed still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released E To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button 55 N ea Playback with Zoom Lever By pushing the W T Lever 14 of the Camcorder in the Still Playback Mode still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction If you keep pushing the Lever still pictures advance continuously amp 8 VOL e If the Camcorder is left
107. n the manual adjustment mode is selected e Flashing indicates that the White Balance previously adjusted is stored This setting is stored until the White Balance is adjusted again When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode e White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places If so use the auto white balance mode During setting in the manual adjustment mode e When the setting is completed it will remain lit E Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment e If you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noises on the screen e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e When recording in the extremely bright place the color of the screen may change or flickers If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 e If you are using MagicPix Mode p 30 or Scene Mode p 31 you cannot adjust the shutter speed E Manual Iris Adjustment e Depending on zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed If the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gai
108. n use discharged Charge the battery and remove the cassette e Close the cassette cover completely and fully open it again p 17 No operation other than cassette removal can be performed e Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears p 64 The Remote Control does not function PV GS35 Only e Has the button type battery of the Remote Control run out Replace it with a new button type battery p 14 e Is the setting on the Remote Control correct If the setting on the Remote Control is not in agreement with the REMOTE setting on the Camcorder the Remote Control does not operate p 15 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette is correctly inserted Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed p 18 Is the tape wound to the end Insert a new cassette Is the Recording Mode set When in the Playback Mode recording cannot be performed p 25 Has condensation occurred No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs Wait until the condensation indication disappears p 64 Is the cassette cover open If the cover is open the Camcorder may not operate normally Close the cassette cover p 17 The screen has changed suddenly e Has the demonstration started In the Tape Recording mode if you set W DEMO MODE
109. n value If the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases If you are using MagicPix Mode p 30 or Scene Mode p 31 you cannot adjust the iris If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris the value set for the Iris will be canceled E Playing Back Repeat Playback If you set 2 ADVANCE gt gt REPEAT PLAY gt gt ON the Camcorder switches to Repeat Play Mode and the gt Indication appears To cancel Repeat Playback Mode set the REPEAT PLAY to OFF e When you set 18 USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAM and then connect the USB Cable the Repeat Playback Mode is canceled Choosing Sound during Playback You can select the sound by using the Y AUDIO OUT setting on the 44 SETUP Sub Menu STEREO Stereo Sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound e If you dub a tape recorded at the 12bit selected as the D AUDIO REC on the SETUP Sub Menu playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the Y AUDIO OUT setting if eit 12bit AUDIO is set to MIX E Playing Back a Card e While the data on a card is playing back do not operate the Mode Dial If a blank nothing recorded Card is played the screen becomes white If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective the whole display becomes bluish and the UNPLAYABLE CARD Indication m
110. name displayed will differ depending on your OS operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder Windows XP 2000 e When the Camcorder is in PC Mode USB Mass Storage Device or Matshita DVC USB Device Windows Me e When the Camcorder is in PC Mode USB Disk or Matshita DVC e Some OS such as Windows 98SE may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray OS may be set not to show Make sure Camcorder s Card Access lamp is off and disconnect the cable Also with Windows Me the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode CAUTION If you disconnect the USB Cable while the Card Access Lamp is on it may damage the Card data E For Macintosh Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh Tor O Drop the NO_NAME icon which appeared when you connected the Camcorder with the USB Cable into the recycle bin then disconnect the USB Cable If the above operation is not performed correctly when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card the copied data may be damaged Even when the following operations are performed the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is removed above Therefore it is imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding e When Camcorder power is turned OFF pean OFFe eON O e When SD Memory Card is removed Using as a Web Camera If the Camcorde
111. necessary files NO DATA There are no recorded files on the card UNPLAYABLE CARD You are attempting to play back data not compatible with this Camcorder FILE LOCKED You are attempting to erase protected files CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to LOCK CHANGE MODE TO USE USB The USB Cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE You are attempting to select an item other than OFF in 5i SCENE MODE during MagicPix Mode DISCONNECT USB CABLE You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC Mode with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder You are attempting to record pictures ona Tape Card with the USB Cable connected to the Camcorder PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2 0 The Camcorder is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB2 0 CAN NOT USE USB You are connecting the USB Cable with the DV Cable connected in MotionDV Mode CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE You are attempting to select an item other than OFF in S N SCENE MODE when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch is set to AUTO CAN NOT OPERATE MOTION DV MODE PV GS35 Only You are attempting to change J D ZOOM setting during MotionDV Mode TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT You are attempting to select an item in SCN SCENE MODE when Light is on Notes and Hints E Concerning the Power Supply e When the Camcorder has been used for a long time the Camera body becomes warm but t
