PANASONIC PV-GS35 User Manual [fr]

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

(PV-GS35 Shown)

Models No.

PV-GS19 PV-GS31 PV-GS34 PV-GS35

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

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You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorders with the mark be used.

Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP)

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the bottom cover of the unit.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

• Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

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 polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

CAUTION

● DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

● DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

● DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed

car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.

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. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

●

AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.

DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER

●

OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

● STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ...

Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

● TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not

use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body.

● TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch

the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

● TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMCORDER ... Before handling your

Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO)

Before opening the CD-ROM package (For PV-GS34/PV-GS35), 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 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

Differences between models

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS19, PV-GS31, PV-GS34, and PV-GS35. The PV-GS35 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read

carefully.

Model

Number

Battery

Pack

(Supplied)

CD-ROM – – Supplied (LSFT0619) Supplied (LSFT0618)

Remote

Control

Lens

Digital Zoom Magnification

Viewfinder Electronic Viewfinder

LED Video

Light

S-Video

Output Jack

Microphone

Jack

Remote

Control Sensor

PV-GS19 PV-GS31 PV-GS34 PV-GS35

CGR-DU06

(640 mAh)

– – Optional Supplied (LSSQ0992)

f2.1–50.4 mm, F1.8–3.6

(35 mm equivalent:

39.5–948 mm), 24× zoom lens

50×, 800× 50×, 1 000× 50×, 1 000× 50×, 1 000×

No Yes Yes Yes

No No No Yes

No No Yes Yes

CGR-DU06

(640 mAh)

f1.9–49.4 mm, F1.8–3.3

(35 mm equivalent:

35.7–928 mm), 26× zoom lens

Liquid Crystal Colour Electronic Viewfinder

CGR-DU06

(640 mAh)

f1.9–53.2 mm, F1.8–3.6

(35 mm equivalent:

35.7–1 000 mm), 28× zoom lens

Liquid Crystal Colour Electronic Viewfinder

f1.9–57 mm, F1.8–3.9

Liquid Crystal Colour Electronic Viewfinder

CGA-DU12

(1 150 mAh)

(35 mm equivalent:

35.7–1 072 mm), 30× zoom lens

Contents

Before Using

Things You Should Know ..................................2

Safety Precautions ............................................2

Precautions .......................................................5

End User License Agreement ...........................6

Differences between models .............................7

Quick Guide ....................................................10

Standard Accessories .....................................12

Parts Identification and Handling ....................12

The Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only) .............14

Power Supply ..................................................15

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

........................................................................16

To Use as a Grip Belt ......................................16

Re-attaching the Lens Cap .............................17

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................17

Inserting a Cassette ........................................17

Using a Memory Card (Optional) ....................18

Turning on the Camcorder ..............................19

Easy to Use Mode Dial ...................................19

How to Use the Joystick Control .....................19

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ..................20

Using the Menu Screen ..................................21

Selecting Language ........................................22

List of Menus ...................................................22

Setting Date and Time ....................................24

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ..................24

LP Mode ..........................................................25

Audio Recording Mode ...................................25

Recording Mode

About Recording .............................................26

Recording on a Tape ......................................26

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ...................................................27

Recording Yourself .........................................28

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light

(For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35) ..............29

Quick Start ......................................................29

Self-timer Recording .......................................29

Zoom In/Out Functions ...................................30

Digital Zoom Function .....................................30

Image Stabilizer Function ...............................31

Fade In/Out Functions ....................................31

Backlight Compensation Function ..................31

MagicPix Function ...........................................32

Soft-Skin Mode ...............................................32

Wind Noise Reduction Function ......................32

Cinema Function .............................................33

Recording in Special Situations

(Scene Mode) ...............................................33

Recording in Natural Colours

(White Balance) ............................................34

Adjusting White Balance Manually ..................34

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment .................35

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ................36

Manual Focus Adjustment ..............................36

Playback Mode

With a PC

Playing Back a Tape .......................................37

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........37

Slow Motion Playback

(Remote Control Only) ..................................38

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............39

Playing Back a Memory Card .........................39

Slide Show ......................................................40

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ...........40

Writing Printing Data on a Card

(DPOF Setting) .............................................41

Protecting the Files on a Card

(Lock Setting) ................................................41

Formatting a Card ...........................................42

Playing Back on Your TV ................................42

Editing Mode

Recording from a Tape onto a Card ...............44

Audio Dubbing (Remote Control Only) ...........44

Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) ......................................................45

