Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-GS36 Panasonic
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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT1035 B PV -GS36 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model 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-GS36 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 Contents About Recording ................................................ 25 Recording on a Tape .................................
7 Playing Back a Tape .......................................... 39 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........... 40 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ................ 40 Playing Back a Memory Card ............................ 40 Slide Show ..
8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • 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.
9 Before Using Recording on a Tape 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. • The [ TAPE RECORDING MODE] is displayed on the screen. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. • The [ CARD RECORDING MODE] is displayed on the screen.
10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo A/V.
11 Before Using.
12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using the Battery • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used.
13 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 Re-attaching the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Notes: • After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position.
15 Before Using.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 How to Turn off the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 . • The [STATUS] Indicator goes off when the power turns off.
17 Before Using Recharging the built-in lithium battery If [ ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. When the battery is inserted for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.
18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
19 Before Using Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO]. 1/4 ◄ Fade pp. 31~32 ► Help Mode* p. 20 ▲ Backlight compensation p. 32 ▼ Go to next page. – 2/4 ◄ Soft Skin Mode p. 33 ▼ Go to next page. – 3/4 ▲ MagicPix Mode p.
20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Tape Playback Mode – ▲ Playback / Pause p. 39 ► Fast (Cue Playback) p. 40 ◄ Rewind (Review Playback) p. 40 ▼ Stop p.
21 Before Using 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ► ] or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] to select the Sub-Menu. BASIC SCENE MODE REC SPEED WIND CUT CINEMA CLOCK SET OFF SP ON OFF NO SETUP ENTER EXIT 5 Move the Joystick Control [ ► ] or press it to set the selection.
22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME D/T SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp.
23 Before Using [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56) [ PROTECT] Setting the Lock (p. 43) [ ADVANCED] Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ DPOF SET] Setting DPOF (p. 43) [ FORMAT CARD] Formatting a Card (p. 44) [ SETUP] Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY] Display Mode (p.
24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LP Mode You can switch the tape recording speed. • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP].
Recording Mode 25 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 [ ]. • When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power.
Recording Mode 27 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.
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 100 100 100 To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness.
Recording Mode 29 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].
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Recording Mode 31 Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [ON].
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ]. • The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] is displayed. The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed.
Recording Mode 33 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.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To Cancel the Scene Mode Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
Recording Mode 35 Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) Depending on the scene or lighting 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.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing.
Recording Mode 37 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 gai.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Playback Mode 39 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.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. • Set to Tape Playback Mode.
Playback Mode 41 703-0809 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 NO. 11 1 Folder File Number 2 Picture Size (p. 56) 3 File Number 1 2 3 1 Push the [– / VOL +] Lever to switch the images. To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed.
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Playback Mode 43 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. • Set to Picture Playback Mode.
44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Editing Mode 45 Editing Mode.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. To Stop Dubbing Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ] again.
With a PC 47 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) • If you have Internet access, please download the USB Driver. With a PC 1 To download and install the Driver, go to: http://www.
48 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”.
With a PC 49 To disconnect USB cable safely 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.
50 Using as a Web Camera If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to the other parties via the network.
With a PC 51 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.
52 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to con fi rm that equipment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. Setting up the MSN Messenger • For other information about Windows Messenger, please refer to Help.
With a PC 53 By connecting the Camcorder and Macintosh with the DV Cable, you can transfer motion pictures saved on a DV Tape directly to your Macintosh.
54 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.
With a PC 55 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).
56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. W : Fade (White) (pp. 31~32) B : Fade (Black) (pp.
Others 57 Warning/Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory Indications : A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position is inserted.
58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cautions for Use After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (p. 14) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card. (p. 15) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the View fi nder or the LCD Monitor.
Others 59 Condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [ ] is displayed on the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [ DEW DETECT] or [ EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear.
60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Others 61 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.
62 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.
Others 63 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 be turned off, press the [RESET] button (p. 64), or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it.
64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 2 Using the RESET button 2 Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens Cap Cord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt. 3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to press the [RESET] Button 4 .
Others 65 6) Recording a subject with little contrast • 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. Time Code Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per second).
66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Mass and dimensions are approximate values.
Others 67 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC14.
68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VI.
Others 69 Request for Service Notice 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.
70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Others 71 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”).
72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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.
Others 73 Cómo apagar el Camcorder 2 Establezca el interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF] mientras presiona el botón 1 • El indicador [STATUS] se apaga.
74 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Joystick [ ▲ ] : Comienzo de una presentación Parada de la presentación Jo.
Others 75 Index A AC Adaptor .................... 11, 58 Auto Focus .......................... 64 B Backlight .............................. 32 Blank Search ....................... 26 Built-in LED Video Light ...... 28 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form .
Printed in Indonesia LSQT1035 B S1105A1016 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.
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