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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No. PV-GS59
PV-GS39
(PV-GS59 Shown)
PV-GS29
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please
read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para r_pida consulta en espa_ol est_ incluida.
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f Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From sophisticated and reliable products on the market today• Used properly, we're sure it wilt bring you Dealer Address and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the 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 Camcorder information source
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U.S.A. CONSUMERS Only- Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 Responsibility Party : Panasenic 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 interfere
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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 pola
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USE & LOCATION oAVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, oTO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. Camcorder and power supply should not be • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the 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 outdoor use, however it is not designe
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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. ("Matsushita"), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase. Article 1
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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. 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 - For Canada customers: Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) Supplied (K1HA05CD0014) Card Feature No Yes Yes M
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Before using the PC function (pp. 56-69), please refer to the OS (operating system) compatibility chart, below. m For Windows 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 or later) m For Macintosh PV=GS29 X v 10.1 - v 10.4 - - - PV=GS39 X v 10.1 - v I0.4 Yes* - - PV=GS59 X v 10.1 - v 10.4 Yes* - - * The USB equipme
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Playback Mode Before Using Playing Back a Tape ............................................. 45 Things You Should Know ....................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................................. 2 Finding a Scene You Want to P{ay Back .............. 46 Precautions ............................................................. 5 Stow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only) ............... 46 End User License Agreement ................................. 6 Still Ptayback/Sti
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1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] @ Knob and pull the LCD Monitor O out in the direction of the arrow. Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. 2 Open the Card Slot Cover O. 3 While holding the Memory Card with its . Before use, fully charge the Battery. cut corner facing right _) insert it into the . Since the Battery will not be charged when Card Slot O. the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, 4 Close the Card Slot Cover O securely. disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. . The [CHAR
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Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob O. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. . The [ [] TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed w on the screen. . The One-Touch Navigation icon is disp(ayed on the lower right of the screen. [One-Touch Navigation icon] c 12:3 :56AM N ._ JAN 2 2006 - - } (Pv cs29) k_._ PV-GS59) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording 2 Move the Joystick Control [4] O to rewind Mode. the tape. • The [_ TAPE RECORDING MODE] is displayed on the screen. G @ 3 Move the Joystick C
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Before Using The following accessories are supplied with your Camcorder. K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 PV-DAC14D 2) [_ LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 22) CGA-DU12 CGR-DU06 LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 75) (PV-GS59 c c o0< o Due to limitations in LCD production technology, Canada Only) there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. _) s) However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. Card Access Lamp (p. 20) K1HA05CD0014 LSFT0648 LSFC0018 Reset Butto
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[_ Audio=Video Output Jack [AV OUT] Mode Dial (p. 23) (pp. 81, 84) Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30) o Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates Joystick Control (pp. 23, 28) the Camcorder's built-in speaker. W . When connecting the pin plug of the AV Light Button [LIGHT] (pp. 33-34) Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. 5" c Grip Belt {p. 17) Tripod Receptacle Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] • This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder (p. 18) to optional tripod. (Please car
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Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery (not supplied)• 1 While pressing the Lock Button O, pul! out the Battery Holder. Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [41, I_-] Insert a button-type battery (CR2025) with (41: reverse, I_: forward) (p. 46) the (+) marking facing upward. Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]* (pp. 35~36, 45) @ Variable Speed Search Button [VER SEARCH] (p. 46) [_ Menu Button [MENU]* (p. 26) 3 insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Control. * When the button-typ
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Direct the Remote Control at the Remote W • Before connecting or disconnecting the Control Sensor of the Camcorder and power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on 5" press an appropriate button. the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that C [STATUS] indicator is not lit. (p. 20) {.Q 15 ° _°_ -;_'_"_l ( // 15 ° • Distance from the Camcorder: Within 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. approximately 15 feet (5 meters) 2 • Angle: Within approximately 15 ° in the vertical Connect the DC Cable to the
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. 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. (_) 1 h 40 min. Supplied battery . When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging (PV-GS29) (_) 1 h 50 rain. (1 h 25 rain.) is completed. CGR-DUO6 . When the battery is completely discharged, the 7.2 M1 640 mAh) @ 55 min. (45 min.) [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first_ but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of Supp
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o "1 h 40 min." indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes. o 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. w o 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 c LCD Monitor is used. In actual use_the available recording time may b
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. When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. O . When you are not recording_ be sure to cover the • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. O more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.Danasonic.com. • For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the AC
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Notes: Caution : • After use, be sure to rewind the cassette Before closing the Cassette Holder 0, 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 W • 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 5" you notice condensation on the lens or the main uniL do not o
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3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right O, insert/remove it Turn on the power first and then select modes. into/from the Card S!ot. m How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] while pressing the button O. 4 c_ose the Card Slot Cover securely. 2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the II Removing the Card Viewfinder to use. Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out. • The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on •
