Panasonic PV-GS35, PV-GS19, PV-GS31 operating instructions „ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

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Cassette

•Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

•Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder and other components. Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case.

•Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.

•Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment.

•The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect, and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds.

Card

•When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.

•Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated.

•Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the recorded content may be damaged.

•After use, be sure to remove the Card from the Camcorder.

•After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag.

•Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to enter it.

•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

„LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

•In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

•If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Viewfinder

•Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

•When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 67,000 pixels (PV-GS19/ 113,000 pixels (PV-GS31/PV-GS35). The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere

0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Lens Hood

•When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied), Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), MC Protector (not supplied), or ND Filter (not supplied), rotate these in a clockwise direction.

•If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories.

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Contents PV-GS31 PV-GS35 Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Telephone Number PANA7262 FCC NoteFCC Caution 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 CardRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card 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 Recording Yourself RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot„ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress Self-timer Recording Quick StartZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions 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 subjectsManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris 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/2000Using as a Web Camera Windows XP/2000Windows Me Necessary software Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed Other requirements to send/receive audioFor PV-GS19/PV-GS31 „ When you use the Camcorder as a Web Camera Setting up the Windows Messenger„ Windows 98SE/Me Users Setting up the MSN Messenger Click Sign Type in your Sign-in name and passwordSelect USB Audio Device in the Microphone menu Using MotionDV Studio PV-GS35 Only Installing Video Stream DriverInstallation of MotionDV Studio To start MotionDV Studio„ With USB supplied 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 CamcorderCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Camcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido NotaAdvertencia del FCC Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Cómo utilizar el visorGrabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta Photoshot Reproducción de una cintaReproducción de una tarjeta de memoria 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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