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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, moisture may form on the tape and inside the ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your unit. Camcorder and power supply should not be 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 WHEN NOT IN USE. for outdoo
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End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, MotionDV STUDIO and Quick Movie Magic) 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 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-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. The PV-GS59 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59 For U.S.A. customers: Battery Pack CGR-DU06 CGR-DU06 CGR-DU06 (640 mAh) (Supplied) (640 mAh) (640 mAh) For Canada customers: CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh) CD-ROM – – Supplied (LSFT0648) For U.S.A. customers: – USB Cable – Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) F
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With a PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart) Before using the PC function (pp. 56~69), please refer to the OS (operating system) compatibility chart, below. For Windows Model MotionDV STUDIO/ Windows OS Built-in SD Drive Web Camera Number Quick Movie Magic Windows 2000 – – – PV-GS29 Windows XP – – – Windows 2000 Yes* Yes (SP4 or later) – PV-GS39 Windows XP Yes* Yes (SP2 or later)* – Windows 2000 Yes* Yes (SP4 or later) Yes (SP4 or later) PV-GS59 Windows XP Yes* Yes (SP1 or later) Yes (SP2
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Contents Before Using Playback Mode Things You Should Know .......................................2 Playing Back a Tape .............................................45 Safety Precautions .................................................2 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ..............46 Precautions ............................................................. 5 Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only) ...............46 End User License Agreement .................................6 Still Playback/
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Before Using Parts Identification and Handling Camcorder 3 Standard Accessories 4 2 The following accessories are supplied with your 5 Camcorder. 1) 6 7 1 PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 2) 3) 8 9 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 22) CGA-DU12 CGR-DU06 2 LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 75) (PV-GS59 K2KC4CB00020 Canada Only) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. 4) 5) However, this is not a malfunction and does not
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Before Using Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] 15 30 Mode Dial (p. 23) (pp. 51, 54) 31 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates 32 Joystick Control (pp. 23, 25) the Camcorder’s built-in speaker. • When connecting the pin plug of the AV Light Button [LIGHT] (pp. 33~34) 33 Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. 34 16 17 35 18 36 21 19 20 22 34 Grip Belt (p. 17) Tripod Receptacle 35 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] 16 • This is a hole for at
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The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) 43 Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery (not supplied). 42 1 1 While pressing the Lock Button , pull out 44 the Battery Holder. 45 1 Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [ ◄Ι, Ι►] 42 2 Insert a button-type battery (CR2025) with (◄Ι: reverse, Ι►: forward) (p. 46) the (+) marking facing upward. Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]* 43 (pp. 35~36, 45) Variable Speed Search Button 44 [VER SEARCH] (p.
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Before Using Using the Remote Control Power Supply (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) Using the AC Adaptor 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote • Before connecting or disconnecting the Control Sensor of the Camcorder and power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on press an appropriate button. the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20) 15° 15° 15° 15° • Distance from the Camcorder: Within 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. approximately 15 feet (5 me
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• Since the Battery will not be charged when Charging Time and Available the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, Recording Time disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging A starts. 1 h 40 min. Supplied battery • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging (PV-GS29) B 1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.) is completed. CGR-DU06 • When the battery is completely discharged, the (7.2 V / 640 mAh) C 55 min. (45 min.) [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is
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Before Using • “1 h 40 min.” indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes. To Use as a Grip Belt • Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is hand. supplied. • The times shown in the table are approximate 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. times. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual u
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Before Using Notes: Caution : 2 • After use, be sure to rewind the cassette Before closing the Cassette Holder , be sure completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the your fingers have not been placed underneath the case in an upright position. (p. 74) Cassette Holder as shown below. This may cause • If the indicator of the condensation does not your fingers to jam in the cassette holder. display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder and 2 you notice condensation on the lens or the
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