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ...........................................45

PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ........46

Using Camcorder with a PC ............................47

Using the USB Driver ......................................47

To disconnect USB cable safely .....................50

Using as a Web Camera .................................51

Using MotionDV STUDIO (PV-GS35 Only) ....56

Using the ArcSoft Software (PV-GS34 Only) ..59 If you no longer need software or driver

(Uninstall) ......................................................60

Notes ...............................................................60

Others

Indications .......................................................63

Initializing the Modes ......................................64

Warning/Alarm Indications ..............................64

Notes and Hints ..............................................65

Cautions for Use .............................................70

Before Requesting Service

(Problems and Solutions) ..............................74

Using the RESET button .................................77

Explanation of Terms ......................................77

Specifications ..................................................79

Camcorder Accessory System ........................80

Warranty .........................................................81

Index ................................................ Back Cover

Before Using

Quick Guide

Using the Battery

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

• 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.

• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the

Camcorder.

Inserting a Card

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼]

Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

2 Slide the [◄OPEN] Lever

Card Slot Cover 4.

to open the

3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 5 insert it into the Card Slot 6.

4 Close the Card Slot Cover

securely.

6 4

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁ nder.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever

the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

toward

2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert

a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 2.

4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely

housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 3.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob 1.

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

to [ON].

Before Using

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

• Recording starts.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to pause the recording.

Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot)

1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

3 Move the Joystick Control [◄]

the tape.

4 Move the Joystick Control [▲]

playback.

5 Move the Joystick Control [▼]

playback.

to rewind

to start

to stop

Playing Back a Card

1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback

Mode.

• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen.

[One-Touch Navigation icon]

Playing Back a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

to [ON].

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.

• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen.

[One-Touch Navigation icon]

2 Start Playback.

Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show

Stop the Slide Show Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous

picture Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture

Before Using

Standard Accessories

The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder.

PV-DAC14D K2CA2CA00025

2) 3)

CGA-DU12

(PV-GS35 Only)

LSSQ0992

(PV-GS35 Only)

K1HA05CD0013 USB Cable

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 15)

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets.

2) Battery Pack (pp. 15~16)

3) AV Cable (pp. 42, 45)

4) Remote Control and Button-Type Battery (PV-GS35 Only) (p. 14)

5) Shoulder Strap (p. 17)

6) USB Cable and CD-ROM (For PV-GS34/ PV-GS35) (pp. 47, 49, 50, 53, 58)

K2GJ2DC00011

CGR-DU06

(For PV-GS19/ PV-GS31/PV-GS34)

CR2025

LSFT0619

(PV-GS34 Only)

K2KC4CB00020

LSFC0018

LSFT0618

(PV-GS35 Only)

Parts Identification and Handling

 Camcorder

7 8 9610

LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 21)

LCD Monitor (pp. 21, 73)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Speaker (p. 37)

DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 15) S-Video Output Jack [S-VIDEO OUT]

(PV-GS35 Only) (pp. 42, 45)

Battery Holder Card Slot Cover Open Lever [◄OPEN]

(p. 18)

Card Slot Cover (p. 18)

Card Slot (p. 18)

Card Access Lamp (p. 18)

16 17

4 5

A/VMIC

Lens Hood (p. 73)

Lens Microphone (built-in, stereo)

(pp. 30, 32~33) Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 30)

Volume Lever [– / VOL +] (pp. 37, 39)

Before Using

White Balance Sensor (p. 35)

Remote Control Sensor (For PV-GS34/PV-GS35) (p. 15) Microphone Jack [MIC]

(For PV-GS34/PV-GS35)

• When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in microphone does not operate.

Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT]

(pp. 42, 45)

• Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates 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.