112. nic Viewfinder PV GS31 PV GS35 Electronic Viewfinder PV GS19 Microphone Stereo Speaker 1 round speaker 20 mm Standard Illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum Required lllumination 2 Ix MagicPix Mode Video Output Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Output Level PV GS35 Only Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Output Level Line 316 mV 600 ohm Mic Input PV GS35 Only Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant HI Speed Full Speed No copyright protection support Digital Interface DV Input Output Jack IEEE1394 4 pin Dimensions Approx 81 H x 63 5 W x 114 D mm Approx 3 1 4 H x 2 1 2 W x 4 1 2 D inch Weight Approx 0 41 kg 0 90 Ibs without Battery and DV cassette Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating Humidity 10 80 Card Memory Functions Recording Media SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Still picture recording file format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Still Image Size 640 x 480 pixels VGA WEB Camera Compression Motion JPEG Image Size 320 x 240 pixels QVGA AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 19 W DC Output DC 7 9 V 1 4 A Camcorder Operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery Charging
113. ning tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time A function indication such as mode indication remaining tape time indication or time code indication is not shown If you set 4 SETUP gt gt DISPLAY gt gt OFF indications other than the tape running condition warning and date indications disappear Playback Sound Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the Camcorder e Is the volume too low During playback push the amp 3 VOL lever to display the volume indication and adjust it p 35 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time e Have you set 4 SETUP gt gt ti 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX If you set Y AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit and dub audio to a recorded tape you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time To hear the sounds separately set to ST1 or ST2 p 41 e Have you set 4 SETUP gt gt A AUDIO OUT gt gt STEREO and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound Set to L to hear main sound and set to R to hear the sub sound p 62 Audio dubbing cannot be performed PV GS35 Only e Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE audio dubbing cannot be performed p 18 e Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode LP mode does
114. nput setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV E 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 OSD Button on the Remote Control PV GS35 only e Press the button again to erase the OSD information START PHOTO sHor STOP DATE OSD TIME ition ha a e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 2 Inserta tape which already has recorded contents and a card 3 Move the Joystick Control A to start playback and set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record and press the PHOTO SHOT Button 25 mo O e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 Audio Dubbing PV GS35 Only You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette e If the tape recorded in t
115. nt 35 mm equivalent 39 5 948 mm 35 7 928 mm 35 7 1 072 mm 24x zoom lens 26x zoom lens 30x zoom lens Digital Zoom 50x 800x 50x 1 000x 50x 1 000x Magnification E ds Liquid Crystal Color Electronic Liquid Crystal Color Electronic S Video Output Ves Jack es Sensor mHow to Turn off the Demo Mode To terminate the demonstration mode insert a cassette or set the W DEMO MODE to OFF as follows 1 Set si SETUP gt gt DEMO MODE gt gt OFF 655656505 Before Using Recording Mode Things You Should Know cccccccssssceecesseeees 2 About Recording isis 25 Safety PECAULIONS san iands 2 Recording on a Tape usnissironmaia sacas 25 PESCA S eese EO 5 Recording a Still Picture on a Card End User License Agreement coooccccccno 6 PROSA spas ni inaenea 26 Differences between Models cccccccoooooo 7 Recording Yourself siria 27 q oerorossdaresenn on mealies 10 Recording with the Built in LED Video Light Standard Accessories oooocccccccconoccnnnoconnnccnnoos 12 FOFPYVGS3SUPYVEGSIS Jasa 27 Parts Identification and Handling 12 Qi oro narrate rene eee 28 The Remote Control PV GS35 Only 14 Self timer Recording occcccccoccccccoononncconcnss 28 Power SUP Vasca 15 Zoom In Out Functions cssoiinsicia 28 Charging Time and Available Recording Time Digital Zoom Function nssuinennaas aaa 29 non E ee 16 Image Stabilizer Function
116. nt should have no problem working with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card video Editing software package ESE HP SEO A ESAS A HERAS MCE ne 43 With a PC _ ___ _ Q gt gt gt gt gt A _ _ zz Q_zQQ _ _ A With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer Software Installation For Windows PV GS35 Only Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows Insert the CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e The Setup Menu screen appears N m PV GS35 Supplied 3 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu E USB Driver pp 44 45 The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE E Video Stream Driver pp 48 52 53 If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video from the Camcorder to the other parties via a network or by the Internet It is also needed when you use MotionDV STUDIO with USB connection m MotionDV STUDIO pp 52 55 Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or images viewed through the lens of a camera Connecting the Camcorder with the DV cable also allows you to output images edited on the personal computer to the tape in the Camcorder E DirectX To activate MotionDV STUDIO Microsoft DirectX 9 0b or later should be
117. nyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMIT
118. o not match with each other REMOTE will appear When the Remote Control is operated for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on CHECK REMOTE MODE p 58 will appear and operation is impossible Set the same Remote Control Mode For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using E Setup on the Camcorder Set ix REMOTE on the SETUP Sub Menu to the desired Remote Control Mode pp 22 23 Using the Battery Before use fully charge the Battery e We recommend using a Panasonic Battery e We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder wy when batteries from other companies are used E Setup on the Remote se Galle tie PLAY FF past mua i gt gt a 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and Se STOP gt charge it VERA PTE Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by Press the IP Button and m Button oe the mark and then securely plug it simultaneously VCR2 Press the lt I Button and m Button simultaneously e When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced the mode is automatically reset to VCR1 Mode Power Supply e Since the Battery will not be charged when Using the AC Adaptor the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the AC Adaptor e The CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts e When the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is compl
119. of the Grip Belt the attached eye on the Lens Cap Then J oe pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight ON Y For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using e When not using the Lens Cap pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow e When you are not recording be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protec e When you remove the Lens Cap press the knobs firmly gt e S Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster and pull it e Pull it out more than 1 inch 2 cm from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off e Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way Inserting a Cassette e Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www panasonic com e For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD EVF of your Camcorder 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever 27 toward the front and pu
120. ording Mode Key Playing Back a Card 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon Playing Back a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch O to ON e The POWER Lamp lights up TH FANNIE 0 CEN p OFFe ON O S Joystick Control V Erase the pictures es yy Joystick Control lt 4 Playing back the previous Joystick Control gt Playing back the next picture 2 Start Playback Joystick Control A Starting the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 11 Before Using Before Using Parts Identification and Handling E Camcorder Standard Accessories Camcorde p The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder Wa Gf 7 8 uo CGA DU12 CGR DU06 M LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN V p 20 LCD Monitor pp 20 66 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the PV GS35 Only For PV GS19 LCD Monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Speaker p 35 DC Input Jack DC IN p 15 S Video Output Jack S VIDEO OUT LSS CR2025 PV GS35 Only LSFC0018 K1HA05CD0010 LSFTO618 PV GS35 Only pp 40 42 PV GS35
121. ork have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP When you use other than Windows XP the other parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal computer the Web Camera mode is canceled If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC In the Web Camera mode the audio may be interrupted in the middle of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer For Windows XP SP2 users if the Windows Security Alert screen is displayed click Unblock and proceed Setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file 1 Click Click here to sign in 3 Windows Messenger EI File Actions Tools Help 3 Click here to sign in 2 Select NET Messaging Service and click OK Y NET Messaging Service CPR ermaricion Service Exchange Messaging Service 3 Click Next when the NET Passport Wizard dialog a
122. personal computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e The Setup Menu Screen appears a DirectX USB Driver Installing USB Driver O PV GS35 Supplied Click the USB Driver e The set up program starts running 4 Click Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears e Do not remove the CD ROM ul Setup has completed configuring the Windows MEP Installer on Era o Ihe system needs to be ai ini i she j 5 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 6 After the USB Driver is installed please restart your computer e Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver e Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software e A message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during the installation This will not cause a problem Simply click Yes to proceed with the installation For PV GS19 PV GS31 e If you have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet please download the USB Driver e Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB Cable not supplied only if you have Windows 98SE OS e If your computer has Windows Me 2000 XP the USB Driver is not required to be installed 1 In order
123. ppears NET Passport Wizard QEN rat Add a NET Passport to your amp Windows XP user account 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo With a PC TTT 5 After the setup is completed sign in and start the Windows Messenger i Windows Messenger jek y palmcorder23 Online Click here to join the Customer Experience Improvement Program A All Contacts 0 3 A pvc offline AL Eriko Offline A Palmcorder Offline Add a Contact A Send an Instant Message X Send a File or Photo Start a Voice Conversation SH 3P Start a Video Conversation More 6 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly Windows Messenger MER Fie Actions BESS Help Ad Mmontact y pali Mafa Contacts Manage Groups Clicl Exp Sort Contacts By 2 EU v Show Actions Pane Show Tabs a Use Windows Color Scheme A Always on Top Audio Tuning Wizard Options LN Qn q Add a Contact A Send an Instant Message Y Send a File or Photo L Start a Voice Conversation P Start a Video Conversation More LI T Select USB Video Device in the Camera menu Audio and Video Tuning Wizard Select the camera you want to use Camera USB Video Device 8 Select DVC in the Microphone menu
