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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No.
PV-GS19
PV-GS31
PV-GS35
(PV-GS35 Shown)
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please
read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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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 Dealer Purchased From properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the Dealer Address information on the right. Dealer Phone No. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain Model No. this manual as your convenient Ca
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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 un
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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 pol
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Precautions USE & LOCATION AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly WARNING moved from a cold place to a warm place, TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your moisture may form on the tape and inside the Camcorder and power supply should not be unit. exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER power supply or operate your Camcorder if it OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for WHEN NOT IN USE. outdoor
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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
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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) CD-ROM – – Supplied (LSFT0618) Remote Control – – Supplied (LSSQ0992) USB Cable – – Supplied (K1HA05CD0010) f2.1–50.4 mm, F1.8–3.6 f1.9–49.4 mm, F1.8–3.3 f1
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Contents Before Using Recording Mode Things You Should Know ..................................2 About Recording .............................................25 Safety Precautions ............................................2 Recording on a Tape ......................................25 Precautions .......................................................5 Recording a Still Picture on a Card End User License Agreement ...........................6 (Photoshot) .......................................
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Playback Mode With a PC Playing Back a Tape .......................................35 Using Camcorder with a PC ............................44 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........35 Using the USB Driver ......................................44 Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS35 Only) ..........36 To disconnect USB cable safely .....................46 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............36 Using as a Web Camera .................................47 Playing Back a Memory Card ...
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Before Using Inserting a Card Quick Guide 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN ] 1 Using the Battery Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. 2 1 3 2 Slide the [ OPEN] Lever to open the Card Slot Cover 4 . • Before use, fully charge the Battery. 3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut • Since the Battery will not be charged when 5 corner facing right insert it into the Card the DC Cable is connected to the A
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Before Using 3 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ] to rewind the tape. 3 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 4 Move the Joystick Control [ ] 4 to start playback. 4 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. 5 5 Move the Joystick Control [ ] to stop Recording a Still Picture on Card playback. (Photoshot) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 5 Playing Back a Card 1 Set the Mode Dial to Pictur
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Before Using Before Using Parts Identification and Handling Camcorder 3 Standard Accessories 2 The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 4 1) 5 6 1 PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 2) 3) 7 8 9 10 CGA-DU12 CGR-DU06 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN ] (p. 20) (PV-GS35 Only) (For PV-GS19/ 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 20, 66) K2KC4CB00020 PV-GS31) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, 4) 5) there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, th
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Before Using 17 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] 34 Mode Dial (p. 19) (pp. 40, 42) 35 Joystick Control (pp. 19~20, 21) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates 36 37 38 the Camcorder’s built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. 40 18 39 19 22 36 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 17) 37 Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 58, 67, 69, 70) 20 21 38 Grip Belt (p. 16) 18 Cassette Holder 39 Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] 19 Cassette Com
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Before Using The following buttons function in the same manner as • When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.) 50 54 • Make sure to match the poles correctly when 55 inserting the button-type battery. 56 51 WARNING 52 Replace Battery with Panasonic or Lixing 53 57 type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may pr
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Before Using Setup on the Camcorder Using the Battery Set [ REMOTE] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu to Before use, fully charge the Battery. the desired Remote Control Mode. (pp. 22, 23) • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. Setup on the Remote Control • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 2 1 charge it. 2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by [VCR1]: aligning the mark, and then securely
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Before Using Charging Time and Available 2 Remove the Sensor tag. Then, replace the Grip Belt. Recording Time A Supplied battery 1 h 40 min. (PV-GS19/PV-GS31) B 1 h 45 min. (1 h 25 min.) CGR-DU06 C (7.2 V / 640 mAh) 55 min. (45 min.) A 2 h 25 min. Supplied battery (PV-GS35) B 3 h 10 min. (2 h 35 min.) CGA-DU12 C (7.2 V / 1 150 mAh) 1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.) A To Use as a Grip Belt 3 h 55 min. CGA-DU21 B Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your 5 h 30 min. (4 h 30 min.) (7.2 V /
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Before Using • When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap 27 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1 the front and pull down to fully open the • When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Cassette Compartment Cover. Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2 • To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected. 27 2 1 2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette. • When you remove the Lens C
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Before Using Concerning the Card Accidental Erasure Prevention • Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider card. 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow • Do not format the card with another Camcorder or direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, any personal computer. This operation may make close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by the card unusable. sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction). • Electric
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Before Using Joystick Control and Screen Display Easy to Use Mode Dial Press the center of the Joystick Control, and You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the Dial. lower right of the screen. Each press switches the 1 Rotate the Mode Dial 34 . display as follows depending on the mode. • Set your desired mode to . 1 Move the Joystick Control [ , , , or ] to select 34 an item. • In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback
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Before Using Card Recording Mode 2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 24 Knob . set to [MANUAL]. One-Touch Navigation icon OFF 1/2 3/3 2/2 24 Backlight compensation p. 30 1/2 • You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from Soft Skin Mode p. 31 the Menu. Manual Mode (White Using the LCD Monitor Balance, Shutter Speed, pp. 32~34 Iris, Focus) With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the 2/2 picture while watching it. Adjust + pp.
