Panasonic PV-GS59 инструкция обслуживания

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT1000 B PV -GS59 PV -GS39 PV -GS29 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, c[...]

2 WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. 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 years of [...]

3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 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: ([...]

4 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 sourc[...]

5 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 protecti[...]

6 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. (“[...]

7 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 illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Differences between models Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 Battery Pack (Supplied) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) For U.S.A. customers: CG[...]

8 Before using the PC function (pp. 56~69), please refer to the OS (operating system) compatibility chart, below. With a PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart) Model Number Windows OS Built-in SD Drive Web Camera MotionDV STUDIO/ Quick Movie Magic PV-GS29 Windows 2000 – – – Windows XP – – – PV-GS39 Windows 2000 Yes* Yes (SP4 or later[...]

9 Contents About Recording ................................................... 30 Recording on a Tape ............................................ 30 To Check the Recording ....................................... 31 Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) ..................................... 31 Recording a Still Picture on a Tape (PV-[...]

10 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. 2 Attach t[...]

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12 A/V 13 10 11 12 14 15 Standard Accessories The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (pp. 15~16) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) K2GJ2DC00011 K2KC4CB00020 LSFC0018 K1HA05CD0014 (For PV-GS39 (Canada Only)/ PV-GS59) 2) Battery Pack (pp. 15~16) 3) AV Cable (pp. 51, 54) 4) Shoulder Strap (p. 18) 5) USB Cable and[...]

13 Before Using 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. 22 19 17 20 18 16 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 18) 17 Cassette Holder (pp. 18~19) 18 Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 18~19) 19 DV[...]

14 * means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery (not supplied). 1 While pressing the Lock Button 1 , pull out the Battery Holder. 2 Insert a button-type battery ([...]

15 Before Using Using the Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) • Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) • Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. [V[...]

16 Charging Time and Available Recording Time A Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time Intermittent Recordable Time B Supplied battery (PV-GS29) CGR-DU06 (7.2 V / 640 mAh) A 1 h 40 min. B 1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.) C 55 min. (45 min.) Supplied battery (PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) CGR-DU06 (7.2 V / 640 mAh) A 1 h 40 min. B 1 h 45 min. (1 h 20 mi[...]

17 Before Using • “1 h 40 min.” indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes. • Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is supplied. • 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 whe[...]

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19 Before Using 1 Turn off the Power. 2 Open the LCD Monitor and then open the Card Slot Cover. Inserting/Removing a Card Using a Memory Card (Optional) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) A Card can be used to record still pictures. • Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by Panasonic only. Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camc[...]

20 While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up. • 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 Camcor[...]

21 Before Using • The power will not turn off if the LCD Monitor is closed and the Viewfinder is retracted. • The [STATUS] Indicator 2 automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If Quick Start is set to [ON] (p. 34), the unit goes into Quick Start standby mode and the [STATUS] Indicator lights Green.) • Even if the LCD Monitor is closed[...]

22 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder.  Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor unti[...]

23 Before Using Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. • Press the Joystick Control again to turn off the One-Touch Navigation icon. • Pressing the center button of the Joystick Control again to redisplay the One-Touch Na[...]

24  Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO]. 1/2 ◄ Self-timer Mode p. 35 ► Help Mode* p. 25 ▲ Backlight compensation p. 37 ▼ Go to next page. – 2/2 ◄ Soft Skin Mode p. 38 ▼ Go to next page. – 1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT  Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switc[...]

25 Before Using • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. You can view function help information using One-Touch Navigation. 1/4 NEXT [One-Touch Navigation icon] *Help Mode 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▼ ] until the page with [ ] indication is disp[...]

26 1 Press the [MENU] Button. 2 Select a menu item. • Use the Select Button ( ▲▼◄► ) and [ENTER] Button in place of the Joystick Control on the main unit. 3 Press the [MENU] Button to exit the menu screen. Operating with Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit ar[...]

27 Before Using  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME USB FUNCTION D/T MOTION DV SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70) [ USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS59 Only) USB Functions Mode (pp. 61, 67) [ ADVANCED] Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ PICT.QUALITY] ([...]

28 Menus Related to Taking Pictures  DATE/TIME This switches between date and time indications. Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. • The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape. • You can also show or change the Date/Time Indication by repeatedly pressing th[...]

29 Before Using  POWER SAVE Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF]. [OFF]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set. In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: Whe[...]

30 About Recording • When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. • When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59). • When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance[...]

