Panasonic PV-GS39 User Manual

PanasonicPalmcorderDigital Video CamcorderOperating instructions Models No. PV-GS59PV-GS39 PV-GS29,PV-GS59 Shown)Before attempting to connect, operate

Using the Battery1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.• Before use, fully charge the Battery.• Since the Battery will not be charged w

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The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder.1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (PP-15-16)CAUTION;This unitwill operate on 110/

Audio-Vìdeo Output Jack [AV OUT](pp. 51. 54)• Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-in speaker.• When connecting the pin

[42] Slow Motion/Stiil Advance Buttons [-<1, !►] (-41: reverse, !►: forward) (p. 46) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOMA/OL]*(pp. 35-36, 45)[44] Variable

i ii.- Fi/i- ( r:- i!; 1 =!{! 's’-o3b'i Oij.y :Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and press an appro

• Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights

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. ICaution :Before closing the Cassette Holder be sure your fingers have not been placed underneath the Cassette Holder as shown below. This may cause

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/i'Iiiìfe -oicincj si^6 iiìcut corri&r facing righi 0> insert/r&niovfi! si into/from the Card Slot.4 Close the Card Slot Cov

. I• The power will not turn off if the LCD Monitor is dosed and the Viewfinder is retracted.• The [STATUS] Indicator 0 autotnatically goes off and th

i.i '.hiij '.'ii»:- I..CDWith the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode DiaL1 Rotate the Mode Dial.• Set your desired mode to OB:m-.Use this mode when recording pictures o

I Tape Recording Mode• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUSl Switch is set to [AUTO],-o◄EFade p. 371/4►OHelp Mode* p. 25AmBacklight compensation p. 37T Go to

! Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)♦ When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch isset to [FOCUS],gjMFManual Focus Adjustment Modep. 444/4►MF+Manual

34Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it to set the selection.Move the Joystick Control [A] or [▼] to select the Sub-Menu.^ÎEIi 3^£‘\E *Cj£ j;S*^EC

. !ADVANCED!Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ sis PICT.QUALITY] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS53) Picture Quality (p. 32)[SEIS]Image Stabilizer (p. 36)[ B FADE COLOR]Fade

: 1% S=TUF;Setup Sub-Menu [ □ DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 28)[IDATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70)[ d‘ POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 29)[ SI

i POV'.’iTi?1&-- -T[5 MINUTES] or [OFF],[OFF]:When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS Only-Declaration of ConformityTrade Name Model No. ; Responsibility Party Address :Telephone Number:PanasonicPV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59

Recording ModeWhen recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ H ],When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode

1You can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.• Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the Joystick Control

Sti!! pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder.• Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power.1 Set

. INotes:• Even if the [ ^ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.• When the color of the screen changes or

Press the [LIGHT] Button. @• Gain Up mode is set to off.• To eliminate washed out images, use this mode.Press the [LIGHT] Button. 0• The Video Light t

IjiielljiCiil'.Vhsn yoL se; ;he s>s,f-Lr':ier, :h,= rsior-ding stiirts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.• Set to Card Recording

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1 x to 30* * magnification. With the

. !• Fade In :The image and audio gradually appear.• Fade Out :The image and audio gradually disappear.• Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the Jo

This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light. • Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the Jo

This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording.• Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set [ i BASIC] » [ *1 WIND CUT] » [ON],Th

Important Safety Instructions1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed a!i warnings.4) Follow ali instructions.5) Do not use

You can select optimal scene mode under specific recording situations.• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAUFOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL

. IDepending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this cas

Move the Joystick Control [-<] or [►] until the [ & ] Indication is displayed.mmPoint the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject.Move the Joy

JV;ai cl* r ont“Oi ill*' t‘-[One-Touch Navigation icon]. JThe Shutter Speed Indication appears.i!*3 Move the Joystick Control [-4] or [►] to adj

Notes:• Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.• If the value does not become [OPEN], you cannot adjust the ga

p:r;ModeThe recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording.• Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the po

• Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lov/er right of the screen.C Li e' R e V' i i P i a y fc a c

. !This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback.• Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displ

2 Move the Joystick Control to select a desired file.A, ▼, <, or ►]• In the Multi-screen oispiay,- Move the Joystick Control [A, ▼, or ►] to selec

‘ i- i- ' i'li At! FUsing the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be restored.