124. presione la perilla OPEN V O y saque la pantalla LCD en la 2 Deslice el bot n lt OPEN O para abrir la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta 3 Mientras sostiene la tarjeta de memoria con su esquina cortada hacia la derecha 6 ins rtela en la ranura de tarjeta Q 4 Cierre bien la cubierta de ranura de tarjeta LE e o D Le O L o C mo utilizar el visor Antes de utilizar el visor ajuste el campo visual para que las visualizaciones dentro del visor sean claras y f ciles de leer 1 Extienda el visor 12 34 56AM DAN 2 2005 S IS 4 Nf y e234 25 6AM IJAN 2 2005 Grabaci n de una cinta 1 Ajuste el interruptor OFF ON a ON El indicador POWER se enciende CIEN PANAS CTA OFFe ON O gt o M Others 2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabaci n de cinta ENA X 3 Presione el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n e Comienza la grabaci n 4 Presione el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n nuevamente para detener la grabaci n Grabaci n de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot 1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabaci n de tarjeta Reproducci n de una cinta 1 Ajuste el interruptor OFF ON a ON El indicador POWER se enciende 2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de reproducci n de cinta e El sistema de navegaci n de un toque se visualiza en la parte inferior derecha de la pan
125. r some functions may be disabled Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode Slow Motion Still Advance playback Audio Recording Mode You can select the sound quality of the recorded sound e Set to Tape Recording Mode Set 44 SETUP gt gt Y AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit or 16bit High sound quality recording is possible with 16 bit 48 kHz 2 track Mode With the 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track Mode the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Recording Mode Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode ss When recording still pictures on a card set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode A When recording with the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch set to AUTO the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance In some cases they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually pp 32 34 a Gee e Before turning on the power remove the Lens Cap If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on Automatic White Balance Adjustment p 32 may not function correctly Recording on
126. r is connected to your personal computer you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to the other parties via the network e Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system Please see chart below Receive _ Software Windows XP l OK Windows xp Vindows Messenger Windows ee 98SE Me 2000 awl Windows 98SE Me 2000 OK gt Windows MSN 98SE Me 2000 Messenger Operating environment OS PV GS35 Only IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional With this version of Windows XP SP1 or later is needed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition For PV GS19 PV GS31 IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional With this version of Windows XP SP2 or later is needed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 47 With a PC TTT CPU Intel Pentium ll Celeron 450 MHz or higher Celeron 400 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space At least 250 MB or more Interface USB 1 1 or more To use the Camcorder as a We
127. r of recordable still pictures When no pictures can be recorded the red light will flash Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound 1 Set 3 ADVANCE gt gt SHTR EFFECT gt gt ON Selecting the quality of Photoshot images 1 Set BASIC gt gt sf PICT QUALITY gt gt e High Picture Quality or 2 Normal Picture D MENU DS m e You can also change the picture quality on 3 ADVANCE gt gt ss PICT QUALITY in the Tape Recording Mode Recording Mode E Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card optional PICTURE QUALITY le High 32 MB 440 64 MB 128 MB 1760 256 MB 1 760 3 520 512 MB 3520 7040 7 040 7 040 14 080 e The numbers shown in the table are approximations e These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt D BURST MODE gt gt ON JAN 2582 0 0 2 Press and hold the PHOTO SHOT Button 25 SHOT O V A E o 43 e When ON is selected the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0 5 second intervals until the PHOTO SHOT Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded E To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress Release the PHOTO SHOT Button e For other notes conc
128. r will be canceled e If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set the maximum recordable pictures are recorded p 27 E To Stop the Self timer in Progress Press the MENU Button 30 e For other notes concerning this item see page 60 Zoom In Out Functions This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide angle shot You can zoom in up to 24x PV GS19 26x PV GS31 30x PV GS35 optically e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 For wide angle shots zoom out Push the W T Lever towards W For close ups zoom in Push the W T Lever towards T MB vOL A kre e Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds a SP 3h59m59S29F RAE 4X WT N o 13X WE DT h59m59s29f 59m59s29f BSS 30X we oT e For other notes concerning this item see page 60 To Take Close up Shots of Small Subjects Macro Close up Function When the zoom magnification is 1x the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0 8 inches 20 mm from the Lens Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function To Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation the microphone s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set 4 ADVANCE gt gt 2 ZOOM MIC gt gt ON
