Panasonic PV-GS35, PV-GS19, PV-GS31 Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty

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Limited Warranty

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.,

AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic/Quasar Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Parts

Labor

Service

Contact Number

 

One (1) Year (except CCD

Ninety (90) Days

 

 

Camcorder

Image Sensor)

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six)

Ninety (90) Days

 

Months

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/VCR Deck,

One (1) Year

Ninety (90) Days

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

A/V Mixer

 

 

 

 

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

One (1) Year (except CRT)

Ninety (90) Days

Carry-In: 21” CRT and Smaller

 

TV/DVD/VCR

In-Home or Carry-In: 22” CRT and

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

Combination

Larger

 

 

 

 

TV/HDR

One (1) Year (except CRT)

Ninety (90) Days

In-Home or Carry-In

1-888-843-9788

Combination

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

 

 

Rechargeable

 

 

 

 

Batteries

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

(in exchange for

 

 

 

 

defective item)

 

 

 

 

Tape

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

(in exchange for

defective item)

 

 

 

 

Memory Cards

Ninety (90) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

(in exchange for

defective item)

 

 

 

 

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service

For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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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 To Avoid Shock Hazard ... Your PrecautionsPage Jack Battery PackDifferences between models YesContents Problems and Solutions Lock SettingUsing Camcorder with a PC UninstallInserting a Card Using the ViewfinderSet the OFF/ON Switch 1 to on Power Lamp 2 lights upRecording a Still Picture on Card Photoshot Playing Back a TapePlaying Back a Card LCD Monitor Open Knob OPENź p LCD Monitor pp Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable pViewfinder pp „ Remote Control PV-GS35 OnlyAudio-Video Output Jack AV OUT pp Built-in LED Light For PV-GS31/PV-GS35 p„ Selecting Remote Control Modes Remote Control PV-GS35 OnlyInserting the Button-type Battery Using the Remote Control PV-GS35 OnlyPower Supply Re-attaching the Lens Cap How to remove the Sensor tagCharging Time and Available Recording Time To Use as a Grip BeltInserting a Cassette „ When the Cassette Holder does not come out„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Attaching the Shoulder StrapTurning on the Camcorder Using a Memory Card OptionalHow to Use the Joystick Control Easy to Use Mode Dial„ Picture Playback Mode Using the Viewfinder/LCD MonitorUsing the LCD Monitor „ Tape Playback ModeUsing the Menu Screen List of Menus Operating with Remote Control PV-GS35 onlySetup Selecting Language12bit Audio Audio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeRecording on a Tape „ On-screen Display in the Tape Recording ModeRecording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode About RecordingRecording 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 MagicPix Function „ To Cancel Fading„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function Backlight Compensation FunctionCinema Function Soft-Skin ModeRecording in Special Situations Scene Mode Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance Manually„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment „ To Cancel the Scene ModeUseful for recording fast-moving subjects Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment About White Balance SensorManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus Adjustment„ Range of Iris Adjustment „ To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound VolumePlaying Back a Tape Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back„ To Resume Normal Playback Slow Motion Playback PV-GS35 OnlyStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Variable Speed Search Function PV-GS35 Only„ To Stop the Slide Show Playing Back a Memory CardSlide Show To Select a Desired File and Playing BackTo Select and Delete All Files Writing Printing Data on a Card Dpof SettingDeleting the Files Recorded on a Card To Select and Delete FilesSet Basic Protect YES Protecting the Files on a Card Lock SettingFormatting a Card „ About the DpofPress the button again to erase the OSD information Press the OSD Button 42 on the Remote Control. PV-GS35 onlyPlaying Back on Your TV „ To Display the On-screen Information On the TVAudio Dubbing PV-GS35 Only Recording from a Tape onto a CardImage and sound are reproduced Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing„ Connecting with the AV Cable Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR DubbingControl „ To Cancel the Standby for RecordingPC Connection With DV Interface Cable „ To Stop DubbingUsing the USB Driver Using Camcorder with a PC„ Windows 98SE Users „ For MacintoshDisk 1 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Connecting the Personal Computer CamcorderUsing Built-in SD Drive To disconnect USB cable safelyUsing as a Web Camera Windows XP/2000Windows Me Other requirements to send/receive audio Installing the Video Stream DriverCommunication Speed Necessary softwareFor 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 Installing Video Stream Driver Using MotionDV Studio PV-GS35 OnlyInstallation of MotionDV Studio To start MotionDV Studio„ With USB supplied „ With DV Cable optional Connecting the Camcorder to a Personal computerSD Memory Card Optional If you no longer need software or driver UninstallAbout the SD Memory Card Start MotionDV Studio 5.3E LEMisc About the compatibility of the card filesIndications „ To Display Date/Time Indication „ To Change the Display Mode„ Power Save Mode Initializing the ModesThere are no recorded files on the card „ Concerning the Power Supply„ Alarm Sounds „ Inserting/Removing the Cassette„ Quick Start „ Self-timer Recording„ Recording on a Card „ Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light„ Digital Zoom Functions „ Soft-Skin Mode„ Scene Mode „ Zoom Microphone Function„ Playing Back „ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment„ Manual Iris Adjustment „ White Balance„ Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card „ Lock Setting„ Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing „ Slide Show„ Condensation „ About AC Adaptor„ Cautions for Storage „ Optimal Use of the Battery„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Auto focus function does not workTime code becomes inaccurate Remaining tape time indication disappearsFile recorded on a card cannot be deleted Push the Reset Switch is displayedPlayback picture is not clear Card Recorded pictures are not clear„ Focus Using the Reset buttonExplanation of Terms „ Digital Video SystemDigital Camcorder SpecificationsCamcorder Accessory System Accessory # DescriptionPrice Visa Camcorder Accessory Order FormRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Panasonic/Quasar Video Products 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 Cómo utilizar el visor Guía rápidaCómo utilizar la batería Inserción de una tarjeta de memoriaGrabación 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.