Cassette Holder

Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 17)

USB Jack [ ] (pp. 49, 50, 53, 58) DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45, 46, 58)

• Connect this to the digital video equipment.

Built-in LED Light

(For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35) (p. 29)

24 25 26 27

Viewfinder (pp. 20, 73)

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.

201821

33 34

Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 20) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(pp. 26, 27) Mode Selector Switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 26, 33~36)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 17)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 19, 26) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK

START] (p. 29) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 29)

Menu Button [MENU] (p. 21)

Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 26)

Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 19) Light Button [LIGHT]

(For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35) (p. 29)

Mode Dial (p. 19)

Joystick Control (pp. 19~20, 21)

36 38

Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 17)

Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 64, 74, 76, 77)

Grip Belt (p. 16) Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE]

(p. 16) Tripod Receptacle

• This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.)

• You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.

Before Using

 Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only)

Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance.

Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 64)

Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 43) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [◄Ι, Ι►]

(◄Ι: reverse, Ι►: forward) (p. 38) Variable Speed Search Button

[VAR.SEARCH] (p. 38)

Recording Button [● REC] (p. 46)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (p. 44)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 37)

Menu Button [MENU] (p. 22) Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search

Function [▲, ▼] (p. 38) Select Button [▲▼◄►] (p. 22)

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder.

51 52 53

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(pp. 26, 27)

Rewind/Review Button [◄◄ ] (p. 37)

Pause Button [ ] (pp. 39, 44, 46)

Stop Button [■] (pp. 15, 46)

45 46

48 49

55 56

Recording Start/Stop Button

[START/STOP] (p. 26)

Play Button [►] (pp. 38, 39, 46)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [►► ] (p. 37)

Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 22)

The Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only)

Inserting the Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Control, insert the supplied button-type battery.

1 While pressing the Lock Button

out the Battery Holder. Then, remove the button-type battery.

, pull

2 Insert the button-type battery with the (+)

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Control.

• When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

• Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery.

WARNING

● Replace Battery with Panasonic type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

● Battery may explode if mistreated.

● As with any small object, this type of Battery

can be swallowed by young children. Do not allow children to handle this Battery.

CAUTION

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of

in fire.

Before Using

Using the Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only)

1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote

Control Sensor 15 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button.

15°

• Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters)

• Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

• The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

15°

 Selecting Remote Control Modes

When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Control Modes.

• If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that of the Remote Control do not match with each other, [REMOTE] will appear. When the Remote Control is operated for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on, [CHECK REMOTE MODE] (p. 64) will appear and operation is impossible. Set the same Remote Control Mode.

 Setup on the Camcorder

Set [ REMOTE] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Control Mode. (pp. 23, 24)

 Setup on the Remote Control

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor

and the AC Jack.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp 32 is not lit. (p. 19)

Using the Battery

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

• We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.

• We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

[VCR1]:

Press the [Ι►] Button and [ ■ ] Button simultaneously.

[VCR2]:

Press the [◄Ι] Button and [ ■ ] Button simultaneously.

• When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

• 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.

• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

• When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.

Before Using

3 Attach the charged Battery to the

Camcorder.

 Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 39, slide the Battery downward.

• When attaching or removing Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

• Hold down the battery with your hand so it does

not fall.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 65.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

Supplied battery

(PV-GS19/PV-GS31/ PV-GS34)

CGR-DU06 (7.2 V / 640 mAh)

Supplied battery

(PV-GS35)

CGA-DU12 (7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)

CGA-DU21 (7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)

Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time

Intermittent Recordable Time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.)

1 h 40 min.

1 h 45 min. (1 h 25 min.)

55 min. (45 min.)

2 h 25 min.

3 h 10 min. (2 h 35 min.)

1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.)

3 h 55 min.

5 h 30 min. (4 h 30 min.)

2 h 45 min. (2 h 15 min.)

• “1 h 40 min.” indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes.

• Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS19/PV-GS31/PV-GS34) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS35) is supplied.

• The times shown in the table are approximate 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 use, the available recording time may be shorter.

• The times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 25 °C (68 °F) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

• We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long recording periods (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording).