129. rdable Time The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated e 1 h 40 min indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes e Battery CGR DU06 PV GS19 PV GS31 or CGA DU12 PV GS35 is supplied e The times shown in the table are approximate times The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used In actual use the available recording time may 3 Reattach the Grip Belt be shorter Ay The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68 F 25 C and humidity of 60 If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature the charging time may be longer e We recommend the Battery Pack CGA DU12 and CGA DU21 for long time recording 2 hours or Re attaching the Lens Cap more for continuous recording 1 hour or more for To protect the Lens surface attach the Lens Cap intermittent recording e The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come e The available recording time becomes shorter preattached to the Grip Belt if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor FN 3 simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself The batteries heat up after use or charging The Camcorder being used will also heat up This is normal How to remove the Sensor tag 4 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through 1 Detach the end
130. rder or AC Adaptor may damage the Camcorder or AC Adaptor E Cautions for Storage Before storing the Camcorder take the Cassette out and detach the Battery Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended Temperature 59 F to 77 F 15 C to 25 C Recommended Humidity 40 to 60 Camcorder e Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera e Do not leave the Camcorder in places that expose it to high temperature Battery e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery e If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions e Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch the Battery in this condition you may be badly burned e Store the Battery in a completely discharged state To store the Battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged Capacity 65 Others a Cassette e Before storing it rewind the tape to the beginning If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway the tape sags although it depends on the storage condition Be sure to rewind to the beginning Store the Cassette in its case Dust dire
131. re or the driver from Add Remove Programs to uninstall e Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS Please refer to the user manual of your OS 2 After software or driver is uninstalled please restart your computer e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc e Microsoft Windows Windows Messenger MSN Messenger and DirectX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation All other names company names product names etc in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations The names of the products you are using may differ from the names given in the text Depending on the operating environment and other factors the contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example other languages are supported as well In this Manual the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms For this information refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer Do not disconnect USB Cable
132. recording Fade in When you start recording the image audio disappeared completely and the image audio gradually appears Pause recording Fade out The image audio gradually disappears After the image audio completely disappears recording stops E To Cancel Fading Move the Joystick Control lt 4 to select B again e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 2 Move the Joystick Control gt to select A e The 4 Indication flashes and then is displayed e The entire screen becomes brighter m59s7OF sss a E To Resume Normal Recon Move the Joystick Control gt to select EM again e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the Joystick Control twice to display the One Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon e The Y Indication flashes EN is displayed Sa o SSS R2 0 0 K se cae as
133. ree from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S A CONSUMERS ATTENTION A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery ATIR End User License Agreement for USB Driver Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO Before opening the CD ROM package PV GS35 Only please read the following You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Matsushita its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase
134. rtencia del FCC Para asegurar la conformidad continua del FCC utilice solamente el cable de interfaz blindado cuando conecte una c mara de video digital a una computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aqu Tambi n cualquier cambio sin autorizaci n o modificaciones a este equipo anular an la autoridad del usuario para operarlo 71 Others C mo utilizar la bater a 1 Coloque la bater a en el adaptador de ca y c rguela e Antes de usar cargue completamente la bater a e Debido a que la bater a no se cargar cuando el cable de entrada de cc est conectado al adaptador de ca descon ctelo del adaptador de ca e El indicador CHARGE se encienden y la carga comienza e Cuando el indicador CHARGE se apaga se ha terminado la carga 2 Coloque la bater a cargada en el Camcorder _ Inserci n de un cassette 1 Deslice el bot n OPEN EJECT O hacia el frente y tire hacia abajo para abrir la tapa del compartimiento del cassette e Para proteger la cinta el soporte del cassette no podr expulsarse si la tapa no est completamente abierta 2 Despu s de abrir el soporte del cassette inserte un cassette N 3 Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando la marca PUSH 9 4 Solo despu s de que el soporte de cassette est completamente guardado cierre la cubierta del compartimiento del cassette presionando la marca Inserci n de una tarjeta de memoria 1 Usando su pulgar
135. s you must use the Card Recording Mode 3 To Check the Recording You can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode 1 Press the Joystick Control 35 twice to display the One Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 2 Move the Joystick Control V to select 6 e The S indication is displayed After checking the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode 25 Recording Mode Finding the End of Recording Blank Search Function The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly unused part of the tape e Set to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or 39 ADVANCE gt gt BLANK SEARCH gt gt YES jr e The Q hdlcallon aid the One Touch Navigation icon appears during the Blank Search e Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode e If there is no blank left on the Cassette the Camcorder stops at the end of the tape E To Cancel the Blank Search Function Before Completion Move the Joystick Control V to select W Progressive Photoshot When the p Indication is displayed Progressive Photoshot Function works You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function e The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activat
