Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-GS35 Panasonic
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT0886 A PV -GS19 PV -GS31 PV -GS35 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Models No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
3 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.
4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions.
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.
6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
7 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.
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Contents About Recording .............................................25 Recording on a Tape .....................................
9 Playing Back a Tape ....................................... 35 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........35 Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS35 Only) ..........36 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............36 Playing Back a Memory Card .......
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using • 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.
11 Before Using 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using A/V MIC 14 11 12 13 15 16 17 Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p.
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 20 18 21 19 17 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp.
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. 50 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp.
15 Before Using [VCR1]: Press the [ ǿŹ ] Button and [ Ŷ ] Button simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press the [ Żǿ ] Button and [ Ŷ ] Button simultaneously. 2 • When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using Charging Time and Available Recording Time A Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time Intermittent Recordable Time B • “1 h 40 min.
17 Before Using • When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 • When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.
19 Before Using Easy to Use Mode Dial You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial. 1 Rotate the Mode Dial 34 . • Set your desired mode to 1 . 34 : 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.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN ź ] Knob 1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.
21 Before Using 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 . 30 • The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by the Mode Dial 34 is displayed.
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME USB FUNCTION D/T MOTION DV SETUP ENTER EXIT e.
23 Before Using [CARD RECORDING MENU] BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC SCENE MODE PICT.QUALITY SELF TIMER CLOCK SET OFF NO NO SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ SCENE MODE] Scene Mode (pp. 31~32) [ PICT.QUALITY] Picture Quality (p.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. • The clock uses the 12-hour system.
25 Recording Mode 2/2 About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 34 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] Switch 26 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance.
26 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) • The [ ] indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears during the Blank Search .
27 Recording Mode To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
28 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON]. • The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) / 1.
29 Recording Mode 2 Push the [W/T] Lever 14 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out. To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.
30 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2/2 1/2 1/2 Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit.
31 Recording Mode 1/2 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.
32 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3/3 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ɱ 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h.
33 Recording Mode 3/3 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 26 to [MANUAL]. 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [ Ÿ ] 35 until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing.
34 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3/3 3/3 Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
35 Playback Mode SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.
36 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Variable Speed Search Function (PV-GS35 Only) 2 Press the [ Ÿź ] Button 49 to select a desired search speed.
37 Playback Mode NO.5 100-0012 123-4567 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 No.123456 Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 34 to Picture Playback Mode.
38 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 Move the Joystick Control [ Ÿ , ź , Ż , or Ź ] 35 to select a desired picture and press the Joystick Control 35 .
39 Playback Mode SETUP ENTER EXIT DPOF SET 2 2 • For other notes concerning this item, see page 63. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ Ÿ ] or [ ź ] 35 to select the number of pictures to be printed, and press the Joystick Control 35 . • The number of prints 2 is displayed in the picture set.
40 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo A/V MIC Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen.
41 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 34 to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen.
42 Editing Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) Player/Recorder: 2 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode.
43 Editing Mode 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.
44 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer.
45 With a PC 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. • Enter “C:WindowssystemIOSUBSYS”. 2) The message “MTDV98M3.
46 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 2 [Windows 98SE/Me/2000] [Windows XP] 4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).
47 With a PC Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder.
48 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications.
49 With a PC • 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.
50 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed.
51 With a PC 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. 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.
52 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
53 With a PC 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.
54 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 5 Click [Finish]. • The update of the driver is completed.
55 With a PC If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with the type of the OS. 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select the software or the driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
56 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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).
57 Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: ĺĺĺ ĺ . If the battery discharges, then ( ) will flash.
58 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
59 Others 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.
60 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording on a Card • Even if the [ SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
61 Others Zoom Microphone Function • The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud. • It does not work with the external microphone (PV-GS35 Only). Digital Zoom Functions • The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
62 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Sports Mode/Portrait Mode • If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.
63 Others Cautions for Use After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (p. 17) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card. (p. 18) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the View fi nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 15, 20) 5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap.
64 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. • If you use the Camcorder for a long period of time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction.
65 Others 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.
66 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cassette • 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).
67 Others Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power/Body The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds.
68 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted.
69 Others Playback picture is not clear. • 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.
70 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
71 Others Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice. Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.
72 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC1.
73 Others 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.
74 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
75 Others Limited Warranty 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.
76 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
77 Others 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.
78 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería.
79 Others 2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comienza la grabación. 1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de tarjeta. 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON].
Index A AC Adaptor ......................15, 64 Audio Dubbing .......................41 Auto Focus ............................70 B Backlight ................................30 Blank Search .........................26 Built-in LED Video Light ........
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