• The available recording time becomes shorter if you use both the Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself.

• The batteries heat up after use or charging. Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is normal.

The

To Use as a Grip Belt

Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Before Using

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

• The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

• When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow.

• When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

• Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

• Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

• Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.ca.

• 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 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever

the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

toward

2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert

a Cassette.

• When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.

1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap

through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run

it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

• When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown above, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 1.

4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely

housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 2.

Before Using

 When the Cassette Holder does not

come out

• Close the Cassette Compartment Cover completely, and then open it again completely.

• Check if the battery has run down.

• Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening.

 When the Cassette Holder cannot be

housed

• Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [OFF], then to [ON] again.

• Check if the battery has run down.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 65.

Using a Memory Card (Optional)

A Card can be used to record still pictures.

• Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard

manufactured by Panasonic only.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camcorder.

• Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly

or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

Inserting a Card

1 Open the LCD Monitor and then slide the

[◄OPEN] Lever 7 to open the Card Slot Cover 8.

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot 9.

3 Close the Card Slot Cover

 Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the centre of the Card and then pull it straight out.

• After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.

• The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

 Concerning the Card

• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

• Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

• Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, or USB Reader/ Writer.

 SD Memory Card

• The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment.

Card Access Lamp

While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up.

• While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.

securely.

Before Using

Turning on the Camcorder

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

 How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

pressing the button 1.

• The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.

to [ON] while

 How to Turn off the Power

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

pressing the button 1.

• The [POWER] Lamp 32 goes off.

to [OFF] while

Easy to Use Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial

• Set your desired mode to 1.

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.

Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

Joystick Control (See right)

PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer. You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

How to Use the Joystick Control

Basic Joystick Control Operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display.

Move the Joystick Control [▲,▼,◄, or ►] to select an item or file, and then press in the centre to set it.

Joystick Control and Screen Display

Press the centre of the Joystick Control, and One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. Each press switches the display as follows depending on the mode. Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select an item.

• In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback Mode, the One-Touch Navigation icon will be automatically on the lower right of the screen.

 Tape Recording Mode

• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].

1/2 2/2

◄

►

1/2

▼

▲

2/2

▼

One-Touch Navigation icon

Select by moving [▲].

Select by moving [►].

Select by moving [▼].

Select by moving [◄].

Determine by pressing the

centre.

One-Touch Navigation icon OFF

Fade p. 31

Backlight compensation pp. 31~32

Soft Skin Mode p. 32

MagicPix Mode p. 32

Recording Check p. 27

Before Using

 Tape Recording Mode

• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [MANUAL].

One-Touch

1/3 2/3 3/33/3

◄

Fade p. 31

1/3

2/3

Backlight compensation pp. 31~32

►

▼

Soft Skin Mode p. 32

MagicPix Mode p. 32

▲

Recording Check p. 27

▼

Navigation icon OFF

Manual Mode (White

▼

3/3

Balance, Shutter Speed, Iris, Focus)

pp. 34~36

◄ Adjust + pp. 34~36

►

Adjust – pp. 34~36

 Card Recording Mode

• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].

One-Touch

1/1

Navigation icon OFF

Backlight compensation pp. 31~32

►

▼

Soft Skin Mode p. 32

 Card Recording Mode

• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [MANUAL].

3/3

1/2

2/2

One-Touch Navigation icon OFF

 Tape Playback Mode

One-Touch Navigation icon OFF

▲

Playback / Pause p. 37

► Fast (Cue Playback) p. 37

–

◄

Rewind (Review Playback) p. 37

Stop p. 37

▼

 Picture Playback Mode

One-Touch Navigation icon OFF

Start the Slide Show

▲

Stop the Slide Show

► Playback the next picture p. 39

–

Playback the previous

◄

picture

pp. 39, 40

p. 39

▼ Erase the picture p. 39

Using the Viewfinder/ LCD Monitor

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁ nder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob 24.

