Recording 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].

 

 

 

S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 f

 

R 2 : 0 0

 

35

 

 

30

 

 

 

1 2 : 3 4

: 5 6 A M

 

J A N

2 2 0 0 5

• 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 [ź] to select [ ].

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. 58)

•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 28 to [ON].

•The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.

28

32

2 Set the Mode Dial 34 to Card Recording

Mode.

34

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25 .

25

•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)

„On-screen display in the Card Recording Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2 : 3 4

: 5 6 A M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J A N 2

2 0 0 5

1 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) 3)

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.)

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)].

35

30

•You can also change the picture quality on [ ADVANCE] >> [ PICT. QUALITY] in the Tape Recording Mode.

26

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

 

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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.

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