Panasonic DIGITAL Palmcorder PV-GS29 Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic DIGITAL Palmcorder PV-GS29 Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

Before UsingThings You Should Know ....................................... 2Safety Precautions ................................................. 2Precautions ............................................................. 5End User License Agreement ................................. 6Differences between models .................................. 7With a PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart)... 8Quick Guide .......................................................... 10Standard Accessories ........................................... 12Parts Identification and Handling .......................... 12The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional).. 14Power Supply ....................................................... 15Charging Time and Available Recording Time ..... 16How to remove the Sensor tag(For U.S.A. customers) ....................................... 17To Use as a Grip Belt ........................................... 17Re-attaching the Lens Cap ................................... 17Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................ 18Inserting/Removing a Cassette ............................ 18Using a Memory Card (Optional)(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 19Turning on the Camcorder .................................... 20Setting Date and Time .......................................... 21Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ....................... 21Easy to Use Mode Dial ......................................... 23How to Use the Joystick Control ........................... 23Using the Menu Screen ........................................ 25Selecting Language .............................................. 26List of Menus ........................................................ 26LP Mode ............................................................... 29Reco rdin g MadeAbout Recordin_ ................................................... 30Recording on a Tape ............................................ 30To Check the Recording ....................................... 31Finding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function) ..................................... 31Recording a Stilt Picture on a Tape(PV-GS29 Only) .................................................. 31Recording a Sti{l Picture on a Card (Photoshot)(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 32Recording Yourself ............................................... 33Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ......... 33Quick Start ............................................................ 34Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)....35Zoom In/Out Functions ......................................... 35Digital Zoom Function ........................................... 36Image Stabilizer Function ..................................... 36Fade In/Out Functions .......................................... 37Backlight Compensation Function ........................ 37MagicPix Function ................................................ 38Soft-Skin Mode ..................................................... 38Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................... 39Cinema Function (PV-GS29 Only) ....................... 39Wide/4:3 Function (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....... 39Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode)....40Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) ....... 41Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ....................... 42Manual iris Adjustment (F Number) ...................... 43Manual Focus Adjustment .................................... 44Playback ModePlaying Back a Tape ............................................. 45Finding a Scene You Want to P{ay Back .............. 46Stow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only) ............... 46Still Ptayback/Stilt Advance Playback ................... 47Playing Back a Memory Card(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 47Slide Show (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................. 48Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 49Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting)(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 50Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting)(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 50Formatting a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....... 51Playing Back on Your TV ...................................... 51Editing ModeRecording from a Tape onto a Card(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .................................... 53Audio Dubbing (PV-GS59 Only) ........................... 53Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR(Dubbing) ............................................................ 54Using the DV Cable for Recording(Digital Dubbing) ................................................. 54PC Connection With DV interface Cable .............. 55With a PCUsing Camcorder with a PC ................................. 56Using the USB Function ...................................... 56To disconnect USB cable safety ........................... 59Using as a Web Camera ...................................... 60Using the Motion Picture Editing Software(PV-GS59 Only) .................................................. 64If you no longer need software or driver(Uninstall) ............................................................ 67Transferring Motion DV Tape Pictures(Camcorder_Macintosh) via DV Cable(iMovie / iMovie HD) ........................................... 67Notes .................................................................... 68OthersIndications ............................................................ 70Warning/Alarm Indications .................................... 71Cautions for Use ................................................... 72Before Requesting Service(Problems and Solutions) ................................... 75Using the RESET button ...................................... 78Explanation of Terms ............................................ 79Specifications ....................................................... 80Camcorder Accessory System ............................. 81Camcorder Accessory Order Form(For U.S.A. customers) ....................................... 82Request for Service Notice(For U.S.A. customers) ....................................... 83Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. customers) ............. 84Customer Services Directory ................................ 85Warranty (For Canada customers) ....................... 86Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Para Uso Rapido.............................................................................. 87Guia r&pida ........................................................... 88Index ..................................................................... 909