Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please 
read these instructions thoroughly.
LSQT1035 A
PV-GS36
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Dealer Purchased From
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : Panasonic
Model No. : PV-GS36
Responsibility Party :  Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address :  One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation....

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Important Safety Instructions
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat...

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Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited 
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of 
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and 
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision 
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by...

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Contents
About Recording ................................................ 25
Recording on a Tape ......................................... 25
Recording “Simultaneous Motion/
  Still Record Mode” ........................................... 26
To Check the Recording .................................... 26
Finding the End of Recording 
  (Blank Search Function)...

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Playing Back a Tape .......................................... 39
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........... 40
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ................ 40
Playing Back a Memory Card ............................ 40
Slide Show ......................................................... 41
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card .............. 42
Writing Printing Data on a Card 
  (DPOF Setting) ................................................ 43
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock...

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•  Before use, fully charge the Battery.
•  Since the Battery will not be charged when 
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, 
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
•  The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging 
starts.
•  When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging 
is completed.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2  Attach the charged Battery to the 
Camcorder.
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Before Using
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording 
Mode.
• The [  TAPE RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.• Recording starts.
1  Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording 
Mode.
• The [  CARD RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Recording a Still Picture on Card 
(Photoshot)
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [  TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed 
on the screen.
•  The One-Touch...

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A/V
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Standard Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with your 
Camcorder.
1)  AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable 
(pp. 11~12)
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2) 3) 4)
5)
K2GJ2DC00011
K2KC4CB00020 LSFC0018
2)  Battery Pack (p. 12)
3)  AV Cable (pp. 44, 45)
4)  Shoulder Strap (p. 13)
5)  Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 14)CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V 
AC. An AC plug...