Backlight compensation pp. 31~32

►

1/2

▼

Soft Skin Mode p. 32

Manual Mode (White

▼

Balance, Shutter Speed,

2/2

Iris, Focus)

◄ Adjust + pp. 34~36

Adjust – pp. 34~36

►

pp. 34~36

• You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from the Menu.

Before Using

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob

and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the

direction of the arrow.

• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.

• It can open up to 90°.

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°

from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder.

180°

• The brightness and colour level of the LCD Monitor can be adjusted from the Menu.

• If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail.

• Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before closing the LCD Monitor.

• When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.

 Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

90°

[

LCD SET] LCD Brightness [ ]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

[ LCD SET] LCD Colour Level [ ]

Adjusts the colour saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

[ EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder

]

[

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

 To Adjust

Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select the item to be adjusted, and then move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.

• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or colour saturation.

• In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be activated.

• These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 73.

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

• The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by the Mode Dial 34 is displayed.

• Do not switch the Mode Dial 34 when the Menu is displayed.

Adjusting Brightness and Colour Level

When [ LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD SET

SET SETUP ENTER EXIT

EVF SET

SET ENTER EXIT

2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼]

select the top menu.

BASIC

ADVANCE

SETUP

LANGUAGE

SETUP ENTER EXIT

3 Move the Joystick Control [►]

it to set the selection.

or press

Before Using

4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼]

select the Sub-Menu.

BASIC

SCENE MODE REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH WIND CUT CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER EXIT

5 Move the Joystick Control [►]

OFF

SP NO ON NO

or press

it to set the selection.

6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼]

select the item to be set.

BASIC

SCENE MODE REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH WIND CUT CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER EXIT

7 Press the Joystick Control

OFF

to determine

the setting.

• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording.

 To Return to the Previous Screen

Move the Joystick Control [◄] 35.

 To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button 30 again.

 About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained.

• Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

Operating with Remote Control (PV-GS35 only)

The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU]

Button.

2 Select a menu item.

• Use the Select Button 49 (▲▼◄►) and [ENTER] Button 57 in place of the Joystick Control on the main unit.

3 Press the [MENU] Button

menu screen.

to exit the

Selecting Language

You can select the desired language.

1 Set [ LANGUAGE] >> [English],

[Français] or [Español].

LANGUAGE

English Español

SETUP ENTER EXIT

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

 [TAPE RECORDING MENU]

e.g.,

BASIC

ADVANCE

SETUP

LANGUAGE

SETUP ENTER EXIT

[ BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ SCENE MODE]

Scene Mode (p. 33)

[ REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 25)

[ BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search Mode (p. 27)

[ WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction (pp. 32~33)

[ CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 24)

[ ADVANCE]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[ PICT.QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 28)

[ EIS]

Image Stabilizer (p. 31)

[ CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 33)

[ USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only)

USB Functions Mode (pp. 53, 58)

[ D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom (p. 30)

[ ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone (p. 30)

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 64)

[ INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 64)

[ SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ FADE COLOR]

Fade colour (p. 31)

Français

SCENE MODE REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH WIND CUT CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER EXIT

BASIC

OFF

SP NO ON NO

Before Using

[ AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode (p. 25)

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 64)

[ REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[ BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 65)

[ LCD SET]

LCD Adjustment (p. 21)

[ EVF SET]

Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)

[ DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode

• If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [ DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [ DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 26)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22)

 [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

e.g.,

SETUP ENTER EXIT

BASIC

ADVANCE

SETUP

LANGUAGE

BASIC

DATE/TIME USB FUNCTION

SETUP ENTER EXIT

[ BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 64)

[ USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only)

USB Functions Mode (pp. 53, 58)

[ ADVANCE]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[ BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search Mode (p. 27)

[ REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 25)

[ REC STDBY]

Recording Standby Mode (p. 46)

[ PICT.QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 28)

[ REPEAT PLAY]

Repeat Play Mode (p. 68)

D/T

MOTION DV

[ SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ 12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector (pp. 37, 44)

[ AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode (p. 69)

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 64)

[ REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[ LCD SET]

LCD Adjustment (p. 21)

[ EVF SET]

Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 26)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22)

 [CARD RECORDING MENU]

e.g.,

BASIC

ADVANCE

SETUP

LANGUAGE

SETUP ENTER EXIT

SCENE MODE PICT.QUALITY SELF TIMER CLOCK SET

SETUP ENTER EXIT

[ BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ SCENE MODE]

Scene Mode (p. 33)

[ PICT.QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 28)

[ SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording (p. 29)

[ CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 24)

[ ADVANCE]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[ BURST MODE]

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 28)

[ SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect (p. 28)

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 64)

[ INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 64)

[ SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 64)

[ REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[ BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 65)

[ LCD SET]

LCD Adjustment (p. 21)

[ EVF SET]

Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)

BASIC

OFF

NO NO

Before Using

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 26)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22)

 [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

e.g.,

BASIC

ADVANCE

SETUP

LANGUAGE

SETUP ENTER EXIT

DATE/TIME PROTECT

SETUP ENTER EXIT

[ BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 64)

[ PROTECT]

Setting the Lock (p. 41)

[ ADVANCE]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[ DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF (p. 41)

[ CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card (p. 42)

[ SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 64)

[ REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)

Remote Control Mode (p. 15)

[ LCD SET]

LCD Adjustment (p. 21)

[ EVF SET]

Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 26)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22)

BASIC

D/T

1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

CLOCK SET

JAN /01/2005 12AM:00

SETUP SET ENTER EXIT

2 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]

to select Year, Month, Day, Hour or Min. and move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to set it to the desired value.

• Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3 Press the Joystick Control

to ﬁ nish

setting the date and time.

• The clock operation starts from [00] second.

• 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.

 About date/time

• The Date and Time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

• Make sure to check the time before recording.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. If the [ ] or [--] is Indicated when the Camcorder is turned on, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder

with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack.

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording.

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

• After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

• Leave the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the Date and Time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)

Before Using

LP Mode

You can switch the tape recording speed.

• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP].

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.

• We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.

• In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.

• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 44)

• In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.

- Playback on other digital video equipment or on

digital video equipment without the LP mode

- Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode

- Slow Motion/Still Advance playback

Audio Recording Mode

You can select the sound quality of the recorded sound.

• Set to Tape Recording Mode.

Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or [16bit].

High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

Recording Mode

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

to Card Recording Mode [ ].

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] Switch

set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 34, 36)

• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens

Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 34) may not function correctly.

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

• The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.

2 Set the Mode Dial

Mode.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

• Recording starts.

• The [RECORD] and [●] Indication appears.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to pause the recording.

• The [PAUSE] and [ ] Indication appears.

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to [ON].

to Tape Recording

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PAUSE

RECORD

 On-screen Display in the Tape

Recording Mode

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* These indications are displayed only when the card

is inserted.

1) Recording mode

2) Recording time elapsed

3) Remaining tape indication

4) Still picture size

5) Quality of still pictures

6) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.)

5)* 6)*

 POWER SAVE

Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF].

[OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the standby mode will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start/ Stop Button. [5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the Camcorder, turn it on again.

• The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off

when you connect the USB Cable or the DV Cable with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the

PC Mode.

Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode”

Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25.

• For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a

card, refer to page 28.

• When recording pictures onto a card, the Recording

Start/Stop Button is disabled.

• You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be

recorded. (p. 28)

• In order to record still pictures with higher quality, we

recommend using the Card Recording Mode.

4)*

Recording Mode

To Check the Recording

You can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.

1 Press the Joystick Control

twice to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen.

[One-Touch Navigation icon]

2/2

2 Move the Joystick Control [▼]

to select

[ ].

• The [ ] indication is displayed. After checking,

the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

Finding the End of Recording ( Blank Search Function)

The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused part of the tape).

• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [

BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

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• The [ ] indication and the One-Touch

Navigation icon appears during the Blank Search.

• Approximately 1 second before the last recorded

scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

• If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the

Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.

 To Cancel the Blank Search Function

Before Completion

Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ].

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Progressive Photoshot

When the [ ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function.

• The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use. (p. 64)

• To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function regardless of the function you use)

• When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function is not activated.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder.

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

• The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.

2 Set the Mode Dial

Mode.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

• The [ ] Indication lights up in red.

 To record still pictures clearly

• When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding the Camcorder. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.

• When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder.

• You can record stable pictures without hand shaking by using a tripod and the Remote Control. (PV-GS35 only)

to [ON].

to Card Recording

Recording Mode

 On-screen display in the Card

Recording Mode

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1) Still picture size

2) Quality of still pictures

3) Number of recordable still pictures (When no pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.)

2) 3)

Recording with a shutter operation effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.

1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ SHTR EFFECT]

>> [ON].

Selecting the quality of Photoshot images

1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PICT.QUALITY] >>

[ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal Picture Quality)].

• You can also change the picture quality on [

ADVANCE] >> [ PICT. QUALITY] in the Tape Recording Mode.

 Maximum number of still pictures

recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICTURE QUALITY

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

• The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

• These figures vary depending on the subject being

photographed.

(High)

(Normal)

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals.

1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ BURST MODE] >>

[ON].

• The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

• When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded.

 To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive

Photoshot in Progress

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 66.

Recording Yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD Monitor. You can record persons in front of the camera while showing them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.)

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Rotate the LCD Monitor

lens side.

• When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens side through, then the Viewfinder will be activated.

• When the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not be displayed even if you press the centre of the Joystick Control.

towards the

Recording Mode

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light (For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/ PV-GS35)

To brighten the natural colours 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.

1 Press the [LIGHT] Button

• The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on.

• Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the Video Light is on, however, ghost images will appear.

2 Press the [LIGHT] Button.

• Gain Up mode is set to off.

• To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.

3 Press the [LIGHT] Button.

• The Video Light turns off.

• Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1.

1 2 3

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 66.

Quick Start

This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx.

1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) / 1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/ PV-GS34/PV-GS35) after the power is turned on.

• This is only activated in the following cases:

- A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set.

- A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set.

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button

• The Quick Start Recording Lamp 29 lights up. (Press the button again to cancel it.)

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

• The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.

3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

• The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) /

1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35).

to [OFF].

to [ON].

 To Cancel the Quick Start when the

Power is OFF

Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 66.

Self-timer Recording

When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.

• Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES].

• The [ ] Indication appears.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

• The [ ] Indication flashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the Self-Timer will be cancelled.

• If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the maximum recordable pictures (max. 10 pictures) are recorded. (p. 28)

 To Stop the Self-timer in Progress

Press the [MENU] Button 30.

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 66.

Recording Mode

Zoom In/Out Functions

This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. You can zoom in up to 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31) / 28× (PV-GS34) / 30× (PV-GS35) optically.

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out) :

Push the [W/T] Lever 14 towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in) : Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].

• Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.

• For other notes concerning this item, see pages 66~67.

SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 4X W T

SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 13X W T

SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 30X W T

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To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1×, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.

To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.

• Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >>

[ON].

• The [ ] Indication is displayed.

 To Cancel the Zoom Microphone

Function

Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 67.

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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 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31)/ 28× (PV-GS34) / 30× (PV-GS35) magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 50× up to 800× (PV-GS19 Only) / 1000× (For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35).

• Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [50×]

or [800×] (PV-GS19 Only) / [1000×] (For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35).

• The [ ] Indication appears.

50× Digital zooming to 50×

800× Digital zooming to 800×

(PV-GS19 Only)

1000× Digital zooming to 1000×

(For PV-GS31/PV-GS34/PV-GS35)

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2 Push the [W/T] Lever

towards [T] to zoom in or out.

 To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function

Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 67.

About the Variable Speed Zoom Function

• When pushing the [W/T] Lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds (PV-GS35) / 28× in 3.1 seconds (PV-GS34) / 26× in 2.9 seconds (PV-GS31) / 24× in 2.8 seconds (PV-GS19) at the maximum in the Recording Mode.

• The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] Lever.

• The Variable Speed Zoom Function cannot be used with the Remote Control. (PV-GS35 only)

towards [W] or

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