136. s displayed the battery has run down Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery p 15 e Has condensation occurred When you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place condensation may occur inside it If so the power is turned off automatically disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out Wait until the condensation indication disappears p 64 Battery runs down quickly e Is the battery fully charged Charge it with the AC adaptor p 15 e Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places the operating time of the battery becomes shorter e Has the battery worn out The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged depending on the usage the battery has worn out and can no longer be used The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up The Camcorder does not operate normally e Remove the cassette and then press the RESET button p 70 If normal conditions are not restored yet turn off the power Then about 1 minute later turn on the power again Conducting the above operation when the Access Lamp is on may destroy the data on the card The cassette cannot be removed e Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover p 17 Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected p 15 e Is the battery i
137. sonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by a
138. t 1 meter or more away from radio e When using the AC Adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack If they are left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery clean E Condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape Condensation Indication Le yellow or red blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages Le DEW DETECT or L EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear In this case follow the procedure below When L in yellow Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape When 4 in red Dew has adhered to the head or the tape 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted e It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature When 4 blinks in yellow e You cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes e However you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted When L blinks in red e The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours 3 Turn the Camcorder on again set i
139. t gt English Francais or Espa ol Gf LANGUAGE English Francais Espa ol SETUP lt ENTER MEN List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only and they are different from the actual Menus E a TAPE RECORDING MENU e 8 m So BASIC g BASIC p SN SCENE MODE p 9 32 ADVANCE m REC SPEED i SETUP LANGUAGE Q BLANK SEARCH W WIND CUT CLOCK SET J SETUP lt ENTER EXIT 4D SETUP e amp ENTER OM NEN BASIC Basic Setup Sub Menu SN SCENE MODE Scene Mode pp 31 32 fi REC SPEED Recording Speed Mode p 24 BLANK SEARCH Blank Search Mode p 26 39 WIND CUT Wind Noise Reduction p 31 O CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting p 24 ADVANCE Advance Setup Sub Menu ts PICT QUALITY Picture Quality p 26 es EIS Image Stabilizer p 29 CINEMA Cinema like Format Recording p 31 ls USB FUNCTION PV GS35 Only USB Functions Mode pp 49 54 O D ZOOM Digital Zoom p 29 2 ZOOM MIC Zoom Microphone p 28 m DATE TIME Date and Time Indication p 58 4i INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode p 58 ss SETUP Setup Sub Menu amp FADE COLOR Fade color p 29 Y AUDIO REC Audio Recording Mode p 24 DISPLAY Display Mode p 58 it REMOTE PV GS35 Only Remote Control Mode p 15 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound p 59 LCD SET LCD Adjustment p 21
140. t CRT Ninety 90 Days 10 home or Carry In 22 CRT and 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Combinatior CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days aren TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRT Two Years Ninety 00 Davs In Home or Carry In 1 1 888 843 9788 843 9788 Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product or arrange for in home service as applicable during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry In Mail in or In Home Service For Carry In Mail In or In Home Service as applicable in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site http www pana
141. t to the Tape Recording Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears Especially in cold conditions dew may be frozen In this case it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed e The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder it also may occur on the head and the tape Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover When the Lens Is Fogged Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and leave the Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature the fog disappears naturally For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Others a E Video Head Clogging and Care If the heads the parts that make contact with the tape are dirty mosaic pattern noise may appear on the playback image or the screen as a whole becomes black If the heads are extremely dirty recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case the Camcorder cannot record at all Causes of Dirty Heads e Large quantity of dust in the air e High temperature and high humidity environment e Damaged tape e Long operating hours Using Panasonic cleaning cassette AY DVMCLA 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode e The One
142. t to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL One Touch Navigation icon AUTO MANUAL e The mat Indication and the One Touch Navigation icon appears 2 Move the Joystick Control V until the ANE 3 Move the Joystick Control lt 4 or gt to adjust the iris E Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Opened OGB 18dB When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker When a value closer to 18dB is selected the image becomes brighter The value to which dB is attached indicates a Gain up value If this value is too large the quality of the image deteriorates E To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see page 62 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL One Touch Navigation icon AUTO MANUAL e The mac Indication and the One Touch Navigation icon appears 2 Slide the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to FOCUS AUTO MANUAL 12 34 56AmM JAN 2 2005 3 Move the Joystick Control 4 or gt to adjust the focus YA HA e If you keep moving the Joystick Control gt or lt 35 the speed of adjusting becomes faster e When focuse
