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Panasonic PV-GS19 User Manual

Panasonic PV-GS19
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read these instructions thoroughly.
LSQT0886 A
PV-GS19
PV-GS31
PV-GS35
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
(PV-GS35 Shown)

Table of Contents

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Panasonic PV-GS19 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMini DV
Optical Zoom30x
Digital Zoom1000x
Image Sensor1/6" CCD
Effective Pixels800, 000
Recording MediaMiniDV tape
Image StabilizationElectronic
FocusAuto / Manual
MicrophoneStereo
BatteryLithium-ion
ViewfinderColor
White BalanceAuto
Shutter Speed1/60 to 1/8000 sec
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Video Resolution720x480 (NTSC)
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches

Summary

Safety Precautions

Prevent Fire and Shock Hazards

Warning against exposing equipment to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock hazards.

Reduce Risk of Electric Shock

Caution about risk of electric shock and not opening the unit.

Declaration of Conformity

FCC Note on Interference

Notes regarding FCC compliance and potential radio frequency interference.

FCC Caution on Compliance

Caution to assure compliance by using shielded cables and approved modifications.

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions

Use and Location Guidelines

Precautions regarding using the camcorder in specific locations and avoiding hazards.

Camcorder Care and Protection

Guidelines for cleaning and protecting the camcorder's lens and finish.

End User License Agreement

Model Differences

Quick Start Guide

Using the Battery

Instructions for charging and attaching the battery to the camcorder.

Inserting a Memory Card

Steps for inserting a memory card into the camcorder.

Inserting a Cassette

Procedures for inserting a cassette into the camcorder.

Using the Viewfinder

How to adjust the viewfinder for clear viewing.

Recording on a Tape

Basic steps to start recording onto a tape.

Standard Accessories

Parts Identification and Handling

Camcorder Parts Overview

Identification and description of camcorder parts and their functions.

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

How to connect and use the AC adaptor for power.

Using the Battery

Steps for charging and using the camcorder battery.

Charging and Recording Time

Sensor Tag Removal

Grip Belt Usage

Lens Cap Re-attachment

Shoulder Strap Attachment

Cassette Handling

Cassette Holder Issues

Troubleshooting steps if the cassette holder fails to eject or close.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

Using a Memory Card

Inserting a Memory Card

Steps to insert a memory card into the camcorder.

Removing the Memory Card

Procedure for safely removing a memory card.

Memory Card Usage Notes

Important notes regarding memory card usage, formatting, and data protection.

Turning the Camcorder On/Off

How to Turn On the Power

Steps to power on the camcorder.

How to Turn Off the Power

Steps to power off the camcorder.

Mode Dial Operations

Joystick Control and Screen Display

Tape Recording Mode Controls

Explains joystick control operations in Tape Recording Mode.

Card Recording Mode Controls

Explains joystick control operations in Card Recording Mode.

Using the Joystick Control

Basic Joystick Control Operations

General operations for using the joystick control in menus and file selection.

Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Usage

Viewfinder Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the viewfinder for optimal viewing.

LCD Monitor Operation

Steps to open and adjust the LCD monitor for recording.

Closing the LCD Monitor

Procedure for securely closing the LCD monitor.

Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

Using the Menu Screen

Returning to Previous Screen

How to navigate back to a previous menu screen.

Exiting the Menu Screen

How to close the menu screen.

Remote Control Operation (PV-GS35)

Selecting Language

List of Menus

Setting Date and Time

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

LP Mode

Audio Recording Mode

Recording Mode

About Recording

General information about recording pictures on tape or card.

Recording on a Tape

Simultaneous Motion/Still Record

How to record still pictures while recording video onto tape.

Checking Recorded Content

How to play back the last few seconds of recorded video.

Finding End of Recording (Blank Search)

Progressive Photoshot Function

How to record higher quality still pictures.

Recording Still Pictures on Card

Shutter Effect Recording

How to add simulated shutter sound effects to photos.

Selecting Photoshot Image Quality

How to choose between high or normal quality for photos.

Consecutive Photoshot

Recording Yourself

Built-in LED Video Light

Quick Start Operation

Stopping Self-timer Recording

How to cancel an ongoing self-timer recording.

Self-timer Recording

Zoom In/Out Functions

Macro Close-up Function

How to achieve close-ups of small subjects with macro focus.

Zoom Microphone Function

Digital Zoom Function

Image Stabilizer Function

Canceling Image Stabilization

How to turn off the image stabilizer.

Fade In/Out Functions

Backlight Compensation

MagicPix Function

Canceling MagicPix Function

How to disable the MagicPix function.