Recording Mode 31 4/4 NEXT To Check the Recording You 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 to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▼ ] until the page with [ ] indication is [...]

32  Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal) 32 MB 220 440 64 MB 440 880 128 MB 880 1 760 256 MB 1 760 3 520 512 MB 3 520 7 040 1 GB 7 040 14 080 2 GB 14 080 28 160 • The numbers shown in the table are approximations. • These figures vary depending on the subject being photog[...]

Recording Mode 33 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot • The [ ] Indication appears. The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ BURST MODE] >> [ON]. Notes: • Even if the [ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture. • When the color of the screen chan[...]

34 3 Open the LCD Monitor or the View fi nder. • The Red Lamp lights up and the camera will be put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.  To Cancel the Quick Start Set [ SETUP] >> [ QUICK START] >> [OFF]. • If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the Lamp (Green) will go off and the Camcor[...]

Recording Mode 35 Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. • Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▼ ] until the page with [ ][...]

36 Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 50× up to 1000×. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [50×] or [1000×]. [...]

Recording Mode 37 1/4 NEXT 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ◄ ] to select [ ]. • The [FADE ON] is displayed. • The [ W] or [ B] Indication flashes and then is displayed. Fade In/Out Functions • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick[...]

38 MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light. • Set to Tape Recording Mode.  To Cancel the MagicPix Function Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ] again. • The [MAGICPIX OFF] is displayed. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ]. • The [MAGIC[...]

Recording Mode 39 Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ WIND CUT] >> [ON]. • The [ ] Indication appears.  To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [ BASIC] >> [ WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. • Black [...]

40  To Cancel the Scene Mode Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 1) [ ] Sports Mode • For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [ ] Portrait Mode • Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background. 3) [ ] Low Light Mode [...]

Recording Mode 41 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [ ] 2) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [ ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ ] 4) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ]  To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] until the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Sw[...]

42 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing.  To Resume Automatic Adjustment Move the Joystick Control [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] until the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] un[...]

Recording Mode 43  To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Notes: • If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value[...]

44 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [FOCUS]. • The [ ► MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3 Move the Joystick Control[...]

Playback Mode 45 Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. • The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. • The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on [...]

46 SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 Variable Speed Search Function (PV-GS59 Only) 2 Press the [ ▲▼ ] Button to select a desired search speed. • The following 6 playback speeds are available for the V ariable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5× (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3× ([...]

Playback Mode 47 703-0809 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 NO. 11 Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. • Set to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 1 Press the [ ► ] Button. 2 Press the [ ] Button. • The play[...]

48 703-0809 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 NO. 11 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , or ► ] to select a desired fi le. • The [ ] Indication is displayed. • Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds.  To Stop the Slide Show Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ] again. Slide Show (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) The record[...]

Playback Mode 49 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to select [DELETE 1 FILE] and press the Joystick Control. To Select and Delete All Files • The selected file is deleted from the Card. • If [NO] is selected, the file selection is canceled. 4 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to select [YES] and press the Joystick Contro[...]

50 DPOF SET SETUP ENTER EXIT 2 2 Protecting the Files on a Card ( Lock Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • The selected file is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files. • Press the Joystick Control again to cancel. Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if[...]

Playback Mode 51 A/V Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. • Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. 1 Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. 2 Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of th[...]

52  To Display the On-screen Information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder (One-Touch Navigation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. 1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control. (PV-GS59 Only) • Press the button again to erase the OSD informatio[...]

Editing Mode 53 Recording from a Tape onto a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) 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. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. Audio Dubbing (PV-GS59 Only) You can add musi[...]

54 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) Player/Recorder: 2 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode. 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/PV-DDC9-K (optiona[...]

Editing Mode 55 CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.  To Stop Dubbing Press the [ ] Button or the [ ■ ] Button, or move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ] again.  To Cancel the Standby for Recording When the Camcorder is on standby for recording, move the Joystick C[...]

56 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-GS59 Only) 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • The [Setup Menu] screen appears. 3 Select the softw[...]

With a PC 57 Operating environment Install the USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your PC with the USB Cable. • When DirectX9.0b is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications. • If DirectX 9.0b is not already installed, it m[...]

58 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. 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder. 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable and turn the Camcorder to “ON”. • It ent[...]

With a PC 59 1 2 [Windows 2000] [Windows XP] 4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 2000 users). 5 Click [Open folder to view fi les using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users). • After the USB Connection Cable is connected to the Camcorder, open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the dri[...]