143. tal Price AO E E E EDI AO ES A oo A o AA IN A E E AAA AAA AAA AAA Subtotal Your State Local Sales Tax 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 5 PM M F 6 AM 10 30 AM SAT PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 73 Others A Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service e Please include your proof of purchase R t f S i N ti Failure to do so will delay your repair eques or ervice 0 Ice e To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 1705 N Randall Road
144. talla Navegaci n de un toque 3 Mueva el joystick lt para rebobinar el cassette 4 Muevael joystick A O para iniciar la fe a a 5 Muevael joystick V para detener la reproduccion O E R Ea q i Reproduccion de una tarjeta de memoria 1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de reproduccion de foto e El sistema de navegaci n de un toque se visualiza en la parte inferior derecha de la pantalla Navegacion de un toque 2 Comience la reproduccion Joystick A Comienzo de una presentaci n Parada de la presentacion Joystick W Borra las im genes Joystick Reproducci n de la foto anterior Joystick gt Reproducci n de la foto siguiente 79 _ _ _ zz _Qz gt _ __ az A J S AC AdaptoT cccooooccccc 15 64 Joystick Control 19 Scene Mode occcccccccnoccccccccnno 31 Audio Dubbing 41 SD Memory Cald oooocccccc 55 Auto FOCUS scsi 70 L Self timer Recording 28 LCD Monitor 20 66 Self Recording 27 B Limited Warranty a 75 Sensor A 16 BASI ossessione 30 Lock Settings 39 Shutter Speed eee 33 Blank SCarePsscetssssiveriniwnaninss 26 Low Light Mode 32 Simultaneous Motion Built in LED Video Light 27 Still Record Mode 25 M Slide SNOW sa oY C Macro Close up 00 0 28 Slow Motion Playback 36 Camcorder A
145. tibility of the card files Data files recorded on an SD Memory Card by this Camcorder conform with DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder you may not be able to play them back Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer e When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure 100CDPFP The images IMGA0001 JPG etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format MISC Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder e DCIM etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operations In the Card Mode the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers When using software without an indication function indication data such as date are not displayed Depending on the software in use the date and the time may not be displayed correctly The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capa
146. tick Control A V lt or gt to select a file The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame and press it The selected file is full screen displayed If there are 7 files or more move the Joystick Control The next or previous Multi Screen will be displayed e For other notes concerning this item see pages 62 63 The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show e Set to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen 1 Move the Joystick Control A to select a One Touch Navigation icon e Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds E To Stop the Slide Show Move the Joystick Control A to select Ma again e For other notes concerning this item see page 63 37 Playback Mode gg Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Using the Camcorder you can delete the files recorded on a Card After the file is deleted it cannot be restored e Set to Picture Playback Mode e The One Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen To Select and Delete Files 1 Move the Joystick Control 4 or gt to select the file to be deleted _ One Touch Navigation icon 2 Move the Joystick Control V to select W One Touch Navigation icon to select DELETE 1 FILE and press the Joystick Control 35 ke A ALL FILES EA ae SETUP amp ENTER 4 Move the
147. ting conditions the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors In this case the white balance can be adjusted manually When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly Please turn on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL One Touch Navigation icon AUTO MANUAL e The Mnt Indication and the One Touch Navigation icon appears 2 Move the Joystick Control V until the white balance indication appears mw etc DSN NA 3 Move the Joystick Control 4 or gt to select a desired White Balance Mode SP 3h59m59s29f oe ie E 1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment mw 2 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp X 3 Outdoor Mode 4 The white balance setting that was previously set manually amp E To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control or gt until the wel Indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure white The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor thereby judging the recording condition
148. tion options Search hor the bost diver in there locations Use the check boses below to im or expand the default search which includes local patha and removable meda The best diver found will be installed r P Dont coach wil choose the diver to instal Choose the option to select the device diver hom a bst Windows does not granos that the dives you choose wil be the best match ter your hard For Windows 2000 Users Check Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver and then click Next 4 Click Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller and then click Next Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then cick Nest 11 you FP have a dsk Pl contara the diver you want to instal ciek Have Disk G The dwe n dagtally sed Have Dusk Led me ntu dro sonna n moala lt Back ES Cancel 5 Click Finish e The update of the driver is completed Connect the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode E Tp g a 2 Set BASIC or ADVANCE gt gt E USB FUNCTION gt gt MOTION DV SS e It enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable nn SS SS ES gt E