Soft-Skin Mode

Canceling Soft-Skin Mode

How to turn off the soft-skin mode.

Wind Noise Reduction

Canceling Wind Noise Reduction

How to disable wind noise reduction.

Cinema Function

Canceling Cinema Function

How to turn off the cinema function.

Scene Mode Recording

Sports Mode

White Balance Adjustment

Resuming Automatic Adjustment

How to revert to automatic white balance adjustment.

Manual White Balance Adjustment

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Resuming Automatic Shutter Speed

How to return to automatic shutter speed adjustment.

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)

Resuming Automatic Iris Adjustment

How to revert to automatic iris adjustment.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Resuming Automatic Focus Adjustment

How to revert to automatic focus adjustment.

Playback Mode

Playing Back a Tape

How to play back recorded scenes from a tape.

Adjusting Sound Volume

How to adjust the speaker volume during playback.

Finding Scenes for Playback

How to locate specific scenes for playback.

Cue and Review Playback

How to use cue and review functions during playback.

Variable Speed Search (PV-GS35)

Resuming Normal Playback

How to stop variable speed search and resume normal playback.

Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS35)

Resuming Normal Playback

How to stop slow motion playback and resume normal playback.

Still Playback / Advance Playback

Playing Back Memory Card

Selecting and Playing Back Files

How to select and play back specific files from a memory card.

Slide Show Playback

Stopping the Slide Show

How to stop the slide show playback.

Deleting Card Files

Selecting and Deleting Files

Steps to select and delete individual files from a memory card.

Selecting and Deleting All Files

Steps to delete all files from a memory card.

Writing DPOF Data to Card

Protecting Files on Card (Lock Setting)

Formatting a Card

Playing Back on TV

Displaying On-screen Information on TV

How to show camcorder information on the TV screen.

Editing Mode

Recording Tape Content to Card

How to record still pictures from tape onto a memory card.

Audio Dubbing (PV-GS35 Only)

How to add music or narration to recorded cassette audio.

Audio Dubbing Setup

Pre-recording considerations for audio dubbing.

Playback after 12bit Audio Dubbing

How to play back audio after 12-bit dubbing.

Dubbing with Pre-recorded Sound

How to dub audio while monitoring pre-recorded sound.

Copying to DVD Recorder/VCR (Dubbing)

DV Cable Recording (Digital Dubbing)

PC Connection with DV Interface Cable

Using Camcorder with PC

Software Installation (Windows PV-GS35)

Instructions for installing software on Windows for PV-GS35.

Software Installation (Windows PV-GS19/GS31)

Instructions for installing software on Windows for PV-GS19/GS31.

Using the USB Driver

Information and steps for using the USB driver.

Installing USB Driver (Windows 98SE)

Connecting PC and Camcorder

Using Built-in SD Drive

How to transfer still images from a memory card using the USB cable.

Macintosh Operations

Specific instructions for Macintosh users.

Safe USB Cable Disconnection

Safe procedure for disconnecting the USB cable.

Using as a Web Camera

Setting up Windows Messenger

Steps to configure Windows Messenger for webcam use.

Installing Video Stream Driver

Connecting Camcorder as Web Camera

Setting up Windows Messenger

Setting up MSN Messenger

Using MotionDV STUDIO

Installing Video Stream Driver

MotionDV STUDIO Installation

Uninstalling Software or Driver

General Notes

About the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card Overview

Overview of the SD memory card and its features.

SD Memory Card File Compatibility

Notes on compatibility and playback of files on SD memory cards.

Memory Card Folder Structure on PC

Indications Overview

Initializing Modes

Warning and Alarm Indications

Confirmatory Indications List

List of indications that confirm camcorder status or errors.

Textual Indications List

List of textual indicators for camcorder conditions and errors.

Notes and Hints

Recording on a Card Details

Photoshot Recording Notes

Notes on photoshot recording quality and limitations.

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

Information about consecutive photoshot recording.

Using Built-in LED Video Light

How to use the built-in LED video light for better illumination.

Quick Start Mode Details

Self-timer Recording Details

Zoom Functions Details

Macro Close-up Shots

How to achieve close-ups of small subjects with macro focus.

Zoom Microphone Function

Digital Zoom Functions

Image Stabilizer Function

Fade In/Out Functions

Backlight Compensation

MagicPix Function

Soft-Skin Mode

Canceling Soft-Skin Mode

How to turn off the soft-skin mode.

Wind Noise Reduction

Canceling Wind Noise Reduction

How to disable wind noise reduction.

Cinema Function

Canceling Cinema Function

How to turn off the cinema function.