60 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 1 is completed before proceeding. • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. • When SD Memory Card is removed. • When Mode Dial is turned to change modes. Please see chart b[...]

With a PC 61 To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 (PV-GS59) / SP2 (PV-GS39) or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4 or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Wi[...]

62 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to con fi rm that equipment is connecte[...]

With a PC 63 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here]. 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger. 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to con fi rm that equipment is [...]

64 Installation of Quick Movie Magic 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] screen appears. 2 Click [Quick Movie Magic]. 3 Click [Next]. [PV-GS59: Supplied] RAM: 256 MB or more (Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably.) Hard d[...]

With a PC 65 4 Select the Video system. 5 After the completion of setup, click on [Finish]. • The [Readme] screen is displayed. Please carefully read the displayed contents and close the [Readme] screen. • Sample data is installed concurrently with the Quick Movie Magic software. 6 Click [Finish] when the [Restarting Windows] dialog appears. ?[...]

66 For Windows 2000 Users: Check [Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a speci fi c driver] and then click [Next]. If a description other than [Microsoft] is displayed • Update the driver with the following procedure. 1 Click [Update Driver...]. 2 Check [Install from a list or speci fi c location (Advanced)] [...]

With a PC 67 Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 2 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [ USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. 4 To start Quick Movie Magic: Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E] >> [Q[...]

68 Notes • Macintosh and iMovie HD from Apple are the registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • 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 ® ar[...]

With a PC 69 • 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 recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it. • With the Camcorder and personal computer[...]

70 Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. 1/500 : Shutter Speed (pp. 42~43) : Slide Show Playback (p. 48) F2.4 : F Number (p. 43) 6dB Gain Value (p. 43) W : Fade (White) (p. 37) B : Fade (Black) (p. 37) : Auto White Balance (p. 41) : White Balance Adjustment Mode (pp. 41~42) : Outdoor Mode (p. 41) : I[...]

Others 71 Warning/Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory Indications[...]

72 CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select an item other than [OFF] in [ SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO]. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE) (PV-GS59 Only): You are attempting to change [ D.ZOOM] setting during MotionDV Mode. TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT: You are attempting to select an item in [ SCENE MODE] [...]

Others 73  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 Batt[...]

74  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 th[...]

Others 75  LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood LCD Monitor • In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. • 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 tempera[...]

76 The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [ DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a card, the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this function to [OFF]. (p. 29) A cassette cannot be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indic[...]

Others 77 Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. • 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. Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If t[...]

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Others 79 Explanation of Terms  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, [...]

80 Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Mass and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice. 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. ([...]

Others 81 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description PV-DAC14 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables CGR-DU06A/1B 640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU12A/1B 1 150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack CGA-DU21A/1B 2 040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) DV Interface[...]

82 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 4. Shipping i[...]

Others 83 Request for Service Notice (For U.S.A. customers) Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please in clude your proof of purchase . (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an e[...]

84 Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Video [...]

Others 85 Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). Customer Ser[...]

86 Warranty (For Canada customers) IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARR[...]

Others 87 Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la literatura incluida para evitar problemas. La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador. Su Camcorder est[...]

88 • Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de cc esté conectado al adaptador de ca desconéctelo del adaptador de ca • El indicador [CHARGE] se encienden y la carga comienza. • Cuando el indicador [CHARGE] se apaga, se ha terminado la carga. 2 Coloque la bater?[...]

Others 89 2 Ajuste rotando la perilla ocular correctora 1 . 1 Joystick [ ▲ ] : Comienzo de una presentación Parada de la presentación Joystick [ ▼ ] : Borra las imágenes Joystick [ ◄ ] : Reproducción de la foto anterior Joystick [ ► ] : Reproducción de la foto siguiente [Icono de navegación de un toque] [Icono de navegación de un toq[...]

90 Index A AC Adaptor ............................................... 15, 73 Audio Dubbing ................................................ 53 Auto Focus ..................................................... 79 B Backlight ......................................................... 37 Blank Search .................................................. 31[...]

Others 91 S Scene Mode ................................................... 40 SD Memory Card ............................................ 69 Self-timer Recording ....................................... 35 Self Recording ................................................ 33 Sensor tag ...................................................... 17 Shutter S[...]

Printed in Indonesia LSQT1000 B S1105A2016 P Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America 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 Panas[...]