149. to download and install the USB Driver go to http www panasonic com consumerdownloads Click Camcorder on the screen Click USB Driver version 1 00 Decompress the downloaded data Double click 3 icon e The set up program starts running Click Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears O ah WN InstallShield El Setup has lh opens nfiguri ae eee ff nse on you bei nie system needs to be A st order wate estadal Plea sick Hosta lo hati 7 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 8 After the USB Driver is installed please restart your computer E Windows 98SE Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable 1 The message MTDV98M3 pdr is not found is displayed e Enter C Windows system IOSUBSYS 2 The message MTDV98M3 sys is not found is displayed e Enter C Windows SYSTEM32 DRIVERS e You may click Browse to look for and assign the path With a PC A _ Q 2 Qz gt _ _ AAA Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder e When your OS is Windows 98SE install USB Driver before connecting e Never connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver is installed e Before making these connections turn off all devices which are to be connected e It is recommended that you
150. ucciones de QUE PUEDAN SER REPARADAS POR EL USUARIO operaci n y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida Este s mbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario SOLICITE TODA REPARACI N A PERSONAL DE con la unidad Por lo tanto lea detenidamente la SERVICIO CUALIFICADO literatura incluida para evitar problemas La etiqueta de r gimen est pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC El funcionamiento est sujeto a las dos siguientes condiciones 1 Este dispositivo puede no causar interferencias perjudiciales y 2 este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un funcionamiento no deseado Nota Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontr que cumple con la Parte 15 de las reglas del FCC Estos limites est n dise ados para proveer una protecci n razonable contra interferencias cuando se opera en un ambiente residencial Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepci n de radio o televisi n lo cual se puede comprobar al apagar y encender el equipo utilice el equipo en otra ubicaci n y o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al que est utilizando el receptor Si es necesario consulte con el distribuidor o un t cnico experto de radio TV para solicitar ayuda Puede encontrar til el folleto Informaci n sobre las interferencias disponible en las oficinas regionales del FCC local Adve
151. used close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark Sos Ecos Inserting a Card 1 Place your Thumb on the OPEN Y Knob and pull the LCD Monitor out in the direction of the 2 Slide the lt OPEN Lever to open the Card Slot Cover 3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right O insert it into the Card Slot O 4 Close the Card Slot Cover securely Oe Mir 90 IT GIA 0 Loo Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Pull the Viewfinder Knob O Ka rie 12 34 56AM UA lo PAN 2 2005 0 3 7 112 34 56AM Y IJAN 2 2005 Recording on a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch O to ON e The POWER Lamp lights up AMD SS ld E k y 9 For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Before Using 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 3 Move the Joystick Control 4 to rewind zp the tape 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e Recording starts 4 Move the Joystick Control A O to start playback a 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button O ed again to pause the recording R DAS 5 Move the Joystick Control Y O to sto Recording a Still Picture on Card Y j playback Photoshot 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Rec
152. will restart e Do not remove the CD ROM e Installation may take a little while 4 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish For assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo With a PC E 5 After the Video Stream Driver is installed please restart your computer Installation of MotionDV STUDIO 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e The Setup Menu screen appears 2 Click the MotionDV STUDIO aloj xi Acrobat Reador Installing MotionDW li tonl JODIO e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions 4 Select the Video system InstallShield Wizard e The Readme screen is displayed Please carefully read the displayed contents and close the Readme screen 5 After the completion of setup click on Finish InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete amp Setup hi ed installing MotionD Y STUDIO on your comput Always check the ReadMe file because it contains important i t i l e Sample data is installed concurrently with the MotionDV STUDIO software 6 Click Finish when the Restarting Windows dialog appears e Reboot the computer to finish installing MotionDV S
153. x in 3 3 seconds PV GS35 26x in 2 9 seconds PV GS31 24x in 2 8 seconds PV GS19 at the maximum in the Recording Mode e The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the W T Lever e The Variable Speed Zoom Function cannot be used with the Remote Control PV GS35 only Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording the camera shake in the image can be corrected e If the Camcorder shakes too much the images may not be stabilized e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set 3 ADVANCE gt gt ES EIS gt gt ON 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or PHOTO SHOT Button to start recording PHOTO FO E To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function Set ADVANCE gt gt Ef EIS gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see page 61 Fade In Out Functions e Fade In The image and audio gradually appear e Fade Out The image and audio gradually disappear e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set SETUP gt gt I FADE COLOR gt gt e or WHITE 2 Press the Joystick Control 35 5 te 5 to display the One Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen One Touch Navigation icon 29 Recording Mode 3 Move the Joystick Control 4 to select Bl One Touch Navigation icon e The BW or B Indication flashes and then is displayed 4 Press the Recor gel Button 31 Start

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