28Recording ModeFor assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON].• The Camcorder will be ready for recordingin approximately 1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) /1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/PV-GS35).• For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. To Cancel the Quick Start when thePower is OFFKeep the [QUICK START] Button pressed forapproximately 2 seconds and make sure the QuickStart Recording Lamp is not lit.Quick Start2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [OFF].• The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.2928Self-timer RecordingWhen you set the self-timer, the recording startsautomatically after 10 seconds on the Card.• Set to Card Recording Mode.1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES].• The [ ] Indication appears.2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25 .3530• The [ ] Indication flashes and the recordingstarts after 10 seconds. After recording, theSelf-Timer will be canceled.• If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, themaximum recordable pictures are recorded. (p. 27)• For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.Zoom In/Out FunctionsThis feature gives special effects to the pictureby recording objects close by or with wide-angleshot. You can zoom in up to 24× (PV-GS19) / 26×(PV-GS31) / 30× (PV-GS35) optically.• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out) :Push the [W/T] Lever 14 towards [W].For close-ups (zoom in) :Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].• Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a fewseconds.14S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 fR 2 : 0 0 4 X W T1 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A MJ A N 2 2 0 0 5S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 fR 2 : 0 0 1 3 X W TS P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 fR 2 : 0 0 3 0 X W TTo Take Close-up Shots of SmallSubjects (Macro Close-up Function)When the zoom magnification is 1×, theCamcorder can focus on a subject that is as closeas approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from theLens. Small subjects like insects can be recordedwith this function.This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx.1.3 seconds (PV-GS19) / 1.7 seconds (PV-GS31/PV-GS35) after the power is turned on.• This is only activated in the following cases:- A tape or a card is inserted, while the TapeRecording Mode is set.- A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Modeis set.• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 29 .• The Quick Start Recording Lamp 29 lights up.(Press the button again to cancel it.) To Stop the Self-timer in ProgressPress the [MENU] Button 30 .To Use the Zoom Microphone Function• For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’sdirectional angle and sensitivity are varied forrecording sounds.• Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >>[ON].• The [ ] Indication is displayed.S P 3 h 5 9 m 5 9 s 2 9 fR 2 : 0 01 2 : 3 4 : 5 6 A MJ A N 2 2 0 0 5• For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. To Cancel the Zoom MicrophoneFunctionSet [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].