USE & LOCATIONA WARNING«TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... YourCamcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the pow

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 Or

‘ jf.'l • Tns Lock Seit.nc, carrsd olì cy ihis Ci.iiccrd&r .s> only effective for this Camcorder.• The SO Memory Card has a write protect

I To Display the On-screen Information on the TVThe informafion displayed on the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder (One-Touch Navigation icon, time code a

Editing IVIodestill 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

Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder.• Place a recorded c

wm.Player:3 Press the ► ] Button to start playback.!pi-iliWsI I kW JREW PLAY FF ICis) ISTILL ADV=‘„E STILL ADV Imsi'.V l»° A :STOP VERRecorder:4

WIthaPe• This function is availabie for modeis PV-GS39 and PV-GS59.An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your person

Operating environment• Despite having the Operating environment indicated, it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal compu

After the USB Driver Is installed, please restart your computer.• Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.• Installation continues after

4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] O (For Windows 2000 users).5 Click [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] 0 and then [OK

Before opening the CD-ROM package (PV-GS59 Only), please read the following.You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this En

^ r-:.vKfcf/ííuw/íy i//t; Oisbi^ ó«i/t;/y furMacintoshIO Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared when you connected the Camcorder with the USB Cable i

To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, thefollowing conditions must be met.• To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 (PV-GS39) or later, click [St

When you use Windows XP, the other parties via the network have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP. When you use other than Windows XP, the ot

8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.For other information about Windows Messenger, please refer to Help.When access is finished, close Windows Mes

M Quick Movie MagicYou can easily transfer recordings made with your Camcorder to a PC where you can enhance them with titles and music• For advance

4 Select the Video system. 3 Click [Next],• The [Readme] screen is displayed. Please carefully read the displayed contents and close the [Readme] scre

V;i -.t-!-!' |l'; r'l'I: O i i L/ V ' U D! Oi- yoLi '.I'ish to capture rjata tVoti^ a tape, set the Camcorder to

; Connectjng the Camcorder to; a(.> _'!‘.4 OH ill c;;r!:p;.iles1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.Set [ i B

Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with the DV Cable.¡Mac®3 Click the [ . . ¡Movie HD] icon.4 Click [Create a New Project].KD,1^. : ..5 Cl

If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recogn

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. The PV-GS59 is the model used for illustra

OttersVarious functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen.Basic indications: 1^^: Remaining battery powerOhOOmOOsOOf: Time code 12:34:

If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory Indications. A cassette with the accidental era

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:You are attempting to select an item other than [OFF] In [n SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO], C

. I About AC Adaptor• If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may continue flashing, and the Battery

Optimal Use of the Battery Battery CharacteristicsThis Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon t

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a

The Camcorder cannot be operated thoughpowered up.The Camcorder does not operate normally.• The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you open the LCD M

: Playback .(Ssundí.Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder.• Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [- f

; others.The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed.• Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the power cannot

Digital Video SystemIn a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital r

Before using the PC function {pp. 56-69), please refer to the OS (operating system) compatibility chart, below. For Windows: ^ Mbdei

Digital CamcorderInformation for your safetyPower Source;DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording4.2 W (PV-GS29)4.4 W IPV-GS39/PV-GS59)Recording For

Accessory#FigureDescriptionPV-DAC14WAC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC CablesCGR-DU06A/1B640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery PackCGA-DU12A/1B1 150 m

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F.íHv;ri| j1 Coloque la batería en el adaptador de ca y cárguela.• Antes de usar, cargue compietamente la batería.• Debido a que la batería no se car

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AC Adaptor...15, 73Audio Dubbing...53Auto Focus...

Scene Mode.....40SD Memory Card....69Self-timer Recordi

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