Scene Mode Recording

Sports Mode Usage

White Balance Settings

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

How to manually adjust shutter speed for fast-moving subjects.

Manual Iris Adjustment

How to manually adjust iris for brightness/darkness.

Playback Operations

Repeat Playback

How to set the camcorder for continuous playback of a scene.

Choosing Sound During Playback

How to select audio output modes for playback.

Playing Back a Card

How to play back recorded files from a memory card.

Playback Picture Clarity Issues

Memory Card Issues

Unclear Recorded Pictures

Troubleshooting unclear pictures recorded on a card.

File Deletion Issues

Reasons why files on a card cannot be deleted.

Abnormal Photoshot Playback

Troubleshooting for abnormal photoshot playback images.

Unusable Formatted Card

Potential issues when a formatted card is unusable.

UNPLAYABLE CARD Message

Meaning of the 'UNPLAYABLE CARD' message during playback.

Camcorder Freezing or Unresponsive

RESET Switch Displayed

What to do when the reset switch message appears.

PC Error on USB Disconnection

Editing/Dubbing/MotionDV Malfunctions

Web Camera Warning/Alarm

Playback Picture Clarity

Camcorder Usage Restrictions

Chemical and Cleaning Precautions

AC Adaptor Information

Condensation Issues

Video Head Clogging and Care

Optimal Battery Use

Battery Storage Cautions

Guidelines for storing the camcorder and battery properly.

LCD Monitor, Viewfinder, Lens Hood

LCD Monitor Details

Information about the LCD monitor's features and pixel count.

Viewfinder Details

Information about the viewfinder's features and pixel count.

Service Problems and Solutions

Power and Body Issues

Troubleshooting issues related to the camcorder's power and body.

Recording Start Issues

Troubleshooting common recording start issues.

Auto Focus Function Issues

Indications and Status Messages

Time Code Inaccuracy

Notes on time code inaccuracies during playback.

Tape Time Indication Disappearance

Reasons why tape time indication may disappear.

Tape Time Indication Discrepancy

Reasons for discrepancy in remaining tape time display.

Missing Function Indications

Troubleshooting for missing function indications.

Playback Sound Issues

Simultaneous Sound Playback

Troubleshooting for simultaneous sound playback issues.

Audio Dubbing Failure

Reasons why audio dubbing might fail.

Original Sound Erasure During Dubbing

Explains original sound erasure during 16-bit audio dubbing.

No Sound During Playback

Troubleshooting for no sound during playback.

Playback Picture Issues

Mosaic Noise in Cue/Review

Explains mosaic noise during cue/review playback.

Horizontal Stripes in Cue/Review

Explains horizontal stripes during cue/review playback.

No Playback Images on TV

Troubleshooting for no playback images on TV.

Playback Picture Clarity Issues

Memory Card Operational Issues

Unclear Card Pictures

Troubleshooting unclear pictures recorded on a card.

File Deletion Problems

Reasons why files on a card cannot be deleted.

Abnormal Photoshot Playback

Troubleshooting for abnormal photoshot playback images.

Unusable Formatted Card

Potential issues when a formatted card is unusable.

UNPLAYABLE CARD Message

Meaning of the 'UNPLAYABLE CARD' message during playback.

Camcorder Freeze or Unresponsive

RESET Switch Display

What to do when the reset switch message appears.

PC Error on USB Cable Disconnect

Editing/Dubbing/MotionDV Malfunctions

Web Camera Warning/Alarm

Using the RESET Button

Explanation of Terms

Digital Video System

Explanation of digital video systems and their benefits.

Cassette Compatibility

Information on compatibility with non-digital cassette formats.

Output Signal Compatibility

Information on compatibility with different video output signals.

Focus System

How the auto focus system works and its limitations.

Time Code Recording

Explanation of time code signals and their recording.

Specifications

Camcorder Accessory System

Camcorder Accessory Order Form

Request for Service Notice

Limited Warranty Information

Customer Services Directory

Spanish Quick Use Guide

Safety Precautions (Spanish)

Safety precautions in Spanish.

Quick Guide (Spanish)

Using the Battery (Spanish)

Instructions on how to use the battery.

Inserting a Memory Card (Spanish)

Steps for inserting a memory card.

Inserting a Cassette (Spanish)

Steps for inserting a cassette.

Using the Viewfinder (Spanish)

How to use the viewfinder.

Recording on Tape (Spanish)

Basic steps for recording onto tape.

Playback Operations (Spanish)

Memory Card Playback (Spanish)

How to play back recorded files from a memory card.

Tape Playback (Spanish)

How to play back recorded scenes from a tape.

Index

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