Panasonic PV-GS31 „ White Balance, „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment, „ Manual Iris Adjustment

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Sports Mode/Portrait Mode

•If you record a still picture in Progressive Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

•If this mode is used for indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the [ SCENE MODE] setting to [OFF].

Low Light Mode

•Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.

Spotlight Mode

•If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & Snow Mode

•If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

„White Balance

•When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap attached, the automatic White Balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap.

•When setting both the White Balance and the Iris/ Gain, set the White Balance first.

•Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance for correct adjustment.

In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance:

•When you set the Zoom higher than 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31) / 30× (PV-GS35)

•When you display a Menu

•When you use the MagicPix Mode

About flashing of the [ ] Indication:

When the manual adjustment mode is selected

•Flashing indicates that the White Balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the White Balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode

•White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

• When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.

„Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

•If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen.

•You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.

•During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.

•Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

•When recording in the extremely bright place, the color of the screen may change or flickers. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.

•If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 30) or Scene Mode (p. 31), you cannot adjust the shutter speed.

„Manual Iris Adjustment

•Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed.

•If the value does not become [OPEN], you cannot adjust the gain value.

•If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases.

•If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 30) or Scene Mode (p. 31), you cannot adjust the iris.

•If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be canceled.

„Playing Back

Repeat Playback

If you set [ ADVANCE] >> [ REPEAT PLAY]

>>[ON], the Camcorder switches to Repeat Play

Mode, and the [ Ź] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [ REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF].)

• When you set [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB Cable, the Repeat Playback Mode is canceled.

Choosing Sound during Playback

You can select the sound by using the [ AUDIO OUT] setting on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub

sound)

L:Left channel sound (main sound)

R:Right channel sound (sub sound)

•If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the [ AUDIO REC] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [ AUDIO OUT] setting if [ 12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].

„Playing Back a Card

•While the data on a card is playing back, do not operate the Mode Dial.

•If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen becomes white.

•If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear as a warning.

•When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card.

•When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, its size and that of this Camcorder may appear differently.

•It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file.

•When playing back a file recorded on other equipment, the date and time display is different from when it was recorded.

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Contents PV-GS31 PV-GS35 Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Safety PrecautionsThings You Should Know FCC Caution Telephone Number PANA7262FCC Note Important Safety Instructions Precautions To Avoid Shock Hazard ... YourPage Yes Battery PackDifferences between models JackContents Uninstall Lock SettingUsing Camcorder with a PC Problems and SolutionsPower Lamp 2 lights up Using the ViewfinderSet the OFF/ON Switch 1 to on Inserting a CardPlaying Back a Card Recording a Still Picture on Card PhotoshotPlaying Back a Tape AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable p Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling LCD Monitor Open Knob OPENź p LCD Monitor ppBuilt-in LED Light For PV-GS31/PV-GS35 p „ Remote Control PV-GS35 OnlyAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Viewfinder ppUsing the Remote Control PV-GS35 Only Remote Control PV-GS35 OnlyInserting the Button-type Battery „ Selecting Remote Control ModesPower Supply To Use as a Grip Belt How to remove the Sensor tagCharging Time and Available Recording Time Re-attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap „ When the Cassette Holder does not come out„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Inserting a CassetteUsing a Memory Card Optional Turning on the CamcorderEasy to Use Mode Dial How to Use the Joystick Control„ Tape Playback Mode Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the LCD Monitor „ Picture Playback ModeUsing the Menu Screen Selecting Language Operating with Remote Control PV-GS35 onlySetup List of Menus12bit Audio LP Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge Audio Recording ModeAbout Recording „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode Recording on a TapeRecording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot „ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress Recording YourselfRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Zoom In/Out Functions Self-timer RecordingQuick Start Fade In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionImage Stabilizer Function Backlight Compensation Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function MagicPix FunctionWind Noise Reduction Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Cinema Function„ To Cancel the Scene Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceAbout White Balance Sensor Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects„ Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape „ To Stop PlaybackVariable Speed Search Function PV-GS35 Only Slow Motion Playback PV-GS35 OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Playback „ To Resume Normal PlaybackTo Select a Desired File and Playing Back Playing Back a Memory CardSlide Show „ To Stop the Slide ShowTo Select and Delete Files Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete All Files„ About the Dpof Protecting the Files on a Card Lock SettingFormatting a Card Set Basic Protect YES„ To Display the On-screen Information On the TV Press the OSD Button 42 on the Remote Control. PV-GS35 onlyPlaying Back on Your TV Press the button again to erase the OSD informationRecording from a Tape onto a Card Audio Dubbing PV-GS35 OnlyCopying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ Connecting with the AV Cable Image and sound are reproduced„ To Stop Dubbing „ To Cancel the Standby for RecordingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable ControlUsing Camcorder with a PC Using the USB Driver„ For Macintosh „ Windows 98SE UsersTo disconnect USB cable safely Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive Disk 1 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000Windows Me Using as a Web CameraWindows XP/2000 Necessary software Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed Other requirements to send/receive audioFor PV-GS19/PV-GS31 „ Windows 98SE/Me Users „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web CameraSetting up the Windows Messenger Select USB Audio Device in the Microphone menu Setting up the MSN MessengerClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Using MotionDV Studio PV-GS35 Only Installing Video Stream Driver„ With USB supplied Installation of MotionDV StudioTo start MotionDV Studio Connecting the Camcorder to a Personal computer „ With DV Cable optionalStart MotionDV Studio 5.3E LE If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card OptionalAbout the compatibility of the card files MiscIndications Initializing the Modes „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode „ To Display Date/Time Indication„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds There are no recorded files on the card„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording on a Card „ Quick Start„ Zoom Microphone Function „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ Digital Zoom Functions„ White Balance „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ Playing Back„ Slide Show „ Lock Setting„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card„ About AC Adaptor „ Condensation„ Optimal Use of the Battery „ Cautions for Storage„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Remaining tape time indication disappears Auto focus function does not workTime code becomes inaccurate Different sounds are reproduced at the same timeCard Recorded pictures are not clear Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear File recorded on a card cannot be deleted„ Digital Video System Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ FocusSpecifications Digital CamcorderPrice Camcorder Accessory SystemAccessory # Description Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Customer Services DirectoryCentralized Factory Servicenter Advertencia del FCC Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso RápidoNota Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Cómo utilizar el visorReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta PhotoshotReproducción de una cinta Index

PV-GS19, PV-GS31, PV-GS35 specifications

The Panasonic PV-GS35, PV-GS31, and PV-GS19 are compact and versatile camcorders from the renowned Panasonic brand, designed to cater to the needs of budding videographers and seasoned enthusiasts alike. These camcorders are known for their portability, ease of use, and impressive features that enhance video quality and functionality.

The PV-GS35, the flagship model, boasts a 3 CCD image sensor system that offers superior color accuracy and better low-light performance. With a 12x optical zoom lens, users can capture distant subjects without sacrificing clarity. This camcorder supports a 21x digital zoom, expanding its capture capabilities. Additionally, it features a 2.5-inch LCD screen that tilts out for flexible shooting angles, allowing users to frame their shots with ease. The PV-GS35 also includes a digital image stabilizer that compensates for shaky hands, ensuring smooth and stable footage.

The PV-GS31 is a mid-range option that retains many of the robust features found in the GS35 but at a more affordable price. It also incorporates a 3 CCD system, ensuring vivid color reproduction and high-resolution video quality. The GS31 comes with a 10x optical zoom lens complemented by a 200x digital zoom feature, making it ideal for capturing both broad scenes and fine details. Its compact design makes it an excellent choice for on-the-go filming, and the convenient easy mode simplifies settings, making it accessible for novice users.

The Panasonic PV-GS19 is geared toward users who prioritize simplicity and portability while still seeking quality footage. Featuring a single CCD sensor, it doesn't reach the high-end capabilities of its counterparts but offers decent performance for casual shooting. The GS19 sports a 20x optical zoom and a digital zoom feature, perfect for capturing family moments and everyday activities. Its lightweight and compact design makes it an ideal choice for travel.

All three models are equipped with intelligent features such as face detection, various scene modes, and a built-in microphone. These camcorders utilize Panasonic's advanced optical technologies, enriching the overall shooting experience.

In conclusion, the Panasonic PV-GS35, PV-GS31, and PV-GS19 camcorders cater to varying levels of videography expertise and preferences, each providing distinctive features and technologies that allow users to capture memorable moments with remarkable quality. Whether for professional endeavors or less serious applications, these camcorders represent a versatile range of solutions tailored for diverse filming needs.
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