Panasonic PV-GS31 manuals
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Panasonic PV-GS31 Operating Instructions
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2 WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Things You Should Know Safety Precautions 3 CAUTION:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: 4 Important Safety Instructions5 CAUTIONPrecautions U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION: 7 1Differences between modelsModel Number PV-GS19 PV-GS31 PV-GS35 How to Turn off the Demo Mode 10 12 1 2 3 4Inserting a Card Using the Battery 2 3 4 1 1 2Using the Viewfinder 12 Standard AccessoriesParts Identification and Handling Before Using The Remote Control (PV-GS35 Only) 1 2 3Inserting the Button-type Battery 1 Selecting Remote Control Modes 14 CAUTION Setup on the Camcorder Setup on the Remote Control Power Supply 15 1 2 31 2 3 Disconnecting the Power Source Charging Time and Available Recording Time Re-attaching the Lens Cap 16 11 1 2 3How to remove the Sensor tag 2Grip Belt. Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 12 1 2 3 4 When the Cassette Holder does not come out When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed Card Access Lamp Turning on the Camcorder 18 1pressing the button 1. How to Turn off the Power 2 1[OPEN] Lever 7 to open the Card Slot Cover 8. 2corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot 9. Inserting a Card 3 Removing the Card Using a Memory Card (Optional)A Card can be used to record still pictures. Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camcorder. Accidental Erasure Prevention Concerning the Card SD Memory Card Easy to Use Mode Dial 19 1 : Tape Recording Mode : Tape Playback Mode : Card Recording Mode : Picture Playback Mode : PC Mode How to Use the Joystick ControlBasic Joystick Control Operations Joystick Control and Screen Display Tape Recording Mode Card Recording Mode 20 1direction of the arrow. Using the Viewfinder 2the desired recording angle. Closing the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 2Knob 24 . Tape Playback Mode Picture Playback Mode Card Recording Mode Using the Menu Screen 21 1 To Adjust Adjusting Brightness and Color Level 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Return to the Previous Screen To Exit the Menu Screen About the Menu Mode Setting [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] List of Menus Selecting Language 22 11 2 3 24 12 3Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 1LP Mode Audio Recording Mode About Recording Recording on a Tape 25 24Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode 3 1 2Recording Mode On-screen Display in the Tape Finding the End of Recording (Blank Search Function) Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. >> [ON]. Mode. 26 1BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. To Cancel the Blank Search Function Before Completion 2 3Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)Selecting the quality of Photoshot images 1[ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal Picture Quality)]. Progressive Photoshot 1 To record still pictures clearly On-screen display in the Card Recording with a shutter operation effect 27 1Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light (For PV-GS31/PV-GS35) 2 3 2Recording Yourselflens side. [ON]. RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 1 Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot in Progress 28 3 To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF 2 2 1 1To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function) 1 To Stop the Self-timer in Progress To Use the Zoom Microphone Function 1 To Cancel the Zoom Microphone 29 2 To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out Functions 1 2 To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function Digital Zoom Function 1 2About the Variable Speed Zoom Backlight Compensation Function To Resume Normal Recording 30 13 4 To Cancel Fading To Cancel the MagicPix Function 2 3 31 1[ ]. the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction 2 To Cancel the Cinema Function Cinema Function Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) 2desired mode ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]). To Cancel the Scene Mode 32 Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)select a desired White Balance Mode. white balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.) Adjusting White Balance Manuallywhite balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.) Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 33 4adjust the shutter speed. subject. 5[ ] Indication stops ashing. The White Balance Sensor 15 determines the nature of the light source during recording. About White Balance Sensor 2Shutter Speed Indication appears. 3 Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 3until the [ ] Indication is displayed. Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number) 34 32Iris Indication appears. Range of Iris Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment 3adjust the focus. Playing Back a Tape 35 12 3 4 To Stop Playback Adjusting the Sound Volume Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playback Mode 1Variable Speed Search Function 36 2desired search speed. Slow Motion Playback Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 2the Remote Control. Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback Set to Tape Playback Mode. 3 1Button 44 . Playback with Zoom Lever Playing Back a Memory Card 37 12 3 1To Select a Desired File and Playing Back To Stop the Slide Show Slide Show 1[ ]. Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card 38 3To Select and Delete All Files To Select and Delete Files 1 4 1 2 3Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) 1 39 3select the number of pictures to be printed, and press the Joystick Control 35 . 1 4Button 30 when the setup is completed. Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting)the Joystick Control 35 . 3 1>> [YES]. About the DPOF Playing Back on Your TV 40 1 23 4 5 6 If the image or audio from this Camcorder is not output on the TV To Display the On-screen Information on the TV 1Recording from a Tape onto a Card 41 12 4 5 To Cancel Audio Dubbing To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound Editing Mode 2 3 Before Recording with Audio Dubbing 3Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) 42 23 1Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR ( Dubbing) 1 Connecting with the AV Cable Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only for equipment with a DV terminal) 2 3 4 5 6 7 When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 43 4 To Stop Dubbing To Cancel the Standby for Recording Using Camcorder with a PCSoftware Installation (For Windows) 44 12 3 USB Driver (pp. 44~45) : Video Stream Driver (pp. 48, 52~53) : MotionDV STUDIO (pp. 52~55) : DirectX : Acrobat Reader : 4Software Installation (For Windows) (For PV-GS19/PV-GS31) With a PC 1 USB Driver (p. 45) : Video Stream Driver (p. 49) Using the USB Driver 45 23 4Installing the USB Driver (For Windows 98SE Only) For Using the Built-in SD Driver Feature 5 6 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 46 45Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder 1 2 3 4 3 1 2To disconnect USB cable safely 1Note on the driver name displayed Windows XP/2000: Windows Me: 47 23selected and click [OK]. Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh Using as a Web CameraOS: (PV-GS35 Only) (For PV-GS19/PV-GS31) 48 12 3 4Installing the Video Stream Driver 5 6 49 32 1Connecting the Camcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 50 21contents and then proceed. [OK]. Wizard] dialog appears. 3Setting up the Windows Messenger 4 Windows 98SE/Me Users1) The message The file kstvtune.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found... is displayed. 2) The message The file ksclockf.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found... is displayed. 4Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera Using MotionDV STUDIO Installing Video Stream Driver 52 12 3 4 8 7To start MotionDV STUDIO With USB (supplied) 53 12 3 4 5Installation of MotionDV STUDIO 1 2 3 5 6 54 54Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 2 1 4 1 2 3 1 2 3If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) 55 1Panel], select the software or the driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall. 2please restart your computer. Notes 3 58 1[YES]. To Display Date/Time Indication To Change the Display Mode Progressive PhotoshotWhen using Tape Recording Mode When using Card Recording Mode Power Save ModeSet [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF]. Warning/Alarm IndicationsConfirmatory Indications Textual Indications 59 Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply Inserting/Removing the Cassette Alarm Sounds 60 Recording on a CardPhotoshot RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light Quick Start Self-timer Recording Zoom In/Out Functions 61 Zoom Microphone Function Digital Zoom Functions Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Fade Out Functions Backlight Compensation Function MagicPix Function Soft-Skin Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function Scene ModeSports Mode Sports Mode/Portrait Mode Low Light Mode Spotlight Mode Surf & Snow Mode 62 White BalanceIn the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: About flashing of the [ ] Indication: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment Playing BackRepeat Playback Choosing Sound during Playback Playing Back a Card Cautions for Use 63 1 2 3 4View nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 15, 20) 5Lens Cap. Cautions for UseDo not use your Camcorder near radio transmitters or high-voltage cables. Slide Show Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card DPOF Lock Setting Playing Back on Your TV Recording from a Tape onto a Card Audio Dubbing Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) About AC Adaptor Condensation 64 12 3Video Head Clogging and Care 65 12 3 4 5 70 12 74 Request for Service Notice:Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty 75 Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty Coverage Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportCustomer Services Directory 76 MAIL TO : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoAccessory Purchases Product Repairs http://www.pasc.panasonic.com npcparts@us.panasonic.com 77 ADVERTENCIA:Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gua Para Uso Rpido Precauciones para su seguridadPara evitar incendios y descargas elctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. 78 21 2 3 4Insercin de una tarjeta de memoria Cmo utilizar la batera 2 3 4 1 1 2 79 23Reproduccin de una tarjeta de memoria 2 1Grabacin de una imagen fija en tarjeta (Photoshot) 2 3 4 5 1 4Index A B C D E F I J L M O P Q R S T V W